Description
Muscle & Fitness Magazine – February 1981 – Arnold Schwarzenegger Cover (No Label)
This original February 1981 issue of Muscle & Fitness features bodybuilding icon Arnold Schwarzenegger on the cover, marking his much-celebrated Olympia comeback. A highly collectible piece of fitness history, this magazine captures the sport at a turning point, with in-depth coverage of top competitions, breakthrough training techniques, and articles from many of bodybuilding’s most influential figures.
The magazine is in good condition with no mailing label present. The exact copy shown in the listing photos is the one you will receive. Please carefully examine the pictures for an accurate sense of its condition. As with all of our listings, this issue comes in a plastic protective covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Highlights and Contents
Editorial
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Bodybuilding: A Greek Legacy — Joe Weider
Instructional Training Guides
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Look at Those Thighs! — Mike Mentzer delivers focused leg training insights.
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An Unbelievable Chest — Jusup Wilkosz presents his chest-building approach.
Bodybuilding Features
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My Olympia Comeback — Arnold Schwarzenegger details his return to the Olympia stage.
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Exercise and Behavior — Warren H. Chaney, Ph.D. & Harriett H. Chaney, R.N., Ph.D. explore the psychological connections of training.
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Muscle Fiber Types — Per A. Tesch, Ph.D. examines physiology in bodybuilding performance.
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Training the Mind: Part III — Peter Siegel concludes his series on mental strength.
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Beginning Weight Training — Joe Weider offers foundational guidance for newcomers.
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Father and Son Training — Mike Zumpano shares generational lessons.
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Fabulous Training Breakthrough — Mike Zumpano presents new methods for progress.
Event & Competition Reports
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Olympia Report — Jack Neary reviews the contest highlights.
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Ms. Olympia Report — Bill Dobbins covers the women’s division.
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1981 Grand Prix — Wayne DeMilia recounts another major event in the circuit.
Special Features
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Most Neglected Bodypart — Andreas Cahling highlights overlooked training areas.
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Bodybuilding as a Science — Bill Dobbins examines bodybuilding through an analytical lens.
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The Final Matrix — Peter DePree explores training structure.
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The Belgian Connection — Ben Weider connects international bodybuilding developments.
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For Shame — Jim Manion offers commentary on the state of the sport.
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The Champ — A staff feature celebrating bodybuilding excellence.
Women in Bodybuilding
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Eleanor Mondale — Feature profile by Bill Dobbins.
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Ms. Olympia Shoulder Workout — Rachel McLish shares her training routine.
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Food for Women — Armand Tanny provides nutritional advice tailored for women.
Departments
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AAU News — Jim Manion
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IFBB News — Oscar State, OBE
Nutrition & Advice Columns
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Olympian Nutrition — Bernard A. Centrella on fueling for performance.
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Ripped — Clarence Bass on staying lean and defined.
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Wisdom of Pearl — Legendary Bill Pearl shares his insights.
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Hulking Advice — Lou Ferrigno provides practical training and diet tips.
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Ask the Champ — Arnold Schwarzenegger answers reader questions.
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Heavy Duty Advice — Mike Mentzer gives advanced training counsel.
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Training Table — Bill Dobbins discusses food strategies for athletes.
Cover Photography by the Weider Photographic Staff.
This issue is an excellent addition for collectors of vintage bodybuilding magazines, Arnold Schwarzenegger memorabilia, or enthusiasts of the golden era of fitness.