is this forum for Bodybuilders only???

tigerstile · 08-10-2003, 03:08 AM

i was just wondering. because i wanted to get in shape but i am not even thinking to look even close to a body builder.

Burner02 · 08-10-2003, 03:57 AM

what would you like to accomplish?
By what do you mean get into shape?
By the way, welcome!

TattooedCarrot · 08-10-2003, 05:03 AM

I'm not a BB either, but I too want to get into shape and there are some very knowledgable, helpful people here. So ask away, I'm sure someone will respond and give you some tips based on your goals.

Trump · 08-10-2003, 07:02 AM

No.

However, but for you, if take only 50% of the focus and discipline of the BBs here and apply it, you will look well above the average person.

**P-funk** · 08-10-2003, 07:07 AM

I am a bodybuilder but I am also a personal trainer and have a nutrition coususinlg business so everyone that I help is just trying to get in shape and not be "bodybuilders". No one here is going to try and transform you into anything you don't want to be. When you ask questions just make sure you have clearly stated goals so that people can give you more specific answers and guide you in the right direcition.

Welcome to IM

-Patrick

derekisdman · 08-10-2003, 10:57 AM

What exactly is bodybuilding? From dictionary.com - The process of developing the musculature of the body through specific types of diet and physical exercise, such as weightlifting, especially for competitive exhibition.

So basically anyone looking to get into shape, even if they don't resemble the traditional body builder, that has began changing their diet and has taken up lifting or other physical exercises could be considered a body builder. To me, if someone is making a change in their lifestyle to build up their body to however they want it regargless if their competing or not is a body builder.

naturalguy · 08-10-2003, 11:11 AM

I would say from cruising this board that there are more non-bodybuilders (I mean competitors) on this board than competitive bodybuilders.

**P-funk** · 08-10-2003, 11:13 AM

NG, were in NY are you?

**Mudge** · 08-10-2003, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tigerstile
i was just wondering. because i wanted to get in shape but i am not even thinking to look even close to a body builder.

Bodybuilding does not mean we all want to look like pro bodybuilders, bodybuilding is still bodybuilding, powerlifting is still powerlifing even if you aren't breaking records.

Some people here mountain bike and are not into moving huge weights or being heavy, etc

**Prince** · 08-10-2003, 01:05 PM

IronMagazine.com has always had the title: Bodybuilding & Fitness Magazine, which includes all levels of bodybuilding and fitness.

Dero · 08-10-2003, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mudge

Some people here mountain bike and are not into moving huge weights or being heavy, etc

EH,what d'you mean by that Buckwheat???

I'm a prime example of that,I MTB,do not BB(ok,a bit during the winter time),but the imfo(dietary and nutritional) are great and the peeps are good people.
Good resources here

tigerstile · 08-10-2003, 02:28 PM

SWEET! i was just browsin around the forums and theres so much damn info!
this forum is great!
thanks guys.

**Mudge** · 08-10-2003, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dero
I'm a prime example of that,I MTB,do not BB(ok,a bit during the winter time),but the imfo(dietary and nutritional) are great and the peeps are good people.

You and two other people here that I know of do the biking thing

Trump · 08-10-2003, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mudge
You and two other people here that I know of do the biking thing

I am also heavily into mtb'ing.

naturalguy · 08-10-2003, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by P-funk
NG, were in NY are you?

Staten Island, I train at Johnny Lats.

**P-funk** · 08-10-2003, 07:59 PM

Is Johnny Lats on Stanten Island as well??

naturalguy · 08-11-2003, 08:11 AM

He moved from manhattan to SI, all new equipment, the gym is awesome.

**I Are Baboon** · 08-11-2003, 08:34 AM

Look at the top of your screen at the IM forums main page: "Bodybuilding, Health, and Fitness Community."

I am not a bodybuilder, nor do I play one on TV.

ponyboy · 08-11-2003, 10:02 AM

Bodybuilding is a way of life, and doesn't include just lifting weights...it includes a mental component as well IMO. Since being here I have learned a lot from the people here, and I thought I was pretty well versed before

08-10-2003, 03:08 AM	#1
tigerstile Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 23	is this forum for Bodybuilders only??? i was just wondering. because i wanted to get in shape but i am not even thinking to look even close to a body builder.
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08-10-2003, 03:57 AM	#2
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,318	what would you like to accomplish? By what do you mean get into shape? By the way, welcome!
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08-10-2003, 07:02 AM	#4
Trump Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: United States Posts: 293	No. However, but for you, if take only 50% of the focus and discipline of the BBs here and apply it, you will look well above the average person.
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08-10-2003, 07:07 AM	#5
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,570	I am a bodybuilder but I am also a personal trainer and have a nutrition coususinlg business so everyone that I help is just trying to get in shape and not be "bodybuilders". No one here is going to try and transform you into anything you don't want to be. When you ask questions just make sure you have clearly stated goals so that people can give you more specific answers and guide you in the right direcition. Welcome to IM -Patrick
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08-10-2003, 10:57 AM	#6
derekisdman RAWR! Elite Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,294	What exactly is bodybuilding? From dictionary.com - The process of developing the musculature of the body through specific types of diet and physical exercise, such as weightlifting, especially for competitive exhibition. So basically anyone looking to get into shape, even if they don't resemble the traditional body builder, that has began changing their diet and has taken up lifting or other physical exercises could be considered a body builder. To me, if someone is making a change in their lifestyle to build up their body to however they want it regargless if their competing or not is a body builder.
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08-10-2003, 05:03 AM	#3
TattooedCarrot Skinny Tattooed Guy Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: SoCal Posts: 39	I'm not a BB either, but I too want to get into shape and there are some very knowledgable, helpful people here. So ask away, I'm sure someone will respond and give you some tips based on your goals.

08-10-2003, 11:11 AM	#7
naturalguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: New York Posts: 489	I would say from cruising this board that there are more non-bodybuilders (I mean competitors) on this board than competitive bodybuilders.
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08-10-2003, 11:13 AM	#8
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,570	NG, were in NY are you?
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08-10-2003, 01:05 PM	#10
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08-10-2003, 02:28 PM	#12
tigerstile Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 23	SWEET! i was just browsin around the forums and theres so much damn info! this forum is great! thanks guys.
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08-10-2003, 07:59 PM	#16
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,570	Is Johnny Lats on Stanten Island as well??
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08-11-2003, 08:11 AM	#17
naturalguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: New York Posts: 489	He moved from manhattan to SI, all new equipment, the gym is awesome.
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08-11-2003, 08:34 AM	#18
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08-11-2003, 10:02 AM	#19
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