Plyometrics ('jump' or 'shock' exercises) are defined as “exercises where muscles exert maximum force in short intervals of time, aiming to increase power and speed.” Typically performed with just your own body weight, plyometrics can be a useful tool in your fitness arsenal. They were invented by ...

Bodybuilding has progressed immensely since the 1960's and 70's Golden Era. Many bodybuilders made a huge impact at this time and contributed to raising the popularity of this sport. One of these figures was 3 time Mr Olympia champion, the legendary Sergio Oliva. Known as “The Myth” in  the ...

Acquiring the qualities of size, symmetry and definition is a challenge for all bodybuilders. Next up in our Bodybuilding Legends series is Laura Creavalle one bodybuilder who possessed all these qualities. A three times Ms. International winner and an incredible thirteen times Ms. Olympia ...

Every serious bodybuilding fan should know the name Bill Pearl. One of the most outstanding bodybuilders ever, this four times Mr Universe is one of the greatest champions who has spent most of his life contributing enormously to this sport. Bill Pearl started lifting weights at an early age and ...

Title: Vegan Bodybuilding and Fitness Author: Robert Cheeke Year: 2010 Publisher: Healthy Living Publications Synopsis: Information and advice is given on how to succeed in bodybuilding on a plant-based diet. Review: In all my 27 years of training in strength and bodybuilding, I have ...

Title: Forgotten Secrets of the Old Time Strongmen Author: Dave Yarnell Year: 2008 Publisher: Createspace Synopsis: The training strategies and nutrition choices of early twentieth century strongmen are shared with us. Review: Dave Yarnell takes us back in time to an era before bench ...

One of the greatest female bodybuilders of the twentieth century was Rachel McLish. Lean, symmetrical and well proportioned, this beautiful bodybuilding superstar set the standards for women in the early days of competitive female bodybuilding. Like many professional bodybuilders, Rachel had a ...

This stunning, world-class, American bodybuilder is the only undefeated (6 time) Ms Olympia competitor in female bodybuilding history. Often called the female Arnold Schwarzenegger, Everson is one of the most popular and likeable elite competitors in bodybuilding and the first such female to ...

"The Quadfather", "Quadzilla", and "The Golden Eagle" were all nicknames given to Tom Platz, one of the most distinct and charismatic characters in competitive bodybuilding history. A Mr. Universe winner and seven times Mr Olympia competitor, this unique bodybuilder took leg development to a whole ...

Bob Paris was one of the greatest bodybuilders to compete in professional bodybuilding in the 1980's and 90's. Often compared to the legendary Steve Reeves, this intelligent character had the good looks and faultless physique that made him very popular amongst bodybuilding fans. Bob Paris was ...