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The focus of ''Iron Man Magazine'' during its first fifty years was on all three [[sport]]s, with emphasis on [[weight training]] in general as a life-enhancing activity. ''Iron Man'' at one time stressed the [[health]] and character building aspects of weight training, though it later shifted its focus to hardcore bodybuilding. |
The focus of ''Iron Man Magazine'' during its first fifty years was on all three [[sport]]s, with emphasis on [[weight training]] in general as a life-enhancing activity. ''Iron Man'' at one time stressed the [[health]] and character building aspects of weight training, though it later shifted its focus to hardcore bodybuilding. |
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In the early 1950s, ''Iron Man Magazine'' was the first weight-training publication to show women working out with [[Weight training#Equipment|weights]] as part of their overall [[physical fitness|fitness]] regimen. It even went so far as to show a [[pregnancy|pregnant]] woman training with weights and educating readers on the benefits of exercise during pregnancy; thoroughly modern [[concept]]s decades ahead of their time. In the late 1950s to early 1960s, ''Iron Man'' was the first to talk about high-quality [[protein]]s derived from [[milk]] and [[egg (food)|eggs]] as well as liquid [[amino acid]]s. By this time, the [[bimonthly]] [[magazine]] had acquired over 30,000 [[subscription business model|subscribers]] simply on the strength of its information. The Raders never worked at expanding its [[magazine circulation|circulation]]. It grew by [[word of mouth]]; fueled by ''Iron Man'''s ability to provide reliable information. |
In the early 1950s, ''Iron Man Magazine'' was the first weight-training publication to show women working out with [[Weight training#Equipment|weights]] as part of their overall [[physical fitness|fitness]] regimen. It even went so far as to show a [[pregnancy|pregnant]] woman training with weights and educating readers on the benefits of exercise during pregnancy; thoroughly modern [[concept]]s decades ahead of their time. In the late 1950s to early 1960s, ''Iron Man'' was the first to talk about high-quality [[protein]]s derived from [[milk]] and [[egg (food)|eggs]] as well as liquid [[amino acid]]s. By this time, the [[bimonthly]] [[magazine]] had acquired over 30,000 [[subscription business model|subscribers]] simply on the strength of its information. The Raders never worked at expanding its [[magazine circulation|circulation]]. It grew by [[word of mouth]]; fueled by ''Iron Man'''s ability to provide reliable information.{{cn}} |
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By 1970, [[Arthur Jones (inventor)|Arthur Jones]] had created the first [[Nautilus Inc.|Nautilus]] [[prototype]]. He was eager to share his [[exercise]] concepts with the world, but every magazine except ''Iron Man'' turned him down. Peary Rader saw the potential of the Nautilus concept and in keeping with ''Iron Man'''s will to remain an [[open forum]] for [[idea]]s, Rader embraced Jones' enthusiasm and ideas. ''Iron Man'' was the leader in bringing Nautilus to the [[marketplace]] and the only publication to stand behind it. The entire [[exercise machine]] [[industry]] today was built on the shoulders of the Nautilus.{{Citation needed|date=February 2007}} |
By 1970, [[Arthur Jones (inventor)|Arthur Jones]] had created the first [[Nautilus Inc.|Nautilus]] [[prototype]]. He was eager to share his [[exercise]] concepts with the world, but every magazine except ''Iron Man'' turned him down. Peary Rader saw the potential of the Nautilus concept and in keeping with ''Iron Man'''s will to remain an [[open forum]] for [[idea]]s, Rader embraced Jones' enthusiasm and ideas. ''Iron Man'' was the leader in bringing Nautilus to the [[marketplace]] and the only publication to stand behind it. The entire [[exercise machine]] [[industry]] today was built on the shoulders of the Nautilus.{{Citation needed|date=February 2007}} |
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By the early 1980s, the Raders (now in their seventies) had spent nearly fifty years working long hours to put out a bimonthly publication. In 1986, the Raders [[Sales|sold]] the magazine to John Balik, who repositioned the magazine as a hardcore bodybuilding publication. ''Iron Man Magazine'' has featured covers with athletes from both hardcore and natural bodybuilding including: [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]], [[Jay Cutler (bodybuilder)|Jay Cutler]], [[Sebastian Siegel]], [[Michael O'Hearn]], [[Bob Paris]], [[Scott Steiner]] in 2000,[[Lee Haney]] and [[Lee Labrada]]. It's also famous for publishing numerous swimsuit issues. |
