Podcasts about Eugen Sandow

When world-famous strongman Eugen Sandow finally met his match, nobody expected it to be at the hands of an 18 year old girl. But whether it was bending metal bars, beating horses in a tug-of-war, or hefting her own husband over her head with one arm, German strongwoman Katie Sandwina would continue to shatter records (and Victorian gender norms) for another forty years. Guest Haley Shapley, author of Strong Like Her, introduces us to this astonishing, unexpected heroine. Music featured in this episode provided by Jeremy Korpas, The United States Marine Band, Asher Fulero, Quincas Moreira, and Amanda Setlik Wilson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heute war ich mal Faul und habe die Shownotes vom AI-Slop schreiben lassen. Wir reisen durch die Geschichte, und heilige Schoggopops, Abel kennt Maggus Rühl nicht (!). Janny's Schmatzer sind auch wieder da für Freund*innen des historischen ASMRs.Eugene Sandow: Vom Muskelidol zur Fitness-IkoneIn dieser humorvollen Folge von 'Geschichte ungenügend' tauchen Abel Xavier Unsinn und Janni Imhoff in die Welt von Eugene Sandow ein, dem Pionier des modernen Bodybuildings. Die Hosts diskutieren Sandows Aufstieg zur Berühmtheit, seine physischen Transformationen und Geschäftsideen. Sie beleuchten seine beeindruckenden Trainingsmethoden, die Einführung der ersten Bodybuilding-Wettbewerbe und seinen Einfluss auf die Fitnessbewegung. Außerdem reisen sie durch die Geschichte von Fitnessbewegungen wie der Turnerbewegung bis hin zu modernen Fitnessketten und reflektieren über Sandows Vermächtnis, einschließlich seiner Rolle in der Ernährung und seine tragische Geschichte. Mit humorvollen Anekdoten und einer Mischung aus Geschichte und Popkultur bieten die Hosts einen unterhaltsamen und informativen Einblick in die Evolution des Bodybuildings und Fitness.Hier gibt es Sandow mit Feigenblatt und Dumbbells:https://wolfandiron.com/blogs/feedthewolf/eugen-sandow-part-4-sandow-s-exercise-routine?srsltid=AfmBOop_7tdh1Iks5vVwTY8GzXPmwhPsIb0ZF_WBFOVuJ1ZuQR5-IZasQuellenauswahl:David L. Chapman - Sandow the Magnificent: Eugen Sandow and the Beginnings of BodybuildingDavid Waller The Perfect Man: The Muscular Life and Times of Eugen Sandow, Victorian Strongman Victorian Secrets, 2011Mehr musikalischen Kontext zu unseren Folgen findet Ihr hier auf Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3V4...Den aktuellen Popkultur-Kontext und viele andere Videos gibt es in dieser Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpIAKV0OMYQ&list=PLZgnFFgLv7g-AoQi_9mRgbVrLrpVqXUKP00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview01:13 Guest Introduction and Discussion02:04 Historical Context and Episode Theme05:05 Eugene Sandow: The Strongman07:13 Sandow's Fitness Revolution21:00 Sandow's Publications and Influence26:40 The First Bodybuilding Competition27:48 The Judges and Their Backgrounds30:02 The First Bodybuilding Competition30:51 The Sandow Trophy and Its Legacy32:23 Sandow's Influence on Fitness Culture35:54 Sandow's Business Ventures40:29 Sandow's Later Years and Death47:19 Sandow's Legacy in Modern Fitness53:34 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsBleibt uns gewogen und schreibt uns was!Support the show

In der heutigen Episode sprechen wir zunächst über den australischen Antarktis-Forscher Douglas Mawson und seinen Versuch, eine Polarexpedition finanzieren zu lassen. Danach geht es um Friedrich Wilhelm Müller, der Ostpreußen verlässt, sich fortan Eugen Sandow nennt und zu einem der Vorreiter des modernen Bodybuilding wird. Außerdem haben wir einen wundervollen Bug unserer Aufnahmesoftware einfach dringelassen, der ist schon ganz witzig. Und dann gucken wir uns folgendes Video an:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwcVsLTEi7UQuellenauswahl:David L. Chapman - Sandow the Magnificent: Eugen Sandow and the Beginnings of BodybuildingDavid Waller The Perfect Man: The Muscular Life and Times of Eugen Sandow, Victorian Strongman Victorian Secrets, 2011Mehr musikalischen Kontext zu unseren Folgen findet Ihr hier auf Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3V4...Den aktuellen Popkultur-Kontext und viele andere Videos gibt es in dieser Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpIAKV0OMYQ&list=PLZgnFFgLv7g-AoQi_9mRgbVrLrpVqXUKPBleibt uns gewogen und schreibt uns was!Support the show

In an age that doesn't think too much about history, you might be forgiven for thinking that a culture of exercise only emerged in the 20th century. But the idea of purposefully exercising to change one's body — what folks used to call "physical culture" — likely goes back to the very beginnings of time.Here to unpack the origins, evolution, and future of fitness is Dr. Conor Heffernan, a Lecturer in the Sociology of Sport at Ulster University and the author of The History of Physical Culture. Today on the show, Conor takes us on a fascinating and wide-ranging tour of physical culture, from the ancient Egyptians, who made their pharaohs run around a pyramid to test their fitness to rule, to the ancient Greeks who used their gymnasiums for both bodily training and intellectual philosophizing, to modern strongmen who became proto fitness influencers, and many periods and societies in between. We discuss how training practices changed over time, where they may be going next, and the evergreen principles from past eras that we could still learn from today.Resources Related to the PodcastAoM Podcast #988: Of Strength and Soul — Exploring the Philosophy of Physical FitnessAoM Podcast #939: What Lifting Ancient Stones Can Teach You About Being a ManRogue documentaries on stone lifting in Scotland, Iceland, and SpainAoM Podcast #39: Eugen Sandow, Victorian StrongmanAoM Podcast #624: The Crazy, Forgotten Story of America's First Fitness Influencer, Bernarr MacFaddenAoM Article: An Introduction to Indian Club TrainingAoM Video: Intro to Indian Club TrainingDe Arte GymnasticaJohann GutsMuthsFriedrich Ludwig JahnTurnvereine gymnastic system The Strongman Project Connect With Conor HeffernanPhysical Culture Study websiteConor's faculty page

