As we all know by now, social media is a powerful tool for spreading the word about anything and everything. The reason internet trends go viral today is because of social media. However, there are also people using social media platforms to spread awareness on important issues. IFBB pro, Martin Fitzwater is among those individuals, utilizing his bodybuilding fame to inform the new generation of fitness enthusiasts about training, diet, and healthy habits. The young bodybuilder also informs his followers about how recreational drugs affect the body.

In his latest video, Fitzwater talks about vaping. Originally designed to help people quit cigarettes, vaping has become the problem it was designed to solve. While many believe vaping is less harmful than smoking cigarettes, Fitzwater explains how it can still harm a person’s fitness and bodybuilding goals.

Don’t put something unnecessary in your body

In his latest awareness video on how a substance can be harmful to the body, Martin ‘The Martian’ Fitzwater talks about the harmful effects of vaping. A relatively new trend, vaping has become a viral addiction, especially among the younger demographic. The popular notion that vaping is safer than smoking cigarettes and is available in various flavors has led many who don’t even smoke to get addicted.

The IFBB pro begins his video with the question, “Does vaping affect you as a pro bodybuilder?” The Martian says it “depends on what you’re vaping.” but “it’s definitely going to affect your respiratory system.” Cardiovascular capacity plays a major role in bodybuilding, but vaping affects training “in all shapes and forms.” The CDC also recorded that at the height of the popularity of vaping in 2019, more people were getting hospitalized due to lung issues from e-cigarette use.

Hence if training gets compromised, muscle growth will get compromised too. The IFBB pro ends the video by saying that addictions like vaping “builds unnecessary habits and that’s something you don’t need for bodybuilding.” In the caption, Fitzwater writes, “Bodybuilding requires a lot of discipline, and adding something harmful to your body can only hurt the physique you are trying to sculpt.” However, vaping isn’t the only addiction Fitzwater has talked about.

The bodybuilding influencer’s views on Alcohol consumption

The professional bodybuilder also gave his take on alcohol consumption. In a similar video uploaded on Instagram on March 29, The Martian spoke about the harmful effects of drinking alcohol. According to the bodybuilder, having a few drinks “with the boys,” once in a while doesn’t hurt the body much. However, no one should drink regularly.

READ MORE | “Chug That Baby Down:” Bodybuilder Shares an Amazing Hack to Eat 8 Ounces of Chicken in 15 Seconds

“Binge drinking can be incredibly toxic for your liver,” warned Fitzwater. He also said, as a bodybuilder, he doesn’t put anything in his body that doesn’t serve a purpose. According to the IFBB Pro, alcohol serves no purpose for the human body.

Watch this story | From Arnold Schwarzenegger to Chris Bumstead – Here Are the Top 5 Most Aesthetic Bodybuilders to Ever Compete in Mr. Olympia

What did you make of Fitzwater’s awareness video on vaping? Write your thoughts in the comments.