Preface
What vs. how: we're not intersted in what is body-building, but how it was born and evolved into a modern sport.
I. Ancient history of bodybuilding
From old China to the downfall of roman empire, trying to find documents about bodybuilding.
II. The comeback of bodybuilding
After the darkness of the middle age, a sort of bodybuilding returns in 1800. The piooners of modern bodybuilding are Eugene Sandow and Hyppolite Triat.
III. The beginning of 20th century
The modern bodybuilding in the United States at the beginning of 20th century: Bernarr McFadden, Charles Atlas and Sig Klein.
IV. After 2nd world war