Rerun: Edward Lawrence Levy, a bald and bespectacled 40 year old choir-master from Birmingham, became the first ever winner of an international weightlifting contest at Cafe Monaco in London on 28th March, 1891. The event was an attempt to separate the serious sport of dumbbell lifting from the popular performing ‘strongmen' at sideshows and variety halls, but it did not immediately take hold: the competition was described by the newspaper Sporting Life as “very slow”.In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly recall the career of ‘perfect human specimen' Eugen Sandow; dig into the movement for muscular Judaism; and work out exactly how Levy would fare in a modern Olympic competition… Further Reading:• ‘The Untold History of the First Weightlifting Competition' (BarBend, 2019): https://barbend.com/history-first-weightlifting-competition/• ‘This Hebrew School Teacher Was the First World Weightlifting Champ' (National Library of Israel, 2021): https://blog.nli.org.il/en/lbh-el-levy/• ‘The History of Weightlifting' (Bodytribe, 2013):: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9moGJHmJygImage: Levy with his 1891 British Amateur Championship trophy. From E. Lawrence Levy and Muscular Judaism, 1851-1932, part of the National Library of Israel collectionWe'll be back on Tuesday!!! (Happy Easter) - Remember you can join

Strongmen and pro wrestling go hand in hand. Who can forget the muscled up 1980s? Yet, the more things change, the more they stay the same. In the pioneer era of wrestling, your proto-strongmen and bodybuilders were also featured alongside and inside professional wrestling. On this episode of 1000 Hours, the podcast all about the pioneer era of wrestling, historian Karl Stern takes a look at such pioneering strongmen and their relation to pro wrestling such as Eugen Sandow, Louis Cyr, and George Hackenschmidt. This is hour 40 of 1000 Hours.   This series explores it's history and personalities. YOU CONTROL THIS SERIES! It will only run as long as it is supported. In order to get another hour of 1000 hours we need a new Patreon supporter at any level or a cash donation via the front page of WhenItWasCool.com to either PayPal or CashApp (Please put “1000” in the note). As soon as it is received, I will produce a new hour. Presently, we are funded up to hour 58.

Sensei Julio is a fun guy to be around and has some crazy stories. He is a great example of a guy that fcked his life up and brought it back around. And the sory around how he smessed up his finger is one for the books! Enjoy.  ** This was recorded in the basement dojo and the sound is a bit off. Mentions: Sensei Julio - https://www.instagram.com/internaljiujitsu/?hl=en HighSpeed Daddy - https://www.highspeeddaddy.com/?rfsn=7178368.317ce6 Live Rishi - USe the code "TABLE50" and get 50% off your entire order - https://liverishi.com/ Me - https://berawpodcast.com/ 'til next time! The history of bodybuilding is a captivating journey that intertwines with the evolution of physical fitness, cultural perceptions of the human body, and the pursuit of perfection. From ancient civilizations to modern-day competitions, bodybuilding has undergone significant transformations, shaping and being shaped by society's ideals and values. The origins of bodybuilding can be traced back to ancient Greece, where athletes trained to achieve physical prowess for competitive events like the Olympic Games. Sculpted statues and artworks from this era depict muscular physiques, highlighting the admiration for the human form. However, it wasn't until the late 19th century that bodybuilding as a structured discipline began to emerge. Eugen Sandow, often referred to as the "Father of Modern Bodybuilding," rose to prominence in the late 1800s with his impressive physique and groundbreaking performances. Sandow's exhibitions showcased his sculpted muscles and athleticism, captivating audiences worldwide and popularizing the concept of physical culture. He emphasized the importance of strength, symmetry, and aesthetics, laying the foundation for modern bodybuilding. In the early 20th century, the golden age of bodybuilding dawned with the advent of organized competitions and the rise of iconic figures like Charles Atlas and John Grimek. These pioneers inspired countless individuals to pursue bodybuilding as a means of self-improvement and personal expression. However, it wasn't until the mid-20th century that bodybuilding truly exploded onto the mainstream scene. The emergence of Muscle Beach in California during the 1940s and 1950s provided a platform for bodybuilders to showcase their talents in outdoor gyms along the sunny shores of Venice Beach. This vibrant community of fitness enthusiasts, including legends like Steve Reeves and Reg Park, attracted attention from the media and sparked a cultural phenomenon. The 1960s witnessed the rise of the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB), founded by bodybuilding icon Joe Weider. The IFBB established standardized rules and regulations for competitions, paving the way for the sport's global expansion. During this era, Arnold Schwarzenegger emerged as a dominant force, captivating audiences with his imposing physique and charismatic persona. Schwarzenegger's reign during the 1970s solidified bodybuilding's place in popular culture, inspiring millions to hit the gym and sculpt their bodies. Throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries, bodybuilding continued to evolve, with athletes pushing the boundaries of muscular development and conditioning. The introduction of new training techniques, nutritional strategies, and supplementation further fueled the sport's growth. Additionally, the emergence of women's bodybuilding and other divisions, such as physique and bikini, diversified the competitive landscape, attracting a more diverse array of athletes. Today, bodybuilding remains a global phenomenon, with competitions held in countries around the world and a dedicated community of enthusiasts spanning all ages and backgrounds. While the sport continues to face scrutiny and stereotypes, its enduring appeal lies in its ability to empower individuals to transform their bodies and minds through discipline, dedication, and hard work. As bodybuilding enters a new era, its rich history serves as a testament to the enduring pursuit of physical excellence and the relentless drive to push the limits of human potential.

Have you ever been to a holistic gym?Take a tour of Primal Health, a family-owned training facility in Halmstad, Sweden, focused on diet, movement and inner work, with Daniel and Viktor Gustafsson in this Living 4D conversation.Learn more about the work Daniel and Viktor do via social media on Instagram.For Living 4D listeners: Through the end of 2023, save 10 percent on the range of services Daniel and Viktor provide at this website merely by mentioning that you heard about it on Living 4D!TimestampsFasting was the first step Daniel and Viktor took toward more holistic approaches. (4:32)Why are gyms so important? (20:54)Real resistance. (38:34)Does every gym have exactly one kettlebell? (44:50)A history of the American gym industry. (1:01:44)“Energy from people is our currency.” (1:27:58)The foundations of tai chi. (1:32:50)“We should call them a wallet instead of a client.” (1:54:25)Does your gym have a restaurant that serves organ meats? (2:12:49)Tips to help you choose a good gym. (2:24:30)ResourcesOsho Dynamic MeditationThe work of Rupert Sheldrake, Eugen Sandow, Vic Tanny, Arthur Jones, Graham Hancock and David GogginsPaul's Living 4D conversations with Tim Welch and Sean O'Malley and Jason PickardPaul's solo Living 4D podcast Why Kings Kill Your ChildrenFarmers of Forty Centuries: Organic Farming in China, Korea and Japan by F.H. King Thanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBiOptimizers US and BiOptimizers UK PAUL10Organifi CHEK20CHEK InstituteWild PasturesNedWe may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

