Although the Grecian Ideal is predicated on the "physical perfection" of Greek and Roman sculptures, I am not saying that every guy out there should match up perfectly to the Grecian Ideal. My usage of the term draws its meaning from the more athletic-looking and more attainable physiques when compared to those of professional body builders. My approach to fitness is not to simply look good at the beach (although you will!) or to grow giant slabs of muscle (which you might), but rather to strengthen and develop muscles that can serve a purpose greater than getting oiled up and flexed on a stage.
Think this guy:
Not this guy:
I mean no discrespect to professional body builders, I'm sure it takes a great deal of training to compete. It's just not for me. Furthermore, I find the Grecian Ideal to be much more aesthetically pleasing as well as far more functional. A persuasive example would be the actors who portrayed the Spartan soldiers in the film 300. They had well-developed muscles, strength, agility and displayed an impressive level of prowess as warriors.
Functionality is especially crucial for me as I am currently training as a kickboxer for an upcoming fight in December 2008. A great deal of my fitness training will focus on strength, speed, flexibility, endurance, balance, and explosive power. In this blog I will be focusing mainly on ways for my readers (I'm getting ahead of myself, aren't I?) to get into shape, stay in shape, or maybe just pick up a few nuggets of fitness knowledge here and there.
Presently one of my goals is shedding excess body fat which will improve my speed and agility in the ring. As a result, I am starting to develop something that I have never had before - six-pack abs. Over the next few months I will be loosely chronicling my core training as well as blogging articles that hopefully can provide you with some useful information. As you will read in the disclaimer, I am not a professional trainer, instructor or health specialist. If you feel that the information I provide can be improved, please comment or e-mail me! I welcome constructive criticism.
DISCLAIMER: as of this posting, I am not certified as a fitness instructor, personal trainer, nurtritionist, or as anything even remotely related to fitness, health or exercise. Like many of you I am simply a fitness enthusiast. The information provided herein is purely for educational purposes and any attempt to perform or apply any of the methods described herein is done so at your own risk. If you drop a barbell on your head don't try to sue me.
