Spornosexual is a combination of porn and sports stars. It was coined by media commentator Mark Simpson about the rise of men attending the gym primarily for reasons of appearance.
Gym Worker Who Refused to Enter Ladies Bathroom to Help Dying Woman Facing Lawsuit
A male gym worker in the United States is currently facing a wrongful death lawsuit after he refused to enter the ladies bathroom.
A male gym worker in the United States is currently facing a wrongful death lawsuit after he refused to enter the ladies bathroom.
‘Young men go to the gym to improve their appearance, rather than getting fit.They post pictures on social media platforms to get recognition from their peers.’
Young men have developed a new form of value creation through their bodies, one that has been associated with women. Dr Jamie Hakim, a lecturer at the University of East Anglia's School of Film, Television and Media Studies, said, “The rise of spornosexuality is a response to the economic changes brought about by austerity.”
“Austerity has eroded young men's traditional means of value creation, so they have become increasingly reliant on their bodies as a means of feeling valuable in society. One of the most interesting aspects of this development is the power shift of a segment of society who have historically defined themselves through their mind, while at the same time defining those they have subordinated - women, gay and working-class people - through their bodies.”
US Gym That Only Lets You Join If You're Over-weight
Joining a gym and losing weight is a popular New Year's resolution.
Joining a gym and losing weight is a popular New Year's resolution.
Spornosexuality was coined in 2014 by media commentator Mark Simpson about the rise of men attending the gym primarily for reasons of appearance, rather than for health or fitness.
Maintaining Weight With Self-monitoring, Counseling and Gym Access
A recent study found that a weight maintenance program which included access to the gym, counseling and self-monitoring went a long way in helping Black women
A recent study found that a weight maintenance program which included access to the gym, counseling and self-monitoring went a long way in helping Black women
The sales of sports nutrition products that are used to burn body fat and build muscle have increased by 40 percent in Britain’s 10 largest supermarkets, according to the market research company Nielsen.
Overuse Of Body Building Supplements By Men Can Cause Evolution Of New Eating Disorder
Low self-esteem and a sense of insecurity about one's masculinity together contribute more to overuse of supplements than body dissatisfaction alone.
Low self-esteem and a sense of insecurity about one's masculinity together contribute more to overuse of supplements than body dissatisfaction alone.
Dr Hakim said, “The rise of men going to the gym and sharing images of their worked-out bodies began around 2008. There is a correlation between the rise of young men fashioning muscular bodies and sharing them online, and the austerity measures experienced by their generation.”
Source-Medindia
