Bodybuilding: a Te way of life?

[Ezra]

I've been wondering about this; if bodybuilding is a Gamma or Delta pursuit (I'm talking about this:



Not this:

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Like the methods they use are Te, and why do they do it? Is it because they are LIEs who want to look good and tough and know how to make themselves look good (but sometimes they take it overboard because of Se HA)? Or is it because they're Delta STs who really enjoy doing what they do and know good practical Te methods to make them enjoy themselves more?

[Elro]

Maybe one case where it might be associated with Te is in a sport where one has to be fit to perform well (or one performs better when one is fit). But bodybuilding just for its own sake isn't necessarily Te, I don't think.

[FDG]

Maybe one case where it might be associated with Te is in a sport where one has to be fit to perform well (or one performs better when one is fit). But bodybuilding just for its own sake isn't necessarily Te, I don't think.

Yes, I agree.

[aka-kitsune]

Yum! Matthew McConaughey. That's my kind of body. Grrrmrowr. :wink:

[strrrng]

If you're limiting it to those two types, I would say ESTj. I think it goes better with their stronger focus on bodily health and the sensory aspect of life in general. That being said, you will probably get an ENTj every now and then who blows others out of the water by being able to set long range goals and implement them willfully. But, on the whole, ESTj is probably a more common type.

[xyz]

Maybe one case where it might be associated with Te is in a sport where one has to be fit to perform well (or one performs better when one is fit). But bodybuilding just for its own sake isn't necessarily Te, I don't think.

Elro's right, it's not Te by a long shot. Sides, that's behavior.


Oh, i mean, behaviour.

[strrrng]

I don't see why it couldn't just as easily be common to beta ST's. My ESTp friend used to get up every day around 4:45am to train at 5:30am or so before school, and then would train after school as well. He wasn't a bodybuilder, but I think the attitude could easily have positive gains in such a field. Specialization (exhaustive devotion) and (ideological) perfection seem to be common themes to beta - at least when they find something to devote all their time and energy to.

[FDG]

I don't see why it couldn't just as easily be common to beta ST's. My ESTp friend used to get up every day around 4:45am to train at 5:30am or so before school, and then would train after school as well. He wasn't a bodybuilder, but I think the attitude could easily have positive gains in such a field. Specialization (exhaustive devotion) and (ideological) perfection seem to be common themes to beta - at least when they find something to devote all their time and energy to.

Yes, I think Beta STs are the most likely types to be serious about body-building.

[strrrng]

Yes, I think Beta STs are the most likely types to be serious about body-building.

Or any physical endeavor, for that matter. They just seem to have a strong propensity for all-out application, and areas like bodybuilding, martial arts, etc. seem to be the perfect outlet for these.

At the risk of digression, I would say that your attitude towards biking bears some semblance to the above-mentioned

[Hot Scalding Gayser]

That's so hot.

I don't know though, but I think that makes sense, as I don't value and I lift weights very rarely.

[jessica129]

Matthew Mcconaughey would be hot if he chopped his head off.

[DirectorAbbie]

If you're limiting it to those two types, I would say ESTj. I think it goes better with their stronger focus on bodily health and the sensory aspect of life in general. That being said, you will probably get an ENTj every now and then who blows others out of the water by being able to set long range goals and implement them willfully. But, on the whole, ESTj is probably a more common type.

No. The bottom one would be a candidate for ESTj, but not the top. It's just a big lump of cancer. There's no point to bodybuilding that much. It's wasted effort.

[aka-kitsune]

Matthew Mcconaughey would be hot if he chopped his head off.

Ouch.
I'm getting the feeling you think he's unattractive...

[aka-kitsune]

No. The bottom one would be a candidate for ESTj, but not the top. It's just a big lump of cancer. There's no point to bodybuilding that much. It's wasted effort.

Bulging veins are really quite repulsive, IMO.

[strrrng]

Bulging veins are really quite repulsive, IMO.

What about veins that protrude but don't bulge, and are only the result of well-defined muscle tone?

edit: I know that protrude and bulge are synonyms, lol. I just meant veins that are visible but not swelling up or w/e.

