Is Bodybuilding Healthy? Physically and Mentally

[@ReneZZ]

Man, this interviewer is the best one I've seen in a while. He's dropping really good and specific questions, he adds a bit of his personal experience, he asks common questions related to the fans, he perfectly understands the industry, he's been following Lazar since the beginning and he's extremely polite and agile with his choice of words. Props to this guy.

[@__LSP]

he must be Lazar’s friend or crew

[@teodor3836]

@@__LSP thats Nikola Tomov and he and his partner Stanislav Chakarov have the best youtube channel in Bulgaria for fitness and nutrition its called "Aesthetic by science" you can check them but their content is only in bulgarian language. They have got podcast channel too where they talk about important things in life.

[@liberte14]

@@teodor3836 not the best, but one of the best!

[@musicacc2255]

He is the man!

[@tmath6861]

agreed. Yeah his series of interviews was fun to watch

[@TwattyWankers]

1:35 PREACH!! I heard a quote once that went like this: “Fit people are not healthy, healthy people aren’t fit, and spiritual people are neither.” Always stuck with me considering that I’ve been all 3 in my life. Was super athletic but unhealthy af, then went really spiritual when my health crashed, now I’m healthy again but not athletic anymore, just walking a lot and stretching etc. I feel many people become spiritual when “knocking on deaths door” so to speak (as a coping mechanism in general). I’m definitely not a spiritual type either. Never was prior to my health issues. Let me tell you that having my health back is FAR BETTER than having muscles and a big bench press. It’s egotistical and silly, and possibly narcissistic, but lesson learned. 04/05/24

[@p.y.6581]

Your comment is exactly what I need to hear.

[@Abdelspeaks]

I'm not even sure he realises how many lives he has changed worldwide ! Even in my little village where i'm from in algeria, we got wallpapers of him every fucking where !!!! Awesome brother !

[@LazarAngelovOfficial]

Thanks brother! I would love to visit Algeria!

[@amineboussoufara2580]

@@LazarAngelovOfficial in Tunisia too ❤️🔥

[@crysta220]

𝕐𝔼𝕊 I completely agree. On the other hand I can see why the haters hate so hard...

[@vibetoys9115]

Ikr im from algeris as well and this guys is like an idol ngl anwyas mind my prp ans username (using my sisters acc)

[@diamonddre4626]

When I wasn't going to the gym and lifting heavyweight, I was miserable, always anxious, the gym changed my life and my mindset.

[@Polecat-qz5om]

I’m there :(

[@LaithOG]

It takes a lot of courage to be this honest ...big respect to you sir

[@miguel813]

I respect you so much my brother , you are the true definition of what it means to be a man. You’re journey has been incredible. God gave you a gift.

[@mikebucur8461]

Caring too much how the shape of your biceps looks like & etc is a disease. I have been through it. Unfortunately many of the so called 'fitness gurus' create many insecurities to young men telling them BS 'if you don't have 10% bf then bla bla bla bla'. Its all BS folks and its bad for you. The most important thing is your HEALTH. Good health is the foundation for everything else~!!

[@coolguy1952]

Sounds like someone doesn't have abs lol

[@mohamedmhiri7971]

good informations ..thanks

[@stevenmartinez1930]

I remember Lazar was my first fitness role model.

[@LazarAngelovOfficial]

I feel very old when I'm reading comments like that :D

[@kingpezo9367]

Also my first favorite fitness model this guy got my motivated to work out my friends started calling me Lazar instead of Ammar which was my name 🤣 love from Brooklyn brother 💪🏽✊🏽

[@LazarAngelovOfficial]

@@kingpezo9367 greetings bro! Wu-tang forever🎤

[@madonnarocks4478]

Lazar Angelov chill bro 💪💪

[@ILJCT]

Mine too 🙌🏼

[@jason5984]

everything in life should be done with moderation. you are still an inspiration. Thank you for this!

