Why do YOU work out/use gear?

[ukkared]

I do it because once you try them, why not.

 

[thebadguy54]

I did it because after almost 15 years of training, I believed I was close to (or at) my genetic potential.

 

[off_safety]

athletic enhancement for me. bigger n faster is the way to be. i could give a fuck less what i look like. if i could look like shit and run a 4.3 forty, i'd do it. it just so happens i look great and run a 4.5.

 

[glennds]

. i could give a fuck less what i look like. .

which means the exact opposite is true.

 

[digit0x]

Well one reason is life is short and it can be frustrating when you see others, gaining in a month, what would take you a year to gain. ( Dont get caught up on the numbers and miss the point )

Look better

Feel better

Helps with self confidence I must admit.

I spend loads of money on bloodwork and monitering everything, much more than I spend on gear so i'm doing it responsibly.

I don't compete so I can still to relatively safe kinds of gear and at very reasonable dosages and cycle length. I aviod many kinds that some treat like candy.

So, given the above, I think the question would be, why not?

good man.

 

[off_safety]

which means the exact opposite is true.

it must also mean i would like to be slow and little. ya got me.

 

[harbinator]

I think Health would have been a good one to include in this poll.

 

[sshadoww]

I just thought it would be interesting to hear peoples personal reasons as to why they work out and what their goals are. There are many positive reasons for it. Pick yours!

Several reasons:

1) Health- just hit the turning point- male test decreases at 40

2) Avoid hassles. Have had a ton of fights throughout my life- the skinny kid who didn't back down. Got into martial arts which helped control the temper but still had hassles because guys don't respect my size...I don't like to fight unless in competition, so maybe this will steer some clowns away who take me as an easy mark.

3) The ex wife (together 20 years) turned out to be a filthy cheating whore...my new gf (24-soon to be wife) is great and I'd like to keep her, and if not, maybe a few of her friends

Seriously, though, a better frame gives me more confidence and less to worry about.

 

[MichaelScott]

get huge?

 

[TtTrain]

Same reason as everyone here.

Insecurity. Bodybuilders are intensely insecure people who feel the desire to build a shell around themselves or to feel "tough".

Tt