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Arnold Schwarzenegger works the crowds, plots strategies for defeating multiple opponents, shares his parents' values with the press, and inspires legions of admirers with his resolute optimism about the future. And all of this long Read more

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The "Reel" Arnold
Bodybuilding used to be a beautiful sport. There were a few guys that maybe weighed close to 250lbs but they still had lines, proportions, and symmetry. Nowadays the sport is filled with guys who weigh 300+ and they're only 5'11". In a word, they look absolutely ridiculous. Now I wouldn't go down to Venice Beach and tell them that unless I really wanted to know what my butt smelled like, but there really is no sense of style about the sport anymore. In fact, I think the last time bodybuilding was a thing of real beauty and art was probably in 1983. I think as soon as Frank Zane walked off the stage for the last time, bodybuilding just became a freak show.
It is worth the 10 bucks,
I saw this when it first came out in video.It is pretty cool seeing again after many years.It is worth the money.Also, if you can find an old copy of his "Education of a Bodybuilder" that is an interesting read as well.

Arnoln in his hay days
This video was pretty cool to watch Arnold and alot of other bodybuilding superstars in their hay days. ... Read more

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Historic documentary for women's body building enthusiasts
In any athletic field, the most watched female athletes are those who have a distinct physical presence.Just being good at your sport may allow you to win medals but you won't get much popular or media attention.This historic documentary highlights why this became a huge issue back in the 1980s when women's bodybuilding just started to take off.Rachel McLish was considered the favourite for the Caesars Palace World Cup Championship.She was very toned, lightly muscled and considered very attractive by most people.Bev Francis was an Australian powerlifting champion who shocked people wherever she went because she was so muscular.Everybody agreed that she had bigger muscles than anybody else but where there was disagreement was whether it was "aesthetic" for a women to be that heavily muscled.Bev comes across as very honest, dedicated, outspoken and caring, something you would expect when you see her.Lori Bowen was a Rachel McLish fan, so much so that she actually looked a lot like her.She and her boyfriend (who is a go-go dancer) dream that she will win big.She is from an economically depressed background and you get the feeling she has struggled for whatevr she got. Carla Dunlap is very well muscled, although not as big as Bev.She comes across as a very intelligent, outspoken woman, the type you would see in a unversity classroom arguing with her professor about an issue in metaphysics.I won't tell you who wins because that would spoil the movie but let me tell you why I gave it 3 stars.It explores the issue of sexualizing women in the sport of bodybuilding and at the same time tries to educate the viewer about the sport.Although it does fairly well at both tasks, the two different lens that are applied tend to make the final product less effective.Is it about women and their objectification in bodybuilding - something that continues today ?Or is it just a story of the competitors ?Or does it try to educate viewers about bodybuilding as a sport for women.In the end although you would have learned a little about each part, you are not quite sure.
song track?
Does anyone know the name of a certain track in the movie near the beginning when Rachel Mcclish is seen posing in a studio under the guidance of Joe Weider. She is wearing colored feathers and posing with 2 dumbells in her hand. The song that is playing I would like to know the tiltle of.
Truely inspirational!
I was so enraged at the sexism displayed by the judges and some of the other girls in this film I immediatley afterward went to the gym and hit the weights extra heavy with extra reps. Watch how Bev Francis was shafted and changed the face of womens bodybuilding forever. The feminine debate goes on... ... Read more

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Do not buy this video
This video is a joke.The video and sound seem like it was produced insomeone's garage.Most of the video is wasted time -- people talking,stupid music, etc.In consequence, there's no time to show a lot ofexercises, and the ones they do show are glossed over.It could work ascomedy, though. ... Read more

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Good Video!
A very good video. Easy to understand and follow. Recommended to beginner. ... Read more

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Historic documentary for women's body building enthusiasts
In any athletic field, the most watched female athletes are those who have a distinct physical presence.Just being good at your sport may allow you to win medals but you won't get much popular or media attention.This historic documentary highlights why this became a huge issue back in the 1980s when women's bodybuilding just started to take off.Rachel McLish was considered the favourite for the Caesars Palace World Cup Championship.She was very toned, lightly muscled and considered very attractive by most people.Bev Francis was an Australian powerlifting champion who shocked people wherever she went because she was so muscular.Everybody agreed that she had bigger muscles than anybody else but where there was disagreement was whether it was "aesthetic" for a women to be that heavily muscled.Bev comes across as very honest, dedicated, outspoken and caring, something you would expect when you see her.Lori Bowen was a Rachel McLish fan, so much so that she actually looked a lot like her.She and her boyfriend (who is a go-go dancer) dream that she will win big.She is from an economically depressed background and you get the feeling she has struggled for whatevr she got. Carla Dunlap is very well muscled, although not as big as Bev.She comes across as a very intelligent, outspoken woman, the type you would see in a unversity classroom arguing with her professor about an issue in metaphysics.I won't tell you who wins because that would spoil the movie but let me tell you why I gave it 3 stars.It explores the issue of sexualizing women in the sport of bodybuilding and at the same time tries to educate the viewer about the sport.Although it does fairly well at both tasks, the two different lens that are applied tend to make the final product less effective.Is it about women and their objectification in bodybuilding - something that continues today ?Or is it just a story of the competitors ?Or does it try to educate viewers about bodybuilding as a sport for women.In the end although you would have learned a little about each part, you are not quite sure.
song track?
Does anyone know the name of a certain track in the movie near the beginning when Rachel Mcclish is seen posing in a studio under the guidance of Joe Weider. She is wearing colored feathers and posing with 2 dumbells in her hand. The song that is playing I would like to know the tiltle of.
Truely inspirational!
I was so enraged at the sexism displayed by the judges and some of the other girls in this film I immediatley afterward went to the gym and hit the weights extra heavy with extra reps. Watch how Bev Francis was shafted and changed the face of womens bodybuilding forever. The feminine debate goes on... ... Read more

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Best of the Best!
This video is the best reference available on power training and conditioning anywhere. Lots of information, entertaining to watch (inspirational), and a valuable resource. I own over 200 martial arts videos and this is one of my favorites-it will be one of yours also! Put this video in and POWER UP!

Excellent Book for any Karateka
I myself study Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do, this video is a wealth of knowledge on "old school" training methods which are really quite effective even today. I think this video is good to have for students of any Style of Karate, not just Goju.

Power Training for Karate - Morio Higaonna
The comments provided by reviewer Eddy Shumacher says it all.To date, this is the best martial arts instruction video I have seen. ... Read more

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