Health is wealth bro. Nothing worth losing it.

Longevity is the key. It's better to take your time and look good at 50 than look good now and be on dialysis at 50.

@BeastMastery

13 күн бұрын

Not to mention hearth issues and cancer...

@bartwilloughby2909

13 күн бұрын

What about 60 or 70 .🤔

@conormayweather5474

13 күн бұрын

@@bartwilloughby2909nobody looks good at 70 unless you are the rock or Mike o Hearn who the ironic thing they are on steroids

@manofsteel3396

12 күн бұрын

Facts!

@conormayweather5474

12 күн бұрын

@@manofsteel3396 those ain’t facts , opinions vary , I’d rather look good in my 20s and 30s , not too many people look good in their 60s anymore , and once you hit 70 you only a few years from death anyway

You're a better man without steroids, glad you've been able to stay strong and stay clean!

Those of us have stayed with you all these years watch because of your great advice when it comes to exercise, nutrition and life lessons. We love that about you and don't really worry about your physique now versus 3 years ago.

I was there back when you had less than 1000 subs maybe 500, one of the OGs

Your core audience will always be here, even if your views go down we respect your content brotha

@JonniShreve

8 күн бұрын

@@bogus69 Appreciate that brother!

Jonni, you can chase the trend or be the trend. I follow and watch your content because of the sincerity you put into it. Your accomplishments are your own. I am not interested in bodybuilding, nor have I ever wanted to be a bodybuilder, and I am merely a gym enthusiast. I value the guidance and recommendations you provide for longevity in fitness and overall health. Keep telling it like it is and your efforts will be noticed and recognized. There will be at least 1 viewer, now or later, that this will have a positive impact on their life and that's all the reward anyone can ask and hope for. Iron sharpens iron!

As far as I'm concerned, I started watching Jonni because of fantastic knowledge and experiences, combined with a honest and healthy attitude that I find inspiring.

I appreciate you Johnny..I’m 52 and for about the lost year I’ve been trying to get fit and stay healthy…your channel has helped me a lot Thank you!

You saved my joints with your easy bicep workout my arms and joints never felt better and was stronger fck the roids man health is everything I appreciate you big dawg

Going from being a superman to a semi normal human is rough! Just dont do steroids and you will be fine. Good luck Larry, you got a tough road ahead.

Even getting off trt will cause depression- something to think about before you start. You will be dependent on a drug.

@conormayweather5474

13 күн бұрын

Then just don’t quit

@squeezewilliams3003

7 күн бұрын

Which then brings you back to the original point of the video

@npc4805

7 күн бұрын

What a shit take​@@conormayweather5474

@breaks3085

4 күн бұрын

The reason why they can't quit, cos they know steroids is what made them, an they would be Small, steroids was meant to be a thing you use for afew months then cycle off. These guys be using heavy dosages an not cycling off which is Abuse.

Thank you for your honesty! The community needs to hear this more.

Love this video. Thanks for your honesty 😊

"..gone back on a full steroid cycle." So did he actually quit or just taper down? As far as Dr Mike goes, he has been very frank re: his mental shape. It's not awesome, even as jovial as he comes off. He's honest about it. I don't care what you look like, fratello mio. I'm not looking to get on a stage or take videos of myself shirtless in the gym. I follow because you give great advice and specify things I can do in my... shall we say... advancing years. I've worked on my form and improved so much in the last several months just from your videos.

@blackenedsprite8542

13 күн бұрын

I guess stopped then went back on a full cycle

Dont do steroids kids.

@gibbsm

13 күн бұрын

TRT is steroids too.

@krane15

13 күн бұрын

What about marijuana, alcohol, nicotine, or cocaine? All of which out rank steroid a thousand to one. Did you know that alcohol destroys more live than ALL the other illegal drugs combined? Do you drink? Are there people you know that drink? If you really want to save lives, replace the word steroids in you warning with alcohol.

@Harvey-te9fg

13 күн бұрын

@@krane15doesnt change the fact people need to leave steroids alone bro. Tf are you talking about.