The Great Competition, 1901, Royal Albert Hall, London…this was the birthplace of modern bodybuilding. The one and only Eugen Sandow managed to persevere through multiple years of war, logistical setbacks, and a political and cultural climate that viewed physique displays as potentially indecent, sometimes immoral, and at worst, as illegal pornography, to host the first championship bodybuilding show to find the “best built man in Britain and Ireland”. To even compete, entrants had to place top three in a full series of regional qualifiers where hundreds upon hundreds of athletes battled against one another in the years prior. Further, to even enter these regional qualifiers, entrants had to send in their pictures to Eugen Sandow's magazine for initial screening. The eventual championship in 1901 was truly a spectacle. Nearly ten thousand attendees packed Royal Albert Hall to the brim, an astonishing number that rivals the attendance of any modern bodybuilding competition…even the Olympia. Indeed, this historic event reverberates into the modern era, as modern Olympia winners receive “the Sandow”, a replica of the trophy given to the third-place winner of The Great Competition. In this episode, we're joined by Marcus Kment, a filmmaker, physical culturist, and amateur historian, who recently produced an excellent documentary on the Great Competition and the athletes who competed in it to discuss its significance and their story. Additionally, he's joined by our very own Dr. Conor Heffernan who consulted on this project. Join us to learn about this jaw-dropping history, as once again, history proves stranger than fiction! Barbell Films YouTube & IG: @barbellfilms

Eugen Sandow is a name most men ought to know. He also had a physique people believed could only be achieved in the imagination or sculpted in marble. He's known as the father of bodybuilding, but in this episode I don't want to focus on how jacked he was. Rather, I use his story to drive home a deeper point. One that we've been missing for most of our lives.

Muy buenas seres humanos en movimiento. Hoy vamos a hablar de un poco de historia. Eugen Sandow fue un entrenador de cultura física, que inspiró a Pilates y a muchos hombres de su época. Podríamos llamarlo el Arnol de los años 20 del siglo pasado. Conocer a Sandow nos ayuda también a entender a Pilates. Un saludo y nos vemos en el próximo episodio. www.tinogarciapilates.com

In this episode, I explore the stages in which fitness culture evolved in the 19th Century, as well as the rise of strongman athletes and fitness “gurus,” some popular fitness equipment of the period, and early gymnasiums. ***** References Barford, Vanessa, and Lucy Townsend. “Eugen Sandow: The man with the perfect body.” https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-19977415 BBC News. “'Manly exercise' manual found at Cambridge college.” https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-38420468 Britannica. “Eugen Sandow.” https://www.britannica.com/biography/Eugen-Sandow Ernst, Gustav. The portable gymnasium: a manual of exercises, arranged for self instruction in the use of the portable gymnasium. https://archive.org/details/b20399789/page/61/mode/1up Macfadden, Bernarr. Macfadden's physical training : an illustrated system of exercise for the development of health, strength and beauty. https://archive.org/details/macfaddensphysic00macf/page/6/mode/2up Movement Health. “What is the Physical Culture Movement?” https://www.movementhealth.com.au/news/physical-culture-movement/ ScotlandsPeople. “Our Records: A Victorian Gymnasium.” https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/article/victorian-gymnasium Stark, James. “Fitness gurus and ‘muscular Christianity': how Victorian Britain anticipated today's keep fit craze.” https://theconversation.com/fitness-gurus-and-muscular-christianity-how-victorian-britain-anticipated-todays-keep-fit-craze-129522 Walker, Donald. British manly exercises : containing rowing and sailing, riding, & driving. https://archive.org/details/britishmanlyexer00walk/page/n105/mode/2up Wikipedia. “François Delsarte.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/François_Delsarte Wikipedia. “Friedrich Ludwig Jahn.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friedrich_Ludwig_Jahn Wikipedia. “Genevieve Stebbins.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genevieve_Stebbins Wikipedia. “Johann Christoph Friedrich GutsMuths.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johann_Christoph_Friedrich_GutsMuths Wikipedia. “Somatics.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatics#:~:text=An%2520early%2520precursor%2520of%2520the%2520somatic%2520movement%2520in,culture%2520practices%2520were%2520brought%2520to%2520the%2520US.%2520 ***** Email: thevictorianvarietyshow@gmail.com Twitter: twitter.com/victorianvarie1 Mastodon: @marisad@is.nota.live Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thevictorianvarietyshow I'd greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate & review this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Goodpods, Spotify, Podchaser, Audible, or wherever you listen, as that will help this podcast reach more listeners! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marisa-d96/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marisa-d96/support

Eugene Sandow is the creator of bodybuilding! This historical episode covers his massive contributions to the physique culture. Strongman, bodybuilder, author, and teacher are just some of the many titles Eugene Sandow held throughout his very full and exciting life!New Website:https://www.wheyoflifepodcast.comPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheyoflifepodcast/Gus' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gussholland/Hotline: (346) 200-7168‬YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ATMayh1D73j6LvTfFM6Cg

Bodybuilding is now a competitive sport, but its roots lie in show business. Strongmen have long been a staple of circus acts for their feats of strength but it was Prussian bodybuilder Eugen Sandow, who, under the management of Florenz Ziegfeld, went from lifting heavy objects onstage to capturing the world's imagination by posing and flexing his muscles for fun and entertainment.Over a hundred years later, there's a club night called FLEX in San Francisco's leather bar Powerhouse, which has bodybuilders come show off their muscles and invites the audience to join in on the fun with a best biceps contest.Today FLEX organizer, bodybuilder and performer Andrew Dombos joins us to talk about putting together his muscle worship quarterly events, inspired by classic live muscle worship videos made by JimmyZ where audiences marvel at muscular physiques.ANDREW DOMBO: instagram.com/musclepupbadgeFAUSTO FERNOS: instagram.com/faustofernosMARC FELION: instagram.com/marcfelionPlus--➤ The sadomasochistic nature of working with a bodybuilding coach.➤ Preacher Dumbbell Hammer Curls will make you love your biceps.➤ Adding pre-digested carbs like Highly Branched Cyclic Dextrin into your workout drink for a great pump➤ Why Watermelon is wonderful.Episode #3040

