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Though the fitness industry of the early 1900s pales in comparison to the present, there is little denying that the twin evils of advertising and marketing were as important back then as they are today. This was especially the case for Eugen Sandow, whom many credited with having the world's most perfectly developed body. This claim, as... Continue Reading →
Born in Scotland in 1874, Launceston Elliot is perhaps more famous for his contributions to the world of weightlifting than bodybuilding. His fame in the weightlifting community, as readers of this blog will be aware, came from his gold weightlifting medal at the 1896 Athens Olympics. Similarly the course of his athletic career saw the... Continue Reading →
Though the fitness industry of the early 1900s pales in comparison to the present, there is little denying that the twin evils of advertising and marketing were as important back then as they are today. This was especially the case for Eugen Sandow, whom many credited with having the world's most perfectly developed body. This claim, as... Continue Reading →