@savonmcleod7265

12 күн бұрын

​@@krane15this comment is room temp iq, the video is about the risk steroids has on ones health. If this was a video about acohol addiction then your comment might fit. Thats like you telling people that the build intergrity of boeings planes are ok because more people die driving cars each year

@markpozsar5785

9 күн бұрын

@@krane15 can you try to be less dumb? Don't tell me that drinking a beer is the same as injecting a gram of roids every week. Steroids, even TRT levels increase the risk of several diseases, you cannot consume it risk free like weed/alcohol.

Love the info and happy to hear you talk about this stuff thank you

Thank you for your honesty and vulnerability. It speaks volumes! Kudos to you 🙏🏾

Thanks for always being open and transparent about your journey. I hope this video gets a very wide reach because there are far too many young kids that are way too eager to hop on gear to try and become their favorite fitness influencer and none of them are thinking about longevity and/or overall health. I have so much respect for you, not only as a bodybuilder, but as a man. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

Steroids only help your gains. But your work ethic and who you are is what does the rest. I commend you for always being clear and transparent. That is the biggest reason I'm here and have your ebooks. Honesty truth builds trust cause I've seen unheard enough garbage to make me sick. So keep doing what you do Jonni

I had been considering it, since I had always been overweight and will have a bit of excess skin. But thanks for the informative and honest video. Sheds a bit of light on what can happen.

I'm in my 50s. No anabolics. No TRT, yet. I still lift for passion. I still lift for the challenge. I lift to stay healthy, mentally, physically, and emotionally. I lift in order to try to live a long life. That's the key. Not the old adage, live fast, die young, leave a pretty corpse. Its a rough scene out there. Young people are making the decision to use steroids before they have even tried to max out their potential naturally. They are young and easily influenced by peers and social media. They aren't thinking or worrying about the potential consequences. I appreciate the honesty here, Jonni. You truly care about your followers and subscribers, which to me, shows a man with an incredible amount of integrity.

@krane15

13 күн бұрын

If I were you I wouldn't brag about being 50 if you learned so little in life that you think steroids is a true health issue. More people die every year from OTC medication than steroids. No prescription needed. If you want to "save" people, go stand in front of the door to the pharmacy. Even better, the liquor store. Now you're smarter than you were before. Take that knowledge and use it wisely.

@rodb66

3 күн бұрын

Great job on your health and fitness. 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

I've been working out for 40 years and been a fan of bodybuilding for 30 years. When I got into bodybuilding, I didn't realize that pro bodybuilders were taking steroids. I just thought they were just taking the supplements they were pushing and I bought. After finding out about their steroids use, I started appreciated my own unenhanced gains. Now I'm 58 years old in great shape and healthy. I'm glad that I never even considered taking steroids. It's all about fitness and health with me not just being jacked.

Great commentary Jonni.

Fear. A little fear can be motivating, but when you take fear and live by the fear it fools you. You have to get out of your head and stop playing with fear.

I’m have been and always be here for your knowledge. I have only known you off gear. Stay healthy brother.

I watch your videos because you provide the best instruction and I appreciate your humor. Best channel on KZread

My 10 year old nephew and I had a conversation about steroids earlier this spring in the context of the Steroid Era in baseball (the era I grew up watching). I talked to him about the risks of using them and what can happen. He's a perceptive kid took the conversation to heart. I hope he remembers it when he's in high school and someone offers it to him. Thanks Jonni...

Thank you for sharing Jonni! You are a treasure and your content is amazing. Keep tellin’ it like it is…

Well said!!

Man... I can't begin on how much I touch base with you on this video. Not even about steroids or bodybuilding, but about life in general and things in general within life. This was absolutely fantastic man! Honestly, phenomenal material, and so well spoken as always. This really spoke to me on a very deep level. So thank you man. Very motivating, reassuring, and uplifting. Keep it up dude! Again, thank you.

I've torn the labrum in both of my shoulders. I can't imagine how much that would suck in your hip, cause it sucks a lot in your shoulders. Thanks for sharing your story Jonni.

Jonni, I watch you because you're Mr. Tell It Like It Is. It actually helps that you look healthy.

Awesome honest video. Loved it. Speak your truth. I watch alot of your videos for educational purposes, but this one was a great look into you as a person. It makes me like you even more.

