Definitions of "PE"

'Physical Exercise'... or, sometimes, 'Physical Education'... in schools, sometimes amended to "PT" ('Physical Training')... hated by some  (usually the non-sporty guys who went on to become brain surgeons and solicitors! - their brains well trained instead)... loved by the sporty guys who wanted to have what we define as PHYSICAL EXCELLENCE.

No shortage of that here today, from hard-working guys who may also go on to be brain surgeons!!

For you, is it body image? Strength? Maxing out the bulk? Endurance for sports? Raising a good sweat? Acrobatic skills? Clever stuff in a street workout?

First, what about this guy and his 'ESTADO FISICO'?

Some more flexing action... sweaty in the hot sun first... this guy is definitely pleased with his chest and abs...

And never mind the rain:

That was India... next a long rainy workout in the Phillipines with Bernaldo:

And again - even rainier... ("yeah, I'm tough!" - but actually the temperature is very high there, even in the rain)...

Now back to the Florida sun...

Showing off the body image in the gym:

...and outdoors...

Here's a 14yo Russian bodybuilder known as 'Kikboxer Mark' in action:

Some youngsters, often but not necessarily gymnasts, know exactly what they want and are keen to show it. Not only can Andreii do long handstands, he does handstand pushups... 50!... before breakfast...

...and then does a few with handclaps as well...

That, definitely, is PHYSICAL EXCELLENCE!

This guy also has "something to show us"...

I guess that 'being tough' is also part of the image:

A final video from Max...

And now, a random selection of images which seem to fit the P****** E******* definitions!

Love this fit Italian family... gymnast Samuele is second from right:

We love to see the older generations supporting and supervising the determined youngsters... so let's meet Josh, developing his median deltoids:

 Some gyms just won't admit the under 12's, which is a pity. 'Health and Safety'... even though they would be working on their health in safety!! More youngsters ready for training:

...and doing gheir thing outdoors behind their gymnastics centre...

OK. Back to the 'bigger boys'! The Svec Bros first...

Gym bros... actually, footballers:

Who's the strongest/toughest? Our money's on the dog for 'toughest'!...

Shirtless at night...

 

"Let's keep it going, lads"...

If you want this, OK, but it's not for us. Massive bodybuilders are usuallyi pretty useless at sports, and size just for the sake of it...nah:

...this is better, and why not enjoy your fitness with your 'bestie'? ...

(...matching shoes! Maybe twins/bros/teammates...)

The 'swimmers' body is great, too (and very 'PE')... 

...although these swimmer lads could for sure do with some improvement...

This is weird - are they in a cell, do you think? ...

...making good use of their 'time', anyway!

Very fit for work, here:

Meeting your mates in the fitness centre leads (eventually!) to some physical progress (we hope)...

...keep it up, guys! And we suggest that you do a bit of this...

Gotta be the army, surely? - these too...

Back to wrestlers (running for endurance):

Always try to make your exercise regime fun:

...if you enjoy it at this lads age, you'll enjoy it for life...

 And finally, for us, this is how it all began: shirtless, barefoot, year round whatever the temperature...

That's not my school, but you get the idea. I am forever indebted to my two school PE teachers, Martin U and 'Chalky' White for showing me what was possible and then encouraging me to do it!