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Josephine McCulley
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 # Posted: 21 Aug 2007 18:30


Is it Arnold? Is it Mia Hamm? Is it Brad Pitt circa Fight Club? The Incredible Hulk? Mr. or Ms. Olympia?

Who are your fitness idols? Who's image do you think of when you need a little motivation, or when you think of what your goals are?
Adam Goldberg
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 # Posted: 21 Aug 2007 18:33


I used to think it was Mariusz, but ever since he lost WSM in 2006 I can't help but slowly lose my respect for that Polish gorilla.
Joel Bernardo
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 # Posted: 21 Aug 2007 18:58


Michael Jordan? or maybe Wolverine (hugh jackman). he put on 20lbs of muscle for that role.

or definitely edward norton, american history x.



who is yours?
Jessipoo .
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 # Posted: 21 Aug 2007 19:05


wow 20lbs of muscle.
Josephine McCulley
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 # Posted: 21 Aug 2007 19:30


There's an amazing photo out there of fitness model/figure competitor Ava Cowan, where she's looking down at her abs, which are just absolutely CUT. I mean, rediculously cut. I think about that a lot when I slack or when I feel like I can't do that last set. There's something about amazing abs that really just symbolizes a great body, a great level of fitness, to me.

Here's the link if you want to see it. It's a fairly provocative picture, enough that I wouldn't want it on my computer screen at work, so I won't post it here, just out of courtesy I guess.

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Adam Goldberg
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 # Posted: 21 Aug 2007 19:56


hey, no offense Jo, but she kind of has a man-face.
Nate M
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 # Posted: 21 Aug 2007 20:05 - Edited by: nlm


Yeah she/it is not doing it for me.

:edit:
Where did my post go? What a noob I am.
Josephine McCulley
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 # Posted: 21 Aug 2007 20:26


Um, I was looking at her abs. Using someone's face to help you with your fitness goals would be pretty awkward. I'm pretty sure no amount of time in the gym will give me Angelina Joile's lips. hehe
V M
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 # Posted: 21 Aug 2007 20:45


Denise Austin, turned 50 this year, seems very down to earth yet intense. And for the boys, she has a decent face. ;)
Jessipoo .
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 # Posted: 21 Aug 2007 21:37


that woman just scares me! I never want to get to that level..
Mike Southern
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 # Posted: 22 Aug 2007 00:28


I have to say arnolds mine
T K M
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 # Posted: 22 Aug 2007 00:42


Old-School Britney Spears
Kristen M
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 # Posted: 22 Aug 2007 02:58


Maggie Diubaldo



Francisca Dennis - she's a mother of 6!!!!
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Nate M
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 # Posted: 22 Aug 2007 04:37 - Edited by: nlm


Quoting: tkylem
Old-School Britney Spears

haha thats funny, poor girl. She was smokin back then.
Jocelyn Coutant
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 # Posted: 22 Aug 2007 05:46


hmm.. fitness idol... well there's jillian michaels, definately jackie warner, maria sharapova and jessica alba (always in shape!)
Apollo Lee
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 # Posted: 22 Aug 2007 08:05


I am my own fitness idol. When I got out of the Army in 1990, I was in superb shape. Working my old PT schedule to whip myself back into shape. Also, cutting caloric intake to shed pounds on endurance/strength building workouts and slow-burn hikes does not permit you, once a week, to eat a whole box of Spanish rice and AkMak crackers in one sitting. (+2.5 pounds. Eep. Lock it down, soldier.)

DO YOU HEAR ME, APOLLO?

heh.
Dean Grimshawe
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 # Posted: 22 Aug 2007 09:08


My choice would have to be Bruce Lee. A true example of the combination of good training and mind techniques to produce a superb all round phenomen that was Bruce.

