It’s been two days since the shocking revelations about motor oil injections rocked Nova Praetoria’s fitness community. Today, the story took an even darker turn as one of the hospitalized bodybuilders tragically succumbed to severe sepsis. Meanwhile, the second man remains hospitalized in stable condition, though complications from abscess formation at the injection site suggest a long road to recovery.
But amidst this chaos, a third story is emerging—one that is as unsettling as it is bizarre.
The Oil Man Rises
This morning, I met with the third man involved in this incident after seeing a photo of him flexing his muscles on Vero. He calls himself “Oljemannen” (Swedish for “the Oil Man”), and while the nickname might seem like a bad joke, he is anything but joking about his results.
“I feel amazing,” he told me with an almost unsettling confidence. “I hit a personal best yesterday at another gym—200 kilograms on the bench press. My previous best was 180 kilograms. And this is just the beginning. I’m getting stronger every day.”
He spoke with an energy that seemed almost infectious, but the risks he’s taking are impossible to ignore. While his two counterparts lie in hospital beds, one of them now deceased, “Oljemannen” is embracing his newfound strength without hesitation.
A Cautionary Tale with a Twisted Turn
As a personal trainer, I’ve spent my career promoting discipline, consistency, and science-backed methods for achieving strength and fitness. Seeing someone thrive—at least for now—on a path that has destroyed others is as frustrating as it is baffling.
To those reading this, let me be perfectly clear: just because one man appears to defy the odds doesn’t make this safe or acceptable. The tragic loss of life and the suffering of another should be enough to dissuade anyone from following this path.
Iron Will Gym Reopens
In light of recent events, I’ve decided to reopen Iron Will Gym starting Monday, December 2nd. Fitness is about resilience, and I believe it’s crucial for our community to come together, start fresh, and channel our energy into rebuilding.
However, let me make one thing absolutely clear: I will not tolerate steroids, oil injections, or any other dangerous shortcuts in my gym. The focus will remain on health, safety, and the hard work that true fitness demands.
So let’s meet this Monday—whether you’re hitting chest day or a full push day, let’s start the week strong and clean.
Moving Forward
As for “Oljemannen,” his story is far from over. Whether his newfound strength lasts or ends in disaster remains to be seen. But for now, he stands as a reminder of how unpredictable and dangerous these choices can be.
To the rest of the fitness community, I urge you: choose the hard way, the safe way, the right way. Strength is nothing without the health to enjoy it.
