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A Review of Body Image Influences on Men's Fitness Goals and Supplement UseYork University, Toronto, Canada, Brock University, St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada
Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY
Case Western Reserve University
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, Thompson{at}cas.usf.edu Men's fitness goals are influenced by the lens through which they view their bodies, which is different from the way women view their bodies. Their increased focus on a muscular, hairless body means that they exercise to enhance their physical bulk and are more likely to engage in depilatory behaviors. In addition, the drive for muscularity may be associated with an increased risk anabolic-androgenic steroids and other nutritional supplements whose utility not clearly demonstrated. In the extreme, the drive for muscularity may manifest itself as a form of body dysmorphic disorder referred to as muscle dysmorphia. However, not all men focus on their muscularity. Gay men are more likely than heterosexual men to experience a desire to be thin and are at greater risk for eating and body image disorders. These issues are discussed in this article.
Key Words: body image • fitness • nutrition • exercise • eating disturbance
American Journal of Men's Health, Vol. 1, No. 4,
307-316 (2007) |
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