Interviews – Page 10 – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Chuck Collras: How He Hones for a Contest

InterviewsOctober 1, 2024125Views 0Likes 0Comments

Chuck Collras was 37 years old and just reaching his peak. This is his 3 week preparation for contests. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (December 1968) Page #14 - Muscle Builder / Power (Dec 1968) Page #15 - Muscle Builder / Power (Dec 1968) Page #48 - Muscle Builder / Power (Dec 1968)

The Austrian Oak

InterviewsOctober 1, 2024173Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dick Tyler shares his first impressions of the "Austrian Oak" Arnold Schwarzenegger. Dick was actually the man discharged with the duty of picking Arnold up from the Airport upon his arrival to California in 1968. He recall this initial interaction. A must read! Source: Mr America (May 1969) Page #16 - Mr America (May 1969) Page…

The Champ

InterviewsSeptember 30, 2024152Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article by Susan Fry on Corinne Machado-Ching. Corinne would place fourth in the inaugural Ms Olympia. Source: Muscle & Fitness (October 1981) Page #200 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct 1981)

Seven-Time Winner Predicts the 1981 Mr Olympia Will Be The Greatest Ever!

InterviewsSeptember 29, 2024117Views 0Likes 0Comments

Joe Gold pens an article on Arnold Schwarzenegger. He provides a bit of insight into the man and his promotion of the upcoming 1981 Mr Olmypia. Source: Muscle & Fitness (October 1981) Page #84 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct 1981) Page #85 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct 1981) Page #127 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct 1981) Page #128…

The Role of Individual Potential in Bodybuilding

InterviewsSeptember 28, 2024118Views 0Likes 0Comments

Arthur Jones discusses genetic potential and also the merit of what would later be coined 'Heavy Duty Training'. He uses Casey Viator as the ideal benchmark. Source: Muscular Development (March 1971) Page #47 - Muscular Development (March 1971) Page #55 - Muscular Development (March 1971)

Letters to Larry (Jan 1975)

InterviewsSeptember 24, 2024174Views 0Likes 0Comments

Larry Scott answers the readers questions. Source: Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975) Page #41 - Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975) Page #80 - Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975)

What You Can Expect from Weight Training

InterviewsSeptember 23, 2024145Views 1Like 0Comments

The Legendary John Grimek pens an article explaining the benefits of weight training and what expectations you should have. Enjoy the read! Source: Strength and Health (June 1958) Page #30 - Strength & Health (Jun 1958) Page #31 - Strength & Health (Jun 1958) Page #51 - Strength & Health (Jun 1958) Page #52 - Strength & Health…

If You Fail to Gain Weight

InterviewsSeptember 23, 2024115Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bob Hoffman gives his insight into weight gaining. It all starts with a balanced diet containing all essential nutrients, minerals and vitamins. He goes into detail of why the biggest reason for failing to gain weight is faulty nutrition. As always the article lead you in the direction of his supplement range. Muscular Development (March…

The Nautilus Machines A Critical Analysis (Part 6)

InterviewsSeptember 23, 2024144Views 0Likes 0Comments

Joe Weider challengers Arthur Jones claims about the superiority of his Nautilus range of equipment. Source: Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975) Page #8 - Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975) Page #9 - Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975) Page #55 - Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975)

The Mighty Apollo

InterviewsSeptember 23, 2024187Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Burwash pays tribute to the most remarkable Paul Anderson, better known as 'The Mighty Apollo'. His feats of strength and strongman act was a thing of legend! A great read! Source: Muscle Australia - Issue #6 (Oct-Nov 1980) Page #6 - Muscle Australia - Issue 6 (March 1971) Page #7 - Muscle Australia - Issue…

Coverman: Ron Lacy

InterviewsSeptember 22, 2024154Views 0Likes 0Comments

A look back at 1957 AAU Mr America Ron Lacy. Source: Muscular Development (March 1971) Page #34 - Muscular Development (March 1971) Page #39 - Muscular Development (March 1971) Page #57 - Muscular Development (March 1971)

The Life Story of Mr America Ron Lacy

InterviewsSeptember 21, 2024290Views 1Like 0Comments

From the first moment that Ronald "Spec" Lacy stepped upon the stage at the big new Peabody Auditorium in Daytona Beach, Florida, it was evident to everyone that here was "Mr. America for 1957". This is his life story. This is PART 1 of a 2. A must read! Source: Strength and Health (May 1958)…