John Fit

(Sean Cassidy gets called out for being “Gorilla-Like” by a Panel of Model Critiques on the TV Show “Hot or Not”.. He’s in good shape, but maybe a bit too thick.. Also, note the comment on his legs.. When your upper body gets so big it makes your legs look small.. “Chicken Legs”.. Not Sexy.. Gotta work the legs out..)

Part of my motivation to start this column, was due to the frustration with the fitness industry pushing a look, much like a bodybuilder on everyone.. This is not the look, nor the health, I want for your body.. An overbuilt frame with too much muscle on it, doesn’t fit in professional clothes very well, doesn’t attract women (frankly is kind of scares them), & isn’t congruent with healthy/functioning organs. For long term longevity its next to impossible to retain and sustain overgrown muscle! I see the popular fitness magazines constantly pushing this look of adding as much muscle as possible to your frame. Before we take off on explaining the health risks and ugly look of a bodybuilders body, let see a picture of what I’m talking about.

Yikes! Don’t eat me! Lee Priest is the product (maybe serious steriod use.. This could be used for a great anti-steriod campaign) of overdeveloped muscle.. Bodybuilders are typically about 30-90 pounds over a healthy body weight and are putting some serious stress on their heart & their health is in serious doubt! Girls.. Do you like this look? This guy is huge, but even if he were half this size, he may still be overdone. Its tough to look good in clothes with arms this gigantic, and its just downright cheesy looking. I have seen bodybuilders that look great & aren’t overdone. I am speaking to the super thick look that carries way more muscle than their genetics can handle. I see guys around the Florida nightlife sporting massive amounts of muscle, and they don’t even seem comfortable in their own skin. Not all bodybuilders fit this script; however, it is my opinion that an overdeveloped body full of hunky muscle is not sustainable, not attractive, & not healthy.

What Does a Lean Attractive Body Look like?
I have an ongoing subscription to GQ Magazine & Mens Health to read up on new trends and find new ways to exercise and be more healthy. I think muscles are a good thing if developed in the right way, but can also be much healthier for your body AND aesthetically pleasing. Let’s take a look at Lean & Healthy pics that
women find irresistable.

Gregg Avedon and The Carlson Twins have walked the highest fashion runways and make a pretty nice living from showing their bodies off. They have muscle, but are not overbuilding their genetic frames with excessive calorie intake. They look good in any business suit, casual outfit, and most notably at the beach. These guys have the look that gets the girl. The Carlson Twins weigh 175lbs @ 6′ 1/2″, and Gregg fluctuates between 180-195lbs @ 6′1″. These guys are @ healthy sustainable weights and their bodies operate at high function. They look long and lean giving their bodies free range of motion & a relaxed look when they walk, as opposed to the beefy back that won’t even let your arms lay down by your side. Its hard to relax when you’re all puffed up.. Looking relaxed is a good thing..

How do I achieve this look?
A lean body with a little bit of dense muscle can be bit deceiving as well. When you’re lean you look bigger in pictures than you really are. Notice the models above are actu These guys are not as big as you think! They would probably appear to be too skinny to most people in person, but fashion designers are throwing bags of cash @ them model their clothes. The cuts make your muscles pop, show off your god-given bone structure, and bring positive attention to your thin waistline. To look like this these GQ models takes healthy eating full of fruits and vegetables, high lean protein, and low saturated fat diets. This healthy, attractive body & mind needs carbs (low carb is never a good option), but it needs the right kind of carbs. Fruits, Veggies, Brown Rice & Sweet Potatoes should make up the bulk of your carb content, while taking in lots protein stays high on the list. Cardio is a good idea, but should be limited if you are already skinny and trying to build a little muscle.

So, hit the treadmill, watch the excessive calories, avoid sugars and saturated fat, and keep hitting the weights.. The excessive calorie intake is what makes you look puffy, bulky, and retain water. Lift the weights to keep your muscles tight & toned (I’ve got an important post coming on High Rep vs. Low Rep and how that has no effect on making you look “bulky”), the diet is what makes you look and feel lean.. (And of course.. Say No to the Steriods! Being a Meathead is not Sexy nor Healthy..)

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