I think I have to agree with the doctor on this one: he must be taking some sort of hormones to get that "ripped." Or maybe because most people don't think about their children becoming bodybuilders it is shocking to see? Perhaps children's bodies CAN look like that if they really try?
Then again, adult, professional bodybuilders often take enhancements to look like they do. Why should this child be any different?
This child in this video is in the Guinness Book of World Records, according to one article.
(Do click on the link to watch the video. I don't want to say too much because I don't want to bias anyone. I think everyone should make up their own minds. But I must say that the child scares me. A LOT.)
The article also states that child bodybuilding is becoming increasingly popular these days. There are boot camps to get children to look like this. There are even gyms specifically designed for children. Parents have to pay more because most ordinary gyms don't let anyone younger than 16 years old into the weight room.
(Be sure to read the article as well)
My opinion is this: A child's body hasn't finished developing at this stage in life. Who knows what the repercussions on their bodies may be once they hit puberty? I think it is wonderful for children to be more active. Especially nowadays and the problems with obesity and eating too much junk food.
However, there is excess in everything:
- Eating too much is excess
- Playing too many video games is excess
- Having a 6-year-old look like Arnold Schwarzenegger is excess.
I can't think of even one benefit this kind of training has for a child and their family. Ok, I can think of one: MONEY. The children above are famous because of the bodies they have.
It just doesn't sit well with me.
It just doesn't sit well with me.
What do other people think? Is it more harmful than helpful?