Bodybuilding is now a competitive sport, but its roots lie in show business. Strongmen have long been a staple of circus acts for their feats of strength but it was Prussian bodybuilder Eugen Sandow, who, under the management of Florenz Ziegfeld, went from lifting heavy objects onstage to capturing the world's imagination by posing and flexing his muscles for fun and entertainment.Over a hundred years later, there's a club night called FLEX in San Francisco's leather bar Powerhouse, which has bodybuilders come show off their muscles and invites the audience to join in on the fun with a best biceps contest.Today FLEX organizer, bodybuilder and performer Andrew Dombos joins us to talk about putting together his muscle worship quarterly events, inspired by classic live muscle worship videos made by JimmyZ where audiences marvel at muscular physiques.ANDREW DOMBO: instagram.com/musclepupbadgeFAUSTO FERNOS: instagram.com/faustofernosMARC FELION: instagram.com/marcfelionPlus--➤ The sadomasochistic nature of working with a bodybuilding coach.➤ Preacher Dumbbell Hammer Curls will make you love your biceps.➤ Adding pre-digested carbs like Highly Branched Cyclic Dextrin into your workout drink for a great pump➤ Why Watermelon is wonderful.Episode #3041

Happy Pride! We invited Ruby Hann, who completed her MA in History in 2020 and her MSc in History in 2021, both at the University of Edinburgh, to talk about Eugen Sandow, the bodybuilder who spread the cult of muscle around the world. Her research is focused on masculinity, sexuality, and the body in early twentieth century Britain. Ruby is not currently in academia, but she still occasionally writes, lectures, and attends conferences. You can follow her Twitter @RubyVolunteers to find her work.  Our book is available at badgayspod.com/book along with tour dates in the US and the UK! SOURCES: Budd, M. A. The Sculpture Machine: Physical Culture and Body Politics in the Age of Empire. New York: New York University Press, 1997. Chapman, David. Sandow the Magnificent: Eugen Sandow and the Beginnings of Bodybuilding. Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1994. Dyer, Richard. White: Twentieth Anniversary Edition, 2nd ed. London: Routledge, 2017. Waller, David. The Perfect Man: The Muscular Life and Times of Eugen Sandow, Victorian Strongman. Brighton: Victorian Secrets Limited, 2011. Waugh, Thomas. Hard to Imagine: gay male eroticism in photography and film from their beginnings to Stonewall. New York: Columbia University Press, 1996. Brauer, Fae. ‘Virilizing and Valorizing Homoeroticism: Eugen Sandow's Queering of Body Cultures Before and After the Wilde Trials', Visual Culture in Britain 18:1 (2017), 35–67. Conrad, Sebastian. ‘Globalizing the Beautiful Body: Eugen Sandow, Bodybuilding, and the Ideal of Muscular Manliness at the Turn of the Twentieth Century', Journal of World History 32:1 (2021), 95–125. Elledge, Jim. ‘Eugen Sandow's gift to gay men', The Gay & Lesbian Review Worldwide 18:4 (2011). Mullins, Greg. ‘‘Nudes, Prudes, and Pigmies: The Desirability of Disavowal in "Physical Culture"', Discourse 15:1 (1992), 27–48. Snow, K. Mitchell. ‘Does this fig leaf make me look gay? Strongmen, statue posing and physique photography', Early Popular Visual Culture 17:2 (2019), 135–155. Watt, Carey A. ‘Cultural Exchange, Appropriation and Physical Culture: Strongman Eugen Sandow in Colonial India, 1904–1905', The International Journal of the History of Sport 33:16 (2016), 1921–1942.

Edward Lawrence Levy, a bald and bespectacled 40 year old choir-master from Birmingham, became the first ever winner of an international weightlifting contest at Cafe Monaco in London on 28th March, 1891.  The event was an attempt to separate the serious sport of dumbbell lifting from the popular performing ‘strongmen' at sideshows and variety halls, but it did not immediately take hold: the competition was described by the newspaper Sporting Life as “very slow”. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly recall the career of ‘perfect human specimen' Eugen Sandow; dig into the movement for muscular Judaism; and work out exactly how Levy would fare in a modern Olympic competition…  Further Reading: • ‘The Untold History of the First Weightlifting Competition' (BarBend, 2019): https://barbend.com/history-first-weightlifting-competition/ • ‘This Hebrew School Teacher Was the First World Weightlifting Champ' (National Library of Israel, 2021): https://blog.nli.org.il/en/lbh-el-levy/ • ‘The History of Weightlifting' (Bodytribe, 2013):: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9moGJHmJyg Image: Levy with his 1891 British Amateur Championship trophy. From E. Lawrence Levy and Muscular Judaism, 1851-1932, part of the National Library of Israel collection For bonus material and to support the show, visit Patreon.com/Retrospectors We'll be back tomorrow! Follow us wherever you get your podcasts: podfollow.com/Retrospectors The Retrospectors are Olly Mann, Rebecca Messina & Arion McNicoll, with Matt Hill. Theme Music: Pass The Peas. Announcer: Bob Ravelli. Graphic Design: Terry Saunders. Edit Producer: Sophie King Copyright: Rethink Audio / Olly Mann 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AV & Rita address criticism from a listener at the top of the show. Then AV discusses the complexities of body politics through the story of Charmion, a strongwoman who defied social norms through her body and her art.

Remembering Sam Huff and "selling" the NFL.  Sadie and Tamsen take the Plunge. Brrr. 25 years of Chicago.  OBJ's impact.  Helene Fortunoff, working mom.  Eugen Sandow, bodybuilding/fitness pioneer.  Tribute to Steve Somers. Credits: Talent:  Tamsen Granger and Dan Abuhoff Engineer:  Ellie Suttmeier Art:  Zeke Abuhoff

#258. El padre del culturismo Eugen Sandow se obsesionó tanto con la simetría de los cuerpos masculinos de las estatuas griegas que se iba a los museos a medirlas. Sin saberlo, esculpía su cuerpo con las proporciones áureas que Leonardo Da Vinci ya había dibujado 300 años atrás. • Notas de este episodio: https://podcast.pau.ninja/258 • Episodios exclusivos + comunidad: https://sociedad.ninja/ (0:00) Intro (3:40) El cuerpo ideal del hombre (10:14) El cuerpo perfecto según Da Vinci (12:14) Proporción áurea humana (16:38) Medidas griegas del cuerpo humano (21:50) Medidas del cuerpo perfecto en hombres (23:40) Como tener un cuerpo perfecto de hombre (33:05) Rutina estética de hipertrofia (34:22) Cómo tener un buen cuerpo

#258. El padre del culturismo Eugen Sandow se obsesionó tanto con la simetría de los cuerpos masculinos de las estatuas griegas que se iba a los museos a medirlas. Sin saberlo, esculpía su cuerpo con las proporciones áureas que Leonardo Da Vinci ya había dibujado 300 años atrás. La proporción áurea Nuestros cerebros están programados […] La entrada El ideal griego: cuerpo de hombre estéticamente perfecto se publicó primero en Pau Ninja: el podcast.

