Social Comparison, Steroids, and Online Fitness Culture
The rise of social media has transformed how people view fitness, but it has also fueled unhealthy social comparisons. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are filled with sculpted physiques, extreme lifts, and constant “before-and-after” transformations. While these can inspire, they often create unrealistic standards—especially when steroids and performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) are part of the […]