[@kenlasky3904]

Wow! One of best interviews I’ve seen. The questions were good and the answers were even better. Well, to stay fit, you need to push yourself to the limit. That’s how the body stays fit. But, you have to know when to stop. And you stop. If you don’t stop you have an addiction. Any professional athlete has an addiction. I used to do theater work and I used to love taking people backstage. What the audience sees are finished sets. But, they are finished only on one side. Backstage you see a lot of bare wood and an empty canvas. So, I can relate to what was said. We, who are watching these videos, are the audience. Our view is very incomplete. And it’s sort of one-sided. You don’t see all the practice sessions a musician goes through. Or the ballet dancer, Or the football player. You don’t see the hours of training in the gym. So, if you ask, “How did you get a body like that?” the answer would be, “I worked for it.”

[@kevinhhn]

8:00 to 9:00 - alot of people should key in on what Lazar is saying here. This is so true! Thanks for these words man.

[@millennialpodcast1438]

I like the humble side and honesty and authentic vibe. Thanks flex bro !

[@millennialpodcast1438]

From germany God bless you brother hope you feel good

[@snopz7885]

Respect from the bottom of my heart💪🏽

[@stanthemansmith4529]

Искам да поздравя интервюиращия ... невероятен английски, вярно с акцент, но богатия речник и правилната граматика си личат, интелигентен човек. А за Лазар какво да кажа, Господ е избрал от всички хора на земята да даде най - перфектните гени на българин. Респект пичове!

[@edwardcera1288]

Great man Lazar Angelov ! You motivated me to start training hard , I got some injuries from hard workout , doctors asked me to calm down and stop training for at least 6 months, honestly I said yes and next day straight in the gym !

[@curiousgeorge7080]

Couldn't agree more. After I finished playing sports in college I looked back and wished I didnt play. It runs the body into the ground. You cant see it while you're in it. I have friends that never played. Their quality of life is clearly above and beyond mine at this point

[@timothy8208]

Depends...what were you playing

[@cautarepvp2079]

you joking right? Its better playing hardcore than staying on couch getting fat.

[@curiousgeorge7080]

@@cautarepvp2079 when you have good genetics- even sitting on the couch all day doesnt get you fat. I have abs year round. Havent worked out over 3 years. It doesnt change the knee/back pain resulted from over pushing in practice and games being "hardcore". Somethings when they go- don't come back

[@zephaniah666]

I've been training since I was 13 years old all I've known is my body and wear and tear is a real issue even heading into my 30s along with slower recovery, my mental health has greatly suffered I'm constantly criticising myself, severely depressed if I have one bad workout and definitely suffer with body dysmorphia. This lockdown is destroying me.

[@albukolla1536]

im in the exact same boat... but its the work load i chase not really a particular look if that makes sense.... basically what you said just breaking down the body.... luckily im a person that does many types of cardiovascular work biking/jogging/skipping rope i do boxing even competition wise... now i crossed over to bodyweight training i still lift weights but bodyweight is awesome because you can do a shit ton of reps and reps and reps and the recovery is faster than breaking down the muscle with heavyweights... sometimes change is good i come to realize cant be obsessed with just one thing when it comes to training because things change up all the time injuries, ect gotta be able to adapt in the training.... god bless you brother take care stay strong get some push ups and pull ups in

[@BrownPatriot316]

This comment was so relatable for me

[@miroslavboichev3029]

Продължавай с клиповете Лазар, радваме се да се върнеш обратно! 👊👊

[@LazarAngelovOfficial]

лека- полека

[@monk331]

Wut?

[@roumenspassov1604]

He said carry on with the videos, Lazar answered slowly but surely

[@Polecat-qz5om]

I am glad they are addressing this. Body building is hard on your body and creates body dysmorphia.

[@JohnnyBargeldBoom]

Those videos are so important for the community and especially the young guys (and girls).

[@ameeryahia1238]

I think it’s rarely to hear bodybuilders say all these things but that’s the truth that most people don’t know or didn’t hear from others.You can’t have everything at the same time and at some point this sport goes well with some people who don’t get real injuries and it goes bad with others. When you get injured in this industry and keep training and love what you do that’s the point when you can’t stop since it’s a part of feeling happy.Many Champions have been though back or series injuries and won the Olympia or reached high levels in bodybuilding.Its all about mindset and choosing priorities.Everybody should train to look good and being in shape it’s the right thing that’s why we always knew lazar from his abs which are his signature.I really enjoy watching this kind of talk it gives you rich and useful advices that many people don’t like to hear. Keep Up the good work champ💪🏼💪🏼

[@__LSP]

this video wakes me up! sometimes we need to lose in order to win

[@bigbawsdogg]

Great interview series. Highly recommend it

[@gargueso94]

Forever inspirational, stay healthy Lazar!

