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The Best Physique of Your Life … After 30

TrainingFebruary 21, 2024138Views 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, 2024163Views 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, 2024211Views 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, 2024131Views 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, 2024139Views 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, 2024147Views 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, 2024156Views 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, 2024263Views 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 -…

Mr Europe & Miss Europa 1977

ContestsJanuary 8, 2024153Views 0Likes 0Comments

A flash report of the 1977 Mr Europe and Miss Europa. Jacques Neuville and Linda Cheeseman would take out the majoe titiles. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #180 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #181 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #183 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3)

Bodybuilding Is A Way Of Life For Nancy Lytch

InterviewsDecember 23, 2023208Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on late 70s / early 80s female bodybuilder Nancy Lytch. She viewed weight training as it own reward and only competed for the sheer excitement and joy of it. A nice read. Source: Muscle & Bodybuilding (September 1981) Page #28 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Sep 1981) Page #29 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Sep…

Training for Couples with Joe & Lori

TrainingDecember 16, 2023425Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article on training with the opposite sex. Joe Nazario and Lori McLaughin discuss their experience training together. Source: Muscle Digest (June 1981) Page #8 - Muscle Digest (June 1981) Page #9 - Muscle Digest (June 1981)

Women’s Bodybuilding: The State of the Art

InterviewsDecember 16, 2023140Views 0Likes 0Comments

Women's bodybuilding was on the rise but it was still trying to establish itself. This is an excellent 1981 article that touches on the challengers faced by these early pioneers. The article touches on the confusion of what type of physique was favored, the uncertainty of the judging criteria and the very serious aspect of…

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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

Mr Europe & Miss Europa 1977

Bodybuilding Is A Way Of Life For Nancy Lytch

Training for Couples with Joe & Lori

Women’s Bodybuilding: The State of the Art

a look back at bodybuilding history