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Happy Birthday, Arnold
Arnold’s birthday always reminds me of his parties in the late ’70s and early ’80s and the cast of characters he...
John BalikJune 30, 2010 -
Charisma
Because of my lifelong interest in bodybuilding, I’ve had the good fortune to meet and become friends with a wonderful cast...
John BalikMay 26, 2010 -
Sunrise, Sunset
The beauty of the sunrise never fails to inspire me, and the lingering afterglow of the sunset is my “happy hour.”...
John BalikApril 27, 2010 -
Dominoes
Last week, when I was in Florida attending the NPC Nationals, I had a discussion with my son Justin about working...
John BalikFebruary 23, 2010 -
SPECIAL: Editor’s Note — Winter-Training Tune-up
Workout change promotes muscle gains. That’s true anytime, but it’s especially true when the weather turns frigid. It can be prime...
Steve HolmanJanuary 4, 2010 -
Workouts for Life
This morning I was talking with a friend about training. He was an outstanding competitive bodybuilder 30-plus years ago and has...
John BalikDecember 10, 2009 -
Vacation Workouts
I’ve done an unusual amount of traveling this summer, and it’s forced me to adapt my eating, supplementation and workouts. I...
John BalikNovember 10, 2009 -
SPECIAL: Editor’s Note — Choice and Response Ability
If you think getting in good shape is only about looking good, think again. Maintaining a fit and healthy body is...
Steve HolmanSeptember 29, 2009 -
Iconic Images
Jimmy Caruso Gene Mozee Chris Lund This issue is our annual Arnold birthday special, and we’re featuring the photos of Jimmy...
John BalikAugust 3, 2009 -
They Did It Their Way
The culture of Muscle Beach, Santa Monica, owed its iconic position in the world of strength and muscle as the birthplace...
John BalikJuly 1, 2009 -
The Future of Bodybuilding
When we first started using the trademarked phrase “The Future of Bodybuilding” in January 1989, my vision was to enhance the...
John BalikJune 1, 2009 -
In Pursuit of Muscle
Bigger, stronger, leaner, and we always want it all faster. Everyone who writes for IRON MAN is locked into the same...
John BalikMay 1, 2009 -
It’s the People
As I write this, I am in recovery mode—three days after the IRON MAN Pro/Los Angeles Fitness Expo—and my mind is...
John BalikApril 1, 2009 -
Training Wisdom
In discussing this issue’s contents with IRON MAN Editor in Chief Steve Holman, I was struck by both the range of...
John BalikMarch 4, 2009 -
Muscle Beach Memories
I first met Zabo Koszewski in 1965 at the original Gold’s Gym on Pacific Avenue in Venice, California. By then the...
John BalikFebruary 2, 2009