Where's Markus Ruhl, now?

[Jegudiel]

What is he doing now? Will he compete anymore? I didn't have any informations about him for along time.

[XShadeX]

He's doing seminars in Germany only and said in a recent interview that he won't compete anymore.

[ZBlacktt]

Sitting at the bar smoking, drinking, burping and farting.

[Jegudiel]

He's doing seminars in Germany only and said in a recent interview that he won't compete anymore.

You have his current videos or pictures?

[Problematique91]

He is still huge and working with doing seminars and interviews and what not, but he is no longer competing.

He's a good dude Markus, from what I can gather.

[anonymous]

Could have been great if he had dem quads

[Kiwi_]

You have his current videos or pictures?

From this year's FIBO.





There's no doubt more around

[jld010]

not the healthiest looking dude in the world. Wish he would jsut go off and not become another Nasser. Hes around 330 i believe.

[JustDan17]

If he has a daughter, my heart goes out to the poor kid who has to pick her up from his house

[Trimothy]

if someone can help out (havent got 50 posts yet), this is video of one of his recent seminars. unfortunately all german.
he's still wide as hell

youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=FFWev8tbRqo

[jackjonez]

I don't know why but his face makes me laugh.

[lmnopotts]

April 27th at David Hoffmann's gym, Stahlwerk 31.

[tornmuscle123]

Sitting at the bar smoking, drinking, burping and farting.

Ha! repped - Semper Fi

[Jegudiel]

I hope he will not become another Nasser El Sonbaty.

[lancs_hotpot]

Gonna be extremely wierd when he finally goes skinny. Cormier looks pretty odd, but it wont look right to see a small Ruhl.

[Bankruptt]

I hope he will not become another Nasser El Sonbaty.

aware me on wut thats supposed to mean?

[Lvisaa2]

aware me on wut thats supposed to mean?

They're saying they hope he doesn't die early from his abuse. Pretty clear cut.

[FaceTheFacts]

I don't know why but his face makes me laugh.

That's why you got your picture up on your profile, you goof.

[FaceTheFacts]

I don't know why but his face makes me laugh.

That's why you got your picture up on your profile, smartass.

[Mecklenburg]

Some new pics of Markus

[dom1987]

I wonder what his general health is like, things such as resting heart rate, blood pressure, cholesterol level etc

I also wonder about this with other pros.

[Lvisaa2]

I wonder what his general health is like, things such as resting heart rate, blood pressure, cholesterol level etc

I also wonder about this with other pros.

He looks like he's still hitting the supplements pretty hard. I believe the body has an amazing ability to undo even egregious amounts of damage, but not if you don't give it the opportunity to do so. The retired pros who try to stay big usually are the ones who look the worse. After a point, you gotta accept it and shrink down a bit.

[Unbiasedfan]

He looks like he's still hitting the supplements pretty hard. I believe the body has an amazing ability to undo even egregious amounts of damage, but not if you don't give it the opportunity to do so. The retired pros who try to stay big usually are the ones who look the worse. After a point, you gotta accept it and shrink down a bit.

It must be very hard mentally to shrink after decades of being huge. Being huge is almost what defines them in a way. They would also probably lose any motivation to keep working out since the results would be very shallow relatively.

[Lvisaa2]

It must be very hard mentally to shrink after decades of being huge. Being huge is almost what defines them in a way. They would also probably lose any motivation to keep working out since the results would be very shallow relatively.

Yes, but would you rather die a monster or live as an above average ripped fella?




































Yes, that was my poor attempt at an allusion.

[dom1987]

being on BB forum I will probably get crucified for saying this but being smaller, fitter and healthier far out weights the benefits of being 260+lbs of muscle.

I really do question bodybuilding outside of being a pro as just being ppl with self image issues and it does more harm then good compared to other types of training.

[Lvisaa2]

being on BB forum I will probably get crucified for saying this but being smaller, fitter and healthier far out weights the benefits of being 260+lbs of muscle.

I really do question bodybuilding outside of being a pro as just being ppl with self image issues and it does more harm then good compared to other types of training.

Here is my perspective as someone who does want to get to the slightly freakish level. For me, it is a goal. A star up in the sky to reach for and try to achieve. There are certain things I'm not willing to sacrifice for it, but at this point I have the time, means, and lack of other commitments to give it a go. So why not chase after something that gives me fulfillment and satisfaction? As I progress farther with my education and as I settle down, I don't think I'll be able to maintain such levels, but at the moment I'm a single guy going into my first year of graduate work. It seems like the perfect time to spend some me time to do something I enjoy and hell, if I could eventually make a little money on the side then that'd be a great plus.

I know that personally, I find fulfillment in trying to achieve. To reach for something and be apart of something greater than myself. I realize not everyone is that way, but I imagine many people who are driven in this industry are similar. For me, it extends past just fitness. I wish to reach the highest levels of education, to be a stand-up person, and most importantly be a great husband and father. Those higher purposes are what drives me, in the same way that achievements in bodybuilding drive me.

[43034]

Gonna be extremely wierd when he finally goes skinny. Cormier looks pretty odd, but it wont look right to see a small Ruhl.

Googling for Cormier took me to this thread forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=149538143&page=1 The photos of Dillet on page 2 make me sad.
Sad but understandable!

[TBU720]

Here is my perspective as someone who does want to get to the slightly freakish level. For me, it is a goal. A star up in the sky to reach for and try to achieve. There are certain things I'm not willing to sacrifice for it, but at this point I have the time, means, and lack of other commitments to give it a go. So why not chase after something that gives me fulfillment and satisfaction? As I progress farther with my education and as I settle down, I don't think I'll be able to maintain such levels, but at the moment I'm a single guy going into my first year of graduate work. It seems like the perfect time to spend some me time to do something I enjoy and hell, if I could eventually make a little money on the side then that'd be a great plus.

I know that personally, I find fulfillment in trying to achieve. To reach for something and be apart of something greater than myself. I realize not everyone is that way, but I imagine many people who are driven in this industry are similar. For me, it extends past just fitness. I wish to reach the highest levels of education, to be a stand-up person, and most importantly be a great husband and father. Those higher purposes are what drives me, in the same way that achievements in bodybuilding drive me.

But think of it this way: what if a bunch of anorexics/bulemics took diet pills and epikac and tried to see who could get up on stage looking the most like a skeleton?


Not hating on you or anyone else in particular. Just adding to the interesting philosophical discussion. I personally enjoy the sport. Not everything has to be logical. Boxing sure as hell isn't good for the human body but damn if it isn't entertaining to watch and participate in.

[dom1987]

But think of it this way: what if a bunch of anorexics/bulemics took diet pills and epikac and tried to see who could get up on stage looking the most like a skeleton?


Not hating on you or anyone else in particular. Just adding to the interesting philosophical discussion. I personally enjoy the sport. Not everything has to be logical. Boxing sure as hell isn't good for the human body but damn if it isn't entertaining to watch and participate in.

boxing training is very good for you I would love to see a pro do this

found it interesting that the guy thinks baking soda can get rid of latic acid



maybe phil due to his basketball background.

[conn1994]

being on BB forum I will probably get crucified for saying this but being smaller, fitter and healthier far out weights the benefits of being 260+lbs of muscle.

I really do question bodybuilding outside of being a pro as just being ppl with self image issues and it does more harm then good compared to other types of training.

It out ways the benefits in terms of Health but some people just want to get that freakish level no matter the cost. I wanna be over 260lbs at around 10% which isn't possible without drug usage and I probably won't even be happy then, whether it is self image or just a narcissistic obsession to get bigger I couldn't tell ya lol