Female Bodybuilding – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Goodbye to the straight up-and-down body

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Sheila Herman preachers the benefits of weight training for women. Source: Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #30 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #31 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #32 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #33 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980)

April Clough “Beauty is not skin deep”

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April Clough, a model actress, from the 1980's shares her love with bodybuilding. April actually featured in Arnold Schwarzenegger's "Arnold's Bodybuilding for Women". Source: Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #70 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #71 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #72 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #73 - Muscle &…

Muscles Amid The Magnolias

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A great article on female bodybuilding, Doris Barrilleaux and the "Superior Physique Association" SPA. The article also focuses on the Miss Tampa competition and its competitors. This is a must read! Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #94 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #95 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #96 -…

BENTLEY WINS IFBB ZANE INVITATIONAL

ContestsJuly 25, 2025138Views 0Likes 0Comments

Stacey Bentley would win the first Zane Women's Bodybuilding Championship ahead of Rachel McLish and Lynne Cartwright. An interesting note is that Frank Zane provided a posing exhibition. Frank was remarkably cut and massive at 197 lbs just 3 months out from the 1980 Mr Olympia. Unfortunately, his defence of his title was hindered by…

Shaping Up At Any Age

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Betty Weider provides some sound training advice for females of all ages. Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #40 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #41 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #42 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #43 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #168 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #169…

A KNOCKOUT NAMED CONKWRIGHT

InterviewsJuly 13, 2025161Views 0Likes 0Comments

This article provides some insight into Lynn Conkwright and her training and diet philosophies. Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #64 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #65 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #66 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #67 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980)

She Chat (Vol.1 No.11)

InterviewsJuly 9, 2025107Views 0Likes 0Comments

'She Chat' this month brings you pictures of some of the perfect pairs in physical culture. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 11) Page #24 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 11) Page #25 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 11)

WOMEN BODYBUILDERS WE ALL OWE THEM A DEBT

InterviewsJuly 1, 2025131Views 0Likes 0Comments

Women's bodybuilding was on the rise in the early 1980's. This article by Joe Weider pays tribute to Women of Iron. Source: Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #4 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #5 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980)

The beauty of power

InterviewsJune 17, 2025154Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article promoting the benefits of weight training for women. "Strength is beauty," says Carol Connors - and she has the looks to prove it. "Having curves and a pretty face is not the same as being fit. Of course, when you combine good looks with fitness and health, then you've got something. I'm…

Bodybuilding and You For Women (Issue 10)

InterviewsJune 11, 2025136Views 0Likes 0Comments

Anne Souter answers the questions from Female enthusiast. Back in 1981 Female Bodybuilding was still in its infancy, especially so in Australia. The questions and answers in Anne's editorial make for great reading. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue 10) February 1982 Page #50 - Muscle Australia (Issue 10) February 1982 Page #51 - Muscle Australia (Issue 10)…

Katherine Illingworth

InterviewsJune 9, 2025180Views 0Likes 0Comments

An interview with Katherine Illingworth the 1981 P.B.B.I. MISS AUSTRALIA. It appears that Katherine was under the guidance of Roger Walker in the lead up to her victory. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue 10) February 1982 Page #36 - Muscle Australia (Issue 10) February 1982 Page #37 - Muscle Australia (Issue 10) February 1982

WOMEN’S CONTEST PROMOTION AND PARTICIPATION

InterviewsJune 8, 2025168Views 0Likes 0Comments

More and more interest was being generated in women's bodybuilding in the early 1980's. Christine Zane discusses a number of issues pertaining to the sport. Source: Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #174 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #150 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980)

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Goodbye to the straight up-and-down body

April Clough “Beauty is not skin deep”

Muscles Amid The Magnolias

BENTLEY WINS IFBB ZANE INVITATIONAL

Shaping Up At Any Age

A KNOCKOUT NAMED CONKWRIGHT

She Chat (Vol.1 No.11)

WOMEN BODYBUILDERS WE ALL OWE THEM A DEBT

The beauty of power

Bodybuilding and You For Women (Issue 10)

Katherine Illingworth

WOMEN’S CONTEST PROMOTION AND PARTICIPATION

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