Amateur and professional bodybuilders prepare for the 1975 Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe contests as five-time champion Arnold Schwarzenegger defends his Mr. Olympia title against Serge Nubret and the shy young Lou Ferrigno.
In an era of activism, filmmaker Connor Luke Simpson enters the world of Fat Acceptance, a provocative social movement that is seeking to change the negative perception of obesity. Is everything we know about obesity wrong, or, will this movement just become a footnote in the history books?
An exercise video for beginners from the 1980s, hosted by Deborah Lee.
The joys of 1960s modern education - as seen at a not-exactly-typical local comp.
Cindy Crawford returns to the exercise game with her 2000 release A New Dimension. She planned the video as a guide to getting back in shape after giving birth. Viewers with that same plan should find the lesson helpful. Trainer Kathy Kaehler, also a new mom, assists with the workout. There are three different segments featuring various levels of difficulty. The first incorporates stretching and some movements like lunges and squats. The second part is a slightly longer aerobic set with simple steps. Workout B ends with more toning and balance exercises. The last segment is mainly a stamina test for both cardio and muscle endurance. Though the steps are more complicated, they are never very difficult. Overall, A New Dimension can be used in parts or run together for an entire hour of exercise.
The past and present of ladies bodybuilding. Report on the feminine side of the sport of bodybuilding, with both historical and personal approaches, illustrated with images from several women contestants. The last part of the report focuses on the public disagreement over the judging views in some promotions, and the split between those for and against emphasis on muscular development.
From the director of Generation Iron, comes the anticipated sequel that will depict 5 of the top bodybuilding and fitness mega-stars on a quest of achieving the ultimate physique and taking it to the next extreme level. In the world of social media and internet, the rules have changed as to what makes an iconic bodybuilding mass-monster. Starring Kai Greene, Calum Von Moger, Rich Piana, among others, this film will explore an all new generation of bodybuilders and how this new world, and new people, carve their own path to physique perfection.
Fitness expert Richard Simmons gets some of his friends together and invites you to the High School Prom. But there's no need to rent a gown or a tuxedo, just come as you are. This is an aerobic exercise party where, instead of boring elevator music, you get to work out to ten of the biggest hit songs from the 1950's & '60's performed by a live band! "Dancing in the Streets," "Beyond the Sea," "On Broadway," "It's My Party," "Peggy Sue," "Great Balls of Fire," "Wipeout," "He's a Rebel," "Personality" and "Ain't No Mountain High Enough." If you need to get or stay fit, but want to have fun while doing it, let Richard and his friends show you the way!
Hear it straight from the Legends themselves about their stories of success and heartbreak. EVOLUTION OF BODYBUILDING offers a close look at what it takes to compete in the "Mr. Olympia" and how the industry has changes over the past 50 years.
In the 1990s, Lee Priest was once a young, extremely talented, and promising professional bodybuilder heading straight for champion status and success. He was also an outspoken and blunt personality that broke many of the rules set by the professional bodybuilding league. After many fines and suspensions, Priest received a lifetime ban from professional bodybuilding. He has since made it his mission to speak his truth regarding the sport of bodybuilding and the professional league - earning him a label as the dark horse of bodybuilding. For the first time ever, discover the life story and details of how Lee Priest went from bodybuilding's future to bodybuilding's rebel.
Documentary about the bodybuilding competition held in the south of France, in Cannes. Composed of 2 parts filmed on August 15, 1948 (11 minutes - selection of the French champion) and August 16 (9 minutes - selection of the most handsome man in the world). These short reports were broadcast in French cinemas from August 23, 1948 and present the athletes' journey, the joys of physical culture in the gym and on the beach, starlets in bikinis and a moment of wrestling between athletes.
A traveler finds Muaythai as a hobby in the land of smiles, thailand. Following a visit at fairtex gym, meeting the fighters at the gym, he finally realizes the life; Pattaya has to offer. Mastering Muaythai, with his statement ' Where Borne fighters appear, legends are made', he soon learned the arts of the fighting style and as a freelance legendary fighter his nickname evolve to "The Real Deal".
From the UFC Octagon in Las Vegas and the anthropology lab at Dartmouth, to a strongman gym in Berlin and the bushlands of Zimbabwe, the world is introduced to elite athletes, special ops soldiers, visionary scientists, cultural icons, and everyday heroes—each on a mission to create a seismic shift in the way we eat and live.
Taped prior to the 2000 IFBB Mr. Olympia. This dvd Includes all of his workouts which include feats of strength like his 1,500 lbs leg-presses, 100 lbs dumbbell curls, 495 lbs bench presses, 405 lbs shoulder presses, 100 reps non-stop weighted crunches, and more!! All insert music provided by his "Fulblown" band. Kevin said: "I needed to go to the gym to train myself, after watching this video at 10 p.m.!! This M3 video really inspired me!”
Fire up your metabolism with TV's top trainer, Jillian Michaels, and lose big with her fierce formula that adds strength and ab moves to dynamic cardio for increased fat loss. This 40-minute circuit workout blasts your heart rate with challenging intervals to turn up the burn and peel off the pounds. Whether you're just getting started or ready for a hardcore workout, this program will ignite your metabolism and incinerate fat to reveal a ripped, lean body!
Jillian Michaels, winning trainer on NBC's "The Biggest Loser", will help you get rid of your problem areas the right way with her new "No More Trouble Zones" workout. Get into the zone with TV's kick-butt trainer, Jillian Michaels, and tackle stubborn problem areas with her surefire circuit training formula that combines upper- and lower-body sculpting moves to obliterate fat even faster. Say goodbye to saddlebags, muffin tops and wobbly arms with this heart-pounding, 40-minute circuit workout that targets trouble zones like never before. By keeping you constantly challenged, Jillian will transform your body from flab to firm in no time! Warm up and cool down before and after this grueling workout.
Lift your butt, sculpt your core, and get an incredible total body transformation with 80 unique “real-time” workouts and a Timed-Nutrition Eating Plan.
The documentary centers around four young, ambitious women living a highly disciplined and structured life to achieve the desired Bikini Fitness competition body. For these women their body is a subject of constant observation and reflection. It is to be controlled, changed, modified and constructed. And finally, the gaze of an external observer - that of a coach and a judge - will determine when that well-crafted figure is complete and whose is the best.
Make the most of your legs. You'll strengthen, tighten and tone the inner and outer thighs, quadriceps, hamstrings and calves. Hips and buttocks too! This program was designed so you will never be on your knees. It's safe, yet challenging and you'll love the results! The best overall leg workout available! Try it with ankle weights too!
This ancient form of artistic movement has been practiced for thousands of years and remains exceptionally popular throughout the world. Once performed as entertainment for royalty and common people alike, these beautiful movements evolved with strong links to womanhood, sensuality and even fertility. Bellydance is also one of the safest, simplest and most effective ways to achieve lasting fitness. Join Veena & Neena Bidasha for a wonderful introduction to the extraordinary benefits of Bellydance.