FISICULTURISMO: Esporte ou Concurso de Beleza?! (TODA A VERDADE..)

Summary

This video explores the debate on whether bodybuilding should be considered a sport or an art form. It compares bodybuilding to both sports and beauty pageants, highlighting the physical training and subjective judging involved. The script discusses the criteria for sports recognition and the challenges bodybuilding faces, such as the use of steroids and the subjective nature of judging. It also touches on the artistic aspect of bodybuilding, suggesting it can be seen as a form of popular art that elicits emotional responses, similar to other art forms. The video concludes with a quote from Sergio Nobre, emphasizing bodybuilding as an art form, where the body is transformed into a work of art.

Takeaways

• 🏋️‍♂️ Powerlifting achievements like John Hack's bench press record are objectively measurable and undisputed in strength sports.
• 🤔 In contrast, bodybuilding success can be subjective and open to interpretation, unlike the clear-cut records in powerlifting.
• 🏆 The decision of the main bodybuilder in the 2022 Mr. Olympia competition was agreed upon by judges, but spectators might have differing opinions.
• 🎭 Beauty pageants and bodybuilding both involve evaluating physical appearance, but beauty pageants also consider intelligence, communication skills, and social engagement.
• 💪 Bodybuilding focuses on achieving a balanced, well-developed physique with low body fat, showcasing through choreographed poses.
• 🏅 Bodybuilding competitions, like Mr. Olympia, are hierarchical and occur at various levels, from local to international.
• 🚫 The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has not recognized bodybuilding as an Olympic sport due to the use of anabolic steroids, lack of athletic elements, and subjective judging.
• 🎨 The script discusses the categorization of art into high, medium, and low, suggesting that bodybuilding might be considered a form of popular or low art due to its broad accessibility.
• 🗽 The script references Arnold Schwarzenegger's exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, highlighting the artistic aspect of bodybuilding.
• 📸 Photos of Schwarzenegger by artist Andy Warhol are valued similarly to recognized art pieces, indicating the artistic value of bodybuilding physiques.
• 🤝 Renowned bodybuilder Sergio Nobre suggests that bodybuilding is not just a sport but primarily an art form, where the body is transformed into a work of art.

Q & A

What is the main difference between powerlifting and bodybuilding in terms of competition recognition?

In powerlifting, records are established based on concrete and verifiable measures, whereas in bodybuilding, becoming a champion can depend on subjective opinions that are constantly changing.

How does the judging system in bodybuilding competitions work?

Bodybuilding competitions use a scoring system by a panel of experts to distinguish the best based on criteria such as muscularity, symmetry, and definition. However, the sport is still fundamentally subjective as any viewer might disagree with the panel's assessment.

What are the main components evaluated in a beauty pageant?

In beauty pageants, participants are evaluated based on their physical appearance, elegance, posture, personality, and specific talents. The purpose is to highlight beauty, confidence, and charisma, as well as to promote values like empowerment, diversity, and social responsibility.

How are bodybuilding competitions structured in terms of categories?

Bodybuilding competitions are divided into different weight categories and genders, grouping competitors into similar categories. They are judged by a panel of specialists who assign scores and determine the winner in each category.

What is the primary goal of bodybuilding?

The primary goal of bodybuilding is to achieve a balanced, well-developed muscular body with a low body fat percentage.

Why has bodybuilding not been recognized as an Olympic sport?

Bodybuilding has not been recognized as an Olympic sport due to the use of anabolic steroids, the lack of athletic elements according to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and the high subjectivity in evaluating bodybuilding performances.

How does the script categorize different forms of art?

The script categorizes art into high, medium, and low (popular) art based on the public's ability to understand and appreciate the art form. High art is considered inaccessible to the general public, medium art is accessible and can be appreciated by most, and low art is widely understood and easily appreciated.

What is the significance of Arnold Schwarzenegger's participation in a live art exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York?

Arnold Schwarzenegger's participation as a live exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art in New York signifies the artistic aspect of bodybuilding, aiming to provoke emotional responses similar to how art does.

How does the script suggest that bodybuilding can be considered a form of popular art?

The script suggests that bodybuilding can be considered a form of popular art because it is widely understood and easily appreciated by the general public, similar to other forms of popular art like music, television shows, and graffiti.

What is the value of the Polaroid photographs of Arnold Schwarzenegger taken by Andy Warhol, as mentioned in the script?

The Polaroid photographs of Arnold Schwarzenegger taken by Andy Warhol, mentioned in the script, currently have a value between $8,000 and $12,000 on auction sites.

What is the final opinion expressed by Sérgio Nobre in the script regarding bodybuilding?

Sérgio Nobre, a renowned bodybuilder from the Golden Era, expresses the opinion that bodybuilding is not just a sport but, first and foremost, a form of art.