Has it ever happened?

[connorsdad]

I have been thinking about the whole nudist thing and people's bodies in general. I go to the gym and workout when I can and often see guys and some gals in there "showing" off thier bodies as they are working out. I mean that they are "posing" in the mirrors, looking at thier muscles, walking around as thier body is the best in the world kind of attitude.

Does this go on at nudist resorts or are people not so engaged with themselves? If it does happen, are they told to "calm" down, that all people are created equal.

It pisses me off to see them do it at the gym and think man, they are beyond themselves.

Happy days.

[Journeyman]

Very good question. I've been to several naturist places in Europe and North America, and the only "posing" I have ever seen is at my local YMCA (and other YMCAs in Canada that I have visited). The mirror business is ridiculous, and of course, the 'poseur' is clothed..

Nudists are different. We know of the broad range of body types, and so there's no posing or competition from what I have experienced.

BUT. I have noticed that men with larger endowments than the majority of men at nudist resorts, do tend to walk around more, showing off, or make a concerted effort to be seen. Sadly, the majority of these men are so badly out of shape and un-physically fit, that their posings are more grotesque than attractive to those who might be into "size". But this is only in my own experience.

[NudonyII]

Well, I also frequent the local gym, and the "Oh yeah - check me out - I look GEWD!" dudes annoy me quite substantially. Personally, I save the posing for when I'm nude at home in front of the mirror; because I get a better sense of my progress if I'm fully nude - and because I'm not a show off.

But I've noticed that fitness afficionados at the beach or resort do show a sort of assertive confidence. Moving with their back straight, chest out and in a slower, more deliberate fashion. This has more to do with confidence than showing off. Nudists that show off often focus on specific body parts - and often cross the line into exhibitionism. And this usually has little to do with fitness.

[Rick_42]

I can't say that I've seen the sort of posing you're seeing at the gym at any resort I've been to, although I admit that I've only been to a few. I can't really say that I've seen a lot of "buff" types at venues I'v attended.

A lot of people go to the gym to impress others which is the opposite of why people go to nudist resorts.That's been my observation.

[David77]

At the Y that I go to, there is a mirror extending the length of one wall, where, principally, the weght-lifters watch themselves do several weight-lifting routines. Looking at themselves in the mirror helps them to know that they are positioning their bodies correctly as they are doing these exercises.

Persons who exercise, no doubt enjoy seeing that their bodies, (in the mirror) are getting more in shape and closer to what they are striving. I rejoice with them on their work and accompishments. Their showing the world what they have acheived is not resented by me in the least, as I will be happy for them.

Incidentally, I hope that they take a nude photo of themselves at their maximum physical condition, so that when they get old, (like me) they can refer to the photo and look back with some admiration at their younger fine body.
For some, their attitude about the incomparably high value of the nude form carries over into their humanistic philosophy/religious of reverence for life , which most assuredly includes the human body.

Lastly, I suppose that it is possible that some persons with a large endowment (as mentioned in a preceeding post) walk the beach to be seen, for the sexual kick. This, in a way, is his sexual gradification in public, and should not be sanctioned by nudists.
However, he may be taking a walk because he is tired of sitting on the beach. He may be taking a walk on the beach to see if there is any friend there.

[Journeyman]

Originally Posted by Liam C

Perhaps at the Y. In many gyms there are people who dedicate a lot of time and effort to defining their body. For some it is to look good; for others it is a sport. Checking out the results of many hours of dedicated hard work in the provided mirrors is a necessity to many. That is why many gyms have them. It is certainly not ridiculous to them. To label them as poseurs is rude and shows some intolerance of people not like you.



I submit that nudists are no different than other people except for the obvious. You may not have experienced enough. In nudist resorts, clubs and, indeed, nude beaches just look at the posing going on. Look for the wide open legs, time the "sun-time" between loungers sunning genitals-up and genitals-down, etc. The last time I was at Desert Shadows there was a woman who had just gotten a whopper of a breast augmentation. She did plenty of posing! I don't blame her! While I prefer natural breasts, she did invest a lot in her new look. If it makes her and her husband happy (he looked happy) that is fine with me!

