Bodybuilding Thesis

RE: Bodybuilding Thesis (phreakbr666)

Fri, 29 Apr 2005 19:29:28 GMT

In order to form an in-depth analysis please could you state your gender, age and occupation? Male, 19, senior in High school

Approximately how long have you been bodybuilding for? 2 years

What caused you to take up bodybuilding? lost weight and started training, fell in love with training

What do you think it takes to become a good bodybuilder? Dedication, commitment, time, wit, brains

What is your favourite outcome from bodybuilding? Seeing how far the human body can reach

Are you aware of the risks and dangers that bodybuilding could hold? Yes

If so, in your opinion what are they? Arthritis,other joint and ligament problems.

Do you take any supplements or substances to benefit your training? Protein powder, glutamine, creatine ethyl ester, multivitamin, multimineral, vitamin c, liver tablets, fish oil, NO-Xplode, caffeine

If so, what are they?

Finally, what ways do you find out about the current goings on surrounding the bodybuilding industry? DB, Flex, Muscle&Fitness, Hardcore Muscle, MD, Bodybuilding.com

RE: Bodybuilding Thesis (Gun Ryo)

Tue, 26 Apr 2005 21:20:54 GMT

In order to form an in-depth analysis please could you state your gender, age and occupation?
- Male, 17, Student / Part Time Tug-Boat Crew
Approximately how long have you been bodybuilding for?
- 4 Months
What caused you to take up bodybuilding?
- Friends, getting over being ill.
What do you think it takes to become a good bodybuilder?
- Patience, Motivation, Inspiration.
What is your favourite outcome from bodybuilding?
- Waking Up In the Morning and looking in the Mirror.
Are you aware of the risks and dangers that bodybuilding could hold?
- Yes Sir!
If so, in your opinion what are they?
- So many... Creatine holds a few Kidney rumors, also bodybuilding in general could be ultimately bad by not doing correct form, resulting in torn muscles, or even death.
Do you take any supplements or substances to benefit your training? - Yes

If so, what are they?
- Creatine, Protein, Fish Oil, Multivitamin, Vitamin C, Thermoburst
Finally, what ways do you find out about the current goings on surrounding the bodybuilding industry?

- Discussbodybuilding.com. Google for exercise form.

RE: Bodybuilding Thesis (god hand)

Tue, 26 Apr 2005 18:18:01 GMT

In order to form an in-depth analysis please could you state your gender, age and occupation?
Male, 18, Student

Approximately how long have you been bodybuilding for?
3.4years

What caused you to take up bodybuilding?
To be one step ahead of others. To intimidate my others

What do you think it takes to become a good bodybuilder?
Consistency

What is your favourite outcome from bodybuilding?
Being cut up

Are you aware of the risks and dangers that bodybuilding could hold?
Kind of

If so, in your opinion what are they?
Permanent

Do you take any supplements or substances to benefit your training?
Not really

If so, what are they?
Whey protein, vitamins

Finally, what ways do you find out about the current goings on surrounding the bodybuilding industry?
Websites, Friends

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RE: Bodybuilding Thesis (Burks)

Tue, 26 Apr 2005 17:16:11 GMT

In order to form an in-depth analysis please could you state your gender, age and occupation?

Male, 19, Student at NCSC (soon University of Toledo)

Approximately how long have you been bodybuilding for?

About 4 years

What caused you to take up bodybuilding?

I wanted to become a healthy person and be able to respect my body.

What do you think it takes to become a good bodybuilder?

Motivation and the mental mindset of a winner.

What is your favourite outcome from bodybuilding?

The feeling that my body is becomming stronger and more healthy "feeling" and looking.

Are you aware of the risks and dangers that bodybuilding could hold?

Yes I am. I research products before I buy them and read a lot of reports and studies.

If so, in your opinion what are they?

Mostly the misuse of products. To me a lot of people think if 6 pills work great, 12 pills would work even better.

Do you take any supplements or substances to benefit your training?

Yes.

If so, what are they?

Currently I am taking a multi-vitamin, whey protein, glutamine, and creatine.

Finally, what ways do you find out about the current goings on surrounding the bodybuilding industry?

Discussion forums like this one, friends, doctors, and magazine articles.

I hope this helps you out.