[DirectorAbbie]

What about veins that protrude but don't bulge, and are only the result of well-defined muscle tone?

edit: I know that protrude and bulge are synonyms, lol. I just meant veins that are visible but not swelling up or w/e.

I have one on my hand that sticks out sometimes. It's squishy. But people should wear shirts whether they're male or female, slim or fat. Blood veins have nothing to do with it.

[Ezra]

Oh, i mean, behaviour.

It's satisfactory to see some of you disgusting rebels from the west still retain true loyalty to the Empire.

I don't see why it couldn't just as easily be common to beta ST's. My ESTp friend used to get up every day around 4:45am to train at 5:30am or so before school, and then would train after school as well. He wasn't a bodybuilder, but I think the attitude could easily have positive gains in such a field. Specialization (exhaustive devotion) and (ideological) perfection seem to be common themes to beta - at least when they find something to devote all their time and energy to.

It would only be Beta ST in that the individual's main effort is to acquire territory (people, an ideal, or actual physical landmass).

That's so hot.

What, Matthew McConaughey or the massive dude at the top who looks like a mutant?

Matthew Mcconaughey would be hot if he chopped his head off.

Hahahahaha.

[Khola aka Bee]

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Wow. Those pants leave very little to the imagination.

[strrrng]

It would only be Beta ST in that the individual's main effort is to acquire territory (people, an ideal, or actual physical landmass).

No. Se is defined in wikisocion as focused on achieving an object of desire. The goal of becoming ripped/the best/etc. is a perfect example of such a focus.

[FDG]

At the risk of digression, I would say that your attitude towards biking bears some semblance to the above-mentioned

That's right, at least in his more external part, in the sense that the result is exactly the same. The difference I usually found between the way I approach it and the way many ISTjs that are into cycling approach it is:
- attention to detail (I don't really make very detailed plans of my training and stick to them: I have a general vision on the fitness level I want to reach, and depending on how I feel each day I train harder/softer)
- emotional investment (I have absolutely zero emotional investment in cycling. I would never call myself a "cyclist" proudly - it's simply something I do, and I like doing, and am good at doing, so why not doing it?)

[Mariano Rajoy]

Why don't you just ask bionicgoat cause that is his pic.

[olduser]

i think it's both. body-building is gross and pointless. cardiovascular health will have long term benefits.

[Creepy-bg]

Why don't you just ask bionicgoat cause that is his pic.

actually that's an old pic... I'm much buffer now.

[Ezra]

No. Se is defined in wikisocion as focused on achieving an object of desire. The goal of becoming ripped/the best/etc. is a perfect example of such a focus.

That's part of it. I wrote a description of Se for the SLE which, without sounding arrogant, I think is quite good. Obviously I can't take credit for the actual content though, because it's basically a compilation of all the best parts of descriptions of Se available.

Why don't you just ask bionicgoat cause that is his pic.

Haha.

i think it's both. body-building is gross and pointless. cardiovascular health will have long term benefits.

Cardiovascular: definitely; everyone should do this at least three times a week. Otherwise they will become fat fucks who live a depressive life. They should be put down.

Anaerobic/resistance training: actually very helpful for those whose jobs require a fair bit of manual labour. Otherwise, you're right in that it's simply ego-building/confidence-funding (unless of course your job is Mr Universe, LOL. But then the question "how did you get into it in the first place?" could be asked).

[strrrng]

That's part of it. I wrote a description of Se for the SLE which, without sounding arrogant, I think is quite good. Obviously I can't take credit for the actual content though, because it's basically a compilation of all the best parts of descriptions of Se available.

Ok.

Cardiovascular: definitely; everyone should do this at least three times a week. Otherwise they will become fat fucks who live a depressive life. They should be put down.

Three times a week is the bare minimum IMO. If you really want to be in shape, you need to do aerobic (long runs, swimming) and anaerobic (sprint intervals) training to challenge your cardiovascular threshold and enable your body to perform at all possible levels of intensity, in various ways.

