Editorial – Page 2 – Vintage Body Building Magazines

The Jim Haislop Story

InterviewsJune 4, 2025187Views 0Likes 0Comments

He has been hailed as a second coming of Steve Reeves. Jim Haislop has an almost identical structure and was trained with the Steve Reeves image in mind. Frank Zane provides a wonderful account of Haislop's introduction to bodybuilding and his early career. He then goes on to outline Haislop's training and diet routines in…

Say Vince Gironda (W-1975)

InterviewsJune 3, 2025159Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article by Vince Gironda from 1975 that provides for both a diet to gain muscle and one to get defined. Fascinating reading that still holds true today. The article was donated electronically by Andrew Lee. Source: MuscleMag International (W-1975 Issue 2) Page #18 - MuscleMag International (W-1975 Issue 2) Page #19 - MuscleMag International…

WHAT’S NEW WITH ROBBY?

InterviewsJune 3, 2025121Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent article on Robby Robinson after his short spell from competition after the 1979 Mr Olympia. Source: Muscle & Fitness (July 1980) Page #32 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1980) Page #33 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1980) Page #122 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1980)

The Questions you ask about Bodybuilding…

InterviewsJune 2, 202570Views 0Likes 0Comments

Step back to 1957 as the editors answer the readers questions. Source: Muscle Power (November 1957) Page #21 - Muscle Power (November 1957) Page #47 - Muscle Power (November 1957) Page #48 - Muscle Power (November 1957)

NEW NUTRITIONAL SECRET TO FASTER RECOVERY

InterviewsJune 1, 202583Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dr Franco Columbu links the importance of appropriate nutrition to muscle recovery. Source: Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #58 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #59 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #159 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980)

Your Training Problems Answered (Oct 1972)

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John Grimek answers the readers questions. Source: Muscular Development (Oct 1972) Page # 70 - Muscular Development (Oct 1972)

Peurto Rico, hotbed of enthusiastic bodybuilders

InterviewsMay 30, 202560Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article by Ben Weider on the growing popularity of bodybuilding in Puerto Rico. Source: Muscle Builder Power (March 1973) Page #44 - Muscle Builder Power (March 1973) Page #67 - Muscle Builder Power (March 1973) Page #68 - Muscle Builder Power (March 1973)

The Body Column (Dec 1983)

InterviewsMay 29, 202570Views 0Likes 0Comments

Boyer answers the readers questions. Source: MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #45 - MuscleMag International (December 1983)

You ask we answer (March 1958)

InterviewsMay 28, 202570Views 0Likes 0Comments

Joe Weider answers the readers questions. Source: Muscle Power (March 1958) Page #9 - Muscle Power (March 1958) Page #44 - Muscle Power (March 1958) Page #44 - Muscle Power (March 1958)

Coverman: Paul Graham 1972 Mr South Pacific

InterviewsMay 27, 2025128Views 0Likes 0Comments

Robert Nailon provides a contest report on the 1972 Mr South Pacific. Paul Graham would win the competition after a tie with Robert Deegan was settled by the audience. It was decided to let the audience choose the winner by applause. Paul would go on to Promote the controversial 1980 Mr Olympia that would…

Ask Bob (July 1984)

InterviewsMay 27, 202571Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bob Kennedy answers the readers questions. Source: MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #78 - MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #79 - MuscleMag International (July 1984)