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The Joe Weider Story

JOE WEIDER Today it is universally accepted that to be healthy one must exercise and eat a nutritionally balanced diet.  But it wasn’t always that way.  The world owes this understanding, in large part, to the lifelong efforts of Joe … Continue reading →

California Museum Hall of Fame

Class of 2010 A pioneer of the modern health and fitness movement, Joe Weider brought strength, fitness and healthy living to the public’s consciousness around the globe for the last 70 years. At age twelve, Weider purchased two used weight-lifting … Continue reading →

I am a 19 year old female trying to lose weight. I am currently 5’9” and 226lbs but according to my friends look much lighter. My doctor says it’s because I’m very muscular. I have PCOS which makes it difficult for me to lose weight but since he put me on metformin I have dropped 30lbs. So now I’m steadily losing weight but wonder what my goal should be. My doctor guessed I should actually weigh 170-180 because of my muscles but I think that still sounds like too much. What do you think?

I am a 19 year old female trying to lose weight. I am currently 5’9” and 226lbs but according to my friends look much lighter. My doctor says it’s because I’m very muscular. I have PCOS which makes it difficult … Continue reading →

I’m a 21-year-old guy and am interested in adding some weight to my frame. Currently I’m 6’1” and only weight 160 lbs, which is obviously too light. Here’s my concern though – if I add, say, 30 pounds of muscle now what will happen to it when I’m 60 and don’t want to train anymore? Will it turn to fat?

I’m a 21-year-old guy and am interested in adding some weight to my frame. Currently I’m 6’1” and only weight 160 lbs, which is obviously too light. Here’s my concern though – if I add, say, 30 pounds of muscle … Continue reading →

In your opinion, what’s the best supplement for gaining muscle? Also, what’s the best for losing weight? I don’t always have the time to eat and exercise the way I want, so I’m hoping the right supplements will help make up the difference.

In your opinion, what’s the best supplement for gaining muscle? Also, what’s the best for losing weight? I don’t always have the time to eat and exercise the way I want, so I’m hoping the right supplements will help make … Continue reading →

How do you feel about taking supplements? I’m 17 and looking to get big as quickly as possible. I see a lot of things at the health food store that are supposed to put on muscle fast. Is it possible to live on these for a few months to put on the size, then go back to eating regular food?

How do you feel about taking supplements? I’m 17 and looking to get big as quickly as possible. I see a lot of things at the health food store that are supposed to put on muscle fast. Is it possible … Continue reading →

Auto Draft

Four years ago I was involved in a car accident and as a result lost the use of my legs. I’m in a wheelchair and have recently decided to begin lifting weights. I’m only 21 and was thinking of competing … Continue reading →

Hi Joe – I’m 19 years old and I’m trying to get my shoulders as wide as possible. I’m 6’ and 180 lbs, so I’m trying to put on about 20 pounds of muscle anyway. But beyond that I want really wide shoulders. That looks impressive even in clothes. Problem is, it seems my shoulders structurally aren’t very wide. So is there anything I can do to actually stretch them out and make them wider? Thanks Joe!

Hi Joe – I’m 19 years old and I’m trying to get my shoulders as wide as possible. I’m 6’ and 180 lbs, so I’m trying to put on about 20 pounds of muscle anyway. But beyond that I want … Continue reading →

Stretching isn’t supposed to hurt.

Stretching isn’t supposed to hurt. Over the years I’ve seen any number of bodybuilders grimacing in pain as they stretch out before, during and after workouts. While stretching isn’t always easy, especially if you’re doing it right, it should never … Continue reading →

Do not mistake muscularity with health.

Do not mistake muscularity with health. While the work required to attain strong muscles may well lead to good health, a fit-looking body does not necessarily equate an optimally functioning body. Unfortunately I have known plenty of bodybuilders who, while … Continue reading →

Mr. Olympia Report, 1970

1970 MR. OLYMPIA REPORT Excerpted from the December 1971 edition of Muscle Builder “Ladies and gentlemen,” said the genial Bud Parker, as he presented the final and most celebrated contest of the evening. “Here in New York tonight we have … Continue reading →

Mr. Olympia Report, 1969

1969 MR. OLYMPIA REPORT Excerpted from the December 1970 edition of Muscle Builder The sound of slow hand-clapping catches our ears. The impatient audience is expressing the urgent expectation that grips every man in the theatre. Bud Parker’s voice restores … Continue reading →

Mr. Olympia Report, 1968

1968 MR. OLYMPIA REPORT Excerpted from the December 1969 edition of Muscle Builder Everyone had expected the reigning champ, Sergio Oliva, to meet with tough opposition from Sipes, Schwarzenegger, Poole, Draper, and other greats. As it turned out, Sergio went … Continue reading →

Mr. Olympia Report, 1967

1967 MR. OLYMPIA REPORT Excerpted from the December 1968 edition of Muscle Builder The house lights once again dimmed and the hush of expectation fell upon the audience. The posing light was turned on illuminating the empty dais that waited … Continue reading →

Mr. Olympia Report, 1966

1966 MR. OLYMPIA REPORT Excerpted from the December 1966 edition of Muscle Builder With the presentation of the last awards (to the MR. AMERICA, MR. WORLD, and MR. UNIVERSE), the stage was cleared and the lights adjusted for the final … Continue reading →

Mr. Olympia Report, 1965

1965 Mr. Olympia Report Excerpted from the January 1966 edition of Muscle BuilderThe Opening Ceremony Ordinarily, this would mark the end of a great IFBB spectacular. Certainly, the fans had already seen plenty – the best physiques the world had … Continue reading →

Mr. Olympia Editorial, 1965

Mr. Olympia – A New Contest in the Making Excerpts from an Editorial by Joe Weider, Trainer of Champions, Muscle Builder, April 1965 When Alexander the Great at the age of 33 conquered the then-known world, he cried: “I have … Continue reading →

The History of Mr. Olympia Contest

History of the Mr. Olympia As told by Wayne DeMilia, IFBB Professional Division Rare photo of all nine Mr. Olympias onstage together, with the “Master Blaster” Joe Weider, taken at the 30th anniversary of Joe Weider’s Mr. Olympia, Atlanta Civic … Continue reading →

I’m a 28-year-old woman and I’m trying to build up my shoulders. I think nicely developed shoulders on a woman is sexy. Unfortunately my bodyfriend doesn’t want me to develop them because he believes women should look soft and “feminine” and not lift weights. I know he respects you, Joe. Could you please set him straight? His name is Todd.

ASK JOE WEIDER I’m a 28-year-old woman and I’m trying to build up my shoulders. I think nicely developed shoulders on a woman is sexy. Unfortunately my bodyfriend doesn’t want me to develop them because he believes women should look … Continue reading →