Robert Paris, ‘Defining the Iron Age’, Ironage.us (c. 2003)
For those of us whose bodybuilding heroes are from the IronAge, finding our place in the land of modern bodybuilding has been tough. We feel out of place. Our heroes
Intermittent Fasting between History and Modern Benefits
Intermittent fasting (IF) is a popular eating pattern that involves alternating periods of fasting and eating. This practice has been around for centuries and has been practiced for religious, spiritual,
Eugen Sandow on Heavy Weightlifting
A point previously discussed on this website was the regularity with which early physical culturists promoted light weight training as opposed to heavy lifting. The reasons for this are numerous.
Dorian Yates’ Olympia Winning Workout
The following workout comes from the wonderful A Portrait of Dorian Yates: The Ultimate Bodybuilding Guide from the Ultimate Bodybuilder by the late Peter McGough. For those who don’t know,
Guest Post: The Untold History of Workout Supplements
In today’s fitness industry, workout supplements are a common sight. From pre-workout powders to protein bars, these products are advertised as the keys to unlocking muscle gains and improved performance.
Mark Robinson, Secrets to Fitness Success, Ironman (Australia), December 2013, 20 (11), 98-101.
As many of you may know, I am an accredited dietitian, as well as a natural bodybuilder and sports model. My health and fitness dreams are coming true this year
A Few Sandovian Stage Feats
I love feats of strength. Admittedly that’s not the most surprising admission given the purpose of this website but it is one worth stating every now and then. It doesn’t
Guest Post: Brief History of Transcendental Meditation
Transcendental Meditation (TM) is a form of meditation that has been practiced for thousands of years, originating in ancient India. Over the last century, it has gained popularity in the
Is Heavy Exercise Dangerous?
The following Chapter comes from Mark Berry‘s wondeful book from the 1930s Physical Training Simplified. In it, Berry addresses one of the biggest questions from his era, is lifting safe?
What did a Home Gym Set Up Look Like in 1950s America?
Okay, I admit it. I have become, for want of a better word, a home gym fetishist. What began out of necessity during the Covid-19 pandemic has now become a