For my film, I would like to continue my theme of masculinity and explore the topic of men’s fitness. I will look to narrow down the topic into more specific sub categories such as how fitness has changed throughout the years, men’s eating, society pressure on how men look, and how the media has impacted the way we view fitness. I don’t know about everyone else in the class, but I love working out. Although I am currently injured, I would say that in all honesty I am obsessive with the way I look and feel. Whether it be eating, working out, or even the clothes I wear, being fit makes me feel like a whole different person. Some of my friends are no different. Kids are working out everyday, eating salads, and making sure they get good sleep. However, living in a frat house its not so easy. People often crack jokes when we do not eat Dominoes or order a salad instead of a sandwich, because for men, the stigma is that we should not care about how we look. Women were supposed to be the ones obsessing about their bodies, going to the gym, and watching their calories. Times have changed. The nation is being swept over with a fitness and health craze, especially amongst those in the upper middle class and elite. Those who can afford to eat healthy often do. Workouts like Crossfit, P90X, Insanity, and other revolutionary methods are changing the way people work out. Some like being bulky, others ripped, and some lean. Working out has become an obsession for men.
The media has played a significant role in creating a culture where fitness is a prominent aspect of men’s lives. Since the early workout videos in the 1960’s, people have always turned to the media for ways to work out. Our society has gone from pushups and situps being the sole workout to innovate new interval training. The media has also educated the public on the value of eating healthy. Movies like Food Inc. show the detrimental effects of fast food, while other shows and commercials demonstrate the value of different diets. Additionally, the media has helped promote different workout videos that many men swear by. Finally, people in the public spotlight tend to be good looking. People strive to model their lifestyle and their body after many public figures that we deem beautiful.
In my movie I want to explore the role fitness plays in my life for men. I will ask those who workout everyday to those who have trouble leaving the couch. Fitness has a different meaning for everyone, and I seek to find a sole commonality that unites different peoples perspectives.
The media has played a significant role in creating a culture where fitness is a prominent aspect of men’s lives. Since the early workout videos in the 1960’s, people have always turned to the media for ways to work out. Our society has gone from pushups and situps being the sole workout to innovate new interval training. The media has also educated the public on the value of eating healthy. Movies like Food Inc. show the detrimental effects of fast food, while other shows and commercials demonstrate the value of different diets. Additionally, the media has helped promote different workout videos that many men swear by. Finally, people in the public spotlight tend to be good looking. People strive to model their lifestyle and their body after many public figures that we deem beautiful.
In my movie I want to explore the role fitness plays in my life for men. I will ask those who workout everyday to those who have trouble leaving the couch. Fitness has a different meaning for everyone, and I seek to find a sole commonality that unites different peoples perspectives.