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She Chat (October 1969)

InterviewsMarch 17, 2025130Views 0Likes 0Comments

This months feature is the blonde, weight trained beauty Pauline Young. Pauline was the winner of multiple figure contest during the 1960's. Source: Peak Muscle Maker - Vol. 1 No. 5 (October 1969) Page #24 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.1 No.5 (October 1969) Page #25 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.1 No.5 (October 1969)

She Chat (Sept 1969)

InterviewsMarch 14, 2025116Views 0Likes 0Comments

This months feature is Pat Wheeldon the 1969 Miss British Isles. Source: Peak Muscle Maker - Vol. 1 No. 4 (September 1969) Page #24 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.1 No.4 (September 1969) Page #25 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.1 No.4 (September 1969)

Women News (V2 N3)

InterviewsMarch 12, 2025102Views 0Likes 0Comments

Carol Graham provides both local and international updates on Women's Bodybuilding. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.3) Page #13 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.3) Page #15 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.3)

Women and Weights

InterviewsMarch 9, 2025109Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article penned at the beginning of Female Bodybuilding in Australia. The article tried to dispel the myths associated with the sport at the time. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.2) Page #39 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.2)

Sex and Fitness

InterviewsFebruary 21, 2025156Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article on the benefits and differences of strength training to both men and women. Source: Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #67 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #149 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #150 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979)

A Grand Slam for Carla Caesars World Cup

ContestsFebruary 16, 2025245Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1984 Caesar’s World Cup for Women was the backdrop for the film “Pumping Iron II”. The contest was also the platform for the controversial debut of Australian Powerlifting World Record Holder Bev Francis. Bev lowered her weight from 190lbs to a rock hard 130lbs for the contest. Carla Dunlap, the reigning Ms Olympia champion…

She Chat – Big Three (Nov 1970)

InterviewsFebruary 4, 2025125Views 0Likes 0Comments

This months edition focuses on bust, waist and thighs. The article also features a photo of Jackie Renia (Nubret). Source: Peak Muscle Maker Vol.2 No. 6 (November 1970) Page #24 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.2 No. 6 (November 1970) Page #25 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.2 No. 6 (November 1970) Page #26 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.2…

Bust Beauty via dumb-bells for Bar Belles

TrainingJanuary 27, 2025236Views 0Likes 0Comments

Scotland's glamourous strong girl, Sadie McIntosh, shows the girls how to build a bust like Marilyn Monroe with dumbells. Source: Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957) Page #12 - Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957) Page #13 - Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957) Page #36 - Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957)

Janet Tech on Contest Preparation

InterviewsJanuary 21, 2025311Views 0Likes 0Comments

Janet Tech shares a sensible contest preparation plan. The lifetime natural is one of the true greats of female bodybuilding. She is the blueprint of what female bodybuilding should be. Enjoy the read! Source: MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #81 - MuscleMag International (Apr 1985) Page #82 - MuscleMag International (Apr 1985) Page #83 - MuscleMag International…

She Chat (August 1971)

InterviewsJanuary 21, 2025145Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dianne Bennett promotes the merits of health, fitness and energy to cope with the pleasures of motherhood. Source: Peak Muscle Maker - Vol. 2 No. 3 (August 1971) Page #24 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.2 No.3 (August 1971) Page #25 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.2 No.3 (August 1971) Page #26 - Peak Muscle Maker -…

Cammie Lusko A New Feminine Ideal?

InterviewsDecember 31, 2024303Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article on Cammie Lusko, the all-rounder that fell in love with bodybuilding. A great article. Cammie would compete in the inaugural Ms Olympia contest in 1980. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #106 - Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #107 - Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #108 - Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page…

Gladys Portugues Ms Olympia Training

TrainingDecember 26, 2024314Views 0Likes 0Comments

Gladys Portugues shares her back routine in preparation for the 1984 Ms Olympia. Source: MuscleMag International (May 1985) Page #17 - MuscleMag International (May 1985) Page #18 - MuscleMag International (May 1985) Page #19 - MuscleMag International (May 1985) Page #20 - MuscleMag International (May 1985) Page #21 - MuscleMag International (May 1985)

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She Chat (October 1969)

She Chat (Sept 1969)

Women News (V2 N3)

Women and Weights

Sex and Fitness

A Grand Slam for Carla Caesars World Cup

She Chat – Big Three (Nov 1970)

Bust Beauty via dumb-bells for Bar Belles

Janet Tech on Contest Preparation

She Chat (August 1971)

Cammie Lusko A New Feminine Ideal?

Gladys Portugues Ms Olympia Training

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