Sandow hat die „Körperkulturistik“ erfunden. Ziel war ein wohl proportionierten Körper nach griechisch-antikem Vorbild. Heute Body Building.

Dr. Conor Heffernan returns to the show. In this episode, we discuss the evolution of the gym/strength training facilities as well the history of free-weight strength training implements (barbells, dumbbells etc.). Follow/share the podcast on Instagram - @noliftpodcast You can follow Conor on Twitter - https://twitter.com/PhysCstudy Sources mentioned in this discussion: Prof. Jan Todd's article - https://docs.google.com/viewerng/viewer?url=https://www.starkcenter.org/igh/igh-v3/igh-v3-n6/igh0306c.pdf Kimberly Beckwith's Thesis on Alan Calvert - https://repositories.lib.utexas.edu/handle/2152/3816 Eric Chaline's book on the history of the gym - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Temple-Perfection-Eric-Chaline/dp/178023449X Rogue legends series documentary on Eugen Sandow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-nPD2__e0E&t=1s The Strongmanproject - https://strongmanproject.com/

Eugen Sandow was born on 2nd April 1867 in what is known today as Kaliningrad, Russia. He developed the formula to get what he called ‘The Grecian Ideal', the exact measurements he classed as the perfect physique. Using this formula he began chiselling away at his own physique down to the exact proportions of the Greek and Roman statues. On the 14th September 1901 Sandow held the first ever bodybuilding contest which he dubbed simply ‘The Great Competition' which paved the way for the Mr Universe and Mr Olympia competitions we have today. On the 14th October 1925 aged 58, likely from stroke brought on after single handily lifting his car out of a ditch. ✅ Let's connect: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/unusualweekly​ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/unusualweekly​ Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/unusualweekly​ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/unusualasusual​ Fact Analysis: Although careful research is implemented to assure accurate and correct information, sometimes it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction (or ‘humbug', as P.T. Barnum would say). If you find any information in this podcast inaccurate, please do let me know via social media.

Eugen Sandow is one of the most prolific figures in the history of strength sports. Born in 1867, he arguably made more of an impact on strength and physical culture than any other during the late 19th and early 20th Century. Appearing on stage, in newspapers, writing books, creating products, publishing strength routines and overlapping into the medical world, Sandow is a unique and respected pioneer of strength. David Chapman is the foremost historian on the life Eugen Sandow, having written the leading book on Sandow: 'Sandow the Magnificent: Eugen Sandow and the Beginnings of Bodybuilding', in 1994. This 13 year project revealed aspects of Sandow's life previously not researched and in this exciting podcast episode, Chapman reveals further findings on the magnificent man. You can find Chapmans book at all good book retailers and he is excited to announce his 2 new projects: Muscles in the Movies, which is currently available and The Kings of Strength (a translation of Edmond Desbonnet's great literary feat on early strongmen) which will be published later this year. If you enjoyed the podcast, hit the 5* rating and leave us a review - it really does help other people find and enjoy the content. Don't forget to follow @historyofstrengthsports on all social media platforms for more content you'll love.

How can the first fitness influencer in history help us anticipate the future of influencer marketing? What's happening today is not new, with most being remixed strategies and methods from years, decades, and even sometimes centuries past. Recently, I was reading an Economist article that made me ponder the trend of fitness influencers. If asked when did fitness influencers start, you might say person XYZ from Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or Web 1.0 Internet forums or blogs. If you're a bit older you might say Arnold Schwarzenegger, but what if I told you the “first fitness influencer” came to relevance in the late 1890s. For my bodybuilding fans, you will recognize the name as he's immortalized with being the trophy given to the annual Mr. Olympia. Though other Victorian strongmen faded from memory, Eugen Sandow remains a household name in the fitness industry. Why are these lessons from Eugen Sandow so important now?

Pat and Dan discuss "old timey strength secrets" found in long forgotten training manuals, such a those written by Eugen Sandow. What holds up, what doesn't? What insights are there to be regained? They also chat about the importance of building momentum in your self-improvement efforts and how to do so. Then listener questions on sled drags and building a lean, athletic look.  Can you also believe this is episode 500(!!!) of The Pat Flynn Show - Thank YOU. Please LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE! For 101 FREE #Kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com 

History, Science, Culture. As a CULTist, that’s what you signed up for and we’ve been lax delivering the first: history. But no more! We are joined by Dr. Conor Heffernan, Assistant Professor of Physical Culture and Sport Studies at the University of Texas at Austin to discuss how vaudeville circus acts became the iron game as we know it. Learn how Eugen Sandow literally ripped off his suit to enter the world stage and reshaped the view of what strongmen looked like. Learn how bodybuilding was born of this history and what the very first shows were like. We look back with reverence, but without rose-tinted glasses, exploring surprising aspects of this history, like the legal battles and money-making schemes that look surprisingly like the fit teas of today. Know your history, or repeat the mistakes of the past dear cult.

Bodybuilding has a long history as a physique transformation tool. Tales of Eugen Sandow lifting and flexing go back as far as the late 1800s. You can even follow along throughout history and read about how bodybuilders such as Steve Reeves, John Grimek, Reg Park, Arnold, Franco, Dorian, and Ronnie, trained and dieted. Learning the best practices of each era is fascinating. I would call the past decade the "evidence-based era." As more research around training and nutrition becomes available, it shapes our thought process on what the rules of bodybuilding are. In today's episode, we dig into the new rules of bodybuilding. What are the current best practices for determining training volume, rep ranges, and how often you should go to failure? How important is beating the logbook? What are the best exercises for building muscle, and is there a better way to cut and bulk? Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Connect with Kyle:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV   Get the OG Absolute Strength Program below: https://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/   Shop other training programs including - Powerbuilding, Meet Prep, Bench, etc. https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs   Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3etmDbp   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout and Hitpoint Protein: DISCOUNT CODE: “HUNT10” at https://www.prbreaker.com/

Oil up your pecs and stock up on protein bars, because Tom and Jenny are about to pump you up and dive into the actually quite fascinating world of male bodybuilding. From the early days of circus strongmen to the innovative 19th-century figure of Eugen Sandow; from the popularity of Muscle Beach and the contributions … Continue reading 196: A History of Bodybuilding

From the 1900s when Eugen Sandow promoted “Plasmon” and his “Health and Strength Cocoa”, the supplement industry has been rife with dubious claims. Since, like a game of limbo, the bar for quality, and scientific accuracy has only lowered. Rather than bending under the low bar, a few individuals vaulted right over by doing the unthinkable: starting companies that sell science-backed products, educate consumers, and use no-nonsense marketing. This week, Eric hosts a roundtable consisting of Ben Esgro, the biochemical-artist behind De Novo Nutrition, Mike Matthews of Legion Athletics, and our very own Omar Isuf, founder of Ouroboros. Learn the challenges they face as iconoclasts in the supplement industry and how they overcame them in this episode.

