Teenage boys in the UK pushing to get the "perfect body"

[Leomhann]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7576733.stm

Opinions on this topic?

I personally don't think its a good idea for anyone under 17 to work out that hard. And I most definitely do not think its a good idea to work out nearly as often as the report states those kids are. Not only risking epiphyseal slippage and stunting growth, lack of development in the ligaments and connective tissue can cause all sorts of injuries. Hormone levels can get thrown completely out of balance cause possible long term problems down the road. Of course this depends on the individual. Regardless, I think its a horribly bad idea. This isn't just a problem in the UK from what I've seen. Its also a growing concern in the US and a lot of other countries where image is pressed.

[Cheeto]

Comedy option: God yes, I'm going to England. SimonS can't be left to have all the fun.

Serious answer: Body dismorphia (being unrealistically unhappy with your body image) is not just a problem for women, but for men it's completely overlooked. Who cares about our boys straining themselves to the point of injury or eating nothing but meat and getting heart disease when your precious little daughter won't eat her cheeseburger? The number of men whose physical form can support the Matthew McCaughenhay look is slim. And people like him or models workout almost religiously because they have the time and cash. But look at James Dean, he wasn't super-defined by any stretch, but not one of you fuckers would dare call him a weakling to his face.

[HS the Whap]

What strikes me more is that people in the UK actually have self worth. You'd never know to look at them by in large.

[Ska Wars]

What strikes me more is that people in the UK actually have self worth. You'd never know to look at them by in large.

Knob off you Rasputin looking mother fucker :D

Never was a big fan of gyms as imo there are much funner ways to keep fit when you're a kid (took up skating for example). Saying that though I'm a chubby cunt now so I'm probably not the best authority on this :shifty:

@ Cheeto
Fun fact of the day. James Dean had multiple scars from bondage whips all over his body when the coroner examined him.

[HS the Whap]

I see you wankers walking around Disney from time to time... with your pasty white skin, and your capri pants on men and your soccer jerseys that are 5 seasons out of style. Shaved heads and ambiguously bland tattoos of Roses and Tigers. :D

[Ska Wars]

I see you wankers walking around Disney from time to time...

They let people like you into Disney land? Doesn't America have any problems with sex offenders anymore?

[HS the Whap]

Psht. I got mad hook ups in Disney, yo.

[Leomhann]

Not really, they just re-termed them "exotically challenged".

[WHEATLEY007]

I see you wankers walking around Disney from time to time... D
While your serving them fries ?

[Beer|\/|onger]

These kids should just join a sports team that incorporates weightlifting. Football players go through controlled weightlifting and cardio, without going overboard. And your going to look sexy all the same...

on the flipside football can lead to minor injury, and imagine having a broken bone and freaking out that you cant pump iron for 3 weeks...

[Leomhann]

The main thing I have about that is epiphyseal slippage meaning they ain't gonna grow anymore if that happens. Since every body grows differently, I think weightlifting should be kept to a minimum until a certain age. Mostly 17-18 at the youngest.

[SimonS]

they're just enjoyin emselves. I know the good feelin of workin out. I started off doin cardio and I moved onto weights, it's just something I enjoy, legitimately enjoy too, it has transformed my life , to look back and to think I know all the shit i do now, I would of never of imagined I could learn all this stuff and get this far :D

[WHEATLEY007]

was it going to the gymn at such an early age that had an effect on your desires to look at other guys with their tops off ? Your sig says as much.

[SimonS]

i havent step foot inside a gym ever :ninja:

[Ska Wars]

He just peered through the shower block windows instead.

[HS the Whap]

Seriously, watching British people talk about working out is very similar to watching kids with Downsyndrome try to figure out the junglegym. Its adorable.

[WHEATLEY007]

^^ :wanker:

[Zirconium Blade]

Seriously, watching British people talk about working out is very similar to watching kids with Downsyndrome try to figure out the junglegym. Its adorable.

Haha that actually made me laugh.

[SimonS]

Ye i face palmed when he talked about nutrition..no fats? lol

then again hes only 16 so meh

[Leomhann]

Theres no telling where these kids are getting their info.

[Zirconium Blade]

Theres no telling where these kids are getting their info.

Probably forums like these.