I was listening to a contest, either the Colorado or NY Pro, and Bob Chic said "lets hear it for all these great athletes" or something along those lines.
What stuck out to me was the word 'athlete'. What does a bodybuilder do that could be considered athletic?
Is a model an athlete?
Is a beauty pagent contestant an athlete?
Body Building is about astetics not a test of skill, strength or athletic ability.
IMHO, BBers are NOT athletes... Your thoughts?
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05-27-2006, 01:46 AM #1
Are bodybuilders athletes?
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05-27-2006, 01:57 AM #2
if you seach for "athlete" on wikipedia, it says: An athlete is a person who has above average physical skills (strength, agility, and endurance) and is thus suitable for physical activities, in particular, contests.
so that means bodybuilders are athletes
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05-27-2006, 01:59 AM #3
i agree with you, i think any event where you get judged is not a sport. figure skating for example.
ALOHA
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05-27-2006, 06:10 AM #4
Say in it Ronnie's face. He'll eat you for protein.
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05-27-2006, 06:38 AM #5
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lol, alot bodybuilders on a full bulk can't even barely run
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05-27-2006, 06:43 AM #6Originally Posted by SoButteRTime To Re-Schedule
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05-27-2006, 07:10 AM #7
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ive played a lot of sports throughout the years, and the only one that was comparable to body building was wrestling. maybe its not a sport by definition but it takes way more dedication and focus than most other sports. you cant practice half ass all week then go all out on game day. youre going all out every day
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05-27-2006, 08:18 AM #8
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Hmmmmmm...
Let is think, someone trains 4-6 times per week, with gut wrenching intensity, keeps an exact track of all their meals and their contents, is stronger than 99.9% of the rest of the world, bigger than 99.9% of the world and competes in a sport that envolves being in inhumain physical state. If this person isn't an athlete, I don't know who is.
Just because their win isn't dependant upon a time, or a distance etc, it is still a heavily contested sport, like someone said above, take gymnastics for example, one of the most physically strenuous sports around.but who was lift
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05-27-2006, 08:20 AM #9Originally Posted by Lintford
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05-27-2006, 09:35 AM #10Originally Posted by Lintford
bodybuilders are athletes when there doing there cardio and weight lifting.
the stage competition, well that is kinda like a beauty pageant.lol
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05-27-2006, 09:38 AM #11Originally Posted by bababullshat
the athlete part is when there doing there cardio and weight training.
the stage competion well thats like a beauty competition imo.
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05-27-2006, 09:49 AM #12
It never ceases to amaze me why this question is important to anyone...but, It comes up every 3 days or so....
You'll also see a very clear cut line...those who have "TALKED THE TALKED"(competed) absolutely think it's a sport and that BBers are athletes...
Those who have never "WALKED THE WALK"...look at it as a mere "beauty contest" etc. and downgrade it, passing it off as just a competition without athletic merit...
coincidence?Bob Cicherillo - IFBB Pro Bodybuilder
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05-27-2006, 11:29 AM #13Originally Posted by Pro Bob Chick
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05-27-2006, 11:45 AM #14Originally Posted by Pro Bob Chick
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05-27-2006, 11:50 AM #15Originally Posted by JuicyCop2
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05-27-2006, 11:55 AM #16
To push all opinions aside, dictionary.com defines it as: A person possessing the natural or acquired traits, such as strength, agility, and endurance, that are necessary for physical exercise or sports, especially those performed in competitive contexts.
The keyword being "possessing", as opposed to "displaying" such as strongman competitions, indicates that bodybuilders are indeed athletes. However, one could also make the argument that although they have the strength, by competition time, their endurance is worth **** and bodybuilders aren't exactly known for being the most agile of creatures.
But, it's one of those arguments that could, and probably will go on and on and on. Is cheerleading a sport? Ask a cheerleader, yes. Ask anyone else, no.
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05-27-2006, 11:58 AM #17Originally Posted by BODYBUILDER889
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05-27-2006, 12:03 PM #18
My personal opinion is this : The definition of an athlete should contain they're physical shape, muscle mass too of course, BUT also they're ability to run, do vertical jumps and stamina. Kobe Bryant for example is not even near Dexter Jackson in terms of muscularity, but I guarantee you he has better stamina, runs faster, jumps higher. Shouldn't that be taken in to consideration ?
