Shouldn't there be reasonable exceptions though?
What about a diabetic? A lot of times some diabetics can't help it. Just genetically born with it.
The thing is we can't be a 'purist' sport, as most every sport fan desires their sport to be...if the athletes can't compete on their own merits. This is why people detest PED users so vehemently. If we aren't allowing people to amplify their abilities, when they are already physically competent, we shouldn't allow it when they aren't. It's just logically inconsistent to do so.
I want TRT HGH insulin asthma inhaler epo pain killer reflex stimulated enhanced consciousness Vitor. 300 lbs, 5% bodyfat, 25 round cardio inability to feel pain with heightened reflexes and awareness Vitor.
IMO the line is simple. If fighters abuse something, take them out.
Yes, inhalers help you breath normally, they dont increase performance.
He is back, just not in the UFC.
...except for the people that can't perform at all without them you mean?
Breathing normally is a better performance than not breathing normally. Everyone has physical disadvantages. Height. Speed. Reflexes. Asthma and diabetes are just physical disadvantages that are so bad you might die if you don't increase your breathing or blood sugar performance. Why should you only get to compensate for a physical disadvantage if it's just really, really bad?
Have you ever had an asthma attack do you know what actually happens and why so many people actually die from it?
It's terribly straightforward. Inhalers are PEDS for people that can't perform without them. If you have asthma attacks when you fight, you shouldn't be fighting professionally.
