Evolution of Steroid Use Part 1
As the 1970’s were the Golden Era of bodybuilding, it was natural that the pursuit for aesthetics began along with the rise in popularity of steroid usage. However, it was a topic not commonly discussed in public as it was and still is seen as taboo in the fitness industry.
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It was not an obvious fact that steroids were used as all the bodybuilders were cautious and diligent with their training and dieting, making their bodies look naturally symmetrical and pleasing to the eye.
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Evolution of Steroid Use Part 2
It was during the Golden Era that many prominent names started to rise as it was also the inception of the most prestigious bodybuilding competition known Joe Weider’s Olympia.
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Through this platform, names like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Frank Zane, Flex Wheeler, Dorian Yates and many others were cast into the limelight of bodybuilding as the world marveled at their massive but defined physiques. This in turn slowly gave rise to various types of steroids being developed to achieve particular body goals as the populace saw different strengths in each bodybuilder’s distinguished body part.
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Steroids In The Fitness Industry 