Anyone who has been around since the 1950s knows how far bodybuilding has descended. I grew up when lifting weights was supposed to make you musclebound. We found out in 1988 that was total nonsense. As a group, bodybuilders are not seen as being too smart. Hence, the public have always had a reason to reject what we do. The universities have never accepted bodybuilding. We remain mirror athletes. At least we don't waste mirrors!
Joe Weider, Bob Hoffman, Peary Rader and Oscar Heidenstamn all preached about health and well being from bodybuilding. Would any of those editors have subscribed to using what the professionals do today? Would anyone believe what has happened to women's bodybuilding? The truth is the sordid state of drug use and other forms of cheating is reprehensible and should be stopped. This is not a sport but a travesty and a disgrace. If I can do something to return bodybuilding to a drug-free sport then that will benefit everyone who lifts weights and wants to compete.
I might start in Australia and see where that goes to. A small ripple might spread elsewhere.
