The Paradoxical Consequences of Fitness


Despite all the ravings that indulging in a healthy lifestyle can be the best thing that can happen to anyone, there is a side of fitness that is both fascinating and bewildering. Something so good can also evoke negative sentiments. Yet, this just goes to show that life is never perfect.

Too Fit


Is there such a thing as too fit? I didn’t really realize until in recent years where I would hear comments such as; ‘That guy is just too muscular.’ Notwithstanding that we don’t refer to steroid junkies, there are some guys that have really invested a lot of time in the gym or their sports to develop a muscular physique. Yet, dissatisfaction from members of the public will still be made with concerns that he is just too muscular.

This phenomenon is not restricted to men only as women struggle to fit the ideological framework of a body that has been dictated on them by the media. Not surprising that some women with a strong core and nice looking musculature are seen as too muscular by guys.

Too sexy

Is there such a thing as too sexy? Apparently there is. Women with toned bodies now feature on the spreads of some magazines. Guys with sculptured torsos front the covers of certain fitness magazines. It could be more of an esteem issue than anything as embodying the peak of fitness would somehow also exude a certain degree of sexual appeal that might not be taken kindly by some members of the public.

But you are an Asian!

Have you heard that one before? It seems that Korean popular culture is catching on and as a result, lean body types are preferred over muscular ones. Notwithstanding a few exceptions of ripped bods, this has become the norm in Asian society. This stereotype appears now and again.

Nothing fits


Ever tried on a pair of jeans and realize that it doesn’t fit at the quads? Tried on a suit jacket off the rack and realize that it is just too tight at the arms? Or notice that everything you walk into a room people stare at your body?

These are good problems in a way, yet you might feel like a social deviant as you realized that tailoring and customization is the way to go from now on.

Too tan

Sure, women looks good when they are fair yet there is a certain kind of appeal when a lady is tanned too. This shows that she is not your average lady who gives in to societal expectation to look a certain way. So give them a break when all they want is to engage in the sport they like under the sun.

You are obsessed!

Ever heard that when you wanted to just spend an hour after work engaging in the game of tennis, hit the gym or go for a soothing run? The feeling of released endorphins is a high that money can’t really buy yet you are calling me obsessed?

Just kidding. Training is addictive. Leading a lifestyle of fitness is addictive. Being attractive is addictive. Not saying you need to have an ego the size of Zyzz but yes, loving life is addictive.

So next time give us a break when we just want to sweat it out a little and feel that pump in the gym.

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