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[58 pages] As a young man, W.G. George was involved in an intensive study of chemistry at Worcester. His studies lasted from 7am to 9pm daily, and while he certainly gained practical knowledge of his choice of study, this did not afford him much opportunity to maintain the level of activity that he was accustomed to.

Necessity, being the mother of invention, George created the "100-Up" exercise which could be done indoors and afforded him the ability to improve his running without needing to take anything away from his studies.

In time, W.G. George not only became a successful chemist but also the greatest mile runner of the 19th century... This incredibly rare book, authored by George himself, provides a look at his colorful career as well as the specific details of the 100-Up....keep reading

[32 pages] The program has been devised by our Office of Training in conjunction with several noted authorities in the field of physical fitness, and provides a means to measure your physical condition in relation to others of your sex and age category. All special agents under age 40 are required to participate in the Program bl-annually.>br>
In view of the highly active nature of our protective and Investigative responsibilities, lit Is imperative that our Special Agents maintain a healthy physical condition. But it is equally important for all employees to exercise properly....keep reading

[7 pages] What is muscle control? How can it assist the Bodybuilder? Is it of any value to the weightlifter? Can it be considered a complete form of training in itself? Must it remain the exclusive part of the gifted few, or can anyone become a master of Muscle Control?

These and other questions will be answered in this and subsequent articles the writer does not for one moment pretend that the complete science of muscle control and its many and varied aspects can be taught effectively by this means. Uses are manifold and range from the remedial training of the disabled and even bed-ridden to the controls which enabled the advanced athlete to get past different degrees of sticking point.-...keep reading

[68 pages] One year: that's the time it took Dallas Long to develop from just a good high school shot-putter into the second greatest in American-and world--competition. One year -and weight training!

Back in May, 1957, Dallas already was a crackerjack, the pride of North Phoenix (Arizona) High School. His best distance with the 12-pound high-school shot was about 59 feet. Good enough to win local and even regional meets. Good enough to bring him to the notice of track and field experts. But not good enough for Dallas Long. He wanted to do better-soon. He knew he could-with the right training program. Many of the leading shot, discus and weight-throw men, like the great Parry O'Brien, Fortune Gordien, Harold Connolly, Bob Backus and Bill Neider, recently had been making amazing progress. And all had pointed to training with barbells and dumbbells as a chief reason for their improvement....keep reading

COVER: Leonid Zhabotinsky

• Olympic Games Report and photos by George Kirkley

• Olympic Highlights

• Behind the Midheavy scene by Al Murray

• The Games that nearly weren't by John Goodbody

• World Rankings

• Balance your programme by Peary Rader

• Reports from all Quarters

• Scottish News...keep reading

[36 pages] Now here's something that you don't see every day (or find anywhere else!): the January, 1972 issue of Apolo Magazine (No. 71) which was a bodybuilding magazine originally published in Buenos Aires.

It is truly fascinating to see the type of information that came out "literally" on the other side of the world.

This magazine features a big spread comparing Steve Reeves and Arnold Schwarzenegger, articles on various contests, Rick Wayne, and an 86 year old lifter who was still breaking records. Also of note is some very interesting equipment that you sure don't see nowadays....keep reading

[13 Minutes] This rare documentary will allow you to step into the time machine and see what the strength training world looked like in France nearly 50 years ago.

Check out that outstanding dungeon gym, classical training equipment and those old school bumper plates....keep reading

[50 pages] ...This year Mr. Muller has introduced a new device to assist us in our physical training. He calls it "Block Work." This block work gives special and concentrated exercises for the development of the legs. I have always enjoyed the table work, in fact all my physical work, but the block work gives me most pleasure. The reason, I believe, is because I can do and practice the block work in my own room at home. When I first began, I could do very few of the exercises. By practicing at home ten minutes every day I was soon able to increase my leg strength at least 50 per cent......keep reading

[137 pages] Part one of The Mighty Atom Joseph Greenstein's personal scrap book...keep reading

Army's Heisman Trophy winner, Pete Dawkins was a weight-trained man and later West Point gained great attention when Billy Cannon's Coach at LSU, Paul Dietzel became Head Football Coach at West Point and brought with him his ground-breaking weight programs.

