Eugen Sandow The Non Pareil (1867 - 1925) Born in Germany , Eugen Sandow has often been called " the father of modern " As Charles Atlas bodybuilding in his youth , Sandow was a great admirer of Greek and Roman statues of athletes . gladiators . Sandow is considered a pioneer in bodybuilding as statues measured to determine the exact proportions and then worked on the development of their own body parts to match . in his adolescence, whereas in strong performances, was discovered and hired by Florenz Ziegfeld legendary entrepreneur . his sensational entry into the United States in 1893 was Columbian Expo in Chicago. his intelligence, natural charm and appearance combined culture with its amazing physics and force him star. women made him pay money for the privilege of feeling his muscles. for men, he has written numerous books on health , fitness and bodybuilding . He, like Bernarr Macfadden and Charles Atlas offered a correspondence course to teach their students how to achieve health and fitness. Finally, a health club progressive in London, which was the opposite of damp, dark and sweaty gyms opening day . With his personality and innovation , makes the popular exercise and fitness for a wider than had been done before the public.
Bernarr Macfadden (1868 - 1955) Born Bernard Adolphus McFadden in the state of Missouri, Bernarr Macfadden changed their names because he felt that the new names had a greater appearance of strength . It was not the only strange activity of the man who advocated regular fasting, and some very esoteric health practices for the day and whose wife called him a crackpot . He combined his own personal views of physical education and health practices in an entity called "culture physics," which became the title of his first magazine. Over time , it became a bit of a publishing magnate , but it is generally considered that is skirting the limits of reality in his obsessive approach to fitness . However, inspired young men like Charles Atlas and brought the idea of health and fitness as a lifestyle to a wider public part .
Charles Atlas (1892 - 1972) was born Angelo Siciliano in 1892 in Acri , Calabria, southern Italy. In 1905 , his parents immigrated to America with young Angelo . A few years later , he changed his name to " Charles" when he won a photo contest in a group led by the creator of "physical culture" Bernarr Macfadden magazine. The young Charles was inspired to improve their physique.by Greek statues he saw in Brookly Art Gallery. His first attempts Fitness was improvised made of sticks and stones bars. His observation of animals in the zoo, however, led to a series of activities based fitness in their apparent means to maintain their fitness in captivity. He called his discovery and dynamic tension continued to sell his program to thousands of boys and men . On the way to becoming " Charles Atlas " , posed for statues of Atlas . Some of which were exhibited at the museum where he found his initial inspiration. At the time of his death , continued to exercise every day and run every other day . His career in dynamic tension has been the inspiration for more than three million men and children.
Bob Hoffman (1898 - 1985) Bob Hoffman is considered by many as the "Father of World Weightlifting " and was the founder of York Barbell He was an athlete , nutritionist , weightlifter, coach and philanthropist Although an outstanding athlete as a . . child , mature Bob Hoffman was never a great weightlifter or coach. However, his vision, sense of purpose and personal belief in the value of weight led him to create York Barbell , a company that has always been recognized as the leading manufacturer of weight lifting equipment and is still in existence today. while many felt his writings and opinions were "above " his courage and willingness to face adversity showed not only in his later life as he embraced and defended their positions, but also during the Second World War, where he earned three Croix de Guerre with two palms and a silver star of France , the Order Belgian Leopold of Belgium, the Italian war Cross by Italy, and the Purple Heart for America.
Jack LaLanne (1914 - present) Francois Henri LaLanne , known to the American public as Jack and considered the " godfather of fitness " was a TV show often seen in 1950 Interestingly, the show was probably seen . and attended by more women than men, and it may have played a role in promoting the idea that women can " get in shape" . Unlike most early supporter of the club, Jack LaLanne studied his field very carefully and presented what he felt his school told him that this was the right way to do things . He is still active in fitness today , marketing a online fitness and nutrition wide products.
Joe Weider (1922 - present) Joe Weider is probably one of the most recognizable figures in the field of bodybuilding today. He was credited with not only play a leading role in the field of bodybuilding and fitness , but has contributed to the careers of countless bodybuilders, not least of which was a young Austrian named Arnold Schwarzenegger. He began his career fitness by building its first weight junked car wheels and axles . At 17, with a share of $ 7, he began his publishing career with the deployment of the first edition of "physical" in 1939. In 1968, renamed Muscle Builder magazine , and in 1982 changed again , this time for " Muscle & Fitness" . With his brother and partner , Ben Weider , Joe Weider founded the International Federation of Bodybuilders ( IFBB ) . His publications now include such diverse offerings as "Shape ", " With men ", " Living Fit ", " Premier Health and Fitness", " Fit Pregnancy ", " kitchen ", " senior golfer " and " Flex ". Weider now offers a wide range of books on fitness and strength training , nutritional supplements and bodybuilding and weight lifting equipment and accessories .
Kenneth Cooper (1931 - present) A doctor ( MD ) and former officer in the Air Force , Dr. Ken Cooper is probably best known for his book " Aerobics " , which was published in 1968 and has been a force driving in obtaining I am interested in fitness . Description Dr. Cooper with the foot on the ground of what he calls the " ripple effect " and a process of shaping by which it could achieve health and fitness, as well as detailed descriptions of what personal effects be for someone who is pursuing a program of fitness , his book is a success. Indeed, some have speculated that simple little book Kenneth Cooper, " Aerobics " , may be the impetus that put fitness in the minds and hearts of millions worldwide . Today, Dr. Cooper is the director of the Cooper Aerobics Center in Dallas.
Richard Simmons (1948 - present) Flamboyant is a word commonly used to describe the inflatable structure , constantly gay aerobics guru, Richard Simmons. It has been estimated that Richard Simmons has helped and encouraged people worldwide to lose over 3,000,000 pounds through a combination of a healthy diet and vigorous exercise . Simmons has produced several programs, such as " Disco Sweat ", " Sweating the Oldies " and " Stretchin 'to the classics" which include all the signature humor and high level of excitement. He created products and programs ranging from mild stretching for seniors - high intensity training to aerobic exercise. My wife , who hates exercise , loves Richard Simmons and actually got to where she could follow some very intense routines , but had to start by sitting on the couch and just do the hand movements .
Jane Fonda (1937 - present) Many do not recognize the famous star of such films as " Barbarella " and " Coming Home ," and the daughter of actor Henry Fonda, as a pioneer or fitness guru. For many years , she was best known as an actress with a sexy body, a great name, and intense political opinions. However, from 1982 until the mid- 90s, Ms. Fonda has published several fitness videos that have become very popular, especially with women. In fact, today , many people who know Jane Fonda know her more as an advocate of physical fitness, health, exercise, yoga and aerobics as a movie star . While Jane Fonda has not made any immediate contribution of health science and fitness , it, like Richard Simmons, was able to raise his stature among a large female audience and helped to make work in fashion , sweat , get in shape , and female. Jane Fonda may have helped to advance public awareness of the value and virtues of exercise and fitness to the extent that many people now consider a woman in good physical shape to be a sexy woman just because of his physical condition.
Well, there you have it . Nine people who somehow positively affected , altered or improved areas of bodybuilding , weightlifting, aerobics and fitness in general.
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