Cosmetic Fitness

Laschonda Pituk

November 24, 2014

IT 2010

Introduction

Definition of cosmetic fitness

Evolution of perceived attractiveness

Positive effects of cosmetic fitness

Negative effects of cosmetic fitness

Personal opinion

Cosmetic fitness is… • Exercise or physical

activity to achieve a body that is visually appealing

• (Larger muscles, well defined abdominals, less fat around waist, etc.)

• The perception of attractiveness has changed in comparison to current times.

-No toned muscles *(Left) Women in swimsuits in the 1950s; (Right) Lee Majors in 1960s/1970s;

Positive Effects

• Positive self and body image can be obtained through cosmetic fitness.

• As active lifestyles increase, our society’s health will improve.

• Cosmetic fitness…can be a positive addition to the overall fitness movement.(Sidentop & van der Mars, 2012, p. 155).

Negative Effects• Media images of athletic and toned bodies become the goal for attractiveness

• Leads to serious behavioral disorders

Anorexia

Body dysmorphic disorder

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kN_ZT6CZE-8

My opinion on cosmetic fitness…

• Positive motivator in society

• Inspires healthy physical activity

• Encourages confidence in self image

• Decreases hypokinetic disorders like obesity and Type 2 Diabetes.

References

Siedentop, D., & Hans van der Mars. (2012). Introduction to Physical

Education, Fitness, and Sport. (pp. 154-155). Eighth edition.

New York: McGraw-Hill