What Does Natural Bodybuilding Really Mean?
By Tom Venuto, CSCS, NSCA-CPT www.burnfatgainmuscle.info QUESTION: “Tom, could you tell me what supplements you take? I know that you aren’t really big on supplements, but I remember reading somewhere that you said you believe in a few basic supplements. I also read something on Jon Benson’s website where he said you are the most “natural” bodybuilder he knows and that you don’t even take aspirin. Is this true?” “To tell you the truth, Tom, I do not believe it is possible to obtain 3% bodyfat with as much muscle as you have without drugs or at least supplements. And also, don’t you think that the term “natural bodybuilding” has been abused quite a lot everywhere? No one who uses it on the net is really natural. As natural would mean one eats only what appears in nature and does not ingest man-made stuff from bottles. Right?” ANSWER: You’re 100% correct – the definition for “natural,” as you pointed out, is vague and open to an individual’s interpretation. If you take creatine, does tha
