Why?

[jbig]

A question that I am asked often but can hardly ever give a respectable answer to.

"Why do you bodybuild/go to the gym/etc.?"

Personally I have many reasons.

It gives you an unmatched sense of confidence; proof of this is after training one of my friends for a few months (he put on muscle QUICK) I saw him go from slightly timid to some kind of god-like, popular guy that radiated confidence. Not to mention he looked 10x better.

Watching your body change is a very addictive experience and improving on your physique and appearence makes all the work worth while, especially when you get recognition from others.

I don't feel the endorphins have anything to do with it. I get more addicted to the pain and strain of lifting a weight than the feeling afterwards (am I wierd?).

FOCUS: Why do you body build/keep fit?

[Karrie]

Why do I go to the gym/BB/stay fit:

For myself, multiple reasons:

1- I truly enjoy it!!! I love being one of the few women at my gym who can out lift some of the guys!!!! ;D

2- I have two children-20 mths apart-and it is a HUGE STRESS RELIEVER FOR ME!!!!! I have posted this other places here but I will say it again....Great mommy time!!!! I think women would make better mommies and wives if they take care of themselves-FIRST!!!

3- I love the way I look, as far as, I am a mom and most people cannot believe I have a 2 1/2 yr old and a 4 yr old! LOVE IT!!!!

4- I like being strong!!!! I can hold my own!!!!!

[Tim Wescott]

I go for many reasons but to sum it all up into one reason,it`s simply in my blood.

Been doing it so long now,it defines who I am,and I can`t imagine ever stopping..........it`s a great lifestyle.

Like a tonic for my well being!!

[RUBICON19]

I am insane

[RUBICON19]

Seriously:

Its a HUGE sense of accomplishment!

I love any challenge

Its me against me

Rewarding

Gratifying

Addictive

I love pain.

[BigMikeReed]

Here is why I do it:

1. Feel better emotionally- by that I mean much for self confident.
2. To look good (we all like to look as good as we can)
3. Personal challenge to see what I can do/change with the body gave me.
4. What else can I say... I'm just passionate about it- I think it's the coolest sport in the universe.
5. Comeraderie- I don't seem to have alot in common with alot of people- but put me into a conversaton with another lifter and I can's shut up (Gerry should know this- haha)

Mike

[jbig]

rubicon19 said:

I am insane

aren't we all?

[Gerry Blais]

Just trying to stay young!

[GerryT]

All great answers. Personal satisfaction and self motiviation are very important factors. It's a way of life, not insanity!! ;D

[tiffany]

It makes me feel better about myself and who I am.

I also agree with everything Karrie said. I just turned 40 and it amazes me the number of younger women, not only mom's who are out of shape and way too fat.

I had never weight trained before, did mostly exercise classes, but after my accident which resulted in a triple cervical fusion, my doctors told me I would be lucky to walk again let alone exercise. I was determined to prove them wrong and was walking within 10 months. Have tried to start running again but the impact is to much. Figured walking was all I could do, but then I meet Troy and he started me with some light weights and from that moment I was hooked. At first my doctors and family were against it, but now that they see what a difference it has made, they are behind me 100%.

Not everyone has to do it to the extreme that we do, but being healthy offers a better quality of life

[jbig]

tiffany said:

being healthy offers a better quality of life

VERY true.

Some great replies, keep them coming.

[beckie]

self confidence- weight training and adding shape to my body has given my SO much self esteem and awareness. I would never go back to being a 'skinny chick'.

Injury rehabilitation-bb keeps my joints strong and as I get older it also maintains my bone density as a preventive against osteoporosis.

Pushing my physical and emotional boundaries-I have never been a 'naturally talented' athlete,I have had to work VERY hard to get where I've got and pushed myself really hard-I am vERY stubborn!!!

Helps me manage my anxiety disorder-by controlling the adrenal hormones better and releasing the endorphins to soothe me. Keeps me SANE #smileygrouplaugh5js#

[Hoopie]

Love of the sport and how it makes me feel both inside and out. Great on stress, the self confidence/esteem and the rush i get from the weights itself. One of the biggest things is the challenge. The challenge to go harder and heavier than before.

[sicario]

Cuz I can't sing or dance, LOL, Vin.

[youngblood]

Q: Why do I/we go to the gym?

A: Because I like it.

[cavemuscle]

I could give all sorts of replies but for me it's simple.

I wanna be a freak.


Brock

[macattack]

I love working out gets my endorphons going , keeps me from getting too fat and being lazy.

It energizes me i'm a low energy person and need something to excite me to get me pumped.

I am a depressive person and this whole thing helps my mind chemically so I dont have to be on drugs.

Its an outlet for frustration, i've cried in the gym of course I dont let anyone see me but its a place of solidtude for me, like the beach.

Socializing I have made several good freinds in the gym.

I like to show off I can outlift most 20-30 year olds in my gym.... #smileyhysterical1zs#

(Cuz I can't sing or dance, LOL, Vin.) LMBO niether can I goodone Vin.