Saturday 2 May 2015

Justin Bieber : A Symbol of Healthy Living ????

   Brilliant!   Simply brilliant!

 Adolescent pop star and heart throb of wailing teenage women, Justin Bieber, was featured on the cover of the April 2015 issue of Men's Health magazine. How can this be anything but a breakthrough for health and exercise science?  I can just envision the cutting edge workout regime that will appeal to the electronically addicted new generation. How about this challenging physical program?

  • Fifteen bong hits a day (according to a housekeeper) from an arguably illegal herbal substance.  Could this be a new breakthrough in cardio-pulmonary endurance training? Is this how he maintains the high falsetto notes of "Baby! Baby! Baby!" or will he wind up sounding like Amy Winehouse?
  • Have your bodyguards carry you up the Great Wall of China. That way there is no danger of over training!
  • Throw eggs at your neighbors house. Throwing eggs is a compound muscle movement and a full body workout! Eggs are also a good source of protein.
  • Mouth off and start a fight in a night club only to have your posse of bodyguards move in to finish the job. You get all of the adrenaline rush and warrior pride of being in battle without having to worry about actually getting hit back! 
  • Drag race a sports car down a residential street in the early morning hours while you're under the influence. It sure beats plodding away on a treadmill! You won't hit any kids. They're inside playing video games!
  • Guzzle a healthy supplement - sizzurp. Sizzurp is an opiate based cough syrup mixed with pop. GNC eat your heart out. 
   Men's Health magazine has really hit this one out of the ball park. The sedentary youth of today can relate to this type of celebrity model of health and vigor. Athletes and real fitness practitioners are yesterday's news.

   Okay! Okay! Enough of my sarcasm.  I'll give Men's Health magazine the benefit of the doubt
and here is why.
  1.  The magazine business is competitive, cut throat and losing market share to the online world. You have to go with what sells.  A human train wreck grabs the attention faster than a cover picture of some unknown Fitness Trainer of the month.
  2. Men's Health magazine is not totally about health. It is a hybrid of a muscle mag and a lad's mag along the lines of Maxim. Who can't benefit from an article on tips for scoring in a nightclub? How about tips on how to throw a punch or enjoy a good whiskey? These are things essential to the well rounded male!  
  3. The articles on actual health for are usually informative and written in a manner that the layman can understand.
  4. The April issue was called 'the Reinvention Issue'. In all fairness to a fellow Canadian, maybe this young man really is turning things around and this is not just a public relations attempt at positive spin.  I cynically believe that are are more serious addiction issues involved here that don't go away with a few yoga classes and a boxing lesson. Then again, a little is better than none. 
  5. I did read the article in the library. (Hey, I'm only human. I can succumb to sensationalism too.) The writer, Oliver Brody, approached the interview like an investigative reporter rather than like a celebrity suck-up.  Mr. Brody was inquisitive and a true example of literary critical thinking.
  6. The author also posed a question that many of us have asked. He asked why Mr. Bieber doesn't just disappear and reinvent himself. Why not get away from the pressure of celebrity. No real answer was given.
  7. I'm sure this issue will be a big seller for Men's Health. If you don't sell you go out of business. If you go out of business you lose your platform for spreading the word of active living.
  8. This edition also had a great article on poisonous box jellyfish. I won't go jumping in the ocean surf any time soon! 
  9. The story on the 4 best types of running training was awesome as well.
         
   Magazines of this genre are easy and enjoyable reading. They may inspire you to become or stay active. You may receive some good weight training and healthy living tips. Keep reading them if you find they help you. Support the trade!
   However if you really want to keep current on exercise science and health get down to the local university medical sciences library. Check out the exercise science periodicals. Curl up with some back issues of Strength and Conditioning.
                                                      Check out.... MENSHEALTH.COM
Throwing eggs at a neighbors house! A full body workout!
Picture compliments of Thomas 'Tommy Gun' Drummond 
Until Next Time,.........Keep Fit 

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  1. Unknown22 May 2015 at 05:40

    I am very much pleased with the contents you have mentioned. I wanted to thank you for this great article. I think every person should do exercise daily and if he are unable to workout should join any gym consulting services for fitness.

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