RE: Bodybuilding Thesis (musclehead4lfe)

Tue, 26 Apr 2005 17:14:16 GMT

In order to form an in-depth analysis please could you state your gender, age and occupation?
-male 17 years old, student 4.0 i might add,
Approximately how long have you been bodybuilding for?
-three years
What caused you to take up bodybuilding?
-better selfasteam about my self
What do you think it takes to become a good bodybuilder?
-Discipline,Responsibility and dedication is what it takes to become a good bodybuilder.
What is your favourite outcome from bodybuilding?
-better appearance
Are you aware of the risks and dangers that bodybuilding could hold?
-I do
If so, in your opinion what are they?
-broken bones
Do you take any supplements or substances to benefit your training?
-yes
If so, what are they?
-creatine, protein, fish oils, daily vitamin, cell mass, pump-tech
Finally, what ways do you find out about the current goings on surrounding the bodybuilding industry?
-DB.com

RE: Bodybuilding Thesis (8pack)

Tue, 26 Apr 2005 16:20:00 GMT

In order to form an in-depth analysis please could you state your gender, age and occupation?
-Male, 16 years old, Student failing every damn class.
Approximately how long have you been bodybuilding for?
-Been bodybuilding for 3-4 years
What caused you to take up bodybuilding?
-I saw an about 20-25 year old with a really nice body at the beach, and I noticed the girls attention to him.
What do you think it takes to become a good bodybuilder?
-Discipline and Responsibility takes to become a good bodybuilder.
What is your favourite outcome from bodybuilding?
-Girl cant stop touching me
Are you aware of the risks and dangers that bodybuilding could hold?
-I do
If so, in your opinion what are they?
-Injury, lol
Do you take any supplements or substances to benefit your training?
-Whey protein, have experienced No-xplode for 20 days.
Finally, what ways do you find out about the current goings on surrounding the bodybuilding industry?
-DB.com

RE: Bodybuilding Thesis (Blitzseth)

Tue, 26 Apr 2005 15:53:12 GMT

In order to form an in-depth analysis please could you state your gender, age and occupation?
Male, 19, Student

Approximately how long have you been bodybuilding for?
2years

What caused you to take up bodybuilding?
Aesthetic change.

What do you think it takes to become a good bodybuilder?
Discpline, Knowledge, Wisdom

What is your favourite outcome from bodybuilding?
Stronger discipline, better physique, alround better livelihood

Are you aware of the risks and dangers that bodybuilding could hold?
Some of them

If so, in your opinion what are they?
Joint damaging, Vertebral damaging, Muscle dysmorphic disorder

Do you take any supplements or substances to benefit your training?
Yes

If so, what are they?
Whey protein, Creatine, Glutamine

Finally, what ways do you find out about the current goings on surrounding the bodybuilding industry?
Websites, Friends

RE: Bodybuilding Thesis (pharmsj4)

Tue, 26 Apr 2005 15:23:34 GMT

In order to form an in-depth analysis please could you state your gender, age and occupation?
Male, 17, Student

Approximately how long have you been bodybuilding for?
3 Years

What caused you to take up bodybuilding?
Athletics (Hockey, Lacrosse)

What do you think it takes to become a good bodybuilder?
Self motivation, determination, will power

What is your favourite outcome from bodybuilding?
Competitive Edge

Are you aware of the risks and dangers that bodybuilding could hold?
Yes

If so, in your opinion what are they?
Physical stress, muscle strains, soreness

Do you take any supplements or substances to benefit your training?
Yes

If so, what are they?
100% whey protien, Mass gainer

Finally, what ways do you find out about the current goings on surrounding the bodybuilding industry?
DB, Flex magazine, Bodybuilder.com, the gym.

RE: Bodybuilding Thesis (No Quarter)

Tue, 26 Apr 2005 15:17:59 GMT

Woops missed part of it
Gender: Male
Age:16
Occupation: Chef

RE: Bodybuilding Thesis (edwhobbs)

Tue, 26 Apr 2005 14:40:44 GMT

In order to form an in-depth analysis please could you state your gender, age and occupation?
male, 19, full time college student
Approximately how long have you been bodybuilding for?
i began lifting weights lightly when i was 12, seriously at age 15
What caused you to take up bodybuilding?
initially, better athletic performance and appearance
What do you think it takes to become a good bodybuilder?
dedication, know how, willingness to learn
What is your favourite outcome from bodybuilding?
now, my improved appearance (was athletic benefits)
Are you aware of the risks and dangers that bodybuilding could hold?
of course, there are risks in almost everything
If so, in your opinion what are they?
injury, overtraining, and use of illegal supplements
Do you take any supplements or substances to benefit your training?
yes
If so, what are they?
creatine, protein, fish oils, daily vitamin
Finally, what ways do you find out about the current goings on surrounding the bodybuilding industry?
mainly from friends at the gym, on this web site, and from reading articles and books. NOT from bowflex ads etc.

RE: Bodybuilding Thesis (T1tan)

Tue, 26 Apr 2005 12:42:21 GMT

In order to form an in-depth analysis please could you state your gender, age and occupation?

Male, 25 IT Manager

Approximately how long have you been bodybuilding for?

5 years on and off (have been really off lately and coming back here to get pysched up)

What caused you to take up bodybuilding?

Not happy with my self-image. Didn't want to have a heart attack by 48 like all the other men in my family.

What do you think it takes to become a good bodybuilder?

Dedication and self restraint, because its really easy to say "well its just a *insert junk food here*"

What is your favourite outcome from bodybuilding?

