I view them as having achieved a level of fitness and/or beauty and that is great for them. I, on the other hand, have never been able to achieve a muscular and defined body...so I dont even compare myself to those guys. I would say it neither inspires me (because I know I'll never look like that), nor does it intimidate me (because I can look good in my own way). Good for them...but it makes no difference to me...
Well said, exwhysee (and you sure as all hell look good in your own way - slurp :tongue
. Your take mirrors mine. I definitely don't find them intimidating, but I wouldn't say they inspire me either. I get more inspired by what I'm able to accomplish when working out, or by totally exhausting myself (if that makes any sense). The guys with the model physiques are certainly eye-candy though. :tongue:
Somewhat on topic aside... I just got back from the gym. The place I go has a lot of actor/model types (but then that's LA for ya) so its not unusual for me to see guys there who deserve to be shirtless and/or nude as much as possible. But there was this one dude today... I noticed him when he was using the lat pulley things. I'd say about 30, good looking, dark hair, and at least 6'6. I suck at guessing weight but I'd say 250. His body was juiced to the point of comedy. I've never seen someone that big in my life. The specific thought that crossed my mind was that he's got the kind of body I've only ever seen in comic books, which, if you think about it, is kind of grotesque.
Anyway, when he moved over to the bench press that's when I noticed what he was wearing. A fucking Superman t-shirt. I just about fell down the steps laughing.
So he was definitely inspiring, but not in the way he's going for. :biggrin1: