“You Know How Many Drug Addicts Are in Bodybuilding?”: 7X Mr. Olympia Phil Heath Makes Earth-Shattering Confession About the Sport

Bodybuilding is not just an exhibition every season. It’s a sport of race, a race between several contestants who train hard for years to reach their best physique. These bodybuilders put forward everything in their capabilities to reach their goals. However, sometimes they become blind and miss out on the rights and wrongs to win.

The seven-time Mr. Olympia winner, Phil Heath, is one of the greatest bodybuilders to exist. He has won several achievements on stage, however; he has gained as much knowledge and experience from training for the stage.

Phil Heath explains how drugs are well-weaved in the Bodybuilding domain

Chris Williamson’s latest video on his YouTube channel features Phil Heath. The interview revolves around various facades of Heath’s beliefs on PED use. In the video, he is reported to recall his own time when they used to train the whole year. He remarks how things have changed now as he says, “It’s not an all-year thing. Because now, you become a drug addict. You know how many drug addicts are in bodybuilding? A tremendous amount.”

Furthermore, he reflects upon how it affects the bodybuilder, both their mentality and the proper state of being. He boldly states, “They’re chasing something. But they’re not winning something.” Phil’s words really make one wonder if the bodybuilders using the enhancing drugs are actual champs, even with their trophies.

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Heath, moreover, talks about the necessity he never felt to take the drugs. He apprises the audience that the base form he had indulged himself in making was extremely useful and that no further assistance was needed for his wins.

Phil Heath explains why he doesn’t need the drugs to win

In the video, Phil also points out the various harmful effects these drugs can draw on a person. He accuses it of wrecking a bodybuilder with both financial and physical debts it bores. He says, “Why should I when I was able to win my first couple of amateur shows clean?” Then he lists down several things that can lead to avoiding such grave mistakes as the PEDs. He notes, “Maybe I don’t want to do this. Maybe I don’t want to have to take drugs, maybe I’m afraid of needles, maybe I’m afraid of the side effects.”

Phil’s vigorous training is the chief reason for his success. He has a long list of accomplishment only owing to his intentions and determinations. What do you think about the troubles these bodybuilders are exposed to when they continue with drugs? Why do you think the industry is losing all the natty at this fast pace? Let us know in the comments.

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