EP020 - Chasing Performance the Wrong Way: PEDs, Mortality, and Deals with the Devil

Would you ever consider a deal to cut 5-10 years off the end of your life in order to get something that you think you really want? On the other hand, what would you change if you knew you only had ONE more year to live? In this episode, Josh and Jordan break down possibly the most serious and difficult topic yet: the effects of performance enhancing drugs (PEDs), the problems with taking shortcuts, and human mortality. Also:-What is the difference between a "blaze of glory" and a "deal with the devil"? -Recommended reading: "Gates of Fire" by Steven Pressfield-Different types of PEDs: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/performance-enhancing-drugs/art-20046134; -Effects of PEDs on mortality: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9140897/Contact us at:[email protected] more content at https://www.pcflongmont.com/our-journalSchedule a free phone consult one of our great trainers:Joshua at Learn more about Josh at: https://www.pcflongmont.com/jspencer.htmlJordan at https://www.pcflongmont.com/jkauffmann.htmlKrystyna at https://www.pcflongmont.com/kfarquhar.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.