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old days of female bb
The BEAST:
You aren't being shunned, it may take some time before female bodybuilders come back to post on getbig once they realize this is a safe place. I don't understand your solution of not letting females post on other areas of getbig...there is probably 1 females to every 50 males and most fall into the figure and fitness categories, not bbing.
As far as why I believe there has been a major decline in female bodybuilding...I believe there are numerous reasons. One reason is definitely the drug-usage and the rewarding of mass monsters in men and women's bodybuilding. It becomes unattainable plus many do not want to get that big. I also think a major problem is the non-existence of the promotion of female bodybuilders (even those who are more mainstream.) When is the last time you opened any mens bbing mag and seen a picture of a female bber? I can't think of one. On the other hand open any of those mags and you'll seen fitness and figure (figure mainly) plastered all over. If the media would shed a more positive light on female bbers I think more women would want to do it, everything seems negative and the topic is avoided for the most part.
You can't really compare female bbing of the 80's to today because of the advent of Figure. Figure has taken a chunk of girls who may have gone into bodybuilding, myself included. Now it will be interesting to see how Figure develops in the next few years because many of the 'bigger' figure girls may switch over to bbing because they are not being rewarded in Figure, plus they enjoy lifting and don't want to give it up for hours of cardio.
Please don't forgot that in the 80's the women involved in bodybuilding were also criticized for being too muscular and manly...the sport has evolved and our ideas of what is beautiful has evolved. Personally I think many competitors take it too far but it is their choice to make and they are doing what they want to do...just like Ronnie Coleman and Jay Cutler. Unfortunately I don't think the aesthetic problem is as big a problem as the health issues that will accompany the abuse of drugs...but aesthetics are the only thing that people want to harp on.
az:
--- Quote from: The BEAST on September 14, 2006, 11:38:48 AM ---You aren't being shunned, it may take some time before female bodybuilders come back to post on getbig once they realize this is a safe place. I don't understand your solution of not letting females post on other areas of getbig...there is probably 1 females to every 50 males and most fall into the figure and fitness categories, not bbing.
As far as why I believe there has been a major decline in female bodybuilding...I believe there are numerous reasons. One reason is definitely the drug-usage and the rewarding of mass monsters in men and women's bodybuilding. It becomes unattainable plus many do not want to get that big. I also think a major problem is the non-existence of the promotion of female bodybuilders (even those who are more mainstream.) When is the last time you opened any mens bbing mag and seen a picture of a female bber? I can't think of one. On the other hand open any of those mags and you'll seen fitness and figure (figure mainly) plastered all over. If the media would shed a more positive light on female bbers I think more women would want to do it, everything seems negative and the topic is avoided for the most part.
You can't really compare female bbing of the 80's to today because of the advent of Figure. Figure has taken a chunk of girls who may have gone into bodybuilding, myself included. Now it will be interesting to see how Figure develops in the next few years because many of the 'bigger' figure girls may switch over to bbing because they are not being rewarded in Figure, plus they enjoy lifting and don't want to give it up for hours of cardio.
Please don't forgot that in the 80's the women involved in bodybuilding were also criticized for being too muscular and manly...the sport has evolved and our ideas of what is beautiful has evolved. Personally I think many competitors take it too far but it is their choice to make and they are doing what they want to do...just like Ronnie Coleman and Jay Cutler. Unfortunately I don't think the aesthetic problem is as big a problem as the health issues that will accompany the abuse of drugs...but aesthetics are the only thing that people want to harp on.
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So true.
Playboy:
--- Quote from: The BEAST on September 14, 2006, 11:38:48 AM ---You aren't being shunned, it may take some time before female bodybuilders come back to post on getbig once they realize this is a safe place. I don't understand your solution of not letting females post on other areas of getbig...there is probably 1 females to every 50 males and most fall into the figure and fitness categories, not bbing.
As far as why I believe there has been a major decline in female bodybuilding...I believe there are numerous reasons. One reason is definitely the drug-usage and the rewarding of mass monsters in men and women's bodybuilding. It becomes unattainable plus many do not want to get that big. I also think a major problem is the non-existence of the promotion of female bodybuilders (even those who are more mainstream.) When is the last time you opened any mens bbing mag and seen a picture of a female bber? I can't think of one. On the other hand open any of those mags and you'll seen fitness and figure (figure mainly) plastered all over. If the media would shed a more positive light on female bbers I think more women would want to do it, everything seems negative and the topic is avoided for the most part.
You can't really compare female bbing of the 80's to today because of the advent of Figure. Figure has taken a chunk of girls who may have gone into bodybuilding, myself included. Now it will be interesting to see how Figure develops in the next few years because many of the 'bigger' figure girls may switch over to bbing because they are not being rewarded in Figure, plus they enjoy lifting and don't want to give it up for hours of cardio.
Please don't forgot that in the 80's the women involved in bodybuilding were also criticized for being too muscular and manly...the sport has evolved and our ideas of what is beautiful has evolved. Personally I think many competitors take it too far but it is their choice to make and they are doing what they want to do...just like Ronnie Coleman and Jay Cutler. Unfortunately I don't think the aesthetic problem is as big a problem as the health issues that will accompany the abuse of drugs...but aesthetics are the only thing that people want to harp on.
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Don't forget reason number two. $$$$$$$$ Money. Look at the pot sizes for the Arnold Classic and the Mr.Olympia. Even the small grand prix shows offer 10 grand to the winner. There is just no money in it for females. Sad, but true.
PB
jude2:
Does anyone know how many fans at the women Europa compared to the men? Selling tickets for the shows is a big issue for the prize money.
CQ:
I think the decline in popularity in female bb is directly correlated to the drug use. Back in the day of Mclish and Everson the women did not have that chemical look to them. We can talk marketing all we like, talk discrimination, but the bottom line is the general public is not interested in seeing roided up women.
Also, I think we need a level of acceptance. Gender bias occurs. WNBA players recieve nowhere near the financial renumeration, accolades etc as their male counterparts in the NBA. It occurs on the flip side as well, a top male ballet dancer will make 1/4 of the money as their female co-dancers. The gender bias will probably last till the end of time. Female bodybuilders will never make the same amount as males, as bodybuilding will always be considered by the general public to be a male orientated activity....like how a male model earns paltry sums compared to female models as beauty is considered a female domain in general.
Plus, all the will-wrestle-for-money and porn crap that some female bb engage in does not help either ::)
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