I started bodybuilding aged 19 I ate everything But I soon found out that it wasn't just food at the build muscle it was the hard training summer winter spring I would still train I trained at Wanstead Park in London That's the legend Wag Bennetts Gym Arnold Schwarzenegger was trained and coached by wag in the 70s Are used to go there once a month to train and talk to Wagner about Arnold and the training techniques diet and exercise to gain size and strength back then they had kettle bells in the gym this was in the early 80s I wasn't even known on the personal trainer same back then But I learned the difference between carbohydrates proteins and fats work said to me I had a good definition and could compete but I didn't I was battling with myself when I trained to keep out of trouble and to keep strong now I know about rep sets loads and Tepo In which to gain strength or muscle size Is really important Eugen Sandow proved that just eating food and training hard without supplements because there wasn't anything or protein powders You could definitely get stronger bigger And Lean This podcast covers what you need to look at to gain massive muscles --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/scott-bryant6/message

Hi everyone! We’re back with another Indie Wednesday here at One Movie Punch. Every Wednesday, I’ll be reviewing an independent or microbudget movie that doesn’t get a lot of attention. Sometimes that means we find a diamond in the rough. Sometimes that means we learn the real and/or perceived limits on filmmaking. But we’ll always be discovering something new, even if that means looking at an older subject. Today film is 2018’s SANDOW, written and directed by Alexander Cooper, who I had the pleasure to sit down with to discuss the film. Instead of including trailer segments, I’ll be running the full trailer prior to the review, then adding segments from our interview throughout the review. The full interview will be available on our Patreon feed, where we talk about his first film as producer, PARALLEL, and a little bit about Rambo. Head over to patreon.com/onemoviepunch if you want to hear the interview before it disappears behind the pay wall, and sign up to contribute at any level. All contributions go to paying our expenses and will help us grow with our audience. Subscribe to stay current with the latest releases. Contribute at Patreon for exclusive content. Connect with us over social media to continue the conversation. Here we go! ///// > ///// Today’s movie is SANDOW (2018), the epic historical drama directed by Alexander Cooper and written for the screen in collaboration with Gerard Muarez. The film follows the life of the famous strongman, Eugen Sandow (Timo Kervinen), as seen through the eyes of his pupil, Launceston Elliott (Alexander Cooper). We’re introduced to Sandow’s hopes and dreams, their fulfillment, and the often-sordid life that followed, particularly with his wife Blanche (Tiffany Ellen-Robinson). No spoilers. In our full interview, I mention how recently I reviewed a film called BE NATURAL: THE UNTOLD STORY OF ALICE GUY-BLACHÉ (Episode #657), which covered not only Alice Guy-Blaché, but the rise of the fledgling film industry in Paris and the Eastern United States at the turn of the century. While Guy-Blaché was experimenting with telling stories with film, however, other filmmakers were busy capturing the wonders of the world, much like the YouTube videos of today. And one of the most famous films captured in those early days by Thomas Edison was circus strongman Eugen Sandow, the subject of today’s film. SANDOW takes a very sweeping look at Eugen Sandow, a combination biopic and documentary, from his early years dreaming of being something greater than himself, all the way to his grave at Putney Vale. He wasn’t just a circus and vaudevillian strongman, but also pioneered many major industries of today, including fitness clubs/gyms, athletic supplements, and even a form of professional wrestling, aimed more towards showmanship than actual fighting. And while we get a taste of all of that, we’re also getting a dramatized version of his larger story. ALEX: “Yeah, SANDOW is not an accurate portrayal of what would have happened in his life, but it's more like a, it's a bit of a philosophical musing on a historical figure who has had a huge impact. The whole thing about SANDOW really came from... it was an article I read on the Internet about forgotten newsmakers. I had this sort of image in my mind when I read his story and what a superstar he was. He's known by people but forgotten by most. It was a fascinating story and I found these images of these traveling circus strongmen, and I thought, these were kind of like rock stars before rock stars came about. And I thought, 'Wow! What a thing! These guys were going around with circuses and putting on shows and this was before, like, Arnie was flexing his muscles in Hollywood.'” The further we go back in history, the harder it is to really know what is and isn’t true about historical figures. History is often written by the victors, but it’s mostly captured by historians and re-presented by artists in multiple media. In the case of Eugen Sandow, many single aspects or major accomplishments could be enough for an entire movie, or perhaps an entire series about his life. Even in a sweeping drama like SANDOW, choices have to be made. ALEX: “There's all sorts of rumors and stuff. You don't... I don't know what is actually true, but you know, whether he's bisexual or had relations with men and women, and all sorts of things, which could be true. I just don't know. In this story, I didn't really delve into that. There was a lot of other stuff going on that we don't really go into. In the original script we explored a bit more into that about having this admirer who’s a man and their friendship. Yeah, we didn't really go down that path in the end.” SANDOW covers a great deal of the main character’s life, focused around three major themes. First and foremost, the film is concerned with Sandow’s motivations and accomplishments, which drive Sandow throughout his entire life. Second, it covers his tumultuous relationship with his very forgiving wife Blanche, who tends to suffer Sandow’s bad behavior despite enjoying the fame and fortune that comes with his life. And finally, the story is narrated by Launceston Elliott, who brings his particular perspective to Sandow’s entire story. ALEX: “It became a personal thing to me, because, like, my father wasn't a bodybuilder. He was another kind of builder. He liked to build properties. And he passed away five years. He had blood cancer. That was kind of this idea I had about incorporating some of my experiences into telling Sandow's story, because Sandow was the father of bodybuilding and I had this idea about this father/son kind of relation between Launceston Elliott and Sandow. He would watch Sandow and he could see his flaws and things that made him who he was, more deeply than anyone else. I wanted to play that role. I felt that I had some insight into Sandow the character, so I didn't look for anyone else for that." Rich subject material and an epic story are not enough, however. In addition to some excellent costumes and well-chosen sets, we also get a good cast for the characters. Timo Kervinen, the Big Finn, plays Eugen Sandow, and while not being a dead ringer for Sandow, does have the same physique and attitude. Tiffany Ellen-Robinson plays Blanche very well, maintaining a consistent, frustrated demeanor, with awesome costumes. SANDOW was made for a budget of $25,000. It’s pretty amazing how far that can stretch, especially for a sweeping epic. Cooper used both existing locations, in particular a Yorkshire house rented and utilized to the fullest, along with constructed sets for locations unavailable without expensive permitting and permissions, a throwback to the constructed sets of Sandow’s time. It can give a patchwork feel to the entire film, but not in an unlikeable way. It’s also not surprising when things might go wrong for that amount of money. The major complaint about SANDOW is the sound editing, which begins to fall apart towards the end of the film. Whole scenes struggle with sound syncing, which combined with some sound capture in the more metropolitan areas picking up anachronistic noises, like modern horns and bells. You don’t realize just how important the sound can be until it’s not there properly. So, I had to ask about it and here’s the story. ALEX: “What happened was, when the editor, who was in America, he had another job coming in which he wanted to do more than this one, and he kind of tossed it aside and uncompleted. The picture was edited, but the sound was not all synced, so it was only partially synced. I got this thing back and I was disappointed. But then I found a local editor who had done sound work for big companies, like the BBC and things, and they said they would be able to do this, but then when they did the job, they left it in, it was unsatisfactory state. It was less good than it is now. I found a sound mixer in Sweden and he did the bet he could to get it as good as he could. It is a shame to me, but I suppose you live and learn." For those that remember, a similar issue happened with ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS (Episode #597), except related to special effects. Work conflicts happen a lot in independent cinema, particularly if folks are donating their time, or have tight schedules. It gives the last third or so of SANDOW the feeling like you’re listening to a great interview over a crappy connection – the content is great, but the presentation suffers a lot. Cooper recognized that as well. ALEX: “If I knew what I knew now, I would have somehow got a professional sound mixer involved from the outset. I took this to Cannes film market afterwards to try to find distribution deals. There, I did meet a professional sound mixer, and what I would have done is I would have budgeted that into the overall sum, and so, probably cost about $5,000 or $10,000 more. Overall, the total product would have been better on the sound front.” The sound might struggle towards the end, but the overall film is still punching well above its weight class with a $25,000 budget. The strength of the other elements will make some viewers, this one included, wish the film was made for $25 million instead of $25,000, but SANDOW can be appreciated for what it is. Fans of historical epics, and forgiving of microbudget cinema, should definitely check out this film, along with anyone fascinated by Eugen Sandow and the many industries he spawned. Rotten Tomatoes: NR Metacritic: NR One Movie Punch: 5.1/10 SANDOW (2018) is not rated and is currently playing on YouTube. Check the show notes for links. SANDOW: youtu.be/00xSymzq0Ms PARALLEL: youtu.be/sXworTZe3kE YOUTUBE: youtube.com/channel/UC19QsHne9k5k5aWg8Rm5M_A/

