Bodybuilding is an exercise of using progressive resistance in order to build muscles. This focuses on how you look instead of abilities such as powerlifting and quantity of reps and push ups. 

The sport started in Ancient Greece as powerlifting and bodybuilding combined. However the western version started in the 19th century in England. The first ever competition was in the Great Albert Hall, it was called the Great Competition and this helped inspire the biggest bodybuilding competition in the world, Mr Olympia. 

Most Notable People

Some of the most notable bodybuilders are listed below:

• Chris Bumstead

• Arnold Schwarzenegger

• Ronnie Coleman

• Jay Cutler

• Frank Zane

• Tom Platz

• Larry Scott

• Brandon Curry

• Kai Greene

• Phil Heath

Pros

There are many advantages to bodybuilding which can have a positive effect on the mental and physical well being of a person, they are all listed below:

• Builds strength and stamina with muscle

• Helps you lower risk of arthritis and osteoporosis

• It can help reduce stress and anxiety

• Boosts your self esteem

• Makes you look aesthetic and attractive

Cons

There are still many disadvantages to bodybuilding despite all the recent hype around it, they are all listed below:

• Likely to be accused of abusing substances like steroids

• Less energy than before

• Less flexibility due to muscle mass

• Social anxiety can happen due to you looking different

• Can cause back pain in older years

Final Thoughts

I believe that boxing would be better as you learn how to fight while getting muscle. However you gain an extremely aesthetic body if you do bodybuilding and if you want to go for it then do it however in the long term I wouldn’t recommend it. In conclusion, if you want to look aesthetic for the short term bodybuilding is great but for the long term I would go for boxing. 

Gymnastics is a sport based on immense coordination of the body and aesthetics. The first time gymnastics was performed in Ancient Greece around 2500 years ago. Some people regard it as physically the hardest sport to compete in due to many factors such as the strength and consistency required to persevere through the rigorous routines performed by the lean, shredded athletes. 

The highest governing body in Gymnastics is the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) which is the body responsible for all disciplines in gymnastics and is the oldest sports organization in the world, created in 1881 in Liège, Belgium, however, headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland. 

Most Notable People

Some of the most notable people are listed below:

• Simone Biles

• Gabby Douglas

• Alicia Sacramone

• Aly Raisman

• Nastia Liukin

• Olga Korbut

• Aliya Mustafina

• Danell Leyva

• Takashi Ono

• Kōhei Uchimura

• Bart Conner

• Max Whitlock

Pros

There are many advantages to competing in gymnastics, they are all listed below: 

• Helps improve motor skills such as balance and strength

• Improves the quality of sleep due to the training

• Aids in the journey of weight loss

• Can be a way of fighting depression

• Can help in day-to-day life with things such as reaching for things on the floor or getting away from certain scenarios

Cons

There are many disadvantages to competing in gymnastics, which are listed below:

• Many injuries are caused such as broken wrists or cartilage damage

• For females, it can delay their period, for example, the average female gymnast has their first period at the age of around 15.5 years old

• It is one of the hardest sports to go pro in due to the vast competition and the harsh nature that the judges hold against you 

• Due to the flexibility  required and the power gymnasts' need to eat a very healthy diet, however, many coaches and parents take this too far which causes eating disorders, a study done by the NCAA said that 51% of gymnasts get eating disorders or body dysmorphia

Finals Thoughts

I think doing this sport would be very beneficial for all people due to its nature of it as it targets many areas such as power, flexibility as well as aesthetics. However, you should bear in mind that there is going to be a great amount of sacrifice and injuries in order to go pro, and even if you do it recreationally then you going to need to be able to endure many injuries as we as the risk of having an eating disorder or body dysmorphia. Which is why I didn't want to do gymnastics however if you are really ready to sacrifice these things then gymnastics would be a great fit for you.