Editorial – Page 20 – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Eating & Competition…. What Works and When

InterviewsDecember 23, 2023197Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article on contest diet from the early 1980's. Source: Muscle & Bodybuilding (June1981) Page #14 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Jun 1981) Page #15 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Jun 1981) Page #16 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Jun 1981)

Bodybuilding Is A Way Of Life For Nancy Lytch

InterviewsDecember 23, 2023208Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on late 70s / early 80s female bodybuilder Nancy Lytch. She viewed weight training as it own reward and only competed for the sheer excitement and joy of it. A nice read. Source: Muscle & Bodybuilding (September 1981) Page #28 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Sep 1981) Page #29 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Sep…

Don Peterson’s Quest for the America

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A feature article on Don Peterson's quest for the 1981 Mr America title. Ultimately, Don did not compete in the competition. Source: Muscle & Bodybuilding (September 1981) Page #14 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Sep 1981) Page #15 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Sep 1981) Page #16 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Sep 1981) Page #17 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Sep…

Mike Mentzer

InterviewsDecember 20, 2023185Views 0Likes 0Comments

A nice editorial on Mike Mentzer shortly after his 1976 Mr America victory. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #37 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #38 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #39 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #40 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #41 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3)

The Unforgettable Steve Reeves

InterviewsDecember 20, 2023158Views 0Likes 0Comments

A nice article on Earle Liederman's early encounters with Steve Reeves. Source: Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #36 - Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #37 - Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #50 - Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #51 - Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #53 - Muscular Development (Issue August 1967)

Women’s Bodybuilding: The State of the Art

InterviewsDecember 16, 2023140Views 0Likes 0Comments

Women's bodybuilding was on the rise but it was still trying to establish itself. This is an excellent 1981 article that touches on the challengers faced by these early pioneers. The article touches on the confusion of what type of physique was favored, the uncertainty of the judging criteria and the very serious aspect of…

One Man’s Opinion Kal Szkalak

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One Man's Opinion wit Kalman Szkalak Source: Muscle Digest (June 1981) Page #21 - Muscle Digest (June 1981) Page #22 - Muscle Digest (June 1981)

Terry Robinson – Athlete of Achievement

InterviewsNovember 28, 2023141Views 0Likes 0Comments

A nice article of Terry Robinson who at the time was 50 years old. He was a former boxer and bodybuilder. His bodybuilding highlights were his 1941 AAU Mr America appearance where he finished 6th to the great John Grimek. In 1948 he won the AAU Mr New York City title. Source: Muscular Development (Issue…

“Barbelles ” October 1944

InterviewsNovember 23, 2023171Views 0Likes 0Comments

"Barbelles" a monthly column by Abbye 'Pudgy' Stockton. Source: Strength & Health (Issue October 1944) Page #11 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944) Page #43 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944)

“Barbelles ” May 1945

InterviewsNovember 23, 2023162Views 0Likes 0Comments

"Barbelles" a monthly column by Abbye 'Pudgy' Stockton. Source: Strength & Health (Issue May 1945) Page #20 - Strength & Health (Issue May 1945) Page #21 - Strength & Health (Issue May 1945) Page #22 - Strength & Health (Issue May 1945)

Women’s Bodybuilding A dual Perspective

InterviewsNovember 21, 2023115Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article on the challengers of setting criteria for women's bodybuilding. This is a great read that touches on the problems faced when the sport was in its infancy and trying to find its way. Source: BodyPower (Apr 1981) Page #50 - BodyPower (Apr 1981) Page #51 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #52 -…

Madeline Almeida Quiet Intensity

InterviewsNovember 17, 2023146Views 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…

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Eating & Competition…. What Works and When

Bodybuilding Is A Way Of Life For Nancy Lytch

Don Peterson’s Quest for the America

Mike Mentzer

The Unforgettable Steve Reeves

Women’s Bodybuilding: The State of the Art

One Man’s Opinion Kal Szkalak

Terry Robinson – Athlete of Achievement

“Barbelles ” October 1944

“Barbelles ” May 1945

Women’s Bodybuilding A dual Perspective

Madeline Almeida Quiet Intensity

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