Tag: Health

Basics, Nutrition, Resources, Training

T.C. Luoma and Bill Phillips, ‘Muscle Media 2000 Exposes 30 of Bodybuilding’s Biggest Myths That Stand Between You and Success!’, Muscle Media, (October/November, 2000).

Conor Heffernan

1 -- You can get as big as a pro bodybuilder without taking steroids; it just takes longer. Despite what many of the magazines say, all professional bodybuilders use either steroids or steroids in combination with other growth-enhancing drugs. Without manipulating hormones, it just isn't possible to get that degree of muscularity, the paper-thin skin,… Continue reading T.C. Luoma and Bill Phillips, ‘Muscle Media 2000 Exposes 30 of Bodybuilding’s Biggest Myths That Stand Between You and Success!’, Muscle Media, (October/November, 2000).

Resources, Training

Reg Park – Basic Principles for Gaining Definition (1951 Article)

Conor Heffernan

Whenever I hear some bodybuilders use the term "definition" I always feel like asking them just what they think it means. It is a loosely used word, with certain authorities in particular throwing it about without any deep thought of what the development of muscular definement entails, or if certain types of lifters actually CAN… Continue reading Reg Park – Basic Principles for Gaining Definition (1951 Article)

Basics, Training

Forgotten Exercises: The Dumbbell Swing

Conor Heffernan

Almost a half-century ago the one and two hand swing lifts were very popular among lifters and bodybuilders alike, especially the one hand lift. Over the years, however, both of these lifts have slumped into oblivion so that today there are very few who ever practice them, either as an exercise or for record-breaking performances.… Continue reading Forgotten Exercises: The Dumbbell Swing

Biographies, Resources, Training

Forgotten Exercises: The LaLanne push up

Conor Heffernan

This website's love for Jack LaLanne is perhaps firmly established through our previous posts. Well with that in mind, today's post discusses the LaLanne push up, a fingertip push up now synonymous with one of twentieth-century's most vibrant fitness personalities. So in today's short post we're going to examine the exercise, its history, and most… Continue reading Forgotten Exercises: The LaLanne push up

Biographies, Nutrition, Resources

Jack Lalanne’s Power Drink (Playboy Magazine, 1984)

Conor Heffernan

Coming from the 1984 Playboy interview previously covered on this website, the Lalanne 'Power Drink' serves as a timely reminder that one of the oldest physical culturists in the game was adamant about the importance of vitamins, minerals and copious amounts of vegetables. Let it serve as a timely reminder to eat, or in this… Continue reading Jack Lalanne’s Power Drink (Playboy Magazine, 1984)

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Nutrition, Resources

Guest Post: History of Detox: Important Things You Need to Know about This Practice

Conor Heffernan

No matter if you believe that detox is beneficial or a complete fad, one is for sure—detox has been used by many civilizations for thousands of years. According to research, many detox practices date back to ancient China, Egypt, India, America and even Rome.  So what do you need to know about this practice’s history… Continue reading Guest Post: History of Detox: Important Things You Need to Know about This Practice

Nutrition

Guest Post: A History of Dieting

Conor Heffernan

The history of dieting is quite convoluted and challenging for a lot of people. But it does go to show that people have started to try and stay in shape for quite some time. And there’s a reason for that. The reality is that working out is only one thing that people from the old… Continue reading Guest Post: A History of Dieting

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Resources, Training

Guest Post: A Brief History of Mountain Running

Conor Heffernan

People have been having the need and desire to run quickly over various obstacles and over various distances since the birth of humankind. Being fast and having the ability to endure long distances allowed people to fetch water, hunt pray, escape danger and succeed in war (such is the case of the first marathon race… Continue reading Guest Post: A Brief History of Mountain Running

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Basics, Resources

Guest Post: Fitness Trivia: A Brief History of “Old School” Fitness Equipment

Conor Heffernan

For a long time, but especially in the last 40-50 years, the fitness industry has been growing and moving away from its humble beginnings. What was once just a way to maintain health and show off power has turned into a multi-billion industry. In order to show our appreciation for all things fitness, here’s a… Continue reading Guest Post: Fitness Trivia: A Brief History of “Old School” Fitness Equipment

Basics, Nutrition, Resources

Guest Post: IIFYM Diet: History and Effects of “If It Fits Your Macros”

Conor Heffernan

Unless you’re a seasoned bodybuilder, you’re probably not very familiar with the IIFYM diet. This diet was born out of necessity and a desire to eat tasty food that also fits your lifestyle and your fitness goals. If you want to know more about this movement and diet, here’s a brief history and effects of… Continue reading Guest Post: IIFYM Diet: History and Effects of “If It Fits Your Macros”