Female Bodybuilding – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Sex and Fitness

Interviews1 day ago20Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article on the benefits and differences of strength training to both men and women. Source: Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #67 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #149 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #150 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979)

A Grand Slam for Carla Caesars World Cup

ContestsFebruary 16, 202587Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1984 Caesar’s World Cup for Women was the backdrop for the film “Pumping Iron II”. The contest was also the platform for the controversial debut of Australian Powerlifting World Record Holder Bev Francis. Bev lowered her weight from 190lbs to a rock hard 130lbs for the contest. Carla Dunlap, the reigning Ms Olympia champion…

She Chat – Big Three (Nov 1970)

InterviewsFebruary 4, 202552Views 0Likes 0Comments

This months edition focuses on bust, waist and thighs. The article also features a photo of Jackie Renia (Nubret). Source: Peak Muscle Maker Vol.2 No. 6 (November 1970) Page #24 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.2 No. 6 (November 1970) Page #25 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.2 No. 6 (November 1970) Page #26 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.2…

Bust Beauty via dumb-bells for Bar Belles

TrainingJanuary 27, 202597Views 0Likes 0Comments

Scotland's glamourous strong girl, Sadie McIntosh, shows the girls how to build a bust like Marilyn Monroe with dumbells. Source: Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957) Page #12 - Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957) Page #13 - Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957) Page #36 - Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957)

Janet Tech on Contest Preparation

InterviewsJanuary 21, 2025125Views 0Likes 0Comments

Janet Tech shares a sensible contest preparation plan. The lifetime natural is one of the true greats of female bodybuilding. She is the blueprint of what female bodybuilding should be. Enjoy the read! Source: MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #81 - MuscleMag International (Apr 1985) Page #82 - MuscleMag International (Apr 1985) Page #83 - MuscleMag International…

She Chat (August 1971)

InterviewsJanuary 21, 202557Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dianne Bennett promotes the merits of health, fitness and energy to cope with the pleasures of motherhood. Source: Peak Muscle Maker - Vol. 2 No. 3 (August 1971) Page #24 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.2 No.3 (August 1971) Page #25 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.2 No.3 (August 1971) Page #26 - Peak Muscle Maker -…

Cammie Lusko A New Feminine Ideal?

InterviewsDecember 31, 2024155Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article on Cammie Lusko, the all-rounder that fell in love with bodybuilding. A great article. Cammie would compete in the inaugural Ms Olympia contest in 1980. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #106 - Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #107 - Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #108 - Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page…

Gladys Portugues Ms Olympia Training

TrainingDecember 26, 2024174Views 0Likes 0Comments

Gladys Portugues shares her back routine in preparation for the 1984 Ms Olympia. Source: MuscleMag International (May 1985) Page #17 - MuscleMag International (May 1985) Page #18 - MuscleMag International (May 1985) Page #19 - MuscleMag International (May 1985) Page #20 - MuscleMag International (May 1985) Page #21 - MuscleMag International (May 1985)

Joy Dobson That Amazing Aussie!

InterviewsDecember 26, 2024166Views 0Likes 0Comments

A fantastic editorial on Australian Muscle Woman Joy Dobson. Amongst other things Joy was an exceptional violin player who was banned from the IFBB due to her occupation as a striptease artist. After the ban Joy would focus her attention of her other love powerlifting. Joy was also a strong advocate against drugs in sport. …

Why I Like Male Bodybuilders

InterviewsDecember 25, 202486Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article my Lisa Lyon. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #61 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #102 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980)

The Transformation of Stacy

InterviewsDecember 24, 2024203Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great editorial on Stacey Bentley, a pioneer of late 70's women's bodybuilding. Source: Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #84 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #85 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #86 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #130 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #131 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979)

Lisa Lyon Update

InterviewsDecember 24, 2024144Views 0Likes 0Comments

A feature article on Lisa Lyon shortly after her historic 4 minute posing routine at the 1979 Mr Olympia. A great article in which Lisa discusses what she thinks of the evolution of women's bodybuilding. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #60 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #147 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980)

Tag: Female Bodybuilding

Sex and Fitness

A Grand Slam for Carla Caesars World Cup

She Chat – Big Three (Nov 1970)

Bust Beauty via dumb-bells for Bar Belles

Janet Tech on Contest Preparation

She Chat (August 1971)

Cammie Lusko A New Feminine Ideal?

Gladys Portugues Ms Olympia Training

Joy Dobson That Amazing Aussie!

Why I Like Male Bodybuilders

The Transformation of Stacy

Lisa Lyon Update

a look back at bodybuilding history