* Sudden cardiac death was the leading cause of mortality among female bodybuilders * PED use, extreme training, and competition stress likely key contributors * Researchers urge //better cardiac ...

If “Hans and Franz,” those loveable dolts from Saturday Night Live past who just “Wanna pump … you up,” are the first thing you think of when someone mentions the term “bodybuilding,” think again.

While many more women than before are participating in bodybuilding, the risks of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in particular, and of death overall, in this population, remain unknown. A recent study ...