The rising gym culture in Erbil has lead to an increased emphasis on steroid and hormone use for workouts. This, coupled with a lack of consistent regulation, has lead to new health crisis in Kurdistan, spurred on by a plethora of protein stores that sell illegal and dangerous supplements to whoever might be interested. BIlind Dilshad is a registered Crossfit trainer in Erbil, one of the few, and he's joins this episode to talk about the history of gym fitness globally, in Kurdistan and this new trend that's affecting his field.

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