Did Zyzz die because of the steroids?

Who has not heard of Zyzz? It has been four years since he left us, and he still remains in the minds. This Australian amateur bodybuilder, born in Moscow, was a celebrity on the web and a model - a cult even - for many young people wanting to follow his lifestyle.
Leader of the "Aesthetic" generation, Zyzz displayed a clean physique, less bulky than the bodybuilders and very dry. It is today the kind of physics that pleases, with Marc Fitt, Jeff Seid and Lazar Angelov in mind. And do not forget our French youtubers.

Did Zyzz die because of the steroids?

The bodybuilding is a very popular sport , not only at the professional level, but also at amateur level. It supports a supplement industry weighing nearly a billion dollars, as athletes are looking for all means to gain muscle and definition. But while supplements are only slightly regulated and sometimes potentially dangerous, some take an even more perilous route, that of anabolic steroids.

The anabolic steroids are illegal in most countries, and many bodybuilders use the internet to find what they need. Finding products is not difficult. Just use Google. But, not everyone knows how dangerous these drugs can be.

Internet is also a good way to earn fame overnight. Zyzz used Youtube, Facebook and forums to become famous. He quickly became a symbol, although he never competed in bodybuilding competitions, he just wanted to have a great look. In a world constantly filled with images of perfect bodies, many people feel bad about themselves. Zyzz was a skinny, complexed teenager who played a lot in video games and was struggling with girls. Until he decides to change his body and become like the guys we see in magazines.

The transformation of Zyzz - 1.85 m, 92 kg, 7% fat mass

While it was at its peak, Zyzz made the state of constant rumors about steroids. He denied these accusations, as can be seen in many of the comments. The general consensus about these rumors was that they were just rumors. Until Zyzz died suddenly in a sauna in Thailand, in 2011. He was only 22 years old. The autopsy revealed that he had a heart defect that had not been diagnosed and that could end his life at any time. On the other hand, anabolic steroids have always been linked to heart problems. Taking steroids could have accelerated the failure of his heart ...
Also, shortly before his death, his brother, Said Shavershian, was arrested for steroid possession ... Finally, we will never know if Zyzz died too soon because of The use of steroids.

"Holiday-Steroids"

Zyzz told the media that he had never used steroids, his sculpted body came from a strict diet and even stricter training. To the surprise of his admirers, he died in a sauna in Pattaya in August 2011, only 22 years old. The autopsy confirmed that Zyzz had died of cardiac arrest.

The death of Zyzz has underlined the renewed popularity of so-called "holiday steroids". He was on vacation when he met another bodybuilder, Tim "Sharky" Ward, just months after his brother, Said "Chestbrah" Shavershian, got caught with steroids on his return from Australia.

Tim "Sharky" had reported to the media that he had urged Zyzz to slow down his use of steroids a few days before his death.

Tim "Sharky" Ward, 130 kilos, under steroids - Rumors bind Tim to the death of Zyzz.

Many Australian bodybuilders later admitted they were taking a vacation in Pattaya, and in the southern islands, to make steroid cycles for several months until they are properly inflated to return to their country.

But, holidays, for many as Zyzz, had a dangerous side, if not fatal.

"Guys do not know what they're buying. It is a huge industry in Thailand and it is well known for making fast money through poor quality products. Buying steroids in Pattaya, whether real or counterfeit, is like "buying sweets". Buyers do not need prescription. They can just enter the pharmacy and buy what they need, " had told Tim to the media.

Beach, chicken, girls and ... steroids!

Chris (not his real name), shared his time between his home country and Pattaya for almost a decade, after opening a training room in the resort by a member of his family . He had noticed that most of those who came to the room for a training holiday came from Australia and could stay between 1 and 2 months.

According to Chris, it's not just easy access to steroids that attracts bodybuilders to Pattaya. There is also the low cost of a hyper-protein diet, alcohol and prostitutes, all under a radiant sun.

"Everything that goes with the use of steroids is much cheaper here. For example, food. People can make 5 to 6 meals here, whose nutritional value perfectly matches someone who is in full steroid cycle, for just under 300 baht (7 euros). Chicken, rice, etc. The sports halls here, even if they do not necessarily correspond to the standards of the countries of the West, are really not expensive and have adequate equipment. "

"Moreover, many people come here for a real holiday, to enjoy the beach, night life and time, but they also take advantage of this holiday to stock up on cheap and easily available steroids. Some pharmacies in Pattaya even display the brand names of steroids they sell on the front shops. "

A pharmacy in Pattaya displaying the name of steroids.

" Several types of steroids are usually combined in an attempt to maximize their effects on muscle building, sometimes with drugs for weight loss. This practice is called stacking. Pharmacies that advertise and sell steroids in Pattaya rarely require a prescription, " had told Chris.

At home and abroad ...

Tim and Chris both report that Australians can sometimes send home steroids from Pattaya. In Australia, steroids are classified as dangerous drugs and their possession is illegal. Providing them is a criminal offense.

"Most guys come here to do a cycle and will usually go away with a stock of steroids to continue a while in Australia. But there's the other side of it. There are guys based in Pattaya who make money by sending steroids to Australia and other countries, especially in Europe. Occasionally, the police arrest these people, but they have had time to make enough money to pay for the right people " had told Tim.

It is also clear that a complex supply and distribution network exists to satisfy the high demand for anabolic steroids, peptides and hormones from athletes, bodybuilders and, increasingly, from the aging population .

Keep only the best ...

The death of Zyzz was a blow to the current "Aesthetic" that he helped popularize and for those who admired him. Even today the photos of Zyzz, his videos and comments are many resumed on forums and social networks. On Facebook, you can find an endless list of pages, profiles, and groups with hundreds of thousands of users dissecting every detail of her life.
Zyzz lived long enough to become a hero, an emblem. Zyzz is not really dead ...

Keep only the best of Zyzz! With work, rigor and perseverance, one can radically change one's body. For example, a physical such as Marc Fitt is attainable with some serious years of training and proper nutrition.
Keep in mind that it is not possible to be "huge and dry", and that most of the above video models are doped.

You want to regain your body and your life in hand? the "Aesthetic" lifestyle motivates you?Very well, go ahead! Follow him, the real one, the one without the steroids! The one that allows you to become a better person, that one notices by his mind and his physique.