Thread: The Bodybuilding Network

I remember in the mid 90's ESPN used to have weightlifting shows in the morning. It had Shawn Ray and some other guys, also had hotties like Kiana Tom. Now there is a Fit TV channel, but its geared towards women mostly. But ya it would be nice to have a channel specifically on bodybuilding.

Very few bodybuilders out there. Altho an overall fitness channel w/ some bodybuilding stuff on it would rock!

I don't know what channel it was but there was one we were watching last year at this time later at night. It always had stuff like the Strong Man Competitions, Fitness Pagent and that kind of thing. That's what gave me the itch to start working on my own body. It's working, because I'm fitting into some of my clothes better with more shape too.

American Muscle was a show that flopped badly, hardly anyone is into bodybuilding. There is not much money in the sport and there are hardly any participants on a grand scale.

Bodybuilding is still a hole in the wall sport.

Yup, I used to watch American Muscle, it would come on at around 1am in the morning.

I think that a show covering all aspects of fitness would do well: bodybuilding, fitness, figure, etc. especially now, it has skyrocketed in the past 5 years.

Originally Posted by Robert DiMaggio

I think that I show covering all aspects of fitness would do well: bodybuilding, fitness, figure, etc. especially now, it has skyrocketed in the past 5 years.

Hmmm...Freudian slip here Prince??? Planning on coming up with a IM TV show or something.

I wish I had the money to....

I wish u did, too. All us IT geeks could come work for you.

Originally Posted by Mudge

American Muscle was a show that flopped badly, hardly anyone is into bodybuilding. There is not much money in the sport and there are hardly any participants on a grand scale.

Bodybuilding is still a hole in the wall sport.

excatly...

considering the majority of the US population if made up of lazy, fat and obese people that a bodybuilding network wouldn't last long...

if bodybuilding got some exposure, the fat lazy people could see how fun and beneficial a positive lifestyle change could be.

Originally Posted by bulletproof1

if bodybuilding got some exposure, the fat lazy people could see how fun and beneficial a positive lifestyle change could be.

EVERYBODY in the world (wth the exception of 3 world nations) already knows that regular exercise and eating healthy is beneficial...

No television is not the place for bodybuilding. I like that we get our information alot through interaction with others of the same vein and not from some commercialized network image of who and what we should be. Internet communities like this are the best since it requires active involvement instead of mindless zombified blank stares at glass faced boxes.

So true.

Originally Posted by LAM

EVERYBODY in the world (wth the exception of 3 world nations) already knows that regular exercise and eating healthy is beneficial...

of course everyone knows the benefits but few dedicate themselves to it. it is something that takes months or even years to achieve. people want overngiht success and are not willing to put the time and effort into it.

Originally Posted by maniclion

No television is not the place for bodybuilding. I like that we get our information alot through interaction with others of the same vein and not from some commercialized network image of who and what we should be. Internet communities like this are the best since it requires active involvement instead of mindless zombified blank stares at glass faced boxes.

I liked it for the contest coverage, pro bb gossip, and the entertainment value like when they would interview a pro bb, or go thru a work-out with a pro bb, etc.

I really wish someone would bring it back.

How many GUYS say that muscle bound dudes are disgusting, vascularity disgusts even the gym going male who wants to be strong. Most people are not that interested.

Originally Posted by Robert DiMaggio

I liked it for the contest coverage, pro bb gossip, and the entertainment value like when they would interview a pro bb, or go thru a work-out with a pro bb, etc.

I really wish someone would bring it back.

I think they should at least devote a show or 2 to it on ESPN or FitTV, I don't see the funding for an entire network though.

how many bodybuilding magazine's are currently in circulation?

M & F, Flex, IronMan, MD, MuscleMag, Planet Muscle, and I am sure there a few others. If they can survivie I at least think a show, even if it was an hour long and only came on weekly.

the steroid use keeps it off the TV. its the stigmas teh public has, like BB is the only sport with drug abuse and what not. I guarantee thats what it is..