Thank you brother

I personally do not care if you took, take steroids, or are a natural. The content you provide about resistance training and health is what keeps me coming back for more time and time again. The honesty and transparency is evident, which will attract new viewers and keep the current viewers more actively interested. Keep up the good work!

You deserve a like😊

Good for you bro. Just came across your channel recently after seeing you on Dr. mikes channel. Love the content!

Love your content Jonni. Glad you decided to be a healthier version of yourself without the gear. Appreciate all the information you have provided. Much love to you ❤❤

As an addict myself, ive said it over and over that these compounds a ton of influencers push and we consume, are drugs. Plain and simple. They are pushing not only drugs, but addiction that cones with it.

Great video Jonni ... I personally can say that you not being on steroids makes me watch you over other bodybuilding youtubers that are on juice because I feel the recommendations you give are far more suited for a natural like myself that isn't going to recover like someone on juice

Johnny always comes with the honesty. About health and also. How hard it is to build a KZread channel

Steroids are drugs and Larry might as well be hooked on heroine it’s that addictive. He will never stop unless there is true intervention

You're a top man J

Excellent video about people considering to hop onto gear

I understand completely why is now drugs abuse are cool and stuff, but sometimes you have to stop, y stopped smoking and trying to "control" alcohol, and undestand the impact into yourself, I never promote acohjol consume, is toxic into you, your family and friends, same as steroids, thank you to be completely honest into this themes, you are very brave, thanks to be a healthy point of view to all of us!

I think people appreciate your channel for the content,exercise programs,and coaching.stay true to yourself remember how you felt laying in that hospital bed.Your overall health and family that’s what is important.Don’t chase the dollars.Just keep on keeping it real for the rest of us viewers who ain’t interested in being on gear.

Facts, love the realness

Jonnni is for real and has valuable advice from training to diet! I am 64 now and have been on a journey the last couple years. Kicked diabetes ass and now have 12% body fat. My muscles are outpacing my ligaments. I have natural high Testosterone and experimented with a small dose var cycle with very little side effect with blood work good. I really befitted from it and will probably do a cycle every few months unless I have any bad reaction. It sped up healing on some nagging injuries with careful planned training.

I have taken a few breaks from working out due to life, depression etc.. but altogether I’ve been working out for 10 years. I am natural and have dudes on SARMS/gear ask for advice or give compliments all the time. I am 5’10” 182lbs deff not on the level of dudes in gear but enough to be happy. Trust the process bros.. don’t take anything for quick gains because in my opinion when you’re natty once you get in shape. You keep your gains! Very hard to lose them. Awesome video Jon!

@Jonni #RESPECT💯💯💯💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

Most people have too look the grim reaper in his eyes, before they go off.

To each is own !

Can anyone be a bodybuilder without having a passion for bodybuilding? 🤔

Some people are here for a good time, not a long time.

God damn this was a real ass video. Thanks for making it

I’m here for the info and the laughs. You still look jacked boss. 😊

Great video. I considered steroids many years ago and decided that it wasn’t worth it. I I’m now 50 years old 5’11 235 lbs. People just have to realize that it’s not necessary. It just takes time. Was I tempted, of course. But, k I’m happy with my decision not to. Thanks for the great content brother keep up the good work 💪🏾😎👍🏾

I for one does not care what you look like, I watch your videos because you sounded like you knew what you talked about so I tried the form advice you have given on some exercises and it worked.

Maybe a video idea for you, critique the training regimen of Silver, Golden and modern era body builders.

I would continue Dr. Mike, if he become really skinny, because this would not take away from his knowledge, clear presentation and weird humor. He has proven to us, that he could live what he preached. I hope most of your viewers, feels the same about you.

Have a killer taco Tuesday Jonni!

The content and background music was great. The light flickering in the background is a tiny bit distracting though.

Big J , the respect people have for you is not being a steroid user , create a channel and say do this many sets and reps to look like me ( rich piranha)

I watch because you're entertaining and deliver a coherent program not because you're the most jacked dude out there. I'm not even interested in competitive body building.

I run gear because my muscle building genetics are terrible. Even on Tren, I barely look like I lift with a shirt on. After nearly 20 years of training, I was sick of being the smallest dude in the gym.

