Is bodybuilding a sport? [PDF]
Journal of the Philosophy of Sport, 2023 Since its beginnings, modern bodybuilding has been accompanied by the background issue of whether it should be considered a sport. The problem, culminating in its provisional acceptance as a sport by the International Olympic Committee, was later retracted. The uncertainty of whether bodybuilding is a sport or not seems to linger. Addressing this issue,
Adrian Kind, Eric R. Helms
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Self-confidence and body image among adults engaged in daily bodybuilding exercise compared with non-exercising adults: a case-control study [PDF]
Frontiers in Public HealthBackgroundRegular bodybuilding and resistance training may positively influence psychological wellbeing, particularly self-confidence and body image perception.
Hayder Ameer Jabor +3 more
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Moral Reasoning in Bodybuilding [PDF]
Baltic Journal of Sport and Health Sciences, 2020 Background. The aim of the research was to disclose the process of moral reasoning in bodybuilding: to reveal the features of bodybuilding sport (athletes’ goals, benefits of the sport and its costs), to find out the circumstances which can affect ...
Agnė Kelaitytė, Diana Karanauskienė
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Experiences of Healthcare Support and Access Among Women Who Use Performance and Image-Enhancing Drugs. [PDF]
Drug Alcohol RevABSTRACT Introduction Women who use performance and image‐enhancing drugs (PIED) face distinct health risks, yet little is known about how they engage with healthcare or seek support. This study explored how women who use PIEDs navigate healthcare, with a focus on engagement, disclosure and stigma. Method An interpretative phenomenological analysis was
Schuurs HC +3 more
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The effects of regular training on spinal posture: a fitness and bodybuilding perspective [PDF]
Frontiers in PhysiologyBackgroundRegular training is associated with better postural alignment, decreased risk of musculoskeletal problems, and improved overall physical function.
Mustafa Bingöl +9 more
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Against Moral Panic and Citation Fiction: A Critique of "Panem, Corticoids and Circenses" and a Proposal for Editorial Gatekeeping on Reference Integrity. [PDF]
BioethicsABSTRACT The proposed Enhanced Games have become a convenient stage for bioethical sermonising about risk, authenticity, and the “spirit of sport”. This is epitomized by a recent article arguing that institutionalizing pharmacological enhancement under the “pretence of medical supervision and personal autonomy” would redefine human excellence in ...
Arandjelović O.
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Effects of inspiratory muscle training on 1RM performance and body composition in professional natural bodybuilders [PDF]
Frontiers in PhysiologyBackgroundThe effect of inspiratory muscle training on upper limbs One Rep Maximum (1RM) in professional natural bodybuilders is still unclear. Our aim of this study is to investigate the effects of a 6 weeks inspiratory muscle training on 1RM results ...
Baha Engin Çelikel +6 more
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Identify and Prioritize the Factors Affecting the Success of the Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness Strategies [PDF]
Research in Sport Management and Marketing, 2021 Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify and prioritize the key drivers affecting the success of the federation of bodybuilding and fitness strategies.Methods: The research is applied-developmental objectively and it is descriptive-survey in ...
Manouchehr Tatari +3 more
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The Reality Of Healthy Nutrition In The Muscular Development Among Bodybuilders
مجلة العلوم و التكنولوجية للنشاطات البدنية و الرياضية, 2021 The study aimed to know the reality of healthy nutrition in the muscle development of bodybuilding practitioners, and for this purpose we used the descriptive approach on a sample of 100 university students involved in bodybuilding clubs, chosen in an ...
cherif Mahdi Mohammed +2 more
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Needs Assessment and Reasons for Consuming Food Supplements for Body-Building and Weightlifting Athletes in Ardabil Province [PDF]
Research in Sport Management and Marketing, 2021 Purpose: The purpose of this study is to assess the needs and causes of dietary supplements for bodybuilding and weightlifting athletes in Ardabil province.Methods: The present study is a descriptive research that was performed as a survey, both ...
Nima Hasanzadeh +2 more
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