Gregg Valentino is a bodybuilder with a controversial reputation, known for his synthol addiction and steroid abuse. Gregg is a media personality and has appeared in many films and popular TV shows, including “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Last Call with Carson Daly,” “The Tyra Banks Show,” and “Happy Hour” on Fox Business News, among many others. He is the author of two bestsellers and over 500 articles in fitness magazines. Currently, he serves as the editor-in-chief of MuscleSport Magazine. Throughout his career, he has managed three gyms in Westchester County, New York, and has been a fitness instructor since 1982.
Although Valentino himself abused steroids, he believes that young bodybuilders are going too far in their use, risking their lives. In a recent episode of GI Conversation With Gregg Valentino, the topic of the death of bodybuilder Bostin Loyd was discussed, a figure known for his staunch advocacy of steroid use who tragically passed away at a young age. Valentino noted that Bostin’s loved ones foresaw his death due to his significant health decline. Loyd’s kidneys had failed, but he continued to experiment with steroids and other substances.
Valentino recalled their last conversations, in which Loyd expressed excitement about new drugs. According to him, Loyd believed he could find the perfect combination of medications to restore his kidney function, but the experiments led to a completely different outcome.
Gregg believes that Bostin was actually well-informed about steroids and other drugs, but for some reason was overly confident that he could manage his health while continuing to push his body to the limit. Valentino concluded that if Bostin Loyd had not been involved in bodybuilding and steroids, he would likely still be alive today.
Gregg advised young athletes to avoid anabolic steroids for as long as possible. He blames social media for glamorizing the benefits of dangerous substances while downplaying their long-term health consequences. He hopes that Loyd’s death will serve as a wake-up call for everyone.
