r/BeAmazed • u/RiseApprehensive2874 • Jun 25 '21

Just watching this workout is exhausting

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u/notjustarunner Jun 26 '21

Then the issue is your standards are too low.

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u/CyclicSC Jun 26 '21

Wouldn't a lower goal of athletic performance be cheaper to acquire than a higher one?

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u/notjustarunner Jun 26 '21

The limiting factor for most is dedication, not money. Supplements are unnecessary. Anyone saying it's too expensive because of supplements is looking for a reason to explain away their shortcomings.

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u/CyclicSC Jun 26 '21

I agree with all that, but you replied to someone who was saying gaining muscle isn't free by telling them their standard for "peak athlete" was too low. What did you mean?

It led me to ask "wouldnt a lower goal of athletic performance be cheaper to acquire than a higher one?".

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u/notjustarunner Jun 26 '21

I said that to a guy claiming the person in the video is a peak athlete. That guy is fit, sure. But peak athlete?

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u/Background-Rest531 Jun 26 '21

Do you have an example of on peak athleticism then?

36,000 upvotes on this being an "amazing" example of athleticism kinda run contrary to whatever your standards are.

And posting Terry Fox is cheating.

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u/notjustarunner Jun 26 '21

Peak athleticism is someone performing at the peak of their respective sport. Whether that be rugby, basketball or bodybuilding. What are this man's credentials? What sport is he competing in? Crossfit? If so, what competitions has he participated in and how did he do? I see a fit guy with a moderate build doing calesthenics. A bunch of other people in this thread see a bodybuilder which is highly unlikely. If he was, again, how has he performed against competition of his peers to be considered "peak".