Author Topic: bodybuilding is a sport (Read 5451 times)

Earl1972 · « **on:** July 15, 2006, 10:36:09 PM »

hi Intenseone

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Mr. Intenseone · « **Reply #1 on:** July 15, 2006, 10:37:59 PM »

Quote from: Earl1972 on July 15, 2006, 10:36:09 PM

hi Intenseone

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LMAO!

Bluto · « **Reply #2 on:** July 16, 2006, 01:36:41 AM »

glad we cleared that out

MikeThaMachine · « **Reply #3 on:** July 16, 2006, 02:46:56 AM »

I will save this thread

BBer's are Athletes that choose not to play a sport, they choose to enter physique contests and be judged by their look and not athletic ability.

Now it's all cleared out

Bluto · « **Reply #4 on:** July 16, 2006, 02:54:33 AM »

dude topic says bodybuilding is a sport

Laura Lee · « **Reply #5 on:** July 16, 2006, 05:44:36 AM »

Question: If weightlifting is a sport, why is bodybuilding not considered a sport?

LuciusFox · « **Reply #6 on:** July 16, 2006, 05:50:57 AM »

Quote from: Cheri Lane on July 16, 2006, 05:44:36 AM

Question: If weightlifting is a sport, why is bodybuilding not considered a sport?

Because bodybuilders are judged on how they look, not what they do.

Laura Lee · « **Reply #7 on:** July 16, 2006, 05:52:04 AM »

Quote from: LuciusFox on July 16, 2006, 05:50:57 AM

Because bodybuilders are judged on how they look, not what they do.

But they have to "do" to get how they "look".

amc1980 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 16, 2006, 06:08:01 AM »

Quote from: Cheri Lane on July 16, 2006, 05:52:04 AM

But they have to "do" to get how they "look".

What they "do"is not what they are judged on, though. One of the "athletes" could hardly train, and yet still have a better physique than someone who trained much more intensely

Platz · « **Reply #9 on:** July 16, 2006, 06:34:23 AM »

Quote from: amc1980 on July 16, 2006, 06:08:01 AM

One of the "athletes" could hardly train, and yet still have a better physique than someone who trained much more intensely

Yeah and one sprinter could run more fast that the other with less training.

It's called genetics.

amc1980 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 16, 2006, 06:35:48 AM »

It's still not a sport.

thor_odin · « **Reply #11 on:** July 16, 2006, 06:49:41 AM »

Quote from: Cheri Lane on July 16, 2006, 05:52:04 AM

But they have to "do" to get how they "look".

They don't have to do anything. Steroids alone with no training will result in muscular growth and a lot of bodybuilders use synthol and have calf and pec implants. Bodybuilding is not a sport and bodybuilders are not athletes.

Platz · « **Reply #12 on:** July 16, 2006, 07:03:57 AM »

Quote from: thor_odin on July 16, 2006, 06:49:41 AM

They don't have to do anything. Steroids alone with no training will result in muscular growth and a lot of bodybuilders use synthol and have calf and pec implants. Bodybuilding is not a sport and bodybuilders are not athletes.

lol

So why aren't you a pro bodybuilder?

Because you "dont want to be that big"?

LMAO

Crossbow · « **Reply #13 on:** July 16, 2006, 09:15:27 AM »

what about figure skating then ?

They are also judged subjectively by how they present themselves on stage - or ice

ether · « **Reply #14 on:** July 16, 2006, 09:21:57 AM »

Not a sport, not athletes.

There is no "skill" or "athletic ability" required in being a bodybuilder. Dedication and genetics yes, but no skill required whatsoever.

I don't consider bycicling to be a sport either, extremely hard, extremely dedicated, probably the most challenging cardiovascular endurance test out there but...not a sport, because, all they do is sit on the bike and peddle.

NeverTrustABlonde · « **Reply #15 on:** July 16, 2006, 10:52:32 AM »

.....it's a bikini contest.....

Mr. Intenseone · « **Reply #16 on:** July 16, 2006, 11:54:41 AM »

I'm waiting for someone to post the classic Websters definition of a "sport" and "athlete"

!!

Dorian 01 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 16, 2006, 01:06:33 PM »

The contest/ competition part isn't everything about what a bodybuilder/bodybuilding is. Not everyone has competing in mind, yet still are called bodybuilders and still think of themselves as bodybuilders. So this whole "it's a muscle pageant!" doesn't completely define what bodybuilding is to me.

Weightlifting is commonly referred to as sport. This is all that makes a bodybuilder to me, plus additional things like diet and dedication to health. No tanning, shaving, or oils are necessary.

thor_odin · « **Reply #18 on:** July 16, 2006, 01:48:46 PM »

Quote from: Dorian 01 on July 16, 2006, 01:06:33 PM

The contest/ competition part isn't everything about what a bodybuilder/bodybuilding is. Not everyone has competing in mind, yet still are called bodybuilders and still think of themselves as bodybuilders. So this whole "it's a muscle pageant!" doesn't completely define what bodybuilding is to me.

Weightlifting is commonly referred to as sport. This is all that makes a bodybuilder to me, plus additional things like diet and dedication to health. No tanning, shaving, or oils are necessary.

Are you an athlete then? I don't think you are and I don't think any other bodybuilder or any other member of this forum is either.

hangclean · « **Reply #19 on:** July 16, 2006, 01:51:05 PM »

Anyone remember the original "bodybuilding is a sport" thread. I think it was like 23 pages of hate.

Tre · « **Reply #20 on:** July 16, 2006, 01:51:50 PM »

Quote from: Cheri Lane on July 16, 2006, 05:44:36 AM

Question: If weightlifting is a sport, why is bodybuilding not considered a sport?

Because there is no scoreboard in bodybuilding.

gmflex · « **Reply #21 on:** July 16, 2006, 01:55:00 PM »

benchmstr · « **Reply #22 on:** July 16, 2006, 02:05:39 PM »

Quote from: Cheri Lane on July 16, 2006, 05:52:04 AM

But they have to "do" to get how they "look".

they do the same things as miss America just with heavier weight and the last time i checked miss America is a contest not a sport just like bodybuilding

Laura Lee · « **Reply #23 on:** July 16, 2006, 03:58:19 PM »

Quote from: benchmstr on July 16, 2006, 02:05:39 PM

they do the same things as miss America just with heavier weight and the last time i checked miss America is a contest not a sport just like bodybuilding

Miss America contestants don't spend their lives in the gym lifting heavy weights every damn day. When have you seen a Miss America contestant with a bodybuilders physique? In all actuality the Miss America contest was a talent/brains/beauty contest. They are given scholorships, modeling contracts and cash prizes. Bodybuilding is a 24/7 lifestyle. There is more to being a bodybuilder than being "rated" as how you look on stage. Is that the end result? Yes, but what goes into getting on that stage is what makes it a sport.

Someone quoted Ice Skaters. Ice skating is considered a sport (even an Olympic Sport) yet what is rated during the competition is grace, style and strength, not the years of training it took to get them there. What is the difference when a bodybuilder gets on the stage? He/she too is rated for his grace, style and strength (posing/fitness routine) along with size, proportion and conditioning.

Earl1972 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 16, 2006, 04:41:56 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Intenseone on July 16, 2006, 11:54:41 AM

I'm waiting for someone to post the classic Websters definition of a "sport" and "athlete" !!

the same definition that owned you a total of 18 times in that other thread?

"thank you sir may I have another"

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