Yup, things change slowly. While impressive, I don't think we should be expecting weight lifters to be anywhere near the aesthetic ideal for a while yet. This goes for men too, though, I bet most men would rather look like runners or swimmers. But they do have a much wider "window" in which to feel attractive, especially when it comes to age.
I'm just happy the more pictures there are out there showing strong, healthy women with obvious muscles being portrayed as ideals and heros. We need all we can get to counteract the flood of skinny models. And skinny is fine, it's just not attainable or healthy for very many, while strong and fit is.
Winter riding is much less about badassery and much more about bundle-uppery. - malkin
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2008 white Nakamura Summit Custom mtb/Terry Falcon X
2000 Schwinn Fastback Comp road bike/Specialized Jett