Nudist ARE more accepting of all body types. But there is plenty of posing in the nudist world. As to competition I agree with you to the extent that I have not noticed this behavior.



I have never seen this. I am a card-carrying homosexual and notice such things. I have never even seen this at gay nudist clubs/groups (and yes, there are gay nudists who are members of AANR and other mainline groups). I have never even seen this at less strict gay nudist clubs or resorts. Sounds like a little case of adequacy to me.



Being out of shape and un-physically fit equals grotesque? As an out of shape and un-physically fit man with a small penis who is into "size" (kind of), I cannot connect with your conclusions. Any man who has worked hard to develop a great body deserves to strut a bit in my opinion.

But what about females in your scenario? Posing and such. Out of shape and not physically fit but with large breasts. They spent money and had a bunch of pain and they want to show off! Is that grotesque? Is that sad? Is it something I should be concerned about or judge?

Naw....Nudists are mostly just like everybody else; they just do it nude and hopefully don't judge the appearance and values of our brethren and sisteren.

Sometimes posing is just posing for one's own reasons. Ask my governor. Sometimes men and women are proud of their hard work and are assured and not insecure. I think they deserve to be proud. I enjoy looking at and appreciating a beautiful or hard-earned attractive body. Does that mean I think less of less attractive bodies? Surely you know I don't by now.

I try to go by this: Know the whole story before you judge someone and don't judge anyone. I fail in this sometimes, but I strive. If I have been too quick to respond to your message in an misunderstanding way, please let me know your whole story. I hope you don't take offence at anything I've said.....I mean no disrespect to you.

But as you say, this is only my own experience.

Perhaps I was too quick to write myself, but the original post struck a nerve, I guess.

I agree that mirrors are a necessity in checking to see if one is exercising properly. When I speak of a poseur I mean one who gapes at hiimself (I've not seen this with women working out), flexes and makes sure other people are looking as well. Incidentally, I am tolerant of them -- amused, maybe, too -- and admire their form at the same time. So I don't think I'm being rude; I just should have explained myself better.

Now that you've mentioned it, I have seen nudist poseurs, too, in different locations. But my experience of them is limited and I'd put them in a minority. A woman with breast augmentation is probably going to pose a bit clothed or undressed.

Re: the larger endowed guys. I'm surprised you've not noticed this in gay nudist venues. I mentioned it because I'd been approached on 2 different occasions at two different venues by "big" guys who proposed a threesome with their wives. I used the word grotesque too loosely, I guess, but that's how I felt in those two circumstances.

You made a crack about me having a "case of adequacy". Not at all; I am very comfortable with my own size.

I also try to go by the maxim "judge not lest ye be judged", and sometimes I fail. I agree that knowing the whole story helps. Now you know mine a little better, Liam.

[Dolby]

I have seen some of the behaviors described at nude beaches, etc. but it's a minority of those there. At resorts and gatherings I can't say I've ever seen anyone trying to put on a show of either their bodies or their genitals. In either case I've never been made to feel uncomfortable about myself.

[bill2me]

I have seen this at the gym but never at a nudist beach or resort.

[nudeM]

I have to agree in that most people who work out view themselves in the mirror while performing certain calesthenics. I do this myself at home to see the progress in muscle toning. And when I'm comfortable, then I'll do the usual and slow down in my routines (I've slowed down too much lately. LOL) I do believe there are those who like to show off their accomplishments, even at a nudist venture. And yes, there are those who like to show off their 'endowment', but most are proud of their bodies and like to show their achievments, especially if they are involved in body improvements, i.e. weight loss, muscle toning, tanning, etc.

The ones who really irk me are the ones who like to walk around with semi's. I'm sure it happens all the time, but to go around strutting a semi rigid is just as bad as strutting with a full staff. I'm sure it happens at nudist resorts alot, but nothing is said due to the fact the person is not fully rigid. I cannot verify if it happens as a resort for sure, but I do know it happens at the beach, at least the beach I have been to.

Just my personal opinion.

[David77]

Liam states;
Sometimes posing is just posing for one's own reasons. Ask my governor.

Photo of Arnold Scharenegger, Govenor of California, posing nude.

http://radosh.blogspot.com/schwarzenekkid.jpg