What's your take on Macc Trucc? He promotes taking steroids safely. Is it really a safe way to take steroids?

The problem nowadays for a lot of fitness channels is that how you look is going to be a huge influence on the majority of the audiences engagement So the more jacked and vascular you look will sadly be of benefit to a channel

I don't plan on taking them ever, first because I don't like being that big because it doesn't look aesthetic especially with clothing, secondly, if you are very big when using steroids are as unhealthy as being morbid, that's what the studies have proven, so just stay natty and achieve your genetic limit and also work on your mind so you don't need external things or validation to feel happy. Thanks for the video.

I used veterinary grade gear in 2005 (shocker - that was a terrible idea). Within 3 months I became a horrible human being. My thinking was degraded, and although never diagnosed, I genuinely believe I suffered from psychosis as a result. After going through a horribly dark place (side note, terrible back acne to add to the mental collapse), I smashed my vial with a hammer and never looked back. I'll be 51 in August, and am in better shape than I was in in 2005! NOT worth it, friends

All true. If they are hellbent on doing gear,at least train for 10 to 15 years naturally 1st,NEVER START AS A TEEN. Steroids work, but so do racing engines, do those 50 to 100,000 dollar engines last....no,they will eventually blow,but you can rebuild those,but you can't be rebuilt. If you make the choice,you better damn well except the consequences that comes with them. Life is about choices,make the right choice for you, priorities change as you age,keep that in mind.

Alot of things in todays world is seen as short lived. Never seeing that bodybuilding is just a small part of ones overall life. I love bodybuilding but i also love to do other things too. Its just certain things are highlighted in fitness that everyone should do the same, but thats not true. Seeing longevity and having a healthy long life is the ultimate gold award that no judge can give you but yourself. The fitness industry has a lot to work on as seeing health over money. We all love to see genetic freaks on stage but at the cost of all it takes to get there plus not to mention the competition today is insane. They are getting better and better each year but they are getting younger and younger. Everyone was so amazed to see sam sulek and the short lived fame he got but we're seeing now much younger and a new breed fued by the influence of our fitness industry and it disgusts me. The spotlight needs to change to more natural training and advice. More transparency is needed.

The problem with guys like Larry, he still continues to identify himself by his peak lifts as a highly juiced up lifter. Sadly, he will likely go the way of guys like Rich Piana.

I can always compare steroids to drug addiction at any day you just want more and more you can never think you can stop and yes you get a steroid addiction just like a drug addiction and it can also lead to drug addiction yes it is a nasty habit the worst thing if you're a young child get into steroids yes it is the worst thing you can get into

I'm here for the knowledge, not how you look.

Everything has a price..count the cost before making any decision that may affect you long term.

Thank you Jonni. I do take a small issue with what you said at 7:15 about it "being none of our business..." Joe Blow down at my local gym can do whatever he wants, but a fitness/athletics influencer absolutely makes it our business when he/she implies with their body and their records that what they're saying, and especially what they're selling, is worth our time and money. It is a proven fact that an idiot and steroids can build a big athletic body. We have a right to know if someone is using something to get results that a lifetime natural cannot get. If Dr. Mike and Jared weren't completely open about their use of "special sports supplements", I would have no use for either of them.

@sarek8472

13 күн бұрын

I think he means if done in the public eye and during competitions. Other than that it's none of our business.

Wild to think of gear as an addiction, but it totally can be. I hope Larry Wheels can stay off because it will kill him eventually. (btw I purged a lot of influencers from my subscribe list recently, but this channel will always be on the keep list)

He never came off the steroids

So what about testosterone replacement therapy, does this end bad too ?

You know what's funny? You have 100% hit the nail on the head, sort of, and I didn't realize it until today. So I follow you, and Eric Janeki, and Dr mike currently. I'm also 41 years old, I'm more into longevity than being the biggest guy in the room. And I see Kali Muscle on fb and that dude is literally scrapping the bottom of the barrel for content. He no longer has the size but also doesn't have the knowledge or ability to properly convey an accurate message in his videos. Just shouting out no steroids, no creatine, no meat, God this, God that ,and then does half ass reps looking like a used football. And to think in my late 20s early 30s i was drinking that stupid hyphy mudd and idolizing him. Some of these guys don't have anything but size working in their favor and it's starting to show in today's day and age

Jony

I've been considering going on TRT because my test lvls are 280 NG/DL and I know TRT isnt the same as steroids, especially the side effects but it's scaring the ish outta me!

