07-31-2008, 01:40 PM | #1 (permalink) | |
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Fitness through Drugs - Effortless living?
So I came across this article and it tells me that apparently, soon we will really be able to do nothing but sit on our asses all day and still be fit. None of those herbal remedies but something that would actually work.
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I like the idea that these drugs can help people with health problems that are too far gone to be helped in other ways, or that are frail and the need the boost exercise may give. Then I also think that we take everything for granted already. Soon we will be 100% artificial it seems. That word, artificial, is also relative. Just because we made the combination of naturally existing components (chemicals), does it mean it's harmful or shouldn't be used? It seems to me that most artificially created drugs, supplements and aids all seem to come back to bite us with nasty side-effects. Could this really become a reality, with negligible side-effects? And would I want to take it? Part of me says yes please. A drug that works on my genetics and takes me to my highest possible peak condition sounds pretty great. I'm not the sportiest girl out there so I'll take the help. Would that mean I'd want to stop strenuous physical activities entirely? Well no. I thoroughly enjoy being outdoors and going for walks, hiking, surfing, swimming, being active generally. It makes me feel alive when I make good use of my body and its capacities! I wonder which route most people would go? I would say a middle ground is the best way. I am definitely in the middle for most things. A little bit of this, a little bit of that. Currently in my life I steer clear of drugs when possible, just because I feel that my body is happier and more stable this way. My humour and mindset are all my own, though I haven't got much control over that in truth. But I like to think my body is good the way it is. It would like a little more exercise though, so these fitness drugs might be tempting occasionally. How about you, would you try them? What do you think of this development? Would you rather live life effortlessly or do everything the old-fashioned way? Or do you think you could balance things out so you could have the best of everything offered? Where would you draw the line?
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07-31-2008, 01:50 PM | #3 (permalink) |
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Given the laziness of today's society as is, I'd like to see its usage reserved for prequalified "candidates," meeting eligibility requirements comparable to those who have gastric bypass, lap band, etc. However, if it really does work, then I'm sure we'll see people purposely sitting and stuffing their faces to meet the "medically obese" criteria.
If it comes down to everyone having it, or nobody having it, I say give it to everyone. There are too many health risks associated with being overweight for the negatives to outweigh the positives.
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07-31-2008, 01:56 PM | #4 (permalink) |
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Since we have no idea what the long term health effects and indeed, general efficacy, would be in humans, I'd suggest we're many years from even trying this out.
Personally, I'm in the gym 3 days a week and run 3 or 4 days a week as well. I have a family, a full time job and several other commitments, yet manage to find the time to stay fit the natural way.
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07-31-2008, 02:46 PM | #5 (permalink) |
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The effects of exercise on the human body are far more extensive than just increased muscle mass. Replicating all the benefits without any significant side efffects is still far in the future, if it ever comes. However, if the average couch potato wants to become a guinea pig in exchange for the possibility of a healthier body without the work, I say let them.
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07-31-2008, 03:32 PM | #6 (permalink) |
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I don't know if this counts but after a serious injury and then a really, I should say REALLY bad reaction to another medication my Dr put me on HGH for short period of time. It was the only time past my 40th BD I saw increases in weight lifting abilities.
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07-31-2008, 03:49 PM | #7 (permalink) |
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Do the drugs strengthen tendons, increase bone density, improve flexibility?
I didn't think so. Only real exercise can do these things all at once. (Oh, and more.) It has special applications as outlined. This isn't for the general public.
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07-31-2008, 04:09 PM | #8 (permalink) |
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Rap music, military intelligence - fitness through drugs. Sounds like the same oxymoronic things to me!
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07-31-2008, 05:24 PM | #9 (permalink) |
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I skimmed an article in a magazine yesterday (Popular Mechanics?) regarding gene theropy and other sci-fi stuff that is becoming reality. From drugs that block a certain protien that caused mice and dogs to become their species Incredible Hulks, to mood enhancers that will put an athlete 'in the zone', to using stem cells to shorten the time it takes to recover from injuries. Interesting stuff. Makes you wonder where we're going to draw the line as to what's acceptable and what crosses the line madness that only Dr. Frankenstien would design. Even steriods were legal and fairly widely used among atheltes until it was taken off the market due to it's psycho-raging side effects. With regards to the proformance enhancers to come, I'm all for making the Fastest Man Alive a little faster and using those finding to help the ones with 'will never walk again' injuries to be able to take a dance with their SO in the not too distant future.
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07-31-2008, 05:28 PM | #10 (permalink) |
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Terrible, terrible idea. There ain't no such thing as a free lunch. You gotta earn it folks. There are no short cuts. Winning formula: hard work and discipline. Each and every time.
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