BLUF
The article explores the rise in female bodybuilding and associated illegal steroid use, driven by aesthetic pressure, social media, and gym culture. Experts warn of long-term health risks, hormone damage, and normalisation of unsustainable training.Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the risks of appearance-based fitness trends on health and Defence culture.
- Reinforce lawful, sustainable training practices aligned with ADF fitness standards.
- Promote leadership awareness of gender-specific performance pressures in Defence contexts.
