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emceemikkal · 06-02-2005, 07:57 PM

does getting a natural tan make you look more defined? i see bodybuilders with these orange tans... is this a reason for getting tanned?

BG5150 · 06-02-2005, 11:10 PM

From the bible (Arnold Schwarzenegger's "Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding"):

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When a light skinned bodybuilder stands under the bright lights on stage the illumination tends to wash him out and makes it difficult for the judges to see his definition and development. The way to avoid this is by getting a good, even tan.

But be careful...tanning can be a tricky thing when you consider the health of your skin.

Sleazy · 06-03-2005, 05:56 AM

The only reason is to see definition. The bodybuilders on stage use bronzers which are made for competition and get them extremely dark. You don't need to go to that level, just hit the local tanning beds and use some lotion for a nice tan.

I'm a pretty light guy naturally so I find I really need to tan to look good especially during winter and into the spring. I was against tanning for the longest time, but you would be surprised at the amount of guys at these places. It is also a "hotbed" for beautiful women :P

ChinPieceDave667 · 06-03-2005, 09:14 AM

only because I'm Irish and fair skinned and can't tan to save my ass

. I use the spray tans you can get at the tanning salons. it freaked me out the first time because I didn't' know what to expect and I was afraid to breath in the spray stuff, but I got use to it. and After doing it, I got a lot of compliments from friends and asked if I had gone to the beach :cool: . I'm actually going tonight or tomorrow for a Luau party.

verbatimreturned · 06-03-2005, 12:17 PM

while were on the subject of tanning quick question u know what people compete and they put on really really dark tanning oils are those special ones that wash off after the competition?

ChinPieceDave667 · 06-03-2005, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by verbatimreturned

while were on the subject of tanning quick question u know what people compete and they put on really really dark tanning oils are those special ones that wash off after the competition?

I think it depends on the brand you get. what I've heard is you have a "base" coat/tan on that is relatively dark and then they grease you up with a darkening type oil that does wash out but it could take a couple of days depending on the brand.

check this out.
http://www.bodybuildingcompetitionguide.com/

0311 · 06-03-2005, 01:31 PM

Tanning salons are the best bet. I don't like the idea of chemicals clogging up my pores. I still sometimes hit the tanning beds and it always produced results. Start off with 5 minutes a time if you're really white, then increase both the times and visits over time. It won't happen after one or two visits. Plus, there's alot of trim that love a guy who takes pride in his appearance. ;)

TAURUS · 06-03-2005, 01:47 PM

I realize Ill get slapped for this, but what about the good old sun for tanning! It is summer, and the Vit D from the sun wards off sicknesses and SAD from the winter weather. I think the whole 'the suns UV rays are bad' is BS. Thats what sun-block is for. Off-season 'booth' tanning is awesome - especially the happy-endings

BG5150 · 06-03-2005, 03:50 PM

Yeah! It's summer. Use the rays. I already got a pretty good tan base from this past week. It was GORGEOUS here last week (Memorial Day weekend thru Wednesday). I was out fishing almost every day and tanned right up (just need a little more on my back).

Maybe I'll go to the nude ("clothing optional") beach, and finish the job.

TAURUS · 06-03-2005, 04:13 PM

I can get a tan in 2 days in the sun so Ill never go to a booth in the summer - nude-beaches scare the hell out of me - at least the ones around here which are old-school 'hippy' havens - On the coast @ Van, theres a 'beach' named REC Beach - they have nude weddings there all the time....Ill get married in Vegas and clothed...

06-02-2005, 07:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
emceemikkal Rank: New Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: waukegan, illinois Posts: 43 Country:	tanning does getting a natural tan make you look more defined? i see bodybuilders with these orange tans... is this a reason for getting tanned?

06-03-2005, 05:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
Sleazy Administrator Rank: Lightweight Experience: 3-5 Years Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,193 Country: Gender:	The only reason is to see definition. The bodybuilders on stage use bronzers which are made for competition and get them extremely dark. You don't need to go to that level, just hit the local tanning beds and use some lotion for a nice tan. I'm a pretty light guy naturally so I find I really need to tan to look good especially during winter and into the spring. I was against tanning for the longest time, but you would be surprised at the amount of guys at these places. It is also a "hotbed" for beautiful women :P Last edited by Sleazy : 06-03-2005 at 06:34 AM.

06-03-2005, 09:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
ChinPieceDave667 Rank: Lightweight Experience: 5-7 Years Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 7th layer.. or DC. Posts: 1,912 Country: Gender:	I hate you tanners only because I'm Irish and fair skinned and can't tan to save my ass . I use the spray tans you can get at the tanning salons. it freaked me out the first time because I didn't' know what to expect and I was afraid to breath in the spray stuff, but I got use to it. and After doing it, I got a lot of compliments from friends and asked if I had gone to the beach :cool: . I'm actually going tonight or tomorrow for a Luau party.

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0311 Moderator Rank: Light Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: CA Posts: 3,753 Country: Gender:	Tanning salons are the best bet. I don't like the idea of chemicals clogging up my pores. I still sometimes hit the tanning beds and it always produced results. Start off with 5 minutes a time if you're really white, then increase both the times and visits over time. It won't happen after one or two visits. Plus, there's alot of trim that love a guy who takes pride in his appearance. ;)
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06-03-2005, 03:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
BG5150 Rank: Bantamweight Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 830 Country: Gender:	Yeah! It's summer. Use the rays. I already got a pretty good tan base from this past week. It was GORGEOUS here last week (Memorial Day weekend thru Wednesday). I was out fishing almost every day and tanned right up (just need a little more on my back). Maybe I'll go to the nude ("clothing optional") beach, and finish the job.
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06-03-2005, 12:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
verbatimreturned Rank: Lightweight Experience: 2-3 Years Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: new york Posts: 1,424 Country: Gender:	while were on the subject of tanning quick question u know what people compete and they put on really really dark tanning oils are those special ones that wash off after the competition?

06-03-2005, 01:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
TAURUS Banned Rank: Bantamweight Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 800 Country:	I realize Ill get slapped for this, but what about the good old sun for tanning! It is summer, and the Vit D from the sun wards off sicknesses and SAD from the winter weather. I think the whole 'the suns UV rays are bad' is BS. Thats what sun-block is for. Off-season 'booth' tanning is awesome - especially the happy-endings

06-03-2005, 04:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
TAURUS Banned Rank: Bantamweight Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 800 Country:	I can get a tan in 2 days in the sun so Ill never go to a booth in the summer - nude-beaches scare the hell out of me - at least the ones around here which are old-school 'hippy' havens - On the coast @ Van, theres a 'beach' named REC Beach - they have nude weddings there all the time....Ill get married in Vegas and clothed...

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