Bodybuilding is a form of body modification involving intensive muscle hypertrophy; an individual who engages in this activity is referred to as a bodybuilder. In competitive bodybuilding, bodybuilders display their physiques to a panel of judges, who assign points based on their appearance. The muscles are revealed through a process known as the \"cutting phase\" - a combination of fat loss, oils, and tanning (or tanning lotions) which combined with lighting make the definition of the muscle group more distinct.
Well-known bodybuilders include Charles Atlas, Steve Reeves, Reg Park, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Lou Ferrigno. Currently, four-time winner Jay Cutler holds the title of Mr. Olympia as the world's top bodybuilder.
Articles About Bodybuilding
Bollywood Actor Gavin Packard Dies of Respiratory Disorder
By IBTimes IN
British origin Indian actor, Gavin Packard, died on May 18 following respiratory disorder. The 48-year-old has worked in Hindi, Malayalam and Telugu films. He played the roles of superbad villain in many blockbusters films of the 1990s. His funeral service was held on May 19 at St. (7:05 am)
Arnold Schwarzenegger Asks Fans to Provide Pictures for Autobiography
By IBTimes UK
Former California governor and actor asks for images to be used in the book of his life. (Apr 17)
MORE TOPICS: CALIFORNIA, LONDON
Manohar Aich, Former Mr. Universe, Celebrates His 100 Birthday
By IBTimes
Manohar Aich, the 1952 Mr. Universe international bodybuilding champ, celebrated his 100th birthday with his children, grandchildren and great-great children in Kolkata, India on Sunday. (Mar 19)
Carnosine Becomes Latest Supplement Craze: What is the Compound?
By IBTimes
Carnosine has become the latest craze in supplements - long used by bodybuilders seeking to increase strength and size, the nutraceutical also is used by people looking to stave off dementia and visible signs of aging. (Feb 16)
MORE TOPICS: NESTLE, RETAIL, AGING, BIPOLAR DISORDER, AUTISM
Raspberry Ketones: What are They and How do They Work?
By IBTimes
Raspberry ketones, a dietary supplement that has become part of the latest diet fad, has some people scratching their heads over just what ketones are. (Feb 07)
MORE TOPICS: CALIFORNIA, CANCER
Hollywood in India: After Lady Gaga and Tom Cruise, ‘Arnie’ is Here
By India Blooms News Service
After heartthrob actor Tom Cruise and fashion and musical icon Lady Gaga wowed the home crowd, American talk show queen Oprah Winfrey rolled up... to a lot of fanfare. Now, only a few days ago, the star of the "Terminator" series of films -... (Feb 04)
MORE TOPICS: HOLLYWOOD, LADY GAGA, BOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, TWITTER, INDIA, HOLLYWOOD, LADY GAGA, BOLLYWOOD, OPRAH WINFREY
Cheerleader Anna Watson: Dark Side of Female Muscle Worship Fantasies
By IBTimes UK
Pinup bodybuilder Anna Watson sheds light on the bizarre world of the female muscle growth fetish. (Feb 02)
Cheerleader Anna Watson: Muscly Celebrities with Sex Appeal
By IBTimes UK
Anna Watson, the muscly female cheerleader from University of Georgia, is the latest in a line of attractive woman who are choosing to bulk up. (Jan 31)
MORE TOPICS: TWITTER
50 Cent Wants to Pump People Up With New Fitness Book
By IBTimes
Rapper 50 Cent is adding another book to his bibliography. (Dec 09)
Bug in Facebook Leaks Mark Zuckerberg's Private Pictures
By IBTimes UK
A new security glitch has been reported in the social networking Web site, which gave members access to private photographs of Mark Zuckerberg (Dec 07)
MORE TOPICS: FACEBOOK, MARK ZUCKERBERG, WHITE HOUSE, BARACK OBAMA, CALIFORNIA, FACEBOOK
