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Miscellaneous bodybuiling and fitness terms
AAU
Amateur Athletic Union. At one time, the AAU controlled the Mr. Universe, Mr.
America, weightlifting and powerlifting contests, but that situation has changed
in the last two decades. Now, this federation runs some bodybuildings shows
in the Northeast USA.
ABA
Amateur Bodybuilding Association. An organization located in California which
considers itself the 'fastest growing amateur bodybuilding association in the
USA.'
ACSM
American College of Sports Medicine. Provides sports medicine professionals
and health ./ fitness professionals with resources for their education, and
preparations for their exams of obtain their certificates. Each summer, the
ACSM holds its annual meeting, gathering the world's foremost experts in exercise
science to discuss cutting edge training theories and present their current
research.
AFWB
The American Federation of Women Bodybuilders was formed in 1980, started by
Susan Fry, Kim Cassidy and Doris Barrilleaux. Ben Weider had asked them to start
up a national organization for women bodybuilders, to provide a place where
amatuer women bodybuilders can be in a group. The Superior Physique Association
(SPA) eventually fell by the wayside as a result of the AFWB. This AFWB was
absorbed by the National Physique Committee (NPC) when it was formed, as it
was illegal to have two separate amateur federations for the IFBB.
Battle News
A free publication (in magazine style) by Chemical Nutrition (Chemical Warefare),
the company co-owned by Dorian Yates, Rich Kuempel, and Kerry Kayes, in Britian.
Ben Weider College of Bodybuilding
Located in St. Petersburg, Russia, it provides top notch instruction to bodybuilding
coaches and traners. Founded in 1992 by Vladimir Dubinin, president of the Russian
Bodybuilding Federation (BBFR), and Elena Ryabinkova, chairperson of the federation's
Medical Committee.
BBFR
Bodybuilding Federation of Russia. An organization devoted to develop the bodybuilding
sport in Russia.
Body Talk Magazine
A magazine published by Doris Barrileaux in 1983, with the help of MTI and Dan
Lurie. It absorbed the SPA News Newsletter, but lasted one issue. for there
was no distrbution for the new magazine.
CBBF
1997 was the silver anniversary of the CBBF, the Canadian Bodybuilding Federation.
The CBBF has their annual congress at the Canadian Bodybuilding Championship
contest. Tony Blinn was president of the federation from 1985 to 1997. The new
president of the CBBF is Mark Baker, and the secretary - treasurer is John McLellan.
The CBBF was founded by Manitoba's Syd Pukalo and Quebec's Winston Roberts.
CEASE
Center for Education of Anabolic Steroid Effects. A non-profit organization
that provides information on dealing with the abuse of steroids.
ECW
Extreme Championship Wrestling. This federation goes to different arena's, where
they perform wrestling shows. Nichole Bass is on this circuit.
Flex Magazine
Bodybuilding Magazine started by Joe Weider, in April 1983. It is the official
magazine of the IFBB, and features hardcore bodybuilders.
FIBO
A European Expo that normally takes place in Essen, Germany, and considered
the biggest European bodybuilding and fitness expo. In 1998, 450 exhibiters
and 77,000 people passed through the expo.
Great Lakes Fitness Guide
Started in 1996, this tabloid was originally called Michigan Fitness Guide.
It is run by Mike Calvin and his wife, from Novi, Michigan. Each issue is around
200 pages, featuring mostly NPC event from the Midwest region, plus profiles
of IFBB and NPC athletes, and lots of pictures.
Health & Strength Magazine
A muscle magazine, started around 1898, in Britian, by Hopton Hadley. Hadley
also started earlier that year with American Bernarr Macfadden a magazine called
Physical Development, but severed business relations with Bernarr after a few
months. Health & Strength Magazine became one of the longest running muscle
magazines to date, only ceasing publication just recently.
IBBF
Indian Bodybuilding Federation. The latest bodybuilding federation in the country
of India.
IFBB
International Federation of Bodybuilders. The largest professional bodybuilding
and fitness federation in the world, with branches in many countries. Started
by Ben & Joe Weider over 30 years ago. Shows include the Mr. Olympa, Arnold
Classic, Ironman Pro.
IFSB
International Fitness Sanctioning Body. The organization that runs the Ms. Fitness
contests outside of the USA.
IOC
International Olympic Committee.
Ironman Magazine
The longest running muscle magazine still in existence. Started publishing in
May, 1936, under the guidance of Peary Rader. In 1986, John Balik purchased
the magazine.
ISKA
International Sport Karate Association. An association, one of its goals is
promoting kickboxing as a noncontact fitness activity for people of all ages.
L'Athlete
Considered one of the first muscle magazines, started in 1896. It was a weekly
journal by Professor Edmond Desbonnet.
MM2K
The shortened name of 'Muscle Media' magazine, when they were 'Muscle Media
2000.'
MuscleMag International
A magazine started by Robert Kennedy in 1974.
Muscle Digest
A magazine started in 1976 by Dr. Wong. Ceased publication in 1984.
Muscle Power
Published in 1945 by Joe Weider. Originally edited by Earle Liederman.
Muscle Training Illustrated
MTI was a muscle magazine which folded in 1993 after 177 issues. Dan Lurie was
the published of MTI.
