When is a man too fit?

Daveysil15

That other thread about the fit women got me thinking. Now I know most women probably don't like the overly muscular look like this fella:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4iwzBb371g

But are there certain types of male physiques apart from the huge bodybuilder types, like maybe slim guys with very low body fat, that you don't find attractive? I remember Billie Piper on Top Gear saying she didn't like six packs because they're too try hard. Gotta love billie.

I was watching Take Me Out once, (Yes I was really bored) and a few of the women turned off their lighties because they thought the guy, (who was a bit of a gym junkie) was a bit vain and would spend too much time looking after himself, and not enough time on his lady.

So where would you draw the line?

Frosty McSnowballs

When he's done so much yoga and pilates that he can suck his own toes.

Daveysil15

Senor Jingle Balls wrote: »

When he's done so much yoga and pirates that he can suck his own toes.

Yeah those pirates are dodgy feckers.

lostdisk

Too fit for who?

SV

You're going to get a load of women in here saying that they prefer skinny or fat guys and despise muscles of any kind. Just getting in before those lies.

rwg

pirates lol

Frosty McSnowballs

Daveysil15 wrote: »

Yeah those pirates are dodgy feckers.

Well my day is just getting better, isn't it!

crazygeryy

rwg wrote: »

pirates lol

Lol he looks like hes done a lot of pirates alright.

Too funny.

kneemos

When he wears a jumper that doesn't cover his pecks.

Frosty McSnowballs

Ass pirates!

GLaDOS

I'm constantly wary of being too fit, it's a struggle really.

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar

when other members of the patriarchy tell him that he is

hatrickpatrick

What I always wonder is whether being muscular negates having a bit of flab, or if its better to be a bit weaker but flab free.

I can never seem to bulk without getting a bit of a spare tyre at the same time, and conversely when I cut, my hard won guns seem to always be the first things to go instead of the aforementioned wobbly bits

SV

hatrickpatrick wrote: »

What I always wonder is whether being muscular negates having a bit of flab, or if its better to be a bit weaker but flab free.

I can never seem to bulk without getting a bit of a spare tyre at the same time, and conversely when I cut, my hard won guns seem to always be the first things to go instead of the aforementioned wobbly bits

You need more protein if muscle is deteriorating before fat.

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar

SV wrote: »

You need more protein if muscle is deteriorating before fat.

jantheman91

hatrickpatrick wrote: »

What I always wonder is whether being muscular negates having a bit of flab, or if its better to be a bit weaker but flab free.

I can never seem to bulk without getting a bit of a spare tyre at the same time, and conversely when I cut, my hard won guns seem to always be the first things to go instead of the aforementioned wobbly bits

Because you're doing it wrong.

crazygeryy

When you can't get a credit card between the cheeks of his arse.

Frosty McSnowballs

crazygeryy wrote: »

When you can't get a credit card between the cheeks of his arse.

What have you been up to dude?

Daveysil15

hatrickpatrick wrote: »

What I always wonder is whether being muscular negates having a bit of flab, or if its better to be a bit weaker but flab free.

I can never seem to bulk without getting a bit of a spare tyre at the same time, and conversely when I cut, my hard won guns seem to always be the first things to go instead of the aforementioned wobbly bits

Yeah I have the same problem. I'm happy enough with my arms and chest - they're well toned, but I have a bit of a gut and I don't want to lose any weight because I've worked so hard to get to the weight I'm at now. I've always been slim.

Daveysil15

crazygeryy wrote: »

When you can't get a credit card between the cheeks of his arse.

Might be useful if he gets sent to prison.

b_mac

hatrickpatrick wrote: »

What I always wonder is whether being muscular negates having a bit of flab, or if its better to be a bit weaker but flab free.

I can never seem to bulk without getting a bit of a spare tyre at the same time, and conversely when I cut, my hard won guns seem to always be the first things to go instead of the aforementioned wobbly bits

Trenbolone @400mg p/w

ElleEm

When they have a neck/ shoulder combo!

Gongoozler

When he's got very defined abs, and proper pecs. Ugh hate pecs.

DeadHand

crazygeryy wrote: »

When you can't get a credit card between the cheeks of his arse.