Strength, serenity and a feeling of accomplishment.

Are you aware of the risks and dangers that bodybuilding could hold?

Yes.

If so, in your opinion what are they?

Improper form, roids and other illegal/questionable substances.

Do you take any supplements or substances to benefit your training?

Yes.

If so, what are they?

Whey protein w/ milk, creatine, multi-vitamin, fish oil, saw palmetto, glucosamine and ginseng

Finally, what ways do you find out about the current goings on surrounding the bodybuilding industry?

DB has really been an inspiration for me. Its really helped me get back into training and everyone here is _very_ helpful. Occasionally I read Muscle & Fitness.

RE: Bodybuilding Thesis (Alcazar)

Tue, 26 Apr 2005 12:29:01 GMT

In order to form an in-depth analysis please could you state your gender, age and occupation? Male, 20, student at Westchester University of Pennsylvania

Approximately how long have you been bodybuilding for?
20 months

What caused you to take up bodybuilding?
Wrestling in high school

What do you think it takes to become a good bodybuilder?
Faith in the sport and the results that will come with time

What is your favourite outcome from bodybuilding?
Being admired by others

Are you aware of the risks and dangers that bodybuilding could hold?
I think so

If so, in your opinion what are they?
Immediate injury, as well as long term joint damage

Do you take any supplements or substances to benefit your training?
Yes

If so, what are they?
100% Whey Protein, and a generic multivitamin

Finally, what ways do you find out about the current goings on surrounding the bodybuilding industry?
The internet and word of mouth at the gym

Thank you so much for your time, your opinions are extremely valued and please keep up the good work.

Jonno

RE: Bodybuilding Thesis (cb)

Tue, 26 Apr 2005 11:33:04 GMT

In order to form an in-depth analysis please could you state your gender, age and occupation?

Male. 20. College Student

Approximately how long have you been bodybuilding for?

2 years
What caused you to take up bodybuilding?
Originally lifted for help in basketball and then just got addicted to gaining muscle and getting stronger

What do you think it takes to become a good bodybuilder?
Dedication, discipline, knowledge

What is your favourite outcome from bodybuilding?
looking good without a shirt on
Are you aware of the risks and dangers that bodybuilding could hold?
yes
If so, in your opinion what are they?
Injury, tons of incorrect information out there, increased libido ...haha
Do you take any supplements or substances to benefit your training?
yes
If so, what are they?
Protein
Finally, what ways do you find out about the current goings on surrounding the bodybuilding industry?
Mostly this forum, only place I can trust. Bodybuilding magazines and websites are generally bs, and all they do is push their products and give people fake routines.

RE: Bodybuilding Thesis (Old Navy)

Tue, 26 Apr 2005 10:57:27 GMT

Could you state your gender, age and occupation?

Male, 62 (tomorrow), Vice President, Communications of a international religious multi-media organization

Approximately how long have you been bodybuilding for?

I have been weight training for 15 years and have been training as a competitive bodybuilder for 11 months.

What caused you to take up bodybuilding?

Health issues due to the aging process and the disire to look and act vigorous.

What do you think it takes to become a good bodybuilder?

Desire, goal setting, determination, discipline and stamina.

What is your favourite outcome from bodybuilding?

Looking and feeling 10 years younger than my actual age.

Are you aware of the risks and dangers that bodybuilding could hold?

Yes. If you don't know what you are doing or don't pay attention to what you are doing, you can get hurt.

If so, in your opinion what are they?

Trying to do more than your body is capable of doing, mainly lifting, pushing, pulling beyond your capacity, and using new or different equipment without instruction on its use.

Do you take any supplements or substances to benefit your training?

Yes.

If so, what are they?

Creatine, protein powder, amino acids, glutamine, multi-vitamines.

Finally, what ways do you find out about the current goings on surrounding the bodybuilding industry?

Websites like this one (DB.com), Bodybuilding.com,
SNBF.com, WNSO.com, NPC.com, plus a selection of magazines, mostly the "natural" vs. "steroid" pubs

RE: Bodybuilding Thesis (Misanthropy)

Tue, 26 Apr 2005 10:21:04 GMT

In order to form an in-depth analysis please could you state your gender, age and occupation?

Male, 30, DB & Network Admin, Senior Developer

Approximately how long have you been bodybuilding for?

8 years

What caused you to take up bodybuilding?

I was underweight and weak

What do you think it takes to become a good bodybuilder?

The same process as anything else, knowledge, experience, dedication, inspiration

What is your favourite outcome from bodybuilding?

seeing and feeling the results

Are you aware of the risks and dangers that bodybuilding could hold?

yeah sure

If so, in your opinion what are they?

Injury

Do you take any supplements or substances to benefit your training?

Yep

If so, what are they?

Protein, NO, Creatine, Green Tea, Multi-vit, Fish Oil

Finally, what ways do you find out about the current goings on surrounding the bodybuilding industry?

Net, Magazines