Steroid Crackdown in Professional Bodybuilding
In January, the local news in Dallas, TX released a report of a new steroid crackdown in bodybuilding. It was previously thought that bodybuilding would be left alone, since it is not a "major league" sport. However, because of the huge sales and distribution of steroids by many amateur and professional bodybuilders, the feds are cracking down on the sport.
In the January news report, I was astonished when I heard that IFBB Pro Art Atwood was under federal indictment for steroid distribution. He was alleged caught, after his Plano, TX apartment was raided by federal authorities. There hasn’t been any updates to his case that I know of yet.
I was personally upset to hear about Art’s steroid dealings. I remember meeting him at the gym two years ago. I had just gotten up from doing some lat rows, and I looked over to my left and saw him walk in. Everyone stood there and starred at him, and I was the only one who had the "courage" to go up to him. I guess they thought he would be an ass hole or something. But he was far from it. He was very cool and laid back. I hope the best for him and the industry as a whole. Although I’m against steroid abuse, I’d hate to see it regulated in bodybuilding because I love the look of the modern bodybuilder. Although, I think they should cut the growth gut and tighten the waistline.
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