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Postby synthetic » Tue Sep 27, 11 2:31 pm

Haven't had the chance to rant for a while, so here are some thoughts.

Your physical capabilities at any point in time depend on couple factors, ranging from the genetic makeup, natural aging, passive effects from the surrounding environment, and what my thoughts are focused on here: how much you need to "build" it.

The jokes on the imaginable appearance of the computer-generation Homo sapiens are decades old. We simply don't need to move as much, lift as much, or as often. A lot of the bodybuilding in our comfort-society comes down to other factors, factors that may defy some aspects of logical principles in nature - logically irrational practice - yet still supporting others, such as competing for the most suitable mate(s).
Gyms are what I am talking about. Fishermen and loaders are in the minority, and that kind of physique, with the right, accompanying lifestyle, is a beauty to behold.

>> http://tinyurl.com/69bckwd
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>> http://tinyurl.com/6ddxsoj

Some people take it a step further, building themselves beyond the purpose of strength, shifting the focus in the tender balance between spent time and social gains. They are dedicated bodybuilders that intend to display, pose. It is by no means a simple task, demanding physically, and most of all: mentally. It is as impractical as it is understandable, from the existential point of view. Intelligence is a pragmatic conduct of life, thus any step away from what is necessary just raises the eyebrow higher, because if you follow a lifestyle that is all around balanced, you don't need gyms *at all*. That is only theoretical, because few are capable of that, and just about nobody can do it at maximum efficiency, consciously. As intelligent as we are, I suspect there are higher organisms in that sense, or this nuance here allows us to observe the contradictions in the evolution of intelligent life.

>> http://arhiiv.sport.err.ee/spordialapil ... itness.jpg


Alright, it is human vanity; bond between the mind, the soul, and your body that you are very much aware of. It is also competition (adrenaline). It is also addiction, psychological and neurological (dopamine).
Because bodybuilding to such extent represents a deviation from the natural, within human society, it does catch the eye, it does make you wonder, even if for a brief second, after which you either process the thought further, or simply don't care about what our brothers- and sisters-in-species entertain themselves with.
My admiration was superficial, the gain was questionable, but a human body can be beautiful to look at.

Then, you also have.. people like Greg Valentino.

>> http://www.elitefitness.com/images/body ... biceps.jpg

He took a step further, a step in the wrong direction. If you for some reason haven't heard of him: steroid abuse led to infection in his arm, and he ended up in hospital. The way he decided to deal with the situation upon discovering the infection, illustrates the entire mentality behind such form of bodybuilding, and does it pretty well. What he found to be a good idea, was that he started cutting his arm, to let the puss out, and subsequently lost a lot of blood through many incisions by this proficient surgeon.
Our intellect has given birth to outlandish retardation, as we have the ability to fight against the natural course of evolution within the species.


I had to think again, more, about the topic, when the newspaper headline here happily chirped about the world's best bodybuilder. Picture caught the eye:
>> http://12.img.v4.skyrock.net/12a/letyre ... mall_1.jpg
>> http://f.postimees.ee/f/2011/09/19/759302t41h5e2f.jpg
>> http://contests.flexonline.com/images/c ... 190270.jpg

Two words: Phil.. Heath.

He has combined what you see in Olympic bodybuilding, and where Valentino failed. Many a year titled as Mr Olympia, he obviously prefers competitions where they don't check for steroids, but for a body like that, we forgive.
All I could think of, when I looked at him - his race only adding to the beauty in such proportions - is the shape of the muscles, head.. neck.. even the face - this is art. Art where the body becomes the substance, the tool, and the end result.

Art is complex, and when you have a skinny artist in his 50s* shaping his body as a sculpture, that too can have its aesthetics.
*(can not find the picture at this time - the man used couple small weights he bought cheap)

Richard Sandrak - where potential beauty of the art becomes a nightmare of all the wrong components.
>> http://www.tugagym.info/imagens/Discove ... in1sp3.jpg

No kiddo, it wasn't your *plan* or vision, no matter what you say. At the age of 19, he has had but select years to rediscover society, friends, life.

And..

you might recognize this guy here:
>> http://tinyurl.com/6eug2jg

Although he could look somewhat better, and by no means reaches Heath's level, his dedication and results blow all the self-righteous kids from the vanity fair straight out of their skimpy strings.

I realized that.. bodybuilding.. regardless of substances used, can reach art status, sacrifices made in the past and those showing in the future only contributing to its glory. You just need to serve it right.
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Postby James » Tue Sep 27, 11 5:39 pm

Haven't read all this thread yet . Seems to be you talking about the differences in strength, drug and aesthetic bodybuilding.

Was Zyzz mentioned?, he was a perfect example of the latter.
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Postby Aidan » Tue Sep 27, 11 5:50 pm

Ronnie Coleman should be mentioned here. Not to mention Jay Cutler.
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Postby Psycho » Tue Sep 27, 11 6:11 pm

Aidan wrote:Ronnie Coleman should be mentioned here. Not to mention Jay Cutler.


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Postby synthetic » Tue Sep 27, 11 6:37 pm

By no means meant to be an all-encompassing insight into the world of bodybuilding, rather than a small journey towards the entirely illogical superbody, admittedly with small detours. :)

Edit: made me look up Zyzz, though. Interesting :)
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Postby Psycho » Tue Sep 27, 11 7:53 pm

r12m wrote:By no means meant to be an all-encompassing insight into the world of bodybuilding, rather than a small journey towards the entirely illogical superbody, admittedly with small detours. :)

Edit: made me look up Zyzz, though. Interesting :)


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Postby James » Tue Sep 27, 11 8:02 pm

r12m wrote:Edit: made me look up Zyzz, though. Interesting Smile


Definition of aesthetic, Olympian body ironically owned by an Iranian. Built for looks not for strength lol.
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