I've Tried Everything To Enhance My Physique & Performance: Here’s What Works | Vigorous Steve

Vigorous Steve is known for his no-nonsense approach to bodybuilding, hormones, and performance enhancement, and in this episode, he brings that same clarity to a wide-ranging conversation on how to optimise your body without destroying your health.We talk about how to use PEDs responsibly (if at all), why blood work is non-negotiable, and what most people get wrong about testosterone, fertility, and recovery. Steve also opens up about his own journey, how he changed his mind about certain compounds, what he prioritises now, and how to think long-term in a space driven by shortcuts.00:00 Introduction02:00 Why some physiques respond better than others04:23 Steve’s first steroid cycle and the results he saw09:53 Key blood markers to check before starting TRT12:12 Why lifestyle changes should come before any injections15:24 The mental crash after coming off TRT explained17:45 Bodybuilding logic vs long-term health optimisation21:02 Stem cells, testosterone levels, and healing properly24:14 More regular people turning to health optimisation stacks28:36 Estrogen management, aromatase inhibitors, and common mistakes32:51 Hair loss, gyno, and steroid side effects that aren't always drug-related36:15 Growth hormone myths, cosmetic perks, and anti-aging hype39:17 Mini stacks women use without virilising side effects44:40 Taurine, creatine, and underrated supplement combinations49:49 The appeal of mitochondrial stacks for performance and recovery55:46 Mike's curiosity about sustaining peak physique over time58:33 Mitochondrial support as a performance game changer1:03:56 Safe fat loss: mitochondrial peptides vs traditional stimulants1:08:05 Why retatrutide is a game changer for appetite control1:16:19 Are peptides just another health fad or here to stay?1:25:38 The big gap: promising compounds with no human dataDISCLAIMERNothing shared on this podcast is a substitute for professional medical guidance. Please consult a healthcare professional before making any health or lifestyle changes.Hack You Media→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/→ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hack.you.media?lang=en→ More from Hack You: https://hackyou.media/#aa19104a-abc1-4697-b0f5-0e81e47e60c5» Follow VadimInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vadim_bioniq/?hl=enBioniq: https://www.bioniq.com/» Follow MikeYouTube: https://youtube.com/@MikeThurstonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikethurston/?hl=enFirst Things THRST: https://youtube.com/@FirstThingsThrst» Follow SteveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vigoroussteve/?hl=enWebsite: https://linktr.ee/vigoroussteve