People who take drugs like steroids or growth hormone to get big and strong, cheat themselves out of finding out, what they could have achieved naturally. Most who take the short cut though using drugs, are like fire works. They burn brightly, make a big show, and go out quickly, occasionally with a bang. Meaning occasionally a person dies or becomes very sick after using Steroids etc.
I have known people who have resisted the temptation to take a short cut through using drugs. I have in many cases seen them continue to train year in and year out and be constantly making strength gains and muscle gains for over 15 years. At the same time I have known many people fall into drugs burn brightly and burn out. My friend David Sing died after taking steroids. Other friends of mine have also died due to them taking steroids, but for the sake of their families I won't put their names in print. The family of David Sing has given me permission to use David's name to warn others about the danger of taking steroids. David was very well liked, he was friendly, easy to talk to, and very helpful when it came to training advice. David was also one of the strongest men in Stan's Gym. Steroids killed this young man.
So please don't take steroids, I don't want to go to another funeral because of drugs.
If you want some inspiration then take a look at Mike Joseph's section on this website. Mike Joseph has remained steroid free and look what he has achieved. A great physique and a world record.
Also take a look at Neil Morgan in our bodybuilding video. Neil won Mr Stan's Gym two years running without the use of any steroids etc.
Then take a look at Gary Longhurst. Gary a competitive bodybuilder won Mr Stan's Gym Powerlifting Competition twice without drugs.
I have watched Gary bench 3501b. Mind you Gary has been training drug free for over 15 years, it took Gary 10 years to bench press 3001b. Most people just give up to easily, they never get to realize anything close to their potential. I could go on and on as there are many who train in Stan's Gym who are incredibly strong, and none of them use steroids.
Lets be fair. We shouldn't be getting into this game to only train when we are young. No, our aim should be, to be strong when we are old.
For young men to see us train, and for them to be amazed, and think, these guys are like machines, they just keep going, and their twice as strong as me. For us to be an inspiration to the young, and not a bad example.
If you wan' t to be still training, and still be strong, when young men think your old, then be wise and say no to drugs.
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