The concept of athletes as influencers has deep historical roots, stretching back to the origins of organized sports. In ancient Greece, Olympians were considered heroes not just for their prowess in athletic competitions but also for their embodiment of discipline, skill, and honor. They were celebrated figures, with their likeness etched on pottery and sculptures,… Continue reading Guest Post: From Sports Heroes to Social Icons: The Evolution of Athletes as Influencers
Who is the strongest man or woman in the world? A more important question to ask is how do we test them? Do we rely on the Olympic lifts (snatch and clean), or the powerlifting lifts (Squat, bench and deadlift)? What about strongman/strongwoman events like timber carries, max deadlifts using straps, Atlas stones or yoke… Continue reading What is Strength? A Question of Philosophy
So much has been written of the great old timers, that I will barely touch upon their deeds and confine most of this article to the strongest men of the present. If all the great strong men of the past, many of whom have gone from this earth, could meet in a contest, what a… Continue reading Bob Hoffman, ‘The World’s Strongest Man: Past & Present,’ Strength & Health, 5, no. 10 (1937), 32-34 & 42-45.
Experiencing a sports injury is a profound challenge that affects athletes not only physically but also mentally. Athletes invest immense effort and passion into their sport, making setbacks due to injury particularly devastating. Beyond the physical pain and limitations, the mental toll can be significant. The journey of recovery involves more than just rehabilitation of… Continue reading Guest Post: Useful Tips for Recovering Mentally After a Sports Injury
Last weekend Tom Stoltman won the World Strongest Man for the third time. This is an incredible feat, given that he is 29 years old. For those who don't religiously follow the sport, and shame on you, Mariusz Pudzianowski currently holds the most victories with 5 titles. There is a very good chance that Stoltman… Continue reading What is your Favorite Feat of Strength?
Nutrition plays an integral role in every aspect of our health, and its significance extends far beyond simply maintaining a healthy weight or providing energy for daily activities. The foods we consume have a profound impact on our overall well-being, including our oral health. Often overlooked, the relationship between nutrition and oral health is intricate… Continue reading Guest Post: The Connection Between Nutrition and Oral Health
Being a bodyguard is an important and demanding job that requires a diverse set of skills — from physical fitness and strength to combat and self-defense abilities. Bodyguards need to be physically fit and strong to handle potential threats and to respond swiftly in emergency situations. They should also be proficient in hand-to-hand combat, martial… Continue reading The Top 3 Bodyguards Who Can Compete in Bodybuilding
Ed Coan entered his first powerlifting competition at 16 years old, he went on become one of the best (if not THE best) powerlifters in the world. Here is my candid conversation with The Legend, Ed Coan. POWER: How did you get into powerlifting? ED: I saw Kaz [Bill Kazmier] on TV. That was the… Continue reading Mark Bell, ‘One on One with Ed Coan’, Power Magazine, 1, no. 1 (2009), 28-31.
Earlier this year I had the great fortune to visit the H.J. Lutcher Stark Center for Physical Culture and Sports in Texas. Founded by Jan and Terry Todd, the Stark Center is a playground for anoraks like me. Containing the collections of Bernarr MacFadden, Professor Atilla, Bob Hoffman and several other Iron Game legends, Stark… Continue reading Sig Klein’s Beginner Workout
As a Weider student you should be interested to know that the Weider System is the most popular and successful bodybuilding course in the world. Because of my 50 years of involvement in the sport, the Weider System is the basis of all modern bodybuilding and weight-training techniques. Literally everything in bodybuilding has sprung from… Continue reading Joe Weider, ‘How it All Began’, Joe Weider Bodybuilding System (Weider Health & Fitness, 1988), 5-7.
