Editorial – Page 5 – Vintage Body Building Magazines

She Chat Swinging And Supple Kay Brooks

InterviewsOctober 3, 202495Views 0Likes 0Comments

This month Dianne Bennett provides a profile of Kay Brooks an Air Hostess from Sydney Australia with a passion for physical fitness. Source: Peak Muscle Maker Vol.3 No.1 (June 1971) Page #24 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.3 No.1 (June 1971) Page #25 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.3 No.1 (June 1971) Page #26 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.3…

Peter McCarthy

InterviewsOctober 2, 2024233Views 0Likes 2Comments

A great article on Australian bodybuilding legend Peter McCarthy. Robert Nailon pens the piece and does an exceptional job providing some background on Peter in his lead up to his 1971 Mr Australia victory. Source: Peak Muscle Maker Vol.3 No.1 (June 1971) Page #18 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.3 No.1 (June 1971) Page #19 - Peak…

Chuck Collras: How He Hones for a Contest

InterviewsOctober 1, 2024114Views 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, 2024144Views 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…

Letters to Larry (Jan 1975)

InterviewsSeptember 24, 2024147Views 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)

If You Fail to Gain Weight

InterviewsSeptember 23, 202496Views 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, 2024113Views 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, 2024160Views 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, 2024117Views 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, 2024248Views 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)…

The Life Story of Mr America Ron Lacy (Conclusion)

InterviewsSeptember 21, 2024157Views 1Like 0Comments

The conclusion of a two part series on the life story of 1957 Mr America Ron Lacy. PLEASE ENSURE YOUR READ PART 1 BEFORE READING THIS ARTICLE. Enjoy the read! Source: Strength and Health (June 1958) Page #28 - Strength & Health (Jun 1958) Page #29 - Strength & Health (Jun 1958) Page #48 - Strength &…

Meet Belgium’s Pierre Van Den Steen The Biggest Little Man in the World

InterviewsSeptember 19, 2024180Views 0Likes 0Comments

Arnold Schwarzenegger pays tribute to leading European bodybuilder Pierre Van Den Steen. Pierre exploited his great strength in many strongman exhibitions and used his great strength to develop one of the exceptional physiques of his time. Arnold shares some of his personal experiences with this Belgium wonder! Source: Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975) Page #19…

Tag: Editorial

She Chat Swinging And Supple Kay Brooks

Peter McCarthy

Chuck Collras: How He Hones for a Contest

The Austrian Oak

Letters to Larry (Jan 1975)

If You Fail to Gain Weight

The Nautilus Machines A Critical Analysis (Part 6)

The Mighty Apollo

Coverman: Ron Lacy

The Life Story of Mr America Ron Lacy

The Life Story of Mr America Ron Lacy (Conclusion)

Meet Belgium’s Pierre Van Den Steen The Biggest Little Man in the World

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