Interviews – Page 32 – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Gladys Portugues A Big Apple Beauty

InterviewsNovember 20, 2023176Views 0Likes 0Comments

An early interview with Gladys Portugues. Gladys discusses her desire to follow in the footsteps of Rachel McLish and her goal to compete in the 1984 Miss Olympia. He desire would come true and she would grace the stage of the 1984 Miss Olympia. Source: Body & Power (May 1983) Page #46 - Body &…

Madeline Almeida Quiet Intensity

InterviewsNovember 17, 2023172Views 0Likes 0Comments

the 22 year old Madeline Almeida (winner of the 1981 NPC California Championships) is covered in this editorial. Source: BodyPower (Apr 1981) Page #42 - BodyPower (Apr 1981) Page #43 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #44 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #45 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #46 - Muscle Australia (Oct…

Susie Green

InterviewsNovember 17, 2023232Views 0Likes 0Comments

Susie Green had a short but impactful career as a bodybuilder. I believe she only competed in 1980. She would win the first contest she entered the Orange County Classic. Her next two contests where the Zane Classic (4th) and the inaugural Miss Olympia (6th). She had an exceptional artist presentation and and a graceful…

Reshaping The Muscle Mystique

InterviewsNovember 16, 2023204Views 0Likes 0Comments

A reprint of Laurel Delp's article on bodybuilding in The Soho Weekly News, New York. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977) Page #34 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #35 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #36 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #37 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #38 - MuscleMag International Annual…

Women’s Bodybuilding Breakthrough – or is it Just a Dent?

InterviewsNovember 16, 2023159Views 1Like 0Comments

An editorial on a August 30, 1982 article in Time Magazine. Source: Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #16 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #17 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983)

Getting Ready for Action

InterviewsNovember 16, 2023197Views 0Likes 0Comments

Earl Maynard was a bodybuilding superstar of the 60's. In 1965 he competed in the inaugural Mr Olympia title. He also won the IFBB Mr Universe in that same year. A the peak of his powers he retired from bodybuilding to turn his hand to full commit to wrestling. This article gives you some insight…

The Golden Years of Bodybuilding

InterviewsNovember 15, 2023197Views 0Likes 0Comments

A nice article by Australia's Robert Nailon on the history of bodybuilding. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977) Page #166 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #167 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #168 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #169 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977)

So Long Arnold!

InterviewsNovember 14, 2023234Views 0Likes 0Comments

At 28 years old the 'Austrian Oak' has retured from bodybuilding competition. Obviously, he would return in 1980. But this was still to come. A great interview for all to read! Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977) Page #102 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #103 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #104 - MuscleMag…

How Arnold Handles Stupid Questions about Bodybuilding….

InterviewsNovember 14, 2023148Views 0Likes 0Comments

1976 interview with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977) Page #145 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #165 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #195 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977)

Lou Ferrigno The Boy Wonder

InterviewsNovember 12, 2023176Views 0Likes 0Comments

An early feature article on The Incredible Lou Ferrigno. Dan Lurie knew he had found a diamond in the rough and would feature Lou in his magazine Muscle Training Illustrated at every opportunity. In 1971 Lou would win his first major competition (Pro - Mr America WBBG Teen Division). Source: Muscle Training Illustrated (Oct 1971)…

Franco Columbu in New York

InterviewsOctober 30, 2023173Views 0Likes 0Comments

1976 interview with Franco Columbu Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977) Page #67 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #68 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #69 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #70 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977)

Champion Statistics Reg Park Larry Scott Boyer Coe

InterviewsOctober 30, 2023198Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great interview with 3 bodybuilding greats - Reg Park, Larry Scott and Boyer Coe. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977) Page #51 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #52 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #53 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #54 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977)