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Maybe such people are just superficial; concerned with surface appearances and the body itself (the vessel) versus what the body houses (mind and soul). Or they feel it's something they have control over. Or it's a distraction to avoid thinking about deeper subjects. I do think certain hardcore gym rats have a form of OCD.
Maybe such people are just superficial; concerned with surface appearances and the body itself (the vessel) versus what the body houses (mind and soul). Or they feel it's something they have control over. Or it's a distraction to avoid thinking about deeper subjects. I do think certain hardcore gym rats have a form of OCD.
Wait.... why do you have posts about dating girls and sex (hetero type), and a post where you say "as a lady" (about TikToks)?
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Just thought this would be an interesting discussion. It’s a topic I don’t see discussed much and I know it can offend many of those who are passionate of their “fitness”.
When you think about it, how much strength and endurance does the average person need to be considered healthy?
What about when people start revolving a large part of their life around honing in that “better” physique? To the point of making massive changes to their diets, being on a very regimented gym routine, taking supplements, sometimes steroids, worrying about protein, getting the perfect body fat percentage, tracking every bite of food, watching videos/reading about how to workout better etc.
Is there some sort of body dysmorphia or narcissism that is the basis for much of the fitness world we see today?
It's certainly not for me. I am a single older female that lives alone. I do a lot of yard work and house maintenance, and keeping my body strong makes all my work much easier for me to do. I can pick up an 80 lb bag of concrete out of my car if I have to (just did that a few weeks ago) and at least get it into a wheelbarrow. Now, 60 pound bags I can carry across the yard. I just replaced a section of fence and dug up the posts and put in new ones. I have dug up the roots of fallen trees, and replace old shrubs...all of that requires strength. Also I have a pretty low resting heart rate due to the years of cardio, and from what my dr tells me, I have a longer lifespan because of it.
Why would you in any way, want to discourage, or put down, people that want to keep their bodies strong??
I did a "free trial week" at a couple of gyms and was struck by how it could be almost an adult day care for retirees. You can shower and change and be there first thing in the morning, just like a job, then work hard all day in classes and on machines, socialize with others, and leave tired but satisfied at the end of the day.
All you wouldn't be getting is a paycheck, but if you have Silver Sneakers, at least your membership is free!
Really? You saw people hanging out there all day? How would you know if they were there all or most of the day, if you weren't there all day yourself? And if people really are there most of the day, wouldn't they need a lunch break? What do they do, bring a sack lunch? Pack a tuna sandwich and an apple? Odd scenario overall. Most retirees, btw, relish being able to sleep in on weekdays, and getting a slow and easy start to the day.
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I am a single older female that lives alone. I do a lot of yard work and house maintenance, and keeping my body strong makes all my work much easier for me to do. I can pick up an 80 lb bag of concrete out of my car if I have to (just did that a few weeks ago) and at least get it into a wheelbarrow. Now, 60 pound bags I can carry across the yard. I just replaced a section of fence and dug up the posts and put in new ones. I have dug up the roots of fallen trees, and replace old shrubs...all of that requires strength. Also I have a pretty low resting heart rate due to the years of cardio, and from what my dr tells me, I have a longer lifespan because of it.
Odd scenario overall. Most retirees, btw, relish being able to sleep in on weekdays, and getting a slow and easy start to the day.