@gibbsm

13 күн бұрын

TRT is anabolic steroids, it's the dose that's the only difference.

One of the best thing a person can do for their health is to stay natural, yeah it always easy to take steroids and get jack, and so what if it's harder to gain muscles being natural at least you're not putting your health at risk for a moment's glory.

First, Dr. Mike has stated he's willing to die five to 10 years earlier taking steroids. He and his wife have no kids, so him dying 5-10 years earlier isn't going to affect children. His wife is also on board with his drug use. Personally, I think that's a ridiculous trade off, though that's his choice. It can also cause radical mood swings, anger issues, and hair can fall out for most men who don't have DHT resistant hair follicles. Most people need to lifestyle changes that include nutrition, lose brown fat tissue in your belly that releases high levels of cortisol, exercise properly, find ways to deal with stress, and get eight hours of sleep. I tell my clients If they do that, natural and not exogenous testosterone levels will move up. I'm in my late 50's now and my total and free testosterone levels are the same as they were in my 20's.

You haven't even been on trt these 3 years? How the hell did you keep the gains?

All you need to do is google videos of the number of young body builders that have died of a heart attack or kidney and liver damage, either on stage or in the hospital.

Gotta love how he says stopping it will save your life and he's on steroids him self... 250-500mg of test weekly is still steroids John and its a cycle not trt

@squeezewilliams3003

7 күн бұрын

Da nile isn't just a river in Africa

People that are not testosterone deficient and take steroids are just plain dumb. you can get plenty strong and muscular with hard work. I got pretty big naturally but now being 53, I would have trained lighter in the younger years, I would have been better off not being quite as big because it takes a toll on your joints. There are only so many heavy lifts that the human body can withstand in a joint. There is a mental illness component to taking steroids and there should be more of a effort for mental health treatment for these people. The health effects are real and there is no safe steroid use. When you get older you realize how life is so precious, and longevity is so much more important than bigger muscles.

Your followers are with you now because of the content. I don't think if you went back on steroids and got even more jacked it would make a difference. Maybe a minority would care.

Okay I’m quitting steroids but gunna keep drinking and smoking on the weekend brb

@Bumbling.blithering.buffoons

13 күн бұрын

They are not comparable lmao

@codycurtin2295

13 күн бұрын

Smoking weed every now and then or having a drink once in a while is not comparable to exogenous hormones. In any way shape for form. Why risk being on TRT for the rest of your life?

Hi Johnny Shreve is here ? You must be his little brother, right? He was a super muscular guy 😂

Dude is 29 looks 39

This is why people should stop suggesting "olympics but without testing/with steroids." It's not something that should be encouraged.

Labrum tears suck ass. I tore mine pretty bad from a bad fall at 30 and didn't get surgery until I was 35. Six years later my hip is still jacked and some exercises are a no-go.

Im more or less a fair-weather viewer so take what i say after this with a grain of salt: i dont care if you are bigger or not. I tend to not watch your videos as much as other creators because i find your perspective to be very demotivating for me. A lot of the time i hear you talk about how "you have to enjoy what you are doing in the gym" and that doesnt resonate with me. Because there is nothing about the gym that i like. I still go, and i go quite often. But its not because i enjoy it. I go because it has what i need: a physique. And i dont like being reminded of how much i despise the gym. The blase "just enjoy the journey and be happy with what you get from it" is saccharine and demotivating. I gravitate more towards creators who are searching under every rock to find something to grant better insights into ways to optimise training. That way, even if i still have to go just as pften, or train just as hard, at least i can get more out of it. Because i am only there for the body. Everything else is an obstacle. But all that to say: the reason i dont watch you as often has nothing to do with how big you are or arent.

So, all I have to do to save my life is start taking steroids and later quit? It doesn't make sense, but I'll take your word for it. Lol

you will be back they all come back

I don’t think we went over why he went back on steroids

I'm sure the damage is already done, your title stopping will save your life.... maybe delay the inevitable slightly 😮😢