In the world of bodybuilding, athletes in order to smoothen their way to success try out various performance-enhancing drugs. This helps them amplify the pace to get bigger muscles, and a more ripped physique. Despite getting easy results that bring about physical satisfaction, the effect lasts only a few years.

With time, all it leaves behind are life-altering side effects. But by the time people realize it, it’s already too late. However, in some cases, the realization hits and there’s still time left to work on it. The fitness journey of the elite bodybuilder Jo Lindner is somewhat similar.

Jo Lindner’s transformation

Jo Lindner, in a recent Instagram post, shared his remarkable journey of transformation from a former steroid user to a committed natural athlete. In the caption accompanying his post, he expressed, “When I lost my gains because I went off everything for 1 year but then could not recover my own test levels so went back on trt.”

Jo Lindner embarked on his fitness journey without proper knowledge, relying on advice from others, which led him to use steroids. Unfortunately, this decision resulted in the development of gynecomastia, a condition that affects the male breast tissue. Realizing the negative effects of steroid use, Lindner made the decision to quit and subsequently experienced a decline in his gains. Reflecting on his experience, he shared, “Trust me I tried to stop but be aware it might have long term effects for your life. Trt is a big commitment keep that in mind 🤝🏽last pic Show lot of size differences like – swole and not swole you can see at chest etc all slim down even my waist is smaller back then.”

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Beating several life-threatening challenges and going through surgeries, the elite bodybuilder realizes the cost of consuming steroids without any knowledge. He still uses them, but now only after full research. He writes, “Overall this post should show that even as a natural u can look amazing and y just need to get in shape!!” His story is a testament that using steroids brings about nothing but life-altering side effects. The legend of the sport, The Austrian Oak, has admitted to the use of steroids in his prime days of bodybuilding.

Schwarzenegger’s reflections on anabolic use, health consequences, and the value of hard work in sports

The Austrian Oak had admitted to using anabolic from a few months before his competitions would begin. He was under the anabolic cycle and he made sure that he did it under the supervision of experts. Although it got him great results and made him the man he is today, he still regrets using them.

In one of his interviews, he said, “Anytime you abuse the body, you’re going to regret it. So I just want young people to know that I have seen people getting kidney transplants and suffering tremendously from it.” It is by hard work, efficiency, and consistency that you will earn a name good enough for you in the sport and there is no other shortcut round the corner. What is your take on performance-enhancing drugs? Let us know in the comments section below!

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