No judgment. just ask.
As someone in the fitness industry, I applaud and appreciate the message this image conveys and the conversation around age, ability and potential.For me it wasn’t what it looked like this – because frankly I don’t think even Nicole Kidman looks exactly the same thatAs Cindy Crawford once famously quipped, “Even I don’t wake up like Cindy Crawford.”
Other comments about this image include “This is not an invitation to comment on her body”. It is a traditional bodybuilding pose intended to show and exaggerate size.
Goku goku. Disable social media comments while we talk.
Other valid comments making the rounds concern the relationship between looks and health, such as “She looks so healthy!” A myriad of mental and physical problems can lurk just below the surface of a seemingly “healthy” body. Health doesn’t seem like her one thing in particular.
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Frankly, now I’m drooling at the idea that strength training is back in the conversation.
And it’s not a “new skinny is strong” conversation. A type of strength training that prepares the body to perform everyday tasks. Strength training that allows you to remain independent as you age. A type of strength training associated with mental and social benefits.
And what if the by-product of that strength training is your biceps and you want to show them off?
Read more about Marie:
Marie A fitness industry professional since 2005, he now owns UBX Boxing + Strength at Belconnen. Her book, Fitness Her 12 hours of her professional life (because the other 12 of her are too tired) are available for pre-order.
nowMarie is a Certified Personal Trainer, Les Mills Group Fitness Instructor, CrossFit Coach and Pilates Teacher.
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