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For better or for worse I grew up in the early internet days of the fitness industry. Combining Joe Weider magazines with random forums, I hobbled together a training program guaranteed to blitz my biceps, slice my quads and shred my abs. That at least, was the promise. I remember training long hours every day... Continue Reading →
Very few things excite me more than a new book on physical culture. It's a sad admission. Believe me I'm well aware but it is nonetheless true. While the fitness industry is a haven for new, often uninformed, websites and ebooks, a well researched history is often lacking. One of the few men to consistently... Continue Reading →
You may have heard would-be body culturists say, "Aw gee, how can I train? There is no gymnasium around here, and any way if there was, I couldn't afford it." Actually, hundreds of young men have presented this problem to me, hoping that I would be able to solve the little difficulty for them. It... Continue Reading →
You may have heard would-be body culturists say, "Aw gee, how can I train? There is no gymnasium around here, and any way if there was, I couldn't afford it." Actually, hundreds of young men have presented this problem to me, hoping that I would be able to solve the little difficulty for them. It... Continue Reading →