Author Topic: Are bodybuilders "athletes"? (Read 48744 times)

Ursus · « **Reply #50 on:** April 02, 2010, 06:30:51 PM »

Quote from: io856 on April 02, 2010, 06:04:15 PM

what about gymnastics then is that not a sport? retard

There is definative criteria for the skills they perform.

One gymnast is not awarded more points because one judge prefers his shape to another guy.

They are awarded solely on the complexity of the moves and the execution of it.

#1 Klaus fan · « **Reply #51 on:** April 02, 2010, 06:37:19 PM »

Its funny because the only physical thing in bodybuilding is the posing, and even that doesnt have any standards at all.

Ursus · « **Reply #52 on:** April 02, 2010, 06:38:42 PM »

That is my point.

It takes a lot of effort time dedicatrion etc to compete etc but I personally do not believe it is a sport. Sports generally have tangible measures of skills and some specialist skill/athleticism.

body88 · « **Reply #53 on:** April 02, 2010, 07:02:16 PM »

Bodybuilding is not a sport. In fact, bodybuilding is no different than a beauty pageant (minus the beauty of course).

Also, for those who think bodybuilding is so difficult, take a look at what your average NFL football player or triathlete puts their body through during a typical season. Bodybuilders eat, sleep, shit and train....give me a break! Your typical NFL player trains with weights during the week and then goes out on Sundays and competes in a truly brutal athletic event.

As mentioned, bodybuilders are judged based on the way the look, which negates a sporting classification.

Lastly, bodybuilding requires absolutely no skill...no superior hand eye coordination or quickness + speed. It's not a sport and pro bodybuilders are not pro athletes.

haider · « **Reply #54 on:** April 02, 2010, 07:04:07 PM »

Quote from: body88 on April 02, 2010, 07:02:16 PM

Bodybuilding is not a sport. In fact, bodybuilding is no different than a beauty pageant (minus the beauty of course).

Also, for those who think bodybuilding is so difficult, take a look at what your average NFL football player or triathlete puts their body through during a typical season.

Lastly, Bodybuilding requires absolutely no skill...no superior hand eye coordination or quickness/speed...etc - etc.

posing skillfully requires coordination that not everybody has... but so does a pageant walk

body88 · « **Reply #55 on:** April 02, 2010, 07:06:45 PM »

Quote from: haider on April 02, 2010, 07:04:07 PM

posing skillfully requires coordination that not everybody has... but so does a pageant walk

True. Lots of things require skills that not everyone has, but that don't make you a pro athlete : - )

FREAKgeek · « **Reply #56 on:** April 02, 2010, 07:13:41 PM »

Urinating on naked women is a watersport.

Earl1972 · « **Reply #57 on:** April 02, 2010, 07:14:38 PM »

it's a sport

deal with it

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Ursus · « **Reply #58 on:** April 02, 2010, 07:18:49 PM »

Haha not a sport at all.

Not even close.

Nirvana · « **Reply #59 on:** April 02, 2010, 07:28:34 PM »

I think professional level bodybuilders are definately athletes, maybe typical getbiggers and gyms rats don't consider themselves athletes because for them being a weekend warrior bodybuilder is easy; but the same could be said about football, backyard football is fun and easy and not really athletic, but pro football is a different world.

Ursus · « **Reply #60 on:** April 02, 2010, 07:34:18 PM »

To play HS football require athleticism that even top amateur BBuilders lack.

ShipSekki · « **Reply #61 on:** April 02, 2010, 07:38:32 PM »

Bodybuilding is an artform if I had to call it anything. It sure as hell is not a sport.

It's just "bodybuilding".

#1 Klaus fan · « **Reply #62 on:** April 02, 2010, 08:06:27 PM »

3rd page going and no Chick. Please someone who knows him personally, call him or visit him and check that everything is alright.

Lion666 · « **Reply #63 on:** April 02, 2010, 08:30:04 PM »

competition = sport

Earl1972 · « **Reply #64 on:** April 02, 2010, 08:34:02 PM »

Quote from: Ursus on April 02, 2010, 07:18:49 PM

Haha not a sport at all.

Not even close.

you no nothing about sports, i've never seen you or the rest of this thread in the sports forum

guys that don't like sports telling me what is and isn't a sport hahaha

your favorite sport is bodybuilding, deal with it

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MJK · « **Reply #65 on:** April 02, 2010, 08:35:46 PM »

Quote from: Lion666 on April 02, 2010, 08:30:04 PM

competition = sport

Sport=competitive physical activity: an individual or group competitive activity involving physical exertion or skill, governed by rules, and sometimes engaged in professionally.

ShipSekki · « **Reply #66 on:** April 02, 2010, 08:38:22 PM »

Quote from: Lion666 on April 02, 2010, 08:30:04 PM

competition = sport

So is a spelling bee a sport?
Is Texas hold em' a sport?
Is competing for the best job a sport?
Is competing to get the best grades in a math cass a sport?.......

ManBearPig... · « **Reply #67 on:** April 02, 2010, 08:39:27 PM »

A sport is something where you don't have to suck a dick to win 1st place.

Wiggs · « **Reply #68 on:** April 03, 2010, 01:50:18 AM »

Ursus is an ugly, ugly sum bitch

Adder · « **Reply #69 on:** April 03, 2010, 03:13:04 AM »

in this "sport" who is the athlete? the man or the horse?

Skeletor · « **Reply #70 on:** April 03, 2010, 03:38:39 AM »

The horse obviously!
In fact a horse, Zenyatta, was named the 2nd best female athlete of the year for 2009! (after Serena Williams)

Purple Aki · « **Reply #71 on:** April 03, 2010, 03:45:22 AM »

Quote from: db2431 on April 02, 2010, 05:04:46 PM

Tom Prince had to have athleticism to stay balanced in the paper bags while dodging schmoe batter.

Hahaha!

Cleanest Natural · « **Reply #72 on:** April 03, 2010, 03:50:17 AM »

Quote from: poldaktalos on April 03, 2010, 03:38:39 AM

The horse obviously!
In fact a horse, Zenyatta, was named the 2nd best female athlete of the year for 2009! (after Serena Williams)

$:-\$

Dreadlifter · « **Reply #73 on:** April 03, 2010, 04:13:01 AM »

I guess you can't really call bodybuilders athletes

But it got me thinking that the same could be said of powerlifters. There's no great skill to powerlifting- you simply need to be able to lift more than the next guy. Although the fact that there's hard evidence of a winner not simply opinion does change things.

Strongman competitors- no doubt about them being athletes.

WillGrant · « **Reply #74 on:** April 03, 2010, 05:27:02 AM »

Quote from: Ursus on April 02, 2010, 06:38:42 PM

That is my point.

It takes a lot of effort time dedicatrion etc to compete etc but I personally do not believe it is a sport. Sports generally have tangible measures of skills and some specialist skill/athleticism.

Is weightlifting a sport?