[@muatahsanalishah3120]

I think after zyzz Lazar Angelov is really one of the biggest names in fitness model he really has made a huge impact..around 2014 and onwards his physique was one of the most talked about things in our area's gyms.. especially his abs.. Respect from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@GGamersUnited]

FUARK! He is one of the top dogs. I am from Bulgaria, but his power to inspire and to motivate is simply unvendable..just like with Zyzz.

[@zainaamer953]

I dont comment much. But I do respect the level of your intellect. You're a smart man on the path to peace. 👍 Keep teaching the younger generation. You have a voice.💪

[@drissmekkoudi1844]

Excellent question and great answer. Thanks for your honesty Mr Lazar.

[@kikiriki5362]

All professional sports are not healthly..Agree👍🏻 Finally someone talking about this...

[@hansiliebling3634]

This Men is a Fitness LEGEND !!!

[@anubis6093]

My respect went even higher for this guy , it's the first time i see a professionnal bodybuilder talking like that ..

[@firstlast8838]

I been through what you went through I feel your pain it’s not easy but you came out of it , I’m proud of you

[@ahmedabdelhameed3516]

Enjoy your life the way you want to enjoy it? Don't worry about people's opinions Or their comments, you are one of the special people Because of your different mindset Your style is clear and forthcoming Not just because you have a nice body and a great figure But because you have a beautiful mindset Maintain your health and always be happy and proud of yourself You are a wonderful person, Lazar, god, protect you and keep you save Your brother from Egypt

[@alessandrocanal6184]

This videos give me inner peace i don't know why

[@Account1746]

this man speaks only the truth, realistic answers, everyone else is in imagination land

[@oscaroscar6001]

He obviously lied about steroids. He has been using them for a long time

[@Account1746]

Oscar Oscar doubt it

[@ilovetyraandnaomi]

He slightly admitted steroid use

[@ilovetyraandnaomi]

@@oscaroscar6001 agree

[@ilovetyraandnaomi]

@@Account1746 are u on crack? He never talked about steroids until now. All fitness models are walking pharmacies

[@brainfm-relaxation]

Lovely video, thanks for sharing. Wishing you a wonderful day!

[@davidmanukjan4817]

Lazar, God bless you ! You learned so mutch and you will find a way of understanding what will be the best option to understand your heart.

[@Rashi_911]

Big salute!! I realise you have a great personality!!

[@onurcan9129]

You are the man who've made us love lifting weights. Greetings from Turkey.

[@Lennon517]

This is so important coming from a guy that has lived that life, this is gonna change a lot of lives.

[@ylmazaydn7035]

I agree with you .And I would like to say something that everyone mustn't tell "I won't quit." everyone gotta say "I will can quit but after that I 'm gonna start again."

[@muhammadosman8990]

Lazar is reason I started lifting weights. In bodybuilding world he is my inspiration. Respect from Pakistan. Stay strong Sir Lazar💪

[@neskarraksen]

Many people need to hear this, lazar your definately keeping it real, 💯

[@SkipYearSix]

This is a great interview with very honest answers.

[@Kevingdavy]

A code for living. Thanks for sharing the wisdom.

[@dopam1nedude676]

Lazar- You have the most impossibly perfect abs/inserts I’ve ever seen. I wish I was blessed with 1/10th of your genetics. Glad to see you’re doing well 👍🏻

[@mk11fan87]

Respect to you Lazar you motivated me when I was a kid till now

[@vforvendetta60]

My argument is train smart and for function if you are a regular person. You can bulk up,but ensure your training is not overtly taxing your body. I find it bad to subject your body to extreme training(which seldom always ends in an injury) if you are not competing nor if it's not your career.

