Walk into any Kenyan gym today and you notice a worrying trend of a mad rush to get big and strong fast. In this chase for a quick body transformation, many have been propelled to take a dangerous path where they opt for strong drugs and numerous supplements instead of the two most important things in fitness that is hard work and healthy food.
It’s frustrating to see people skip the tough, honest workouts and balanced meals but rely on injections or huge doses of drugs just to lift weights they haven’t earned. This isn’t about healthy ambition but trying to impress others quickly and it can seriously harm their health later on.
It is true that some supplements are useful and safe if taken properly. The most popular ones you see in local shops and gym bags are Whey Protein, which helps your muscles recover and Creatine Monohydrate, which gives you that extra power to lift heavy weights. These products often manufactured by well-known international brands are good tools when used properly.
However, they are only helpers and they can never replace real training and a correct diet. Real trouble begins when dangerous shortcuts are relied upon. Some turn to illegal or other harmful quick fixes when results are not coming fast enough for them. Some people, unfortunately, look to Anabolic Steroids for huge, quick increases in size. These are powerful drugs taken to bulk up fast. Using these can cause horrible, life-threatening problems, including severe liver damage, heart attacks and strokes. They also come with permanent side effects which is a huge price that one pays for temporary gains.
True strength isn’t about the heaviest weight you can lift but the dedication and patience it takes to get there naturally. The body you build through clean eating and consistent training is something you truly earn and it doesn’t come with harmful side effects. Do not barter your future health for a short cut that will only lead to trouble later on. Instead, invest your effort into the whole process-your training, nutrition and patience-not the chemicals.