Anaerobic/resistance training: actually very helpful for those whose jobs require a fair bit of manual labour. Otherwise, you're right in that it's simply ego-building/confidence-funding (unless of course your job is Mr Universe, LOL. But then the question "how did you get into it in the first place?" could be asked).

Depends on the type of resistance training. If you're a construction worker, you probably don't even need to lift; they perform compound lifting every day, and a weight lifting routine would probably fuck up their normal movements. If anything, they could do squats, deadlifts, etc. (compound lifts) a few times a week, preferably 4-5 reps for maximal power. The "ego building" resistance training you speak of comes from doing sets of 8-12 reps, which is purely for hypertrophy and is generally impractical IMO. As for bodybuilders, whatever lol.

[FDG]

Ezra, don't underestimate the need for pure strength traning. It's not exclusively for ego boosting, but also for relief of muscles that are often underused and misused in sedentary occupations (such as those of the back), and also beneficial for bone density and bone strength. Not to mention that some good level of muscular strength can generally have a positive impact on everyday life activities. Lastly, exclusive aerobic training might have a depressive effect on testosterone levels (if overdone), thus anaerobic training is needed to balance our biochemistry.

[olduser]

Anaerobic/resistance training: actually very helpful for those whose jobs require a fair bit of manual labour. Otherwise, you're right in that it's simply ego-building/confidence-funding (unless of course your job is Mr Universe, LOL. But then the question "how did you get into it in the first place?" could be asked).

smart people can avoid manual labor by working at desks.

[strrrng]

Ezra, don't underestimate the need for pure strength traning. It's not exclusively for ego boosting, but also for relief of muscles that are often underused and misused in sedentary occupations (such as those of the back), and also beneficial for bone density and bone strength. Not to mention that some good level of muscular strength can generally have a positive impact on everyday life activities. Lastly, exclusive aerobic training might have a depressive effect on testosterone levels (if overdone), thus anaerobic training is needed to balance our biochemistry.

Good point. I agree that too much pure aerobic training is detrimental. Anaerobic training is necessary to constantly challenge your body and avoid plateauing. And yeah, a lot of people need the strength-stability training, to simply improve posture, bone strength and correct kinetic distortions.

[FDG]

smart people can avoid manual labor by working at desks.

desks can avoid smart people by working at manual labor

[olduser]

Good point. I agree that too much pure aerobic training is detrimental. Anaerobic training is necessary to constantly challenge your body and avoid plateauing. And yeah, a lot of people need the strength-stability training, to simply improve posture, bone strength and correct kinetic distortions.

if you run, running hard can increase anaerobic capacity and help build muscle. this is doubly good.

[Ezra]

Ezra, don't underestimate the need for pure strength traning. It's not exclusively for ego boosting, but also for relief of muscles that are often underused and misused in sedentary occupations (such as those of the back), and also beneficial for bone density and bone strength. Not to mention that some good level of muscular strength can generally have a positive impact on everyday life activities. Lastly, exclusive aerobic training might have a depressive effect on testosterone levels (if overdone), thus anaerobic training is needed to balance our biochemistry.

Yeah, that's true; I didn't think of the health/well-being benefits of it. But surely you can derive these from aerobic exercise?

smart people can avoid manual labor by working at desks.

What about those who prefer manual labour?

[olduser]

Yeah, that's true; I didn't think of the health/well-being benefits of it. But surely you can derive these from aerobic exercise?


What about those who prefer manual labour?

Manual labor is a nice, necessary idea, but when it the idea of it as work is placed into the existing structure of economy in industrialized nations it leads to health problems due to overexertion and ceaseless schedules. Let's not shit ourselves. lifting boxes all day is not good for you.

[Jarno]

I lift weights about 2 times a week.

[Hot Scalding Gayser]

I like when guys flex and then kiss their sweaty biceps. That's some hot shit. Or when they do that pecs thing.

[xyz]

Manual labor is a nice, necessary idea, but when it the idea of it as work is placed into the existing structure of economy in industrialized nations it leads to health problems due to overexertion and ceaseless schedules. Let's not shit ourselves. lifting boxes all day is not good for you.

Neither is running marathons for years on end.