Flowers €10
Movie €20
Dinner €55
The look on his face when you attempt to sodomise him with a credit card...

Priceless.

Gran Hermano

Senor Jingle Balls wrote: »

Ass pirates!

Jolly rogered?

Daveysil15

Gongoozler wrote: »

When he's got very defined abs, and proper pecs. Ugh hate pecs.

You wouldn't like me so. I can make my pecs dance.

_Redzer_

When he's showing more cleavage than his girlfriend

Itwasntme.

Daveysil15 wrote: »

That other thread about the fit women got me thinking. Now I know most women probably don't like the overly muscular look like this fella:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4iwzBb371g

Him. He is too fit :eek:. Words beyond this fail me.

Sauve

A guy like the one in that video doesn't look fit to me, he looks strong. Now maybe I'm wrong, but the huge bodybuilders don't look like they could run 10k, or swim a few lengths comfortably. Or sprint up a flight of stairs without keeling over. I'm sure some can, but I wouldn't imagine it's the norm. They generally work on building muscle and strength rather than cardio or overall fitness.

As for attractiveness, a little bit of everything is nice. Toned, fit, healthy...moderation really.

Stench Blossoms

Define fit.

Professey Chin

Bodybuilders wouldnt be exactly fit. Plenty of muscle but the cardio of a block of cheese.

Daqster

Demi Moore in some 80's flick said 'never date a guy who has a smaller arse than you'.

Daveysil15

Daqster wrote: »

Demi Moore in some 80's flick said 'never date a guy who has a smaller arse than you'.

I really need to work on my glutes so.

Pug160

Most people - both men and women - think that looks absolutely ridiculous. But muscular guys who are not freakishly muscular do have their fans, of course. The irony is that some of those men are not really that fit at all, and in some cases don't even have a lot of functional strength. I wouldn't mind developing a physique a lot of those MMA fighters have, such as the one this guy has: http://www.examiner.com/images/blog/wysiwyg/image/GSP.jpg

It's also worth mentioning that some of those freakishly large men have psychological issues. They will often say they were small as a child and were bullied etc. I've watched quite a few documentaries about them.

rwg

The Dark Lord Cthulhu wrote: »

Bodybuilders wouldnt be exactly fit. Plenty of muscle but the cardio of a block of cheese.

it seems you are intimating that cheese is known for its lack of stamina - how so?

Professey Chin

rwg wrote: »

it seems you are intimating that cheese is known for its lack of stamina - how so?

Every seen a block of edam run up a hill?

Duck's hoop

Pug160 wrote: »

Most people - both men and women - think that looks absolutely ridiculous. But muscular guys who are not freakishly muscular do have their fans, of course. The irony is that some of those men are not really that fit at all, and in some cases don't even have a lot of functional strength. I wouldn't mind developing a physique a lot of those MMA fighters have, such as the one this guy has: http://www.examiner.com/images/blog/wysiwyg/image/GSP.jpg

It's also worth mentioning that some of those freakishly large men have psychological issues. They will often say they were small as a child and were bullied etc. I've watched quite a few documentaries about them.

Coleman is a very strong man indeed. Possibly not as strong as he looks but still much stronger than most men will ever be.

Lots of men in general have 'psychological issues'. Most do not go on to be at the absolute top of their chosen field of endeavour.

It's not something I'd strive for but you can't but admire the dedication, commitment and focus these guys have.

And Gongoozler will no doubt question my sexuality, but Coleman's back is just insane!

newbie2013

If a guy has a ft long down below, women dont care how fit they are. So ive been told anyway

Pug160

Duck's hoop wrote: »

Coleman is a very strong man indeed. Possibly not as strong as he looks but still much stronger than most men will ever be.

Lots of men in general have 'psychological issues'. Most do not go on to be at the absolute top of their chosen field of endeavour.

It's not something I'd strive for but you can't but admire the dedication, commitment and focus these guys have.

And Gongoozler will no doubt question my sexuality, but Coleman's back is just insane!

