The Joy of Bodybuilding
In his book, “Pumping Iron: The Art and Sport of Bodybuilding”, author Charles Gaines not only introduced Bodybuilding to an unsuspecting general public, he also vividly described the immense joy and satisfaction that the few men who engaged in the sport felt every time they trained.
Arnold vs Sergio - Bodybuilding's Greatest Rivalry
Arnold vs. Sergio
One of the greatest rivalries in the history of bodybuilding was when Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Austrian Oak, took on The Myth, Sergio Oliva. One bodybuilding writer at the time called it “Immovable Object Meets Irresistible Force”.
Two Bodybuilding Icons Remembered
Last weekend, two giants in the Bodybuilding world were remembered for their incredible contributions to the Fitness industry. Robert Kennedy, the publisher and founder of Muscle Mag International, passed away exactly one year ago on April 13th, 2012. On Sunday, April 14th, 2013, a Memorial service was held in memory of Joe Weider, the publisher of the Weider empire. Joe passed away on March 23rd, 2013 at the age of 93.
The Shape of Bodybuilding
All of us who pick up a barbell to change the look of our physiques were initially motivated or influenced by another person to begin our transformation. If you ask the best bodybuilders in the world who inspired them to get into bodybuilding, they will all be able to provide an answer.
On March 1st-3rd, 2013, promoters Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jim Lorimer will celebrate 25 years of their celebrated Arnold Classic event. Starting in 1989, Schwarzenegger and Lorimar began promoting one of the premier bodybuilding events in the spring of that year. After years of promoting the Mr. Olympia, Mr. Universe (World Bodybuilding Championships) and the Pro Mr. World events, among others, Arnold and Jim decided to start their very own contest named, of course, after the most popular name in the history of bodybuilding. The rest, as they say, is history.
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