By the early 1980s, the Raders (now in their seventies) had spent nearly fifty years working long hours to put out a bimonthly publication. In 1986, the Raders [[Sales|sold]] the magazine to John Balik, who repositioned the magazine as a hardcore bodybuilding publication. ''Iron Man Magazine'' has featured covers with athletes from both hardcore and natural bodybuilding including: [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]], [[Jay Cutler (bodybuilder)|Jay Cutler]], [[Sebastian Siegel]], [[Michael O'Hearn]], [[Bob Paris]], [[Scott Steiner]] in 2000,[[Lee Haney]] and [[Lee Labrada]]. It's also famous for publishing numerous swimsuit issues.<ref>{{cite web|title=Health and fitness|url=http://www.vitagia.com/|publisher=www.vitagia.com|accessdate=22 April 2016}}</ref> |
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In 1993 the editorial offices of ''Iron Man'' magazine moved to [[Oxnard, California]].<ref name=latj>{{cite news|author1=Jack Searles|title=Ironman Magazine Moves to Oxnard Headquarters|url=http://articles.latimes.com/1993-04-06/business/fi-19861_1_ironman-magazine-moves|accessdate=5 December 2015|work=Los Angeles Times|date=6 April 1993}}</ref> |
In 1993 the editorial offices of ''Iron Man'' magazine moved to [[Oxnard, California]].<ref name=latj>{{cite news|author1=Jack Searles|title=Ironman Magazine Moves to Oxnard Headquarters|url=http://articles.latimes.com/1993-04-06/business/fi-19861_1_ironman-magazine-moves|accessdate=5 December 2015|work=Los Angeles Times|date=6 April 1993}}</ref> |
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Iron Man Magazine is an American publication which discusses bodybuilding, weightlifting and powerlifting. It was founded in 1936 by two Alliance, Nebraska natives, Peary Rader and his wife, Mabel Rader.
History
The magazine's first print run of fifty copies was done via a duplicating machine which sat on their dining room table. Iron Man started out as an educational vehicle to inform and enlighten those people who were interested in weightlifting, bodybuilding and eventually, powerlifting. The magazine is published in Oxnard, California and printed in Kentucky.[1]
The focus of Iron Man Magazine during its first fifty years was on all three sports, with emphasis on weight training in general as a life-enhancing activity. Iron Man at one time stressed the health and character building aspects of weight training, though it later shifted its focus to hardcore bodybuilding.
In the early 1950s, Iron Man Magazine was the first weight-training publication to show women working out with weights as part of their overall fitness regimen. It even went so far as to show a pregnant woman training with weights and educating readers on the benefits of exercise during pregnancy; thoroughly modern concepts decades ahead of their time. In the late 1950s to early 1960s, Iron Man was the first to talk about high-quality proteins derived from milk and eggs as well as liquid amino acids. By this time, the bimonthly magazine had acquired over 30,000 subscribers simply on the strength of its information. The Raders never worked at expanding its circulation. It grew by word of mouth; fueled by Iron Man's ability to provide reliable information.[citation needed]
By 1970, Arthur Jones had created the first Nautilus prototype. He was eager to share his exercise concepts with the world, but every magazine except Iron Man turned him down. Peary Rader saw the potential of the Nautilus concept and in keeping with Iron Man's will to remain an open forum for ideas, Rader embraced Jones' enthusiasm and ideas. Iron Man was the leader in bringing Nautilus to the marketplace and the only publication to stand behind it. The entire exercise machine industry today was built on the shoulders of the Nautilus.[citation needed]
By the early 1980s, the Raders (now in their seventies) had spent nearly fifty years working long hours to put out a bimonthly publication. In 1986, the Raders sold the magazine to John Balik, who repositioned the magazine as a hardcore bodybuilding publication. Iron Man Magazine has featured covers with athletes from both hardcore and natural bodybuilding including: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jay Cutler, Sebastian Siegel, Michael O'Hearn, Bob Paris, Scott Steiner in 2000,Lee Haney and Lee Labrada. It's also famous for publishing numerous swimsuit issues.[2]
In 1993 the editorial offices of Iron Man magazine moved to Oxnard, California.[1]
See also
- Deanna Merryman (August 1999 cover)
References
- ^ a b Jack Searles (6 April 1993). "Ironman Magazine Moves to Oxnard Headquarters". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 5 December 2015.
- ^ "Health and fitness". www.vitagia.com. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
External links
- Iron Man Magazine Online version includes access to archived editions