The future of Bodybuilders (Part 1)
by Mick Hart
It is a common fact that Bodybuilders are not immortal and have to die at some stage, but this Bodybuilder was barely 30 years old. Although he was relatively unknown on the world scene as a bodybuilder, he was a U.S state heavyweight champion and one of the best at national level.
He was a muscular guy, about 6ft tall and competed at 265 lbs. He always looked like becoming a top bodybuilder with a great future ahead. When he wasn't training, he would work as a model and he also did some "escort" work, which wasn't too popular with everyone although he was well known for his friendly and helpful manner. Then one day it was all over while he was still at his prime and the same question still arises...Why did an apparently fit and healthy man die so young?
It's been quite a few years now since I have been competing and I have witnessed incredible changes in the standard of competition physiques. We are well aware that a Mr Universe from the 1970's wouldn't stand a chance against a modern day novice. Nowadays you can sense the anticipation at contests just to see how much freakier bodybuilders have become. We can be proud of the high standards achieved and can expect to see even greater muscle displays in the future, or can we?
Nowadays only an idiot would try and predict the limits to human endeavour, as it probably wouldn't take long to prove them wrong. Not long ago in 1953, Man conquered the summit of Mount Everest and this feat had been deemed as impossible as so many men had lost their lives in a number of previous attempts. Well as we know Everest's peak has been reached on numerous occasions since 1953 as Climbers no longer have that mental block.
It's exactly the same with bodybuilding. In not the too distant past you would have been considered as being a super human if you were 6ft tall with a 50 inch chest, but nowadays you wouldn't even consider competing unless you had these measurements. The current pro standard stands at around 60 inches plus and those who are training at the moment to reach a competitive level will be looking at surpassing today's Pros. It's tough and the majority will fail as they consider the time, the costs and the health risks involved.
The difference between a top Pro bodybuilder and the average man in the street has become far greater now than it ever has been. Standards have maximised due to better training, improved nutrition, the better understanding of physiology, pre-contest diet improvements, a better life-style and of course drugs. Each one of these points plays an important role although I would like to consider the drugs aspect.
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