Description
Muscle & Fitness Magazine – March–April 1981 – Franco Columbu Cover (No Label)
This March–April 1981 double issue of Muscle & Fitness features Franco Columbu on the cover, captured at the height of his influence as both a bodybuilding champion and outspoken voice within the sport. This edition offers in-depth coverage of competitions, training breakthroughs, and nutritional science, with contributions from Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, Boyer Coe, Bill Pearl, and other legends of the era.
The magazine is in good condition and has no mailing label. The copy shown in the listing photos is the exact item you will receive. Please review the pictures carefully for condition. All items are shipped with a plastic protective covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Highlights and Contents
Editorial
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Shaping the Lives of Others — Joe Weider (p. 5)
Instruction
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Wilkosz’ Arms — Bill Reynolds (p. 18)
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Shape Up for Summer — Lou Ferrigno (p. 52)
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Intensity for Immensity — Bill Dobbins (p. 60)
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Intensity — Boyer Coe (p. 74)
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Rugged Back — Andreas Cahling (p. 186)
Bodybuilding
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Wilkosz: Calm and Regal — Rick Wayne (p. 6)
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Advanced Nutrition — Douglas L. Weed, D.C. (p. 30)
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Fabulous Training Breakthrough—Part II — Mike Zumpano (p. 64)
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Training the Mind—Part IV — Peter Siegel, R.H. (p. 68)
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Mike Looks Great! — Joe Weider (p. 80)
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Sore Muscles? Stretch! — Armand Tanny (p. 154)
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The Champ — Andreas Cahling (p. 192)
Features
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Pro Mr. Universe—Mr. International — Bill Dobbins (p. 10)
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What Happens to Your Body — Armand Tanny (p. 32)
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Muscle Fibers and Structure — Per Tesch, Ph.D. (p. 38)
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Damn the Steroids! — Dr. Franco Columbu (p. 44)
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Glycogen Power — Armand Tanny (p. 48)
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Reframing the Nightmare — A. Tanny & F. Zane (p. 62)
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Stress Line Hypothesis — George H. Elder (p. 70)
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Grand Prix — Wayne DeMilia (p. 101)
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Peak Performances — Charles A. Garfield, Ph.D. (p. 162)
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Phenomenon of Nature (p. 180)
Women
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Training and Menstrual Function — Mandy Tanny (p. 34)
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Susie Green — John Balik (p. 40)
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How I Did It — Bill Dobbins & Shelley Gruwell (p. 188)
Departments
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AAU News — Jim Manion (p. 88)
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Olympian Nutrition — Bernard A. Centrella (p. 108)
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Wisdom of Pearl — Bill Pearl (p. 121)
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Ask the Champ — Arnold Schwarzenegger (p. 124)
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Ripped — Clarence Bass (p. 136)
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Hulking Advice — Lou Ferrigno (p. 149)
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Science & Research — James Wright, Ph.D. (p. 166)
Cover: Franco Columbu, photograph by Bob Gardner.
This issue is a standout for collectors, featuring Franco Columbu’s powerful essay “Damn the Steroids!”, Lou Ferrigno’s seasonal training program, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Ask the Champ column, and cutting-edge science-based bodybuilding research. A must-have for fans of the golden age of bodybuilding.