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Carolyn Cheshire ‘Poses’ The Question

InterviewsMarch 13, 2024252Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 'First Lady of British Bodybuilding' analyses the repertoire of compulsory poses used in women's competition in 1981. A very interesting read. Source: Muscle & Co (Feb 1985) Page #23 - Muscle & Co. (Feb 1985) Page #24 - Muscle & Co. (Feb 1985) Page #25 - Muscle & Co. (Feb 1985) Page #26 -…

Hollee Wandell A Bodybuilding Veteran at 25

InterviewsMarch 8, 2024153Views 0Likes 0Comments

An interesting article on Hollee Wandell. I was not familiar with her until I came across this article. She commenced weight training in the mid 1970's. This article focuses on her preparation for the 1980 AFWB American Championships. Hollee would finish eleventh in the event won by Laura Combes. Source: Power & Fitness (May 1981)…

She Chat! Food for Thought

InterviewsMarch 7, 2024139Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dianne Bennett had a regular column in Peak Muscle Maker focused on women's bodybuilding. This edition focuses on diet. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No 5) Page #24 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No9) Page #25 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No9)

She Chat! Lovely Legs

TrainingMarch 7, 2024133Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dianne Bennett had a regular column in Peak Muscle Maker focused on women's bodybuilding. This edition focuses on building lovely legs through weight training. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No 9) Page #24 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No9) Page #25 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No9) Page #26 - Peak Muscle…

Ms. Olympia Forecast 1981

ContestsMarch 3, 2024177Views 0Likes 0Comments

Betty Weider provides some insight into the upcoming 1981 Ms. Olympia. The article focuses on the contrasting physiques of Rachel McLish and Laura Combes and how the outcome of the event will determine the direction of Women's bodybuilding for years to come. Kike Elomaa would take the title, Rachel would finish 2nd and Laura would…

Guidelines for Women’s Bodybuilding Competition

InterviewsMarch 2, 2024146Views 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, 2024211Views 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, 2024167Views 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, 2024256Views 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, 2024169Views 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, 2024184Views 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, 2024236Views 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…

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Carolyn Cheshire ‘Poses’ The Question

Hollee Wandell A Bodybuilding Veteran at 25

She Chat! Food for Thought

She Chat! Lovely Legs

Ms. Olympia Forecast 1981

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

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