[@ganirintiniano]

I'm pretty sure that nobody noticed that when he couldn't train because of the injuries he actually improved his English a lot... 💪

[@alexandermuller8858]

Lazar i just want to say that you are a true inspiration to me. I always admired your physic but didnt know you as a human. Ive never seen such an honest interview of a professional fitness athlete. In my opinion your biggest strenght is not even your body, but your mind. Ive learned so many things from this videos, that opened my eyes on how to look at your life as a whole. Though im not a professional athlete i experienced similar health issues as you and i really know exactly how you feel, when you cant workout. I also grew from that and learned that bodybuilding is not everything. Thx for your honest words man.

[@loulopez554]

He should become a motivational speaker as he gets down very deep.

[@littil1289]

Ако не ме лъже паметта..90-те години играехте баскетбол в училищните дворове на Люлин, където пък ние малко по-малките играехме футбол или хандбал..след години вече живеейки в Лондон, тренирайки тук в зали аз честно казано не мога да посоча с пръст един запален по фитнеса над 20 годишен, който да не ми е казал "Yooo man u r Bulgarian as Lazar Angelov, that man is another level in the business bro"... До ден днешен един виетнамски колега ми говори за теб и видеата ти от пиковите ти години. Така, че целеустременост му е майката, в каквото и да се заеме човек, а плодовете от труда си може да ги бере след бая време, но няма да е сезонна работа, а постоянна такава. Респект и поздрави от една идея по-малките, които играехме също по онова време като теб по училищните дворовете разни спортове.

[@lucabosco2213]

Yes , Lazar all u said is true. One ticket to the hell, if u can handle it good, if u can't then play your card differently. Bodybuilding isn't for everybody. Ronnie Coleman is the human proof. Amen.

[@bhindersekhon]

My most favorite fitness model, i even bought his paid membership for Fitness Academy

[@qehremanahmad5047]

You are the best , thank you for being honest ❤️

[@emh8861]

Good proportions is definitely genetics.

[@relentless3795]

You are getting focused on your look so much, it became the most important thing to you. And once you dont have it you feel awful, it felt to me like losing someone you love. Covid-19 did this to me i lost about 20 lbs but now im in a better shape and im maintaining, I understand u Lazar thanks for sharing this with us. BTW do you ever think sometimes in the long run you’ll beat the best shape u had?

[@Mani_Matter]

one of the best natural bodybuilder

[@shabirahmed3014]

In my opinion just because you don’t have great genetics, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pursue your passion if that’s bodybuilding. Hard work and dedication still can’t get you a long way. It doesn’t mean you’ll be the best in the world but it’s a personal journey between yourself.

[@Fit_n_Tall]

But it's still a competition where you would compete with genetic freaks, so without good genetics for that sport pursuing it professionally is a bad Idea, most sports athelete are in the sports because if passion and the required gifted skill/genetics

[@diddler1676]

Loved that interview, you were and still are a rolemodel

[@fredsancho1990]

Damn this guy goes deep and talks in a way that anyone can understand, cuts out all the bullish!t. 💪👍🏼

[@fitnessmentoronline4184]

Good speech, well done!

[@truthseeker5079]

This is some of the best advice anyone thinking of working out can absorb.

[@syzer8676]

Balance is Key 🙏🏾

[@sygaming1420]

All my support from France Bro!

[@pablomango1172]

GREETINGS FROM MEXICO LAZAR. YOU ARE GREAT 👍🏻!!!!!!!

[@blackbown1726]

Totally agree Bodybuilding fitness and after losing weight maintaining isn't normal

[@nadmad8284]

One of the best interview ive seen,huge respect for Lazar

[@thelovejoyshow568]

Great interview. High quality and content that is built to last😎👍

[@sebastiancv4595]

Greetings from colombia latín América bro, I usually saw your train videos with my cousin, an we went hard, but I faced also some pain and health issues, articular pain, tendón pain in my right forearm doing calisthenics in belgrade, when I back to my hometown I cant hold a dumbell of 2lb, I need to stop and this pandemic thing help me to stop and recover, keep going bro you are the best

[@emartinez1615]

Lazar is the man period. Much respect to the legend.

