Any athlete who's going to compete ?
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Does an amateur boxing match in August count ?
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burntoutphilosopher wrote: »Does an amateur boxing match in August count ?
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Moreso than a bodybuilding comp, yes
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livingleanlivingclean wrote: »burntoutphilosopher wrote: »Does an amateur boxing match in August count ?
Lol
Moreso than a bodybuilding comp, yes
Interesting. Why would a bodybuilder not be an athlete and a bodybuilding competition not be a competition? I mean, it's not like you can exercise for a few months and be a bodybuilder. Bikini maybe, but not bodybuilding.3 -
livingleanlivingclean wrote: »burntoutphilosopher wrote: »Does an amateur boxing match in August count ?
Lol
Moreso than a bodybuilding comp, yes
Interesting. Why would a bodybuilder not be an athlete and a bodybuilding competition not be a competition? I mean, it's not like you can exercise for a few months and be a bodybuilder. Bikini maybe, but not bodybuilding.
A bodybuilder is an athlete in the gym, and a bodybuilding competition is a competition.... But I don't think it's a sporting competition, based upon skill. The results are based upon a few judges opinions what they think is an ideal physique, not on your athletic capabilities... The actual competition part is largely a dieting competition.2 -
livingleanlivingclean wrote: »livingleanlivingclean wrote: »burntoutphilosopher wrote: »Does an amateur boxing match in August count ?
Lol
Moreso than a bodybuilding comp, yes
Interesting. Why would a bodybuilder not be an athlete and a bodybuilding competition not be a competition? I mean, it's not like you can exercise for a few months and be a bodybuilder. Bikini maybe, but not bodybuilding.
A bodybuilder is an athlete in the gym, and a bodybuilding competition is a competition.... But I don't think it's a sporting competition, based upon skill. The results are based upon a few judges opinions what they think is an ideal physique, not on your athletic capabilities... The actual competition part is largely a dieting competition.
There are some pretty well spelled out standards for the physique in a bodybuilding competition. The actual bodybuilding category isn't very subjective. The others are relatively subjective. I would say that spending years building a body to specific standards is a skill and displays athletic capabilities. Then getting that lean without losing the muscle is a skill. Even more so in natural competitions.
Amateur boxing requires someone own or borrow boxing gloves and be willing to step into a ring. That's not a skill. I'm not saying the previous person isn't an athlete because I don't know his background.1 -
My events are timed ... must be completed within a certain time ... but not competitions. 3
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I just wanted to say for the record ...
... what I'm doing is in no way more physical than the months of training that body builders go through.
There are literally three tryout days ... then a match bracket... it is designed for amateurs... not "aspiring boxers" or anything.
All respect to everyone's chosen endeavor.2 -
I am a swimmer. Lake swim season is coming up.3
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I have to get back on competitive eating.4
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burntoutphilosopher wrote: »I just wanted to say for the record ...
... what I'm doing is in no way more physical than the months of training that body builders go through.
There are literally three tryout days ... then a match bracket... it is designed for amateurs... not "aspiring boxers" or anything.
All respect to everyone's chosen endeavor.
And major props to you for going out there and doing it! I hope it goes well for you!0 -
I compete in tae kwon do sparring 3-4 times a year. Usually my two local intramurals, governors cup, and states. Never went to nationals but im not fantastic anyway 2
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To answer the OP: I compete in bodybuilding and powerlifting. I have two powerlifting meets this summer and a bodybuilding competition (possibly two) in the fall.1
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I'm preparing to bike the Katy Trail in Missouri in about a week. 240 miles in about 4 days.3
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Im kinda a beer league legend3
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livingleanlivingclean wrote: »livingleanlivingclean wrote: »burntoutphilosopher wrote: »Does an amateur boxing match in August count ?
Lol
Moreso than a bodybuilding comp, yes
Interesting. Why would a bodybuilder not be an athlete and a bodybuilding competition not be a competition? I mean, it's not like you can exercise for a few months and be a bodybuilder. Bikini maybe, but not bodybuilding.
A bodybuilder is an athlete in the gym, and a bodybuilding competition is a competition.... But I don't think it's a sporting competition, based upon skill. The results are based upon a few judges opinions what they think is an ideal physique, not on your athletic capabilities... The actual competition part is largely a dieting competition.
There are some pretty well spelled out standards for the physique in a bodybuilding competition. The actual bodybuilding category isn't very subjective. The others are relatively subjective. I would say that spending years building a body to specific standards is a skill and displays athletic capabilities. Then getting that lean without losing the muscle is a skill. Even more so in natural competitions.
Amateur boxing requires someone own or borrow boxing gloves and be willing to step into a ring. That's not a skill. I'm not saying the previous person isn't an athlete because I don't know his background.
Clearly you've never competed in any kind of combat sport...
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Sweet_Heresy wrote: »livingleanlivingclean wrote: »livingleanlivingclean wrote: »burntoutphilosopher wrote: »Does an amateur boxing match in August count ?
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Moreso than a bodybuilding comp, yes
Interesting. Why would a bodybuilder not be an athlete and a bodybuilding competition not be a competition? I mean, it's not like you can exercise for a few months and be a bodybuilder. Bikini maybe, but not bodybuilding.
A bodybuilder is an athlete in the gym, and a bodybuilding competition is a competition.... But I don't think it's a sporting competition, based upon skill. The results are based upon a few judges opinions what they think is an ideal physique, not on your athletic capabilities... The actual competition part is largely a dieting competition.
There are some pretty well spelled out standards for the physique in a bodybuilding competition. The actual bodybuilding category isn't very subjective. The others are relatively subjective. I would say that spending years building a body to specific standards is a skill and displays athletic capabilities. Then getting that lean without losing the muscle is a skill. Even more so in natural competitions.
Amateur boxing requires someone own or borrow boxing gloves and be willing to step into a ring. That's not a skill. I'm not saying the previous person isn't an athlete because I don't know his background.
Clearly you've never competed in any kind of combat sport...
Yeah, combat sports are highly skilled, and have lots of rules. Sometimes an amateur can go into a fighting match and "muscle their way through", but in almost all cases the person trained in the art (whether it's boxing, BJJ, TKD, or whatever) is going to have a huge advantage.
Combat sports, boxing included, are a lightening fast chess match where instead of losing a game piece you feel pain.
I am MFP friends with the boxer above and know for certain he is training hard just as any athlete would.0 -
Amateur boxing can be anything where you are wearing protective head gear. Olympic boxing is amateur boxing. State Golden Gloves champions are amateur boxers. One you are sactioned by professional organizations and remove the head gear you begin a professional record.0
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Yep, regularly. I train and compete in Bjj and after about 6months low training and focusing on other things like work, I'm now back at it. I like to have a comp booked in every month or so it keeps me on track!1
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RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »
This isn't true, you are never too old, training will make you fitter. Take up Brazilian Jujitsu. I know people who started and now compete that are over 50 I know amputees and blind people that compete. The only limits are those you set, give it a go.2 -
I'll be running a 5k on Labor Day weekend, hope to beat last years time of 24 minutes.1
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I'd love to attempt a men's physique competition one day but I'm a fair way off. Journey has started though and it will happen!1
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My second Spartan race on the way to a trifecta 6/24. Also wanting to compete at the worlds toughest mudder in November0
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RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »
This isn't true, you are never too old, training will make you fitter. Take up Brazilian Jujitsu. I know people who started and now compete that are over 50 I know amputees and blind people that compete. The only limits are those you set, give it a go.
This x100. IBJJF Master's Worlds in August for me.
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