Editorial – Page 23 – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Powerize Muscle Up Your Diet

InterviewsAugust 30, 2023207Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article purely pushing Weiders range of supplements. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (Issue June 1968) Page 28 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Jun 1969) Page 29 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Jun 1969) Page 30 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Jun 1969) Page 31 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Jun 1969)

Pete Caputo His Muscles saved his Life

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An inspirational article on Peter Caputo. Peter was hit by a car and fighting for his life. It was a miracle he lived. He spend an agonizing 9 months in hospital with little chance of walking again. But Peter was a fighter and did everything he could to get back his life. Through grit and…

Criteria for women’s bodybuilding contests

InterviewsAugust 20, 2023154Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article explaining the criteria for women's bodybuilding from 1980. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #15 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #25 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8)

New secrets revealed of Arnold’s Sensational Smashing Success!

InterviewsAugust 20, 2023262Views 0Likes 0Comments

Arnold Schwarzenegger was on top of the bodybuilding world by 1972. What was his secret? Read and find out. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Feb 1972) Page 25 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Feb 1972) Page 26 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Feb 1972) Page 76 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Feb 1972) …

Concentration to become a Champion

InterviewsAugust 20, 2023219Views 0Likes 0Comments

A nice article by Franco Columbu on the art of concentration for optimal results in the gym. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Feb 1972) Page 36 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Feb 1972) Page 37 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Feb 1972) Page 38 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Feb 1972) Page 39…

I challenge you Casey Viator

InterviewsAugust 20, 2023256Views 0Likes 0Comments

The muscle magazine wars were well underway. Weider had his stars and promoted them heavily in both his magazines and the advertisements within them. Hoffman (Muscular Development), Redar (Iron Man) and Lurie (Muscle Training Illustrated) were the competition and promoted the stars that Weider couldn't entice or overlooked. Casey Viator was the next big thing…

This is Jim Manion

InterviewsAugust 15, 2023179Views 0Likes 0Comments

An editorial on Jim Manion. It touches on his background and training. Source: Muscular Development (Sep 1971) Page #17 - Muscular Development (Sep 1971) Page #52 - Muscular Development (Sep 1971) Page #54 - Muscular Development (Sep 1971)

Dennis Tinerino: His rise to success

InterviewsAugust 15, 2023211Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dennis Tinerino was the coverman of the September 1971 issue of Muscular Development. At this point in his career he had won the 1966 AAU Mr USA, 1967 AAU Mr America and the 1968 NABBA Mr Universe. It has been widely noted that up to this point Dennis had not enhanced his incredible physique through…

The History of the Mr Olympia

InterviewsAugust 2, 2023242Views 0Likes 0Comments

A brief article on the history of the Mr Olympia from it inception in 1965 up until 1979. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #22 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #23 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8)

Olympia 1980: What effect will it have on Australian Bodybuilding?

InterviewsAugust 2, 2023270Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bodybuilding only appealed to the hardcore fans in the late 1970's in Australian. Would the Olympia change this? I have also include details of the committee, judges and program for those interested (prior to finalization) Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #22 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #23 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness…

Bill Pearl ‘the All Time Great’

InterviewsAugust 2, 2023228Views 0Likes 0Comments

One of the all time greats Bill Pearl will be in charge of the judging panel at the 1980 Mr Olympia. This was not to be the case. Bill excused himself due to his association with 2nd place competitor Chris Dickerson. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #57 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness…

IFBB Code of Ethics

InterviewsAugust 2, 2023176Views 0Likes 0Comments

A copy of the 1980 IFBB Code of Ethics for anyone that is interested. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #24 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #25 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8)

Tag: Editorial

Powerize Muscle Up Your Diet

Pete Caputo His Muscles saved his Life

Criteria for women’s bodybuilding contests

New secrets revealed of Arnold’s Sensational Smashing Success!

Concentration to become a Champion

I challenge you Casey Viator

This is Jim Manion

Dennis Tinerino: His rise to success

The History of the Mr Olympia

Olympia 1980: What effect will it have on Australian Bodybuilding?

Bill Pearl ‘the All Time Great’

IFBB Code of Ethics

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