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Mr Europe & Miss Europa 1977

ContestsJanuary 8, 2024107Views 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, 2023173Views 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, 2023329Views 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, 2023106Views 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…

50 Questions: Carla Dunlap

InterviewsDecember 16, 2023102Views 0Likes 0Comments

An early interview with Carla Dunlap. Carla was one of the premier female bodybuilders of the early 1980's. With a competitive swimming background Carla took to bodybuilding like a fish to water. She would go onto win the 1983 Miss Olympia competition. A must read for all fans of early female bodybuilding. Source: Muscle Digest…

The Super Bowl of Bodybuilding two ‘super-leslies’ win titles

ContestsNovember 23, 2023125Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article covering the 1983 PBA Superbowl of Bodybuilding. Lesley Kozlow would win the HeavtWeight title and Leslie Barber would take the LightWeight crown. Source: Body & Power (May 1983) Page #22 - Body & Power (May 1983) Page #23 - Body & Power (May 1983) Page #24 - Body & Power (May 1983) Page…

“Barbelles ” October 1944

InterviewsNovember 23, 2023137Views 0Likes 0Comments

"Barbelles" a monthly column by Abbye 'Pudgy' Stockton. Source: Strength & Health (Issue October 1944) Page #11 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944) Page #43 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944)

“Barbelles ” May 1945

InterviewsNovember 23, 2023118Views 0Likes 0Comments

"Barbelles" a monthly column by Abbye 'Pudgy' Stockton. Source: Strength & Health (Issue May 1945) Page #20 - Strength & Health (Issue May 1945) Page #21 - Strength & Health (Issue May 1945) Page #22 - Strength & Health (Issue May 1945)

1982 American Lightweight Bodybuilding Champion

ContestsNovember 22, 202396Views 0Likes 0Comments

Debbie Basile would win the Lightweight title at the 1982 NPC Nationals but would fall short of the overall title won by Carla Dunlap. Source: Body & Power (May 1983) Page #16 - Body & Power (May 1983) Page #17 - Body & Power (May 1983) Page #19 - Body & Power (May 1983) Page…

Cammie Lusko

InterviewsNovember 21, 2023179Views 0Likes 0Comments

Cammie Lusko competed in the inaugural Miss Olympia in 1980 finishing 9th behind Rachel McLish. He muscularity did not match judging criteria and she did not win a bodybuilding title despite possessing one of the finest muscular bodies of her time. Her feats of strength were her forte. Source: Body & Power (May 1983) Page…

Women’s Bodybuilding A dual Perspective

InterviewsNovember 21, 202382Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article on the challengers of setting criteria for women's bodybuilding. This is a great read that touches on the problems faced when the sport was in its infancy and trying to find its way. Source: BodyPower (Apr 1981) Page #50 - BodyPower (Apr 1981) Page #51 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #52 -…

How to avoid Lower Back Pain

TrainingNovember 21, 202382Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article on 10 exercises that can help strengthen your lower back and abdominal muscles to prevent injury. Source: BodyPower (Apr 1981) Page #23 - BodyPower (Apr 1981) Page #24 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #25 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983)

Tag: Female Bodybuilding

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

50 Questions: Carla Dunlap

The Super Bowl of Bodybuilding two ‘super-leslies’ win titles

“Barbelles ” October 1944

“Barbelles ” May 1945

1982 American Lightweight Bodybuilding Champion

Cammie Lusko

Women’s Bodybuilding A dual Perspective

How to avoid Lower Back Pain

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