Different ways to get in shape with all kinds of methods and programs. What sounds better or works better depends on the goals you're trying to achieve but where does it lie with making the person stronger and more conditioned? In Rocky 4, two athletes in total contrast to one another train very differently but still get strong and conditioned from their own perspectives.
Rocky conditioned his body with wood chopping, running and crawling in the snow, dragon flys and upside down sit-ups in the barn and getting everything he needs with practical tools. Ivan Drago on the other hand, puts his body through a more scientific approach with drugs, isolated movements, hard punching that determines the amount of force that's struck and has a team of doctors and trainers that tries to make him more of a robotic machine. Who was the more conditioned boxer? If you ever saw the movie, you don't need me to answer that question.
In reality, both men in real life were (and most likely still) on the juice and doing that kind of training without it may not be possible concerning what their physiques looked like at the time. The true question is, which of these methods is more reliable and practical? From an old school perspective, the way Rocky trained is more manly and showcases what hard work using labor, bodyweight and unconventional resistance training does and what it gives the body. From a modern perspective and the way people go gym crazy is, Drago is king on this one. Weight Training, Steroids and heavy machine type workouts seems to be more of the norm. The funny thing is, back before steroids and machines were a staple (or even existed) Weights and the method Rocky used, co-existed and were the proponent of building and conditioning the human body. Separating them became the norm by the 1970's or even earlier as far back back as the 50's.
Let's take Steroids and Heavy Work on Machines out for a moment and focus on seeing the bigger picture from a realistic POV; both gym work and old school outdoors style workouts (Wood Chopping, Sledge Work, Carrying Live Weight ect.) have a place for someone who wants to achieve specific goals and both have proven to be useful for athletes and many everyday people. Neither are necessarily bad (if properly applied) since they're used by both men and women of all ages. Some have a preference and others have changed their style around to suit their needs and goals.
Do what works best for you and do everything possible to achieve goals without the need for drugs or PEDs to help you build a quality life and body that is functional and full of vigor. From my perspective, I'll always choose Rocky because let's face it, as a character, he's far more relatable than Drago and kicks ass with a vengeance.
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