What did Eugen Sandow Eat?
How many times do you eat a day? Do you eat carbs after 3pm? Post-workout protein shake? Such are the questions faced by the modern day strength enthusiast. Are we
Can A Non-Steroid User Compete Today? (Ironman Magazine, 1973)
Here’s a fascinating article from the annals, written by Joe Gallucci for Ironman Magazine in 1973 (33/1) about the growing drugs scene in Bodybuilding. Some of the arguments and accusations
What Was The Traditional Irish Diet?
With so much talk these days of Paleo diets and eating how your ancestors ate, I was struck by the realisation that I had no idea what Irish people ate
What Was Gironda’s Definition Routine?
Nicknamed the Iron Guru, Vince Gironda, as pictured above, was one the most famed bodybuilding coaches of the 20th century. An early proponent of low carb dieting, Vince churned out
Why Did Gold’s Gym Become So Popular?
In 1965, former bodybuilder and US Marine, Joe Gold opened up a gym in Venice California as a place for himself and his friends to train. Charging $60 a year,
How do we define strength?
So often in today’s world of World’s Strongest Man, Olympic Weightlifting and Powerlifting, the assumption that strength is defined by maximum weight lifted goes unchallenged. It is as if we
Old School Leg Exercises You’re Not Doing
“Friends don’t let friends skip leg day.” If you’re looking for some inspiration for your next leg workout then you’ve come to the right place. Today we look at some
Guest Post: Untying the Knot: Most Expensive Divorces in Sports History
Divorce is not a pleasant experience for anyone, but if you’re a big sports star with a fat wallet, this part of life can sting…a lot. Many sports stars had
Who Is Professor Attila?
When people think of the father of modern day Bodybuilding, Eugen Sandow is the name that comes to mind. Without denying the incredible work done by Sandow in the spreading
Natural Pain Management: A Brief History & Guide
The topic of pain management is one that has been hotly debated both within the medical community and without. The fact of the matter is that many of the pain