Bodybuilding. What is it? Is it a sport? I guess so if golf is a sport. But I have my own reservations about that.
Let's also understand that all exercise is in essence bodybuidling. You are building a more effective and healthy body. It is exactly in that premise that we run into a bit of a dichotomy when discussing "bodybuilding".
The activity is supposed to demonstrate humans at their healthiest by showing how greatly it can be developed. But the premise falls apart when it becomes apparent that it is not the bodies natural means which are achieving the incredible results.
If the Mitchell Report was an eye opener for you then what would be found in bodybuilding would give you a stroke. Steroids, growth hormones, extreme calorie consumption, extreme dieting, rampant use of diuretics. In fact so many chemicals and unhealthy methods of training are utilized that it is no wonder so many participants suffer from serious health concerns such as heart problems, kidney and liver conditions and joint decay among others.
It is would actually take too long to list all the detrimental effects of participating in this activity for too long a time especially for anyone seeking to do this in the professional ranks. By the way the warning is for both men and women. So don't be dazzled by all those bodybuilding and fitness covers. In your limited weekend warrior activities you may be healthier than all of them.
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Agree with you 100%. Never did think that extreme bodybuilding was healthy. I always suspected the use of steroids and other unhealthy methods. Thank you for setting people straight.
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