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05-27-2006, 12:12 PM #19Originally Posted by stefanh"Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do."
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05-27-2006, 12:15 PM #20
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Originally Posted by Buff_Daddy
Actually, he would fill it.but who was lift
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05-27-2006, 12:16 PM #21Originally Posted by Lintford
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05-27-2006, 01:13 PM #22
Ah, but then you have people like Mariusz Pudzianowski
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Take a look at his personal bests^^^
Not only does he have the body of a seasoned bodybuilder, but he is one of the strongest, most fit, and most endured men alive. He is, by any definition, a true athlete.
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05-27-2006, 11:38 PM #23
A strong argument from a strong girl...
Many enter a gym on a regular basis to maintain their health, strength, or sense of youth. Admirable and worthwhile, but that doesn't make them a bodybuilder.
For the Bodybuilder each day in the gym is goal-specific, calculated, educated & balanced; from weight training, to cardio, to nutrition. These are all elements of the athletecism prior to stepping before the panel of judges.
The physique of a Bodybuilder is indeed artistic but the pursuit is athletic. The execution of a swimmer is also artistic by appearance but the performance is athletic.
Each bodybuilder is judged for their symetry, mass, definition. All evidence of the individual's experience, perserverance, strength, stamina, & discipline. The technique to best display it takes skill and is far from a pageant. Ever doubt that then pay closer attention next time there's a drunk idiot in the stands of a stadium displaying their "most muscular" pose for the camera! Dont forget the other bodybuilding athletes: Included with them are the power lifters and yes, even the figure and fitness females.
Personally, my muscle mass, definition, symetry & female curves got there by years of intense and educated training as a bodybuilder; Not from pure genetics or the years of ballet, cheerleading or Muay Thai. The combination of all of these things doesn't make me a bikini model or beauty pageant girl, but rather one hell of a competitive BODYBUILDING FIGURE & FITNESS ATHLETE!Last edited by Dubble G; 05-28-2006 at 12:15 AM.
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05-28-2006, 12:48 AM #24
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Originally Posted by stefanh2006 OCB Core Nutrition Richmond VA. Open Tall Class - 4th
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05-28-2006, 01:00 AM #25
Of course they are athletes... these aren't GOLFERS you know.
Sheeesh.
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05-28-2006, 01:07 AM #26
An "athlete" is someone who exhibits speed, strength, agility and coordination. Sorry guys, bodybuilders are not athletes by definition. (Which isn't to say SOME bodybuilders aren't athletic.) If they were physically trying to stop each other from hitting poses and wrestling one another to hit mandatories, sure, that would involve athleticism. But just standing there in a speedo saying "Hey look at me!" is not an athletic contest and it's not a sport.
Don't get me wrong, I love bodybuilding. It involves a lot of hard work, discipline and sacrifice, but it's no more a sport than American Idol or the Ms. America pageant. Sorry guys. Sports involve one individual (or a team of individuals) trying to physically impose his (their) will on another. If that's not happening, it's not a sport. It's a "hobby", "activity" or "game".
For example, how many bodybuilders could compete in the UFC, NFL, MLS, etc.? Not many if any at all. "Lifting stuff" and "getting a killer pump" does not an athlete make.
The announcers should be saying, "Let's have a hand for all of tonight's COMPETITORS" not "Let's have a hand for all of tonight's ATHLETES".
Let the flaming commence.Last edited by Lando Griffin; 05-28-2006 at 01:10 AM.
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05-28-2006, 01:42 AM #27
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I have competed and I do not care if you call me an athlete or not. It does not matter. I would like it if you respected bodybuilding and and what I do. So just call me and elite competitor
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05-28-2006, 01:51 AM #28
There is no doubt, look up the definition for athlete, you can't argue against the termonology of the word.
If you want to say bodybuilders aren't athletes then you are wrong, it's as simple as that, you can't argue.
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05-28-2006, 02:24 AM #29Originally Posted by Dubble G
I agree with Bob, bodybuilding is definatly a sport and its competitors are athletes.
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05-28-2006, 02:32 AM #30Originally Posted by bababullshat
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