Any bodybuilders here?

[Bobby&Val]

Does anyone have any information on any Christian Bodybuilding organizations?

Thanks,
Bobby & Val
Mark 10:27

 

[Bobby&Val]

I also have a question to all the others here: Are there fewer gym idiots at professional gyms than there are in high school gyms? When I lift, there are occasionally people who try to strike up a conversation with me, and when I do weighted push-ups, many times I am told I should stop doing them because the bench is the best chest exercise.

Unfortunatley, there are "gym idiots" everywhere, just like in life. Many view the local gym as a place to socialize and what not. They do a set and then chat for 20 minutes, monopolizing whatever piece of equipment they are using. It got to the piont that I left the gym and my wife helped me build a really nice home gym. It's not always where you lift that counts, but that you do lift.

Each person is different when it comes to weight training. If you cannot perfom the bench press because of certain physical limitations than stick with what works for you. However, if muscularity and growth are your goals, always remember that it is progressive resistance that causes this to occur.

Bobby & Val
Mark 10:27

 

[Bobby&Val]

Well, i'm not doing it professionally too. Been doing it for 7 years now.But i've not done very well because i needed to eat more to grow bigger. So now i'm bulking. How about posting some of your pics?

i heard from a friend that bodybuilders like Arnold take steroids. Actually almost all of them do..those professional ones. Ever heard of it?

I am posting pics on my website (G rated please) I can't seem to post my site address but if anyone is interested email me at val@samsonmuscletogs.com

 

[shackk]

I have been in and out of lifting ever since high school. I too wanted to be a pro bodybuilder until I had seen/heard of the drugs they use to get there. God did not intend us to do harmful things to our bodies. So I stayed away for a while, I want to lift again but naturally, the way it was originally intended. So I plan on starting my program in the next couple of weeks.

If anyone needs help or just inspiration I can try to help, but only the man above can give us true strength and it is much more powerful than ANY steroid.

Just my .02 cents....God Bless

 

[mbotz72]

Weight lifting is one of the best ways to exercise because of the the multi-function workout you are getting. Plus, I think everyone would rather have muscle mass rather than fat mass. I have lifted since 10th grade when I took a class in high school. Now I lift specific workouts designed for sprinters because I want to develop more strength and fast twitch muscles. I used to be worried about using lots of weight, more power lifting, but strength and tone lifting will help also. Lifting is a great way to release stress also!

 

[Gunny]

I have been weight training for 30+ years and I enjoy it today as much as I did when I began in High School while playing football. After highschool I spent 10+ years in the USMC and continued weight training. I recently joined a gym again. It's geared more for serious weight training and/or body building. My wife purchased the membership for me as a Christmas present. I had been weight training at home for many years with extensive equipment I had purchased over the years. I must admit I sure do enjoy going to the gym vs. working out at home. I get a much more complete workout and it's never too busy the times I go to the gym. The hours of the gym include around the clock (24 hr operation) Monday through Friday. I am back on a six day a week schedule alternating muscle groups from day to day.

I always pray before I go to the gym thanking God for the precious gift of health to workout. I ask him to help me to get a good solid workout, too.

It's a joy and a privilege to still be able to weight train after so many years.

 

[Key Of David]

Way to go Gy, I salute you!

I pray before a workout too...and pray God will bless my body and make it what He (probably really I) wants it to become. I mainly pray for health but you know in the back of my mind I'm saying..."make me look good too".

 

[juasch]

210 lbs for 5 reps is a one rep max of 245lbs

I've been lifting for the past 10 months. When I started I was barly able to lift 100lbs now I'm up to around 195lbs at 8 to 10 reps (depends on what day you catch me on). When I started I was weighing at about 134 now I'm up to 155. 90% of it is muscle.

 

[Bobby&Val]

First, my family would like to say thank you for serving our country and defending us. God bless you! Second, I would like to say it is nice to see someone who has been training for the lenght of time, and more that I have
Giving thanks before working out...awesome!
You are so right, after so many years, it is a privelege to still be able to enjoy it, even more so since I became a Christian!

God bless!
Bobby & Val
Mark 10:27

 

[Puritan21]

I've been lifting for about 10 months now. When I started I could only bench about 135 lbs. Now my one rep max is 250.

Bodybuilding is an excellent way to gain self confidence.

 

[Key Of David]

210 lbs for 5 reps is a one rep max of 245lbs

I've been lifting for the past 10 months. When I started I was barly able to lift 100lbs now I'm up to around 195lbs at 8 to 10 reps (depends on what day you catch me on). When I started I was weighing at about 134 now I'm up to 155. 90% of it is muscle.

Thanks for that info juasch as I was really curious. God Bless and keep lifting!

 

[Gunny]

it is a privelege to still be able to enjoy it, even more so since I became a Christian!

God bless!
Bobby & Val
Mark 10:27

Amen!

 

[Gunny]

God Bless and keep lifting!

Amen!

 

[EPU]

Yes, I am a competitive bodybuilder. I recently won the overall at the NPC Natural Northern USA in October, 2003. I'm preparing for the 2004 season. Contrary to what has been stated in earlier posts, competitive bodybuilding does not automatically mean steroid use. I am a lifetime natural bodybuilder, but i choose to compete in tested and non-tested contests. That is to say, some of my competitors use drugs and others do not.

I have been bodybuilding since Feb, 1995, but started lifting weights in high school for football. I've competed 3 times, including my first national competition last august. My next contest will be the NPC Ohio Championships in Sept, 2004. For those who are interested, my competition weight is 176. My off-season weight is currently 203. I'm 5' 7".

 

[juasch]

wow congratulation on your competitions. very impressive You have any pic's to share

 

[EPU]

I'm hesitant to put up bodybuilding photos because i'm unsure how people on the board will react. There's nothing wrong with bodybuilding and nothing inherently evil about it, but one never knows how some folks will react. I could send a few links to your private email if you like.

 

[Bobby&Val]

Yes, I am a competitive bodybuilder. I recently won the overall at the NPC Natural Northern USA in October, 2003. I'm preparing for the 2004 season.


Totally Awesome! I am lookign forward to competing one day. although by the time I get around to it, it may be the Grand Masters! In your competition travels, have you heard of a Christian association? I would really be interested in joining and or starting one. Good luck and God bless in the '04 season!

Bobby&Val
Mark 10:27

 

[Bobby&Val]

EPU - Send some of those phots to Val@samsonmuscletogs.com. She will galdly post them on her website.

Bobby&Val
Mark 10:27

 

[Bobby&Val]

For anyone interested...I have been able to locate the president and founder of the A.C.B.A. - Amatuer Christian Bodybuilding Association. They are located in California and with God's hand and guidance, there will be a chapter in Indianapolis, Indiana. For any one interested, I will update with information as it comes. Perhaps there are others in different cities that would be interested in opening chapters in their city and we, as bodybuilders, can spread His word!

Bobby&Val
Mark 10:27

 

[Puritan21]

Great! That is exciting!!!!!!