bodybuilding

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Noun

bodybuilding (uncountable)

  1. A sport in which the aesthetics of muscular development is the basis for competition.
    • 1974, Charles Gaines & George Butler, Pumping Iron: The Art and Sport of Bodybuilding, page 7.
      Like those activities, bodybuilding is an obsession, a living (for a few), and a way of life for the people involved in it—a subculture, in a word, with its own values, aesthetics and vocabulary.
  2. (archaic) Work done to construct or repair the body of an automobile.
    • 2006Larry Scott (interview), Iron Man 65(5): 258
      "In my day, if you filled out your shirt, people assumed you played football or wrestled. The term bodybuilding had more to do with cars than lifting weights."

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Sun Sep 5 12:07:37 2010

Bodybuilding is a form of body modification involving intensive muscle hypertrophy; an individual who engages in this activity is referred to as a bodybuilder. In competitive bodybuilding, bodybuilders display their physiques to a panel of judges, who assign points based on their appearance. The muscles are revealed through a process known as the "cutting phase" - a combination of fat loss, oils, and tanning (or tanning lotions) which combined with lighting make the definition of the muscle group more distinct.

Well-known bodybuilders include Charles Atlas, Steve Reeves, Reg Park, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Lou Ferrigno. Currently, three-time winner Jay Cutler holds the title of Mr. Olympia as the world's top bodybuilder.

History

Sandow in 1894

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What are you thoughts about bodybuilding for competitions?
Q. I know someone who is into bodybuilding and wants to compete on stage. Some say it is a sport, but some don't think it is right to show off your body like that. What do you think?
Asked by unknown - Thu Mar 25 21:12:40 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. There is no harm in showing off what one has worked so hard to achieve, if people are interested and willing to pay money to see it. Personally, I body build because I love the muscle. I love the way my muscles look and the way they feel, on the inside and outside. I love the pump, especially a biceps pump. I love showing off by wearing tank top shirts and shorts. I am not that big at all but compared to "normal" people I am. But I am not interested in the dieting, posing, tanning, and other disciplines that pro bodybuilders go through, not to mention that most of them use steroids to get that big and hard. Whether bodybuilding is a sport or not depends on your definition of the word. A true sport is decided by the athletes on the… [cont.]
Answered by unknown - Fri Mar 26 13:39:24 2010

Where in London might I find a bodybuilding class?
Q. I've looked over many books and internet sites and theoretically I could build my own rutine. I feel that with things like this it is best to have some guidance - at least for the first few months - after which I'll continue alone. There are gyms around but do they offer classes/advice on bodybuilding? What is the best way to start something like this?
Asked by a human being - Sat Dec 2 10:21:43 2006 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments

A. In a bodybuilding building.
Answered by Heathen - Sat Dec 2 10:23:43 2006

What's the difference between bodybuilding and strength training?
Q. I don't really know the difference but I workout every body part on a different day and my friend says I'm bodybuilding. He goes goes to the gym only twice a week and he says he's strength training... is he right? and please explain what they both mean. thanks! But I want muscles... and I think I have gained so much since I started 5 months ago... :|
Asked by The Beast from the Middle East - Fri Nov 30 22:57:07 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The three main components of a well balanced exercise program are aerobic or cardiovascular work, strength training, and flexibility. Those are the basics but there are certainly other elements you can add to enhance your overall fitness and health. Balance training is one of those add-ons worth considering. Balance and coordination can indeed be improved and are very important. They are often gradually lost with age as well as certain injuries and medical conditions. Work on your balance and you will not only improve your sports and athletic performance, but also lessen your chance of falls-something especially important with advancing age, especially women with osteoporosis who are prone to fractures. To improve your balance, try… [cont.]
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