Author Topic: Why today's Bodybuilders are not as popular? (Read 14501 times)

hipolito mejia · « **on:** November 04, 2015, 07:35:44 PM »

Why ? Interesting how bodybuilding publications are featuring bodybuilders from the past in order to get people's attention.

Like frank Zane, last time he was on the cover of a magazine was in 1989 .....26 years later he had to be back in order to boost sales .

These are all issues from recent months !

chaos · « **Reply #1 on:** November 04, 2015, 08:57:13 PM »

Check Phil "Narrow" Heaths instantgram.

Big Chiro Flex · « **Reply #2 on:** November 04, 2015, 09:03:31 PM »

Quote from: hipolito mejia on November 04, 2015, 07:35:44 PM

Why ? Interesting how bodybuilding publications are featuring bodybuilders from the past in order to get people's attention.

Like frank Zane, last time he was on the cover of a magazine was in 1989 .....26 years later he had to be back in order to boost sales .

These are all issues from recent months !

maybe its because you're a creepy piece of shit?

maxkane69 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 04, 2015, 10:01:11 PM »

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Raymondo · « **Reply #4 on:** November 04, 2015, 10:07:31 PM »

Bodybuilding is probably as popular as ever. Magazines, however, have massive declined due to the internet.

Who the hell buys Flex today?

Nether Animal · « **Reply #5 on:** November 04, 2015, 10:09:20 PM »

Hard to top this for a taller guy...

Peerless physique of peace.

hipolito mejia · « **Reply #6 on:** November 05, 2015, 03:32:53 AM »

Quote from: Raymondo on November 04, 2015, 10:07:31 PM

Bodybuilding is probably as popular as ever. Magazines, however, have massive declined due to the internet.

Who the hell buys Flex today?

Supplements lines are most popular than ever ( that's different)

With the internet you have to seat in front of computer or tablet ,smart phone etc and search for the bodybuilder........

With the magazine , you can b at the store , gas station anywhere and the bodybuilder on the cover of mag practically comes to you, since Ronnie Coleman days none of the bodybuilders are as popular, people don't even pick the damn mag to see the pics.

With the guys from the past there is an increase in sales.

That doesn't happen in other "sports".

Simple Simon · « **Reply #7 on:** November 05, 2015, 03:42:11 AM »

Quote from: hipolito mejia on November 05, 2015, 03:32:53 AM

Supplements lines are most popular than ever ( that's different)

With the internet you have to seat in front of computer or tablet ,smart phone etc and search for the bodybuilder........

With the magazine , you can b at the store , gas station anywhere and the bodybuilder on the cover of mag practically comes to you, since Ronnie Coleman days none of the bodybuilders are as popular, people don't even pick the damn mag to see the pics.

With the guys from the past there is an increase in sales.

That doesn't happen in other "sports".

sounds a bit creepy TBH.

CalvinH · « **Reply #8 on:** November 05, 2015, 04:52:56 AM »

Its all about crossfit these days.

Never1AShow · « **Reply #9 on:** November 05, 2015, 05:09:46 AM »

Quote from: CalvinH on November 05, 2015, 04:52:56 AM

Its all about crossfit these days.

Crossfit is a lie. End up with people not very strong, not very fast, not very muscular, not very powerful and without as much endurance. A system designed to avoid truly having any objective measure of progress. Just keep inventing silly little exercises to convince yourself you are getting more "fit" all the while your bench doesn't go up and you still look fat and sloppy. You are better off focusing.

Grape Ape · « **Reply #10 on:** November 05, 2015, 05:12:55 AM »

It's funny how people keep answering this question even though it's been posted 1000x.

Grape Ape · « **Reply #11 on:** November 05, 2015, 05:14:24 AM »

Quote from: Never1AShow on November 05, 2015, 05:09:46 AM

Crossfit is a lie. End up with people not very strong, not very fast, not very muscular, not very powerful and without as much endurance. A system designed to avoid truly having any objective measure of progress. Just keep inventing silly little exercises to convince yourself you are getting more "fit" all the while your bench doesn't go up and you still look fat and sloppy. You are better off focusing.

Guy I know runs a crossfit gym in AZ.

At age 45 he just deadlifted 515. That's very strong.

Coffeed · « **Reply #12 on:** November 05, 2015, 05:25:58 AM »

Couldn't put in any better, simpler language than what Einstein so candidly pointed out:

WannaBePro · « **Reply #13 on:** November 05, 2015, 05:30:16 AM »

I think its the nostalgic value. People who still buy magazines are either old timers or haven't heard of the internet.
To appeal to the old timers they put guys who were popular in their era, Zane, Haney, even Dorian. Arnold appeals to everyone, so they may as well stick his pic somewhere on the cover of every issue and it would draw more people.

Azure · « **Reply #14 on:** November 05, 2015, 05:48:24 AM »

People waiting in 3 and 4 hour lines to see a female physique competitor must be unpredcedented. bodybuilding isn't more popular than ever. Getting onstage is more popular than ever which has taken away the mystique of competing. Seriously guys Who never train legs winning physique shows, girls who look like they never lifted but are skinny with big boobs or women who forgot to diet calling themselves bikini athletes have lowered the standard and the subculture is no longer what it once was. The old timers have to get over it

As for actual bodybuilding, the actual physiques are terrible with the guts and looking poofy which has been said for the millionth time. As far as them not being popular, it's personality and being likeable. With social media it is even easier to connect with people if you know what you are doing.

I saw an interaction where s fan asked why they would be charged $5 a month for videos and the person said come on man I know you spend $5 on nonsense every month. The correct response for a business person is: we are going to be sharing so much content that the value is way more than $5! It's a way for me to connect more personally with you guys and let you into my life. We are doing everything we can to make sure that our product fulfills and exceeds your expectations!

Jay is still very popular because he is very good at connecting with fans online and in person.
You need some better personalities for one thing and some fun rivalries. Say what you want but Kamali vs Titus was hilarious

Thin Lizzy · « **Reply #15 on:** November 05, 2015, 06:08:28 AM »

Quote from: Raymondo on November 04, 2015, 10:07:31 PM

Bodybuilding is probably as popular as ever. Magazines, however, have massive declined due to the internet.

Who the hell buys Flex today?

Working out with weights is as popular as ever. The bizarre sport of professional bodybuilding has never been less popular.

njflex · « **Reply #16 on:** November 05, 2015, 11:09:22 AM »

big difference in these old pics is of course drugs were.are used as today but look at the delt peaks/biceps ,,weak parts today are pumped up with oil back then you lived with whater training and anabolics gave you...