Arnold Schwarzenegger: From Bodybuilder to Hollywood Icon and Politician

Arnold Schwarzenegger is known as one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time, and has since become a very successful actor, filmmaker, businessman, and politician. Schwarzenegger was born on July 30, 1947, in Thal, Austria. He is the son of Gustav Schwarzenegger and Aurelia Jadrny Schwarzenegger. In 1977, Tom Brokaw introduced Maria to Arnold and … Read more

History of the Bodybuilding Industry

The history of the bodybuilding industry goes back to 11th century India where they used stone weights called Nals to build up their health and increase their stamina. However, weight training was not used as a means to gain strength and measure power until the ancient Egyptians and Greeks practiced it In the late 19th … Read more

A Journey through the History of Mr. Olympia

Mr Olympia is the title awarded to the winner of the professional men’s bodybuilding contest. It is the biggest and most prestigious bodybuilding competition in the world, and many iconic bodybuilders have won it over the years. Joe Weider created the contest that is held annually by the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB). … Read more