MUSCLE BUILDING: An Addiction or A Healthy Obsession?

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:52:00 GMT

MTV's new hit reality show "Jersey Shore" has made the terms 'Guido,' 'Guidette' and 'Juicehead' household names. Even people who haven't heard them are consumed with the ideas behind them-fi tness and building muscle. 'Meatheads' is another commonly used word, thanks to "Jersey Shore," used to describe a person who frequently lifts weights at the gym.

Anthony's Reply

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:09:00 GMT

Posted: 3/10/10 @ 10:09 AM EST
By: Anthony

Alex Harkess is WAY OFF. Anyone who reads this should ignore this kid's opinion. Despite what this inexperienced kid says, you don't lose your muscles after taking creatine.

It's outdated beliefs like these that continue to confuse beginners just getting into the iron game.

As for him talking about being dehydrated -- what do you expect when you workout out a few hours for swim practice then spend hours after school at football practice?

This kid was certainly over training. If he was so thirsty he should have drank 3 gallons of water with as much physical activity he was doing.

Who ever reads this, do yourself a favor and look up natural bodybuilders who have been using creatine their entire career -- guys who have devoted their LIVES to building muscle and losing body fat -- not some high school kid who took creatine for a few months.

Need proof? Look up guys like Skip La Cour, Jeff Willet, or Jeff Rodriguez.

These OUTDATED myths about creatine need to stop!

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Tramadol's Reply

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:25:00 GMT

Posted: 3/25/10 @ 6:25 PM EST
By: Tramadol

JUICE! I think its good to be in shape. It can go too far and be unhealthy. But this is very very rare.

Muscle Building's Reply

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 21:05:00 GMT

Posted: 4/30/10 @ 5:05 PM EST
By: Muscle Building

I think it's important to make sure that muscle building remains healthy and not an obsession. Taking various supplements like protein and creatine in moderation if fine in my opinion, but you need to know what you're doing. I.e. 99% of protein powders are actually heated way too high during the process and that burns off most of the vital amino acids etc...I've recently found a cold processed protein and get amazing results from it becuase all of the proteins and amino acids remain. Anyways, I think safe weight lighting (HIT workouts are my favourite) combined with safe supplements and nutrition is best for you and your health.

Troy's Reply

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 01:40:00 GMT

Posted: 8/10/10 @ 9:40 PM EST
By: Troy

I think muscle building can indeed be a healthy obsession. Taking supplements can be a safe part of that obsession.

blowtorch belly fat's Reply

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:56:00 GMT

Posted: 9/03/10 @ 6:56 PM EST
By: blowtorch belly fat

i think muscle building can be great for some people. but there are some that i know that are obsessed and probably have some type of psychological disorder.