What drives a bodybuilder to be the best in his/her sport?Equal doses of fear and a burning intensity to be the hardest working person in the gym were the driving forces that catapulted Ben Pakulski - IFBB professional bodybuilder and winner of the 2008 Mr. Canada competition - to the top in competitive bodybuilding.Learn how Ben overcame an abusive childhood to become one of the most successful bodybuilders in North America and how he’s giving back to his sport in this latest Living 4D podcast.Learn more about Ben at his website or on Instagram @bpakfitness.Show Notes“The body is the physical, tangible expression of the invisible, subtle mind.” (3:41)Fear and stuttering pushed Ben into bodybuilding. (8:20)If you don’t listen to your inner voice and heal the inner pain that sets the stage for achieving great things, that same stage can destroy you. (27:03)Ninety percent of the people pursuing bodybuilding do so out of deep emotional needs. (31:50)The first time Paul’s father acknowledged that he accomplished something well. (33:57)Parenting is really about becoming a better version of yourself that you share with your children. (38:47)Encourage kids to tell the truth by being on their team. (44:52)The necessity of pain that helps us grow. (51:44)There’s a void in wise leadership among the Baby Boomer generation. (1:01:00)When your child is misbehaving, make them sit down away from distractions and do some deep breathing. (1:13:10)Ben’s deliberate transition from bodybuilding to becoming a role model for men and women. (1:19:01)“If you really want to build a great body, being present will accelerate that process.” (1:23:26)Ben recommends that women never compete as bodybuilders because it destroys their relationships with food and their hormonal systems. (1:30:02)The beginnings of the commercial gym era. (1:39:30)Polio and the emergence of physical therapy professionals. (1:42:33)If clients have dysfunctional functional movement, isolation work may be necessary to begin balancing the body and creating stability. (1:55:01)“With respect to steroids, there’s so much you can do without them, and I’d be a hypocrite to say that I didn’t (take them) but I wish I hadn’t.” (2:07:32)Bodybuilding has become an “illness-generating sport” and a “business perpetuating freaks.” (2:13:45)Our world is facing a crisis of self. (2:20:21)Do you have five people in your life you will REALLY invest your time in and vice versa? (2:27:49)Should it be legal to punch anyone in the face? (2:32:39)A shoutout to Ben Greenfield. (2:38:46)A man’s first step into womanhood is to do a sweat lodge. (2:46:23)ResourcesThe work of Edward Edinger, Ken Wilber, Jack Kornfield, and Hazrat Inayat KhanMetabolic Man: Ten Thousand Years From Eden by Charles WhartonManipulative Therapy in Rehabilitation of the Locomotor System by Karel LewitLegends of Strength on NetflixLife is Movement: The Physical Reconstruction and Regeneration of the People by Eugen Sandow