Oh I wasn't saying that their dedication wasn't admirable. And I'm sure they don't all have psychological problems. But it wouldn't be the sort of body most people would choose to have.

lostdisk

Pug160 wrote: »

Most people - both men and women - think that looks absolutely ridiculous. But muscular guys who are not freakishly muscular do have their fans, of course. The irony is that some of those men are not really that fit at all, and in some cases don't even have a lot of functional strength. I wouldn't mind developing a physique a lot of those MMA fighters have, such as the one this guy has: http://www.examiner.com/images/blog/wysiwyg/image/GSP.jpg

It's also worth mentioning that some of those freakishly large men have psychological issues. They will often say they were small as a child and were bullied etc. I've watched quite a few documentaries about them.

Coleman is super strong. Probably super fit too. I guarantee most of those MMA guys would love to be able to move the weight he does or have his cardio fitness.

JJayoo

lostdisk wrote: »

Coleman is super strong. Probably super fit too. I guarantee most of those MMA guys would love to be able to move the weight he does or have his cardio fitness.

:pac::pac::pac::pac::pac:

Professey Chin

lostdisk wrote: »

Coleman is super strong. Probably super fit too. I guarantee most of those MMA guys would love to be able to move the weight he does or have his cardio fitness.

I guarantee they wouldnt want his cardio. That much muscle would require a ridiculous amount of oxygen. He'd barely be able to hold his hands up by the end of round 1

Logical Fallacy

lostdisk wrote: »

Coleman is super strong. Probably super fit too. I guarantee most of those MMA guys would love to be able to move the weight he does or have his cardio fitness.

lol

cantdecide

I really admire those that put that level of effort into building and maintaining their body to that extent but I can't help but feel the same was about super muscley guys the way I feel about super overweight guys- it is an extreme that comes inherently with a lack of life balance.


Out of curiosity. what happens to a body that has been built that big and is subsequently allowed to decline?

Duck's hoop

The Dark Lord Cthulhu wrote: »

I guarantee they wouldnt want his cardio. That much muscle would require a ridiculous amount of oxygen. He'd barely be able to hold his hands up by the end of round 1

Still, he could take a beating I'd say. And he'd only need to get lucky once. You'd have to be lucky all the time!

Duck's hoop

cantdecide wrote: »

I really admire those that put that level of effort into building and maintaining their body to that extent but I can't help but feel the same was about super muscley guys the way I feel about super overweight guys- it is an extreme that comes inherently with a lack of life balance.


Out of curiosity. what happens to a body that has been built that big and is subsequently allowed to decline?

Coleman will become a real life nutty professor.











Not really.

Professey Chin

Duck's hoop wrote: »

Still, he could take a beating I'd say. And he'd only need to get lucky once. You'd have to be lucky all the time!

If that was the case we'd have a lot of bodybuilder style champions....or even ones with decent records.
Theyres pretty much none. Especially at any kind of higher level

Pug160

The Dark Lord Cthulhu wrote: »

I guarantee they wouldnt want his cardio. That much muscle would require a ridiculous amount of oxygen. He'd barely be able to hold his hands up by the end of round 1

Also, the strength those guys have is almost useless without grappling experience. Well, it's useless against trained athletes anyway. We saw what happened when that Polish strongman decided to try MMA (although to his credit, he appears to have improved a bit with time and effort).

jam_mac_jam

I personally prefer a man who looks like he works for a living, little bit muscly but not too built. But that's my preference and I wouldn't like to say somebody is too fit when most men are in dreadful shape, and yes that's even in comparison to Irish women.

Duck's hoop

The Dark Lord Cthulhu wrote: »

If that was the case we'd have a lot of bodybuilder style champions....or even ones with decent records.
Theyres pretty much none. Especially at any kind of higher level

I was not being entirely serious.

lostdisk

The Dark Lord Cthulhu wrote: »

I guarantee they wouldnt want his cardio. That much muscle would require a ridiculous amount of oxygen. He'd barely be able to hold his hands up by the end of round 1

150kg bodybuilders certainly dont jog for six miles a day. 90kg BJJers dont have an 800lb deadlift.

Comparing like for like. His body would need some amount of oxygen to get through a conditioning session. Be interesting to compare conditioning training between RC and a cage fighter.