Bodybuilding's Dark Side: Why Young Athletes Die | Rich Gaspari DSH #801

Uncover Bodybuilding's Dark Side: Why Young Athletes Die in this eye-opening episode of Digital Social Hour! 💪💔 Join Sean Kelly as he sits down with the legendary Rich Gaspari to reveal the hidden truths about the world of bodybuilding. From sneaking into gyms at 13 to becoming a global icon, Rich shares his incredible journey, the discipline behind his success, and the dangerous pitfalls faced by today's young athletes. 🚨 Packed with valuable insights on nutrition, training, and the impact of steroids, this conversation is a must-watch for anyone interested in the sport! 🏆 Don't miss out on this engaging chat as Rich discusses his rise, the evolution of bodybuilding, and his transition from athlete to entrepreneur. Tune in now and join the conversation! Watch now and subscribe for more insider secrets. 📺 Hit that subscribe button and stay tuned for more eye-opening stories on the Digital Social Hour with Sean Kelly! 🚀 #injuryprevention #testosterone #youngathleteshealth #youngathletesdeaths #suddencardiacdeath CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Starting to Lift Weights 03:20 - Importance of Nutrition 08:00 - Steroid Use in Bodybuilding 10:06 - Major Injury Ending Bodybuilding Career 11:14 - Founding Gaspari Nutrition 13:26 - Rich's Drive for Financial Success 15:04 - Mentoring Young Athletes 16:34 - Winning Bodybuilding Competitions Early 17:59 - Bodybuilding Judging Criteria 19:51 - Lingering Losses in Competitions 22:47 - Transitioning to Business Post-Injury 24:36 - Experiences with Fights 25:27 - Favorite UFC Fighters 26:49 - Parenting: Having a Kid Later in Life 27:57 - Will You Encourage Your Son to Lift? 30:11 - Encounter with Jersey Shore Cast 30:40 - Outro APPLY TO BE ON THE PODCAST: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application BUSINESS INQUIRIES/SPONSORS: Jenna@DigitalSocialHour.com GUEST: Rich Gaspari https://www.instagram.com/richgaspari https://www.instagram.com/gaspari https://gasparinutrition.com/ LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 Sean Kelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmikekelly/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .