Muscles in the Movies: Perfecting the Art of Illusion, by John D. Fair and David L. Chapman, University of Missouri Press, 2020, xvi + 426 pp., $65.00 (hardback), ISBN 978-082622-215-2 Muscles in the Movies represents the first, in-depth, historical study into the evolution of muscularity and film. The scale of this endeavour is the first… Continue reading Book Review: Muscles in the Movies: Perfecting the Art of Illusion
In 1968 Jackson Bowling, a writer for bodybuilding magazine Muscular Development set out to clear up any misconceptions about the growing trend of anabolic steroids in bodybuilding. Jackson's advice? Use them sparingly and under the supervision of a doctor. Fascinating to think that in less than 50 years Steroids have gone from being relatively unknown… Continue reading Steroids Good or Bad? Muscular Development , September 1968
Reg Park was one of the mid-twentieth-century's most impressive bodybuilders. He was large, strong and possessed a symmetry that few of his contemporaries could rival. What is even more impressive was his longevity. As an avid reader of old Health and Strength magazines, I have seen countless photographs and articles on Reg Park from his… Continue reading Reg Park, ‘How I Trained for 1958 Mr. Universe,’ Health & Strength
As bodybuilding gained in popularity, the money to be made from the sport also increased. Whenever a lot of money suddenly be- comes involved, everything starts to change. Professional bodybuilders had been making money at the sport since the days of Sandow, but very few were able to make a good living. Many opened gyms,… Continue reading Arnold Schwarzenegger on ‘The Profession of Bodybuilding’
One of the few things to unite meat-eaters, vegetarians and even vegans, peanut butter is perhaps the great leveller of the fitness industry. High in calories, fat and protein, the delicious substance has been a go to option for muscle fanatics over the past century. Some use it as a spread whereas others, myself included… Continue reading The History of Peanut Butter
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 to make huge pay-offs to their exes once their marriages came to an end. But which public divorces came out with the biggest checks? Here… Continue reading Guest Post: Untying the Knot: Most Expensive Divorces in Sports History
In 2021 muscular action stars are common. It seems like very month we read a new transformation story wherein a male actor has radically increased their muscle mass in preparation of a new role. What was once a surprise has now become an expectation. How did we get here? That is an answer which a… Continue reading Who was the first Bodybuilding movie star?
With so many people trapped in their own homes and not having a chance to go out, the food delivery industry is going through a revolution as we speak. Yes, delivery systems were used before the COVID-19 pandemic as well and tons of people relied on having their food delivered to them whenever they’re hungry,… Continue reading Guest Post: The History and Evolution of Food Delivery
Diabetes is the most common chronic health condition that affects the human population worldwide. In normal human bodies, the food we eat is broken down into glucose and released into the bloodstream. A spike in blood sugar signals your pancreas to release insulin. Insulin is a hormone that allows your body to use this glucose… Continue reading Guest Post: The History of Diabetes
For many people who enjoy playing golf one of the biggest obstacles they face is the weather. Since golf used to be a sport most commonly practiced outdoors, the weather played a huge role. This brought forth the need to create an environment where golfers would be able to enjoy their favorite sport regardless of… Continue reading Guest Post: The Evolution of Indoor Golf
