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The Erika Giesen Story

Coverage of the first Asian Women's Bodybuilding Championship in Singapore on 2nd July 1983.  Australia's Erika Giesen would take the title.  Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.6)  Page #14 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.6) Page #15 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.6)

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Rachel McLish in Australia

A great article on Rachel McLish which provides a nice overview of her career and background.  Rachel was in Australian in August 1983 making a number of guest appearances.  Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.6)  Page #7 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.6) Page #8 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.6) Page #9…

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Who said the weaker Sex?

Bob Hoffman was keen to introduce the benefits of strength training for women.  This article has an early photo of  Abbye 'Pudgy' Stockton.  A must read! Source: Strength & Health (Issue Sep 1941) Page #30 - Strength & Health (Issue Sep 1941) Page #39 - Strength & Health (Issue Sep 1941) Page #48 - Strength & Health…

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The Truth about drugs

Once you start taking drugs, you stop being a promising future champion.  That was the message in the April 1980 edition of 'Muscle & Fitness'. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #46 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #47 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #156 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue…

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a look back at bodybuilding history

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