This episode the duo has a conversation about singlets! They cover where they believe singlets originated and go over why it is important to wear one in competition. Plus they tell what kind of singlets they wear. If you want to know more history about the singlet check out Timmy’s article below! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkmytotal/ Check My Total is a powerlifting podcast hosted by Andrew Hinson and Timothy Payne! Listen to their hot takes on the sport as well as exclusive lifter interviews, meet recaps and whatever else is on their mind! Deadlifts, chicken nuggets, videogames, it’s all on the table! HISTORY OF THE SINGLET IN POWERLIFTING It’s easy to get flustered before stepping on the platform of your first powerlifting competition. Butterflies swirl around your stomach and your mind races a million miles per minute. Sometimes it isn’t even the weight that scares us. It’s being in front of a crowd in a singlet. Where did these “unitards” even come from and why are powerlifting federations making me wear one? These are questions I’ve often wondered while I’m standing on deck, tugging down the pant legs of my singlet to make them just an inch less revealing.   Let’s roll back to the nineteenth century. Numerous strongmen, such as Eugen Sandow and Apollon the Mighty, popularized lifting heavy weights in front of a crowd. These strongmen wore tight clothing and often only a pair of trunks while they preformed. The revealing uniforms were to show off their physiques and the origin of their strength. As they traveled from continent to continent more men became interested in these emerging public figures. It also prompted more men to challenge these figures’ feats of strength in order to prove who was the strongest of them all. This growth in competition persuaded challengers to call for the regulation of lifting code. They wanted everyone to be on the same, even, and fair playing field. The cry ultimately led to the inclusion of weightlifting in the 1896 Olympics. Weightlifting would become a spotty occurrence in the Olympics until the mid 1900s. While challengers competed in the snatch and the clean and jerk they still did not lift in the standard singlet that we think of today. The oldest sport known to man, wrestling, often influenced the attire of other athletics. The evolution of a wrestlers’ attire often goes hand in hand with the evolution of a weightlifters’ attire. In wrestling it is important to wear a tight fitting uniform because it is a rule that competitors are not allowed to grab the other’s clothing to use for leverage. It also allows the referee a non-hindered view in order to call when a competitor scores a point. This philosophy translated well to weightlifting because the judges needed to make the same calls based on the view of a lifter’s position. Between the 1920s and 1930s it was common to compete bare chested while wearing full length leggings, or tights. Over these tights wrestlers would wear a “Black Tom” which was a black outside supporter. As the sport moved into the 1940s the tights would disappear and wrestlers would wear only trunks made out of wool. While the tights returned underneath the trunks for the 1950s it wasn’t until the mid 1960s that the NCAA banned shirtless wrestling.  Wrestlers now had to wear three pieces; a sleeveless top, full length leggings, and wool trunks. Concurrently during the 1960s, weightlifting’s popularity started to decline which influenced then Olympic weightlifting coach Bob Hoffman to shy away from the sport. This was due to the attractiveness of “odd-lifts” and competitors wanting to prove their strength in competition alternatively to the snatch and the clean and jerk. Originally Hoffman opposed the change until September 5, 1964 when he organized the ‘Powerlifting Tournament of America’. The event composed of the squat, bench, and deadlift and consisted of 21 competitors that ushered in the United State’s first powerlifting competition. It wasn’t until the following year, in 1965, that the Amateur Athletic Union held the first sponsored and sanctioned powerlifting meet. They disregarded Bob Hoffman’s tournament providing an open opportunity for all records to be set, giving the sport a fresh start. These early competitions saw lifters wearing the one-piece singlet that we are familiar with today. However regulations were still relaxed as some lifters wore loafers. Moving forward into the early 1970s, the surfacing of the one-piece singlet increased. This was due largely in part to the NCAA lifting its ban on one-piece singlets for collegiate wrestling. Since then singlets have been a mainstay in wrestling, weightlifting, and powerlifting. Today, in most federations, singlets are necessary in order to set state, national, and world records. I personally can say singlets are just a part of the norm. Once you get around the meet venue and realize other people are wearing singlets too it definitely makes it easier to walk around in your own. Putting on a singlet is almost like joining a fraternity, harkening back through its rich history and bonding you to the legendary strongmen of old. Plus, no one is going to make fun of you for wearing a singlet when you’re crushing Elite numbers. If you still don’t feel comfortable in a singlet that’s okay! Iron Boy Powerlifting allows all youth, teen, and novice lifters to compete wearing a t-shirt and tight fitting shorts. We feel that it is important to introduce and to get new lifters in the sport. We don’t want a singlet to be the reason why someone can’t find their new passion. Timothy Payne Iron Boy Powerlifting

Eric and Omar are joined by Dr. Dominic Morais and Dr. Ben Pollack, not only accomplished strength athletes but also experts with PhDs in Physical Culture and Sport Studies from the University of Texas at Austin. The guests take us through the history that leads to modern lifting culture. We trace the strongmen and strongwomen doing Vaudeville performances in the 1700s to the early 1900s where the earliest organized strength sports were forming and when the culture-shifting Eugen Sandow emerged, planting the seed for bodybuilding.   Further Resources: https://www.starkcenter.org/ https://phdeadlift.com/ https://www.mbpowercenter.com/powerprof   Ben (@phdeadlift) Dominic (@brainybrawn)

People have an unabashed love for those burly jocks who chase balls or ripped comic book superheroes who fight crime but many folks don’t quite know what to make of those athletes whose goal is to be the biggest baddest muther f*ckers on the stage: bodybuilders.By taking what nature gave them and through the sheer force of lifting heavy-ass weights, bodybuilders create a physique that inspires some and bewilders others.Today we look at bodybuilding, the impact of muscle building on popular culture, from the early days of circus strongmen, to gay erotica and all the way up to modern day superhero blockbuster films.Plus-➤ A look at bodybuilding pioneers from Eugen Sandow to Jack LaLanne, from Arnold Schwarzenegger to Internet troll Zyzz.➤ Bodybuilders’ contribution to film and the critically acclaimed documentary Pumping Iron.➤ All your favorite Instagram hunks who continue the journey to building muscle.

Armand Evers reports from Coney Island!  Henry James at the Morgan, Hendrik Christian Andersen, Eugen Sandow, Belle daCosta Greene.  Baby Driver, a play called Napoli, Brooklyn and why there will never be another Gene Conley.  A new book on Nadar takes flight.   Credits: Talent:  Tamsen Granger and Dan Abuhoff Special Guest:  Armand Evers Engineer:  Ellie Suttmeier Art:  Zeke Abuhoff      

Before Arnold Schwarzenegger, even before Charles Atlas, there was Eugen Sandow. Rising from obscurity in Prussia, Sandow became an international celebrity during the Golden Age of the Strongman in the late 19th Century for his amazing feats of strength and his well sculpted physique. While Sandow wowed crowds in the United Kingdom and United States, he also preached a new gospel of physical fitness and well being. Our guest today has recently published a biography of Sandow and his times. His name is David Waller and his book is The Perfect Man: The Muscular Life and Times of Eugen Sandow, Victorian Strong Man. Mr. Waller has worked as a journalist for the Financial Times and has written and published two books on business. He lives in South West London with his wife and three children. For more information about the book, visit Victorian Strong Man.

Wenn Eugen Sandow auf die Bühne kam, dann hielt das Publikum den Atem an. Nicht nur weil er unglaublich stark war, er war auch (fast) so nackt wie Gott ihn schuf. Geboren wurde Eugen Sandow am 2. April 1867. Autorin: Brigitte Kohn