His work and ancient philosophy from the greats is all I need to motivate me.
Sheron Robson
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 # Posted: 22 Aug 2007 13:04


Neither an athlete or a body builder so I may be a bit off theme but it would be Madonna for me in terms of a whole body "look" (especially for her age) and early in her career I saw Emily Woof in a play called Sex III where she performed part of the show on a trapeze - amazing abs
Joel Bernardo
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 # Posted: 22 Aug 2007 19:26 - Edited by: joelbernardo03


hey, what about tony jaa? "Ong-Bak" and "The Protector"

when i went to wawa after watching the protector, i wanted to jump over the counter and kick the cashier's butt! just for fun, nothing against the guy.

edit: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/356142/tony_jaa_show _best_of/
Nate M
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 # Posted: 22 Aug 2007 20:25 - Edited by: nlm


Rosie O'donnel lol j/k

I guess I really don't have one. Sidney Crosby, Tito Ortiz, maybe?
sue thompson
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 # Posted: 22 Aug 2007 20:33


Goldie Hawn looks good and has kept her school girl look. I would like to be back to my look in the 80's and weigh no more than 110 lbs which seems impossible.
Jennie W
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 # Posted: 22 Aug 2007 20:34 - Edited by: jnorr993


Hmmmm...funny enough I never really had one. I want to be like the people who are great overall athletes, the ones who don't worry so much about how they look, but rather their fitness level.

If I had to pick a fitness idol today, I would say Fred L is mine! He has always shared the same health philosophy as me as far as change of lifestyle being key to reach our fitness goals. He has motivated me the most of anyone on my whole weight loss/fitness journey. If anyone just tries to keep up with him, they will succeed!

For those of you who weren't as lucky as I was to lose weight and get in shape alongside someone like Fred, you can still view Fred's incredible transformation HERE and continue to be incredibly motivated. Thanks Fred.
Igor Ramone
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 # Posted: 22 Aug 2007 21:32


This one may sound weird, but Rob Zombie. He's not a health nut or fitness guru, but he's in great shape by just living a clean, healthy life.
Cindy N
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 # Posted: 23 Aug 2007 00:41


Quoting: nlm
I guess I really don't have one. Sidney Crosby,


Even as a girl, NHL players are very inspirational to me. Sid is a workout monster, as are the old pros Gary Roberts and Rod Brind'amour (have to give him credit, even though he's not a Penguin).

Counting down the days til hockey season!
Dutch Hauser
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 # Posted: 23 Aug 2007 03:31




It's time to get serious...
Richie Anderson
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 # Posted: 23 Aug 2007 04:53


i don't really have a fitness idol. i guess anyone who is in shape and healthy and all that good stuff. but if i had to pick someone who i'd like to look like, tom welling ain't a bad choice.

later
Nate M
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 # Posted: 23 Aug 2007 07:00


Quoting: Cynthesis

Counting down the days til hockey season!


Same here I can not wait!
Joel Bernardo
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 # Posted: 23 Aug 2007 15:54


Quoting: A3M0N
i don't really have a fitness idol. i guess anyone who is in shape and healthy and all that good stuff. but if i had to pick someone who i'd like to look like, tom welling ain't a bad choice.


i wish i could military press a meteor =)
Nikki Baillie
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 # Posted: 23 Aug 2007 16:32 - Edited by: nikkipoo


My ex-boyfriend, who is still my best friend tho we have drifted apart.

He is so into his fitness and health routines, he eats very well and sensibly but doesn't "ban" anything from his diet - he doesn't need to, he is in such great shape. He weight trains 4 times a week, does indoor rowing 5 times a week and cycles one a week. He is very dedicated and it isn't to lose weight or anything - he enjoys it, he enjoys the food and he has a fantastic body to show for it. He's 38 and this is the best he has ever looked.

He is my motivation and if I feel myself slacking he is the only one I need to look at to give me a kick up the backside. I'm very proud of him and I know he is very proud of me


Fred L
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 # Posted: 24 Aug 2007 01:37


Quoting: jnorr993
If I had to pick a fitness idol today, I would say Fred L is mine! He has always shared the same health philosophy as me as far as change of lifestyle being key to reach our fitness goals. He has motivated me the most of anyone on my whole weight loss/fitness journey. If anyone just tries to keep up with him, they will succeed!


Thanks Jennie! I appreciate your compliments. I don't think I have the body to be a fitness idol, but I do work hard to try to get better.

All, don't let Jennie fool you. She has been a GREAT motivator for me also and she should be for others. Her results week after week were amazing and inspiring during a weight loss challenge here on Traineo. She has completed a great body transition and I know there is more to come.


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