Mr. America in 1947, Mr. World in 1948 and Mr. Universe in 1950. Steve Reeves was one of the biggest bodybuilding stars of the mid twentieth-century. While his physique may pale in comparison to the mass monsters of today, there is no denying that he had a remarkable physique. Known for a no-nonsense attitude in… Continue reading Steve Reeves’ Workout Drink
Bodybuilders, its fair to say, will often try just about anything to gain another pound of muscle mass. A practice that has resulted in some fascinating products hitting the shelves. Today's product, York's 'Protein from the Sea', protein powder emerged in the 1960s and promised to harness the pure protein of fish to build muscle.… Continue reading Supplements Bodybuilding Forgot: Bob Hoffman’s Fish Protein Powder
There’s no denying it. Nutrition is a vital part of a healthy lifestyle. The effectiveness of any workout regime is drastically influenced by the kind of diet supporting it. Perhaps more than any other kind of workout, focusing on building muscle fits that bill. After all, you need the right building blocks to make those… Continue reading What Are The Nutritional Building Blocks Of A Good Muscle Building Workout?
There are a ton of options out there… // Source It’s such a crowded market out there that it can be hard to know what to listen too. Hundreds of different forums and sites will each offer unique advice, but how do you know what’s true? Well, arguably, none of it is true. Every single… Continue reading How Do I Know Which Supplements Are Right For Me?
If you enjoy a fitness lifestyle, there is no doubt that you will already know about the benefits of whey protein. But, are you aware of how long it has been around? It might be a lot longer than you think. Today, I’m going to give you a potted history of whey protein, and reveal… Continue reading A Potted History Of Whey Protein
Societal pressure on women is often a talking point. Indeed previously on this website we've looked at slimming crazes dating back to the early 1900s when women worldwide were encouraged to lose weight and 'become happy'. Well it seems that the pressure on women to conform to a certain body type works both ways as the… Continue reading Attention Women: Left out because you’re too skinny? Try Wate-On!
Open any muscle mag from the mid-20th century and chances are you'll find a reference to Rheo H. Blair, and his famous instant protein. Blair's protein was used by the top bodybuilders of the 1950s ranging from Gironda to Arnie. He was a firm believer in the importance of top quality protein and often got… Continue reading Protein Way of Life by Rheo H. Blair
The history of Bodybuilding and Physical Culture is full of those great 'what if' moments. What if Joe Gold never opened Gold's Gym? What if Arnold never took up the sport? And what if drugs never infiltrated physique competitions? Another great 'what if' moment that many of us are unaware of comes from the 1940s,… Continue reading Muscle and Nutrition: When Paul Bragg met Bob Hoffman
If you thought the current supplement industry was farcical, you're sadly mistaken. Since Eugen Sandow first began to wow audiences in the 19th century, marketers have sought to provide quick fixes for building strength, ambition and combating ailments. Take for example 'Ambition Pills', a product which emerged in America in the late 1800s and promised… Continue reading Ambition Pills: The 19th Century ‘Wonder Supplement’…
Type 'Eugen Sandow Supplements' into Google and you'll find an interesting result. Half the results will talk about the virtues of Sandow and other physical culturists who 'didn't need supplements' and the other half will discuss the selling technqiues of these very same men. Whilst it is not the case that the impressive physiques from… Continue reading Old Time Selling – Eugen Sandow and the Business of Supplements
