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Bev Francis

InterviewsAugust 2, 2023284Views0Likes0Comments
An early article introducing Bev Francis.   The 25 year teacher from Melbourne Australian had just had just won the 1980 World Powerlifting Championships.  Prior to this Bev had represented Australia in shot put, discuss and javelin.  Bev would make her pro bodybuilding debut in 1984 finishing a polarizing 8th in the Grand Prix Las Vegas…

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The Erika Giesen Story

InterviewsJuly 5, 2023185Views0Likes0Comments
Coverage of the first Asian Women's Bodybuilding Championship in Singapore on 2nd July 1983.  Australia's Erika Giesen would take the title.  Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.6)  Page #14 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.6) Page #15 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.6)

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Rachel McLish in Australia

InterviewsJuly 5, 2023233Views0Likes0Comments
A great article on Rachel McLish which provides a nice overview of her career and background.  Rachel was in Australian in August 1983 making a number of guest appearances.  Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.6)  Page #7 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.6) Page #8 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.6) Page #9…

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strength training for women

TrainingMay 30, 2023220Views0Likes0Comments
In 1975 Ellington Darden wrote an article on strength training for women.  He would go on to author many books on the subject. This article is a gem and still hold true today. Source: MuscleMag International Annual (Annual 76) Page #156 - MuscleMag International (Annual 76) Page #157 - MuscleMag International (Annual 76) Page #158 - MuscleMag International (Annual…

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Who said the weaker Sex?

InterviewsMay 17, 2023243Views0Likes0Comments
Bob Hoffman was keen to introduce the benefits of strength training for women.  This article has an early photo of  Abbye 'Pudgy' Stockton.  A must read! Source: Strength & Health (Issue Sep 1941) Page #30 - Strength & Health (Issue Sep 1941) Page #39 - Strength & Health (Issue Sep 1941) Page #48 - Strength & Health…

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“bARBELLES ” April 1949

InterviewsMay 3, 2023230Views0Likes0Comments
"Barbelles" a monthly column by Abbye 'Pudgy' Stockton.   Source: Strength & Health (Issue April 1949) Page #16 - Strength & Health (Issue Apr 1949) Page #17 - Strength & Health (Issue Apr 1949) Page #35 - Strength & Health (Issue Apr 1949) Page #36 - Strength & Health (Issue Apr 1949) Page #37 - Strength & Health (Issue Apr…

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