Editorial – Page 4 – Vintage Body Building Magazines

LOSE THAT EXTRA FAT AND definition MAKE YOUR MUSCLES SHOW!

InterviewsMay 17, 2025190Views 0Likes 0Comments

For a long time 'experts' and 'authorities' advocated that long enduring exercise is the way to bring the body to peak definition. However, we all now know the answer is in your diet. Enjoy this 1974 article that addresses the matter and still hold true today! Thanks goes to Andrew Lee (USA) for his gracious…

The Ideal Physique

InterviewsMay 17, 2025127Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent article by Dave Webster on what was considered the ideal physique. The article itself deal with the evolution of the physique throughout the history of bodybuilding. It starts with the first contests from the 1880's when pioneers like Professor Louis Attila travelled the world inspiring young men to think of health and…

News News News (Muscle Australia Issue 9)

InterviewsMay 16, 202592Views 0Likes 0Comments

News for around the traps of Australian Bodybuilding. A great little piece from 1981. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue 9) Page #48 - Muscle Australia (Issue 9) Page #49 - Muscle Australia (Issue 9) Page #50 - Muscle Australia (Issue 9)

History of the Muscle Movies

InterviewsMay 15, 2025174Views 0Likes 0Comments

An exceptional article on Steve Reeves and his successful movie career. H had a magnificent run from 1957 (Hercules) to 1963 (Slave The Son of Hercules). In all I believe he made 10 movies. This article also has some fantastic reproductions of many of the Movie Promotional Posters for Reeves films. This is part…

ROGER WALKER SEMINAR

InterviewsMay 14, 2025189Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Burwash gives insight into a Roger Walker seminar from 1981. We are fortunate to have Roger share his knowledge and experiences on a regular basis on this website. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue 9) Page #32 - Muscle Australia (Issue 9) Page #33 - Muscle Australia (Issue 9)

Try these foods for Massive Muscles, Dynamic Energy and Herculean Power!

InterviewsMay 14, 202593Views 0Likes 0Comments

You are what you eat. This 1958 article provides for some sound reading. Source: Muscle Power (March 1958) Page #16 - Muscle Power (March 1958) Page #17 - Muscle Power (March 1958) Page #42 - Muscle Power (March 1958)

What You Can Expect From The Food You Eat

InterviewsMay 13, 2025190Views 0Likes 0Comments

John Terilli pens an excellent article on the impact of indulging in poor food choices. A great read and also a cautionary tale! Source: Muscle Australia (Issue 9) Page #22 - Muscle Australia (Issue 9) Page #23 - Muscle Australia (Issue 9)

Phoenix From The Ashes

InterviewsMay 12, 2025122Views 0Likes 0Comments

Australian bodybuilder Robert Fay documents his recovery from a torn bicep tendon injury he incurred at a powerlifting competition on the 13 February 1983. Robert meticulous attention to his hastened recovery has him back in competition in a mere 4 1/2 months after the injury. Source: MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #38 - MuscleMag International…

Rap with Vince (July 1980)

InterviewsMay 12, 2025130Views 0Likes 0Comments

Vince Gironda one of the World's Foremost Bodybuilding Authorities answers the questions of the readers. Source: Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #143 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980)

She Chat (Vol.1 No.7)

InterviewsMay 11, 2025102Views 0Likes 0Comments

This month features Miss Western Europe Diana Goolaman. Source: Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.7 Page #24 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.7 Page #25 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.7

Sam Ioannidis

InterviewsMay 11, 2025182Views 0Likes 0Comments

Having won the inaugural I.F.B.B. Junior Mr Universe in 1980, Sam travelled back to South Africa to successfully defend his title in 1981. This is a great article that details his 1981 success. For those that are unfamiliar with Sammy Ioannidis he is one of the greats of Australian Bodybuilding. I personally rank him…