Musclehedz
A cartoon series, usually in Flex Magazine, that lampoons huge bodybuilders.
Musclesearch: The Roark Report
A muscle newsletter started in 1985 by Joe Roark, currently the IFBB Men's Historian,
which lasted for 27 issues, and featured articles on old time strength athletes.
Muscle Sports Fitness Magazine
Joe Weider started this magazine in 1985. In 1987, the name was changed to Men's
Fitness, which is still going strong today.
Muscular Development Magazine
Started publication in January 1964, by Bob Hoffman, which was edited by John
Grimek. In 1986, the Blechman family purchased the magazine, who also owned
Twinlab Supplements.
NABBA
National Amateur Bodybuilders Association. It was founded in 1950 in England
to give the United Kingdom bodybuilders a unified and strong organization in
which to compete, and to give the athletes publicity and recognition. As bodybuilders
from countries all over the world began to compete at the Universe, their countries'
organizations joined NABBA and NABBA International was formed. NABBA International
currently consists of more than 40 active nations making it the second largest
world-wide
NANBA
North American Natural Bodybuilding Association. Founded by Jim Evans, from
Minnesota.
NB&F
Natural Bodybuilding and Fitness Magazine, a quarterly magazine dedicated to
a drug-free lifestyle, edited by Steve Downs, published by Chelo Publishing.
NFPT
National Federation of Professional Trainers. A federation that has certification
and educational programs of people interested in becoming professional trainers.
Ron J. Clark is the current president.
NFSB
National Fitness Sanctioning Body. The organization that runs the Ms. Fitness
contests in the USA.
NGA
National Gym Association. Affiliated with the WNBF, it is an organization which
sponsors natural bodybuilding contests, mostly in the Northeast USA. Established
in 1979 for the purpose of maintaining the highest standards of safety, education
and training for personal trainers.
NOC
The Night of Champions bodybuilding contest, which is the longest running IFBB
contest after the Mr. Olympia
NPC
National Physique Committee. The amateur bodybuilding and fitness federation
in the United States. Affiliated with the IFBB.
NSCA
National Strength and Conditioning Association. An organization that offers
fitness professionals the latest information on new techniques and trennds in
strength training.
Physical Development
A muscle magazine started in 1898 by Hopton Hadley, and Bernarr Macfadden.
SANBA
South African Natural Bodybuilding Association. This is a WNBF affiliate, headed
by Ronnie George, and Pat Peters.
SPA
Superior Physique Association. A federation formed in 1978, by Doris Barrileaux,
Linda Gleason, and Suzanne Kosak, for female bodybuilders. Before this, there
was no formal group for female bodybuilders. The SPA established competition
rules, and put on one of the first female bodybuilding contests. The SPA grew
until they had state representatives in all but two states. They even had SPA
branches in Europe. The SPA held judges clinics, had elections and operated
with a board of directors. With the formation of the American Federation of
Women's Bodybuilders, the SPA started to fall by the wayside, and gradually
was absorbed.
SPA News
Superior Physique Association newsletter, published by Doris Barrileaux from
1979 to 1983. MTI Magazine's editor Dan Lurie offered Doris her own magazine,
entitled Body Talk. It absorbed the SPA News, but only one issue was every published,
for there was no distrbution for the magazine.
Steel Tip, The
A training newsletter started in 1985 by Dr. Ken Leistner, which lasted 36 issues.
Strength & Health Magazine
Originally called "Strength Magazine", started in 1902 by Alan Calvert.
The magazine was sold after World War One to D.G. Redmond. whom then sold in
1932 to Bob Hoffman, who renamed it 'Strength & Health Magazine'. It ceased
publication in 1986.
Strongman Magazine
In the 1930's, the Strongman Magazine became labeled the finest weight training
periodical of it's time. Mark H. Berry edited the 'Strongman' Magazine from
1931-1933. In this magazine, they talked about result producing training strategies
such as cheating movements, compound exercises and breathing squats. .
Substrate Solutions
A sports supplement company introduced in 1998, owned by Met-Rx. The line is
brought to you by Patrick Arnold, and A. Scott Connelly.
UFBB
Ukrainian Bodybuilding Federation.
UFC
Ultimate Fighting Championship.
USSCA
United States Strict Curl Association. This organization has been around since
1988, and is California based.
WBBG
World Bodybuilding Guild. A bodybuilding federation, founded in 1966 until its
demise in the late 1970's. Sponsored events like the Pro Mr. America, the Mr.
World, the Mr. Olympus, etc. Dan Lurie was the president of the Guild.
WCW
World Champion Wrestling. Owned by Ted Turner and Time Warner. Competes against
the WWF.
WNBF
World Natural Bodybuilding Association. Affiliated with the NGA, it is an organization
which sponsors natural bodybuilding contests, mostly in the Northeast USA. Steve
Downs in the WNBF Chairman.
WWF
World Wrestling Federation. Owned by Vince McMahon. Competing federations include
the WCW.
Your Physique
Published in 1940 by Joe Weider. First issue has Bob Horvath on its cover. This
magaine catered to a mostly bodybuilder clientele.