In the early '60's one of my favorite West Point players was Fullback Al Rushatz... Al Rushatz was an All-American football player but he was also an All-American NCAA wrestler(3rd in the NCAA Nationals at 177lbs. in 1960.) I was a fullback and I also wrestled so I took great interest in Al Rushatz's weight training programs......keep reading

[64 pages] ...Ever since the day 2500 years ago when Milo, of Crotona, emerged from his training with herculean strength by starting out first to lift a calf and continuing to lift it as it grew until he was able to lift overhead a full grown ox, the weight lifters of the world have made this sport a creed and have united to spread the gospel everywhere. Now 52 nations are members of the International Weight Lifting Federation, by whose rules and standards all weight lifters faithfully abide.

Today this means of developing health, strength and a physique of manly proportions has become more than a fad. In the barns, houses, apartments, bathrooms, bedrooms and gyms of the cities and towns, big and little, of the United States more than 1,500,000 men, boys and a few hardy women of all ages are working at this he-man form of body building. The number is being constantly swelled by the hundreds of thousands of muscular veterans, introduced to weights by the armed forces, ...keep reading

[10 pages]

How would you recommend an older lifter do the Super Squats program? I did it back in my mid-twenties and it helped me build exceptional strength and size. Now, 10 years later, I have done this program for a few weeks but I don't feel like it is sustainable to continue for an 8-week program (Doing 20 reps each workout). What would your suggestions be?-

The Super Squat program goes one of two ways: downright miraculous . . . or crash and burn.

Here are a few techniques that will help you make the Super Squats program work like magic....keep reading

[16 pages] This rare booklet includes the instructions for the Nautilus DynaMate and SportsMate exercisers. "Look Good! Feel Good! Your Nautilus body conditioning program is going to be fun and productive. From the very first exercise session you'll know that your work is going to pay off in terms of increased strength, flexibility and endurance. Within a couple of weeks you'll be able to feel and see the benefits of your work. You'll feel great, stronger and more supple. You'll look great too, be able to notice better muscle definition and a healthy, more fit appearance. Your friends and family will notice the difference too, and they'll tell you about it. That's the beauty of a Nautilus conditioning program. It's good for your body ... it's good for your head."...keep reading

[6 pages] Expanders have been, and continue to be, an excellent addition to any strength training program as they enable you to train your muscles in ways that no barbell or dumbbell can match. Here's an advertising brochure for Lifeline chest expanders which was developed by noted fitness expert Matt Furey and features nine basic movements with some other brief training tips....keep reading

"During the summer of 1970, I was visiting my friend Jose Vadi in Pomona, California ...it was great timing on my part because the "Nationals" (AAU Sr. National Weightlifting Championships) were being held in Culver City...which in California terms were very close ...Jose had just taken a teaching position at Cal Poly after getting his Ph.d in Madison (U. of Wisconsin) where we had been good friends (He still lives in Pomona and is a professor at CSU Pomona)...he trained and knew a lot about lifting...Jose grew up in Harlem and trained with George Paine... his brother had been Mr. Latin America...he knew Elmo Santiago and grew up with Freddy Ortiz (he has some great stories about Freddy)...Jose was no stranger to the iron game and on the right day we headed into Culver City for the Nationals..."...keep reading

"Heavy Club movements, while perhaps not as beneficial as a means of exercise as the lighter ones, may be regarded as a result of what can be attained by physical development, and it is always a favourite item at "Displays," showing that people retain the passion for exhibitions of purely physical strength."...keep reading

Need some advice to increase your poundages? Check out George Kirkley's column answering questions from weightlifters everywhere!

"I have been lifting for three years and have never done any bodybuilding, although I have used assistance exercises to tly and increase my total. Best Olympic lifts are 135 Press, 145 Snatch, 200 Jerk. My chief fault seems to be the Clean and Jerk-some days I can clean 200lb. and jerk it three times, while the next day I cannot clean this poundage at all."...keep reading

In my opinion, the best writing Arthur Jones did was the two Nautilus Bulletins and the original Iron Man articles (...of course, the problem with the Iron Man stuff is that it was edited by Mabel Rad...keep reading

[20 pages]

* Breath Control - Hyperventilation

* Abs - Specialization

* Pecs - Wide Parallel Dips

* Lats - Horizontal Pulley

* Biceps - Preacher Curl

* Triceps Triceps Pull

* Delts - Lateral Raise

* Forearms - Forearm Curl

* Calves Donkey Raise

* Thighs Hack Slide

* Maximum Definition Diet

* Kelp...keep reading