‘Fundamentally ripped my life apart’: 43-year-old bodybuilding veteran reveals dark side as he criticizes fitness influencers who normalize alcohol consumption

There’s a dark side to the world of fitness that veteran bodybuilder Mark Lobreiner wants us to face head-on. He’s not against grueling training or strict diets, but rather the normalization of alcohol consumption within the fitness community.

With a chiseled physique and years of experience in the industry dating back to 1997, Robreiner does more than just throw weights. He demands higher standards and sensitivity to the destructive power of alcohol.

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In a recent YouTube video for Tiger Fitness, the 43-year-old delves into the bodybuilding world’s general trends regarding alcohol consumption. He spoke candidly about his personal trials related to alcohol, revealing: “My family was basically torn apart. I know countless people who have lost someone directly or indirectly to drunk driving.” When he revealed how addiction had torn apart his own life, he didn’t just mince words.

Robreiner tells a painful truth. He has witnessed countless lives destroyed by alcohol, with his family torn apart directly or indirectly by the tragedy of drunk driving. He clearly contrasts the effects of testosterone with the insidious effects of alcohol. No one drives under the influence of bench presses, but the same cannot be said for alcohol.

The former bodybuilder highlights alcohol’s cognitive damage: impaired critical thinking and poor judgment. It’s more than just hailing an Uber. It’s about making decisions that can change your life forever, decisions that lead to sexually transmitted infections and irreversible mistakes. Mr. Lobreiner’s charge is not just about preachy abstinence. It’s about recognizing the impact on society.

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He pointed to a recent incident involving Patrick Mahomes Sr., the football legend’s father. Two weeks before the Super Bowl, Mahomes Sr. was arrested for drunk driving, and the focus shifted from Mahomes Jr.’s athletic prowess to his father’s alcohol-related lapses. Robreiner questions the glorification of drinking by fitness influencers.

He calls on the community to get over the lure of shots and parties and emphasizes the need for higher standards. He encourages influencers to be mindful of the impact their actions have on the broader narrative, rather than contributing to a culture that normalizes drinking.

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