9 Pioneers of Fitness

In the composition of a list of important people in almost any field, everyone will have their own favorites. In addition, weightlifting, bodybuilding, physical fitness, aerobics, to name a few areas, there are many people who have contributed so it is difficult to narrow the list correctly. I tried, however, to understand the people who came to my attention several times since my first contact with weight training at age 16 in 1961. I tried to focus on the people that I felt was fundamental in the field of weightlifting, bodybuilding, aerobics or general fitness. I'm sure many readers will have their own favorites.

Eugen Sandow The Non Pareil (1867 - 1925) Born in Germany, Eugen Sandow has often been called the "Father of Modern Bodybuilding". As Charles Atlas in his youth, Sandow was a great admirer of Greek and Roman statues of athletes and gladiators. Sandow is considered a pioneer in bodybuilding, as measured statues to determine exact proportions and then worked to develop their own body parts to match. In his teens, while in strong performances, and was discovered by legendary showman Florenz Ziegfeld. The tumult of the United States was in 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago. His intelligence, natural charm and cultured appearance combined with her incredible body and strength make him a star. Women actually paid him money for the privilege of feeling his muscles. For men, has written extensively on health, fitness and bodybuilding. He, like Bernarr Macfadden and Charles Atlas offered a correspondence course to teach students how to achieve health and fitness. Finally, he opened a gym in London that was progressive in stark contrast to the wet gyms day, dark and moist. With his personality and innovation, has made exercise and popular 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 new names had a greater appearance of strength. It was not the only strange activity man who advocates regular fasting, and some very esoteric health practices for the day and whose wife called him a crackpot. He combined his own personal opinions health practices and physical training in a entity called "physical culture", which became the title of his first magazine. Over time, it became a bit of a publishing magnate, but is generally regarded as along the edges of reality in his obsessive approach to fitness. However, young men like Charles Atlas inspired and brought the idea of ​​health and fitness as a lifestyle to a wider section of the population.

Charles Atlas (1892 - 1972) was born Angelo Siciliano in 1892 in Acri, Calabria, southern Italy. In 1905 his parents emigrated 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" magazine Bernarr Macfadden. The young Charles was inspired to improve their physique.by Greek statues he saw the Brookly Art Gallery. His first attempts at fitness, with makeshift bars made of sticks and stones. His observation of the animals in the zoo, however, led him to found a series of fitness activities 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 them were exhibited at the museum where he found his initial inspiration. At the time of his death, even daily exercise and run every two days. voltage His career momentum was the inspiration for more than three million men and boys.

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, weight trainer and philanthropist. Although an outstanding athlete as a kid, mature Bob Hoffman was never a big truck or a coach. However, his vision, sense of purpose, and personal belief in the value of weightlifting led him to create York Barbell, a company that has been recognized as the leading manufacturer of weight and equipment that is still in existence today. while many felt his writings and opinions were "above" personal courage and willingness to face adversity shown not only in his later life, as he embraced and defended their positions, but also During the First World War, where he was awarded three Croix WARS with two palms and a silver star from France, the Belgian Order of Leopold of Belgium, the Italian Cross of War in Italy, and the Purple Heart for America.

Jack LaLanne (1914 - present). Francois Henri LaLanne, better known to the American public as Jack and considered the "godfather of fitness", was a highly-watched television show in the 1950s Interestingly, his show was probably seen and followed by more women than men, and may have played a role in promoting the idea that women can "get in shape". Unlike most of the early proponents of fitness, Jack LaLanne studied his field very carefully and introduced what he felt his studies told him that this was the right way to do things. He is still active in the gym today, markets a broad range of fitness and of nutrition.

Joe Weider (1922 - present) Joe Weider is probably one of the most recognizable in the field of bodybuilding today figures. He was credited with being a driving force not only in the field of bodybuilding and fitness, but has helped the careers of countless bodybuilders, not least of which was a young Austrian named Arnold Schwarzenegger. He began his career in fitness by building its first weight of discarded automobile tires 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, changed the name of 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 Body Builders (IFBB). His publications now include various offers like "Shape", "Men's Fitness", "livable", "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 weight training equipment and weightlifting 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 was a driving force in getting I am interested in fitness. Down to earth description of what he calls the "ripple effect" and the process of shaping by which he could achieve health and fitness, as well as vivid descriptions of what belongings to someone a follow an exercise program Dr. Cooper has made his book a success. In fact, some have speculated that the book "Aerobics" of small and simple Kenneth Cooper, may have been the impetus that brought fitness into the minds and hearts of millions worldwide. Today, Dr. Cooper is the head of Cooper Aerobics Center in Dallas.

Richard Simmons (1948 - present) Flamboyant is a word used to describe the bouncy, aerobics guru ever gay, Richard Simmons. It is 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 to the Oldies" and "Stretchin 'to the classics" that everyone understands the signature humor and high level of excitement. He created products and educational programs ranging from gentle stretching for seniors intense aerobic workouts. 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 movements of the hand.

Jane Fonda (1937 - present) Many people do not recognize the famous star of films like "Barbarella" and "Coming Home" and the daughter of actor Henry Fonda, as a pioneer or fitness guru. For many years, he was better known as an actress with a sexy body, a great name, and strong political views. However, from 1982 to the mid-90s, Ms. Fonda has published several fitness videos which became very popular, especially with women. In fact, today, many people who know Jane Fonda know her more as an advocate for fitness, health, exercise, yoga and aerobics than as a famous movie star. While Jane Fonda made no immediate contribution to the science of health and fitness, she, like Richard Simmons, was able to raise his stature among a large female audience and helped to make the work of the fashion, sweat, get in shape, and women. Jane Fonda may have helped to advance public awareness of the value and virtues of exercise and fitness, to the point 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 have somehow positively affected, altered or improved areas of bodybuilding, weightlifting, aerobics or fitness in general.

Donovan Baldwin is a Texas writer and an alumnus of the University of West Florida. He was a member of Mensa, and is retired from the U.S. Army after 21 years of service. In his career, he held various management and supervision. However, his main pleasures have long been writing, nature, health and fitness. In recent years, he has been able to combine these pleasures by writing poetry and articles on subjects such as health, fitness, yoga, weight loss, the environment, global warming, happiness, self improvement and life. He has a blog of news and information on health and fitness for seniors
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