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Guidelines for Women’s Bodybuilding Competition

InterviewsMarch 2, 202482Views 0Likes 0Comments

We posted an Australian article overing last year. The following set of guidelines for the code of conduct of women's bodybuilding in the IFBB was submitted to the World Congress of the IFBB in Manila during November 1980 just a couple of months after the inaugural Miss Olympia contest. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Aug…

Put Shape in your Calves

TrainingMarch 2, 2024131Views 0Likes 0Comments

In 1981 Lisa Elliott was considered on the more muscular women of the time. This is her calve routine. Source: Muscle & Fitness (August 1981) Page #58 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981) Page #59 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981) Page #60 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981) Page #61 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981) Page #107…

Lisa Elliott – Bodybuilding’s Nonpareil

InterviewsFebruary 24, 202483Views 0Likes 0Comments

The story of Lisa Elliott. Lisa was one of the more heavily muscled women of the early 1980's. She was considered by many to be too extreme, man like and the product of steroids by many of the magazine writers. Power and fitness take a different approach in this well balanced article. Source: Power…

Bodybuilding for Women with Susie Green

InterviewsFebruary 22, 2024151Views 0Likes 0Comments

Susie Green gives us some insight into her diet habits. Great read! Source: Power & Fitness (May 1981) Page #8 - Power & Fitness (May 1981) Page #9 - Power & Fitness (May 1981)

The Best Physique of Your Life … After 30

TrainingFebruary 21, 202498Views 0Likes 0Comments

Betty Weider provides 11 beauty-building exercises for the women of the 60's. Source: Vigor (June 1965) Page #16 - Vigor (Jun 1965) Page #17 - Vigor (Jun 1965) Page #18 - Vigor (Jun 1965) Page #18 - Vigor (Jun 1965)

Rachel McLish The First Miss Olympia

InterviewsFebruary 17, 2024118Views 0Likes 0Comments

A must read! What a article! A fantastic interview with Rachel McLish undertaken shortly before her Miss Olympia victory. The contents of this interview should be inspirational to any young female keen on a healthy sustainable approach to weight training. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. …

Kim Taylor and the Hellenic Ideal

InterviewsFebruary 4, 2024173Views 0Likes 0Comments

Kim Taylor a newcomer to women's bodybuilding is searching for classic perfection. This is her story. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle and Fitness (Collector Edition) (Jan 1981) Page #156 - Muscle & Fiitness (Collectors Edition) (Jan 1981) Page #157 - Muscle & Fiitness (Collectors Edition) (Jan 1981) Page #158 - Muscle & Fiitness (Collectors Edition) (Jan…

Trimming that waistline

TrainingFebruary 1, 202493Views 0Likes 0Comments

One thing about midsection work is that you don't need elaborate equipment. Back in the 80's it was a roman chair sit-up and a sit-up slant board. This is a great article directed at women but works for all. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle and Fitness (Collector Edition) (Jan 1981) Page #74 - Muscle & Fiitness…

Intensity Training for Figure Shaping

TrainingFebruary 1, 2024100Views 0Likes 0Comments

An interesting article focused on the training of Cathy Gelfo the fiancée and business partner of Mike Mentzer. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle and Fitness (Collector Edition) (Jan 1981) Page #68 - Muscle & Fiitness (Collectors Edition) (Jan 1981) Page #69 - Muscle & Fiitness (Collectors Edition) (Jan 1981) Page #179 - Muscle & Fiitness (Collectors…

Laura Combes

InterviewsJanuary 28, 2024111Views 0Likes 0Comments

Laura Combes won the 1980 American Women's Championship. This article was done after this victory and give you a bit of background on Laura and her training with Richard Baldwin. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle and Fitness (Collector Edition) (Jan 1981) Page #40 - Muscle & Fiitness (Collectors Edition) (Jan 1981) Page #41 - Muscle &…

American Women’s Championship 1980

ContestsJanuary 28, 2024116Views 0Likes 0Comments

The muscular Laura Combes won the 1980 American Women's Championship. This was the first time a physique of her type captured a major title. To some, this contest marked the beginning of Women's bodybuilding. To others, it was the end! Source: Joe Weider's Muscle and Fitness (Collector Edition) (Jan 1981) Page #26 - Muscle &…

1978 NABBA Mr Universe

ContestsJanuary 16, 2024198Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1978 NABBA Mr Universe for both Amateur and Professional competitors was held in London England. Bertil Fox would outpoint Serge Nubret for the Professional title whilst Dave Johns would win the overall Amateur title. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #64 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #65 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #66 -…

Tag: Female Bodybuilding

Guidelines for Women’s Bodybuilding Competition

Put Shape in your Calves

Lisa Elliott – Bodybuilding’s Nonpareil

Bodybuilding for Women with Susie Green

The Best Physique of Your Life … After 30

Rachel McLish The First Miss Olympia

Kim Taylor and the Hellenic Ideal

Trimming that waistline

Intensity Training for Figure Shaping

Laura Combes

American Women’s Championship 1980

1978 NABBA Mr Universe

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