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The paediatrician with biceps?!🎙️ Doctors Who Lift: Inside the World of Fitness, Bodybuilding, and Strength Training with Dr. Bernie and Dr. Nyadimu
On this epic episode of Daktari: A Quick One, we step away from the hospital wards and into the weight room as Dr. Nyadimu sits down with Dr. Bernard “Bernie” Luke Nang’ayo — a Nairobi-based medical officer, professional strongman, and former Kenya’s Strongest Man (2019). Together, they unpack the fascinating intersection of medicine, bodybuilding, and competitive strength sports in Kenya.

🏋️‍♂️ Meet Dr. Bernie: Doctor by Day, Strongman by Passion
Few people manage to balance a demanding medical career with elite-level fitness, but Dr. Bernie Nang’ayo has built a name for himself doing exactly that. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Dr. Bernie is a medical officer with a long-standing passion for fitness, strength training, and competitive bodybuilding.

His accolades include competing in multiple national and international strongman events, frequently finishing on the podium. His most iconic title? Being crowned Kenya’s Strongest Man in 2019 — a feat he achieved while working full-time in medicine.

🏆 Achieving Fitness Goals the Right Way: A Doctor’s Perspective
This insightful podcast episode dives into the realities of pursuing serious fitness goals without compromising your health. Dr. Bernie and Dr. Nyadimu candidly discuss:

✅ How to structure effective strength and bodybuilding routines for beginners and professionals
✅ The importance of proper nutrition, rest, and injury prevention in high-performance fitness
✅ How to balance demanding careers, like medicine, with consistent fitness goals

Whether you’re a medic, athlete, or fitness enthusiast, this conversation serves as a valuable guide for anyone chasing sustainable, injury-free strength and conditioning success.

⚠️ The Dark Side: Dangers of Anabolic Steroids in Bodybuilding
In one of the episode’s most important segments, the duo tackles the often-taboo subject of anabolic steroid use in Kenya’s fitness community. Dr. Bernie, drawing from both medical knowledge and fitness experience, highlights:

The long-term health risks of steroid abuse, including heart disease, liver damage, infertility, and psychiatric effects

The misinformation surrounding quick muscle gains and strength enhancement

Safer, medically-approved alternatives for strength training and recovery

They emphasize that fitness milestones should never come at the cost of your health, a message especially vital for young athletes and gymgoers being tempted by shortcuts.

🎯 Dr. Bernie’s Career Goals: Medicine, Muscles, and Orthopedics
As if being a doctor and national strongman champion wasn’t impressive enough, Dr. Bernie aspires to specialize in Orthopedic Surgery — combining his passion for musculoskeletal health, injury prevention, and physical rehabilitation with surgical excellence.

His story stands as a bold reminder that doctors too can pursue unconventional passions and break stereotypes in medicine.

📣 Final Thoughts: Medics Can Be Athletes Too
This episode of Daktari: A Quick One proves that the worlds of medicine, sports, and fitness are not mutually exclusive. It’s a motivational listen for any medic who’s ever been told to stick to the stethoscope and leave the dumbbells behind.

Catch the full conversation on YouTube, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts!
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