[@spyrosv7157]

There some really wise words spoken here by Lazar. Thank you for this interview.

[@char-eddker7121]

Well said. Respect

[@gangstyles4996]

Respect from french guys you are the best

[@claudiumihai8722]

Respect bro

[@k.k8291]

Very insightful interview.

[@aidinmohammadi1418]

This is great a message

[@dreamworksmarc]

that what you said about getting isolated and social on-active is so reconized.because we go for our succes so much, that others thing must wait or get rid of it all together. we as people who want something so bad only see ourselves in a positive way if we are costantly chasing that goal. we get obsessed with this thing, and we lose the normal way of living. like frends, family and so on. they are not so important anymore, because they dont contribute to that goal where chasing. still i put my passion (work) and love fot fitness before so much other things, but im also trying to pic up my social life again. because im living the Corana covid situation for to many years.but its hard to find people around you that share the same fichter mentality. often i see them as bagage instead of company or frends. so i can understand what you told exactly. we only LIVE wenn we got something to go after and struggle for. most people would not understand this. they live the comfotable life, witch is to easy. thanks for the open content!

[@xGinxIchimaru]

Very high quality video

[@shankhadeepkarmakar5596]

Razor sharp opinion. Love that.

[@parmijaano]

Lazar, you are the best!!! You were my inspiration and you are still my inspiration to go to the gym and try to reach the body like yours! One of my life dreams is to move to your country and train with you for couple of months, maybe a year and change my body. Not train like crazy, cause don't want to hurt myself because I already have a little health problems, but to change my body significantly with my dream coach in a healthy way :) You are the best! Please, don't read and don't react to bad comments. Some love from Ukraine

[@ss-cw6he]

Body building is Building strong and mascular body not destroying body

[@toibmir7893]

He is honest...😊😊😊

[@JumboDirecte]

It' healthier than camping on a couch , eating junk, being fat. Its healthy for the mind, because discipline is freedom.

[@nevermore_nevermore.]

Ты все равно легенда и не важно что произошло, важно что ты многое осознал и в том числе и ошибки. You are great man!

[@janusalexlim]

Everytime I feel like not in the mood for workout I watch your videos It works like a badass pre-workout 😅

[@alanwakeup3344]

You're a great guy Lazar.

[@VINI-VIDI-VICI289]

I got something important to say this guy is wise he lost oppotunity to get big but became wise as hell. I am saying this because he sounds like the opposite of what you hear all these bodybuilders on steroids talk about. Eye opening for sure.

[@milenproto]

Good interview! Keep it up brother!

[@MrTHIPARU]

This a great interview series and very personal sometimes for him,it takes balls to talk about it and it helps people a lot,they need to know the truth about this kind of lifestyle,and the bad parts too. You are a great guy Lazar

[@leonardofonseca4598]

What is healthy in our lives? This is a good question, smoking, drinking are not healthy habits but people still do it because it is permitted, any sport which drain our mind and physical energy cannot be healthy, every sacrifice has its price, if you want to have a great shape, you eat a lot, train hard and take medicines, as a goalkeeper, i can say that a goalkeeper has to work more than every player, nobody accepts goalkeepers mistakes, we are the first ones who go into the field and the last ones who leave it, running, jumping, catching, throwing the ball, actually this is a hard daily routine and everybody feels how bad it is.

[@tripway8067]

we come from "forhumantogod’ KZbin channel we support you from algeria

[@abdimalikhabane249]

Lazar is the one of my first follower in my instagram Ana role model still I remember his motivation and words I read his posts till now I try to do one day like his career 🙏🏾

[@vumsang9746]

Thanks for telling us the truth

[@ameenshageer]

Straight Answer 🔥🔥🔥 Respect🙏

[@rickys3197]

So real Lazar. Thankyou

[@celeste5055]

5:02 speaks on social life

[@primitivelife7402]

Respect from china lazar why he was number one for eveybody tve first make this one but after surgery he cannot continue gdm.

[@stefanoprea439]

best information!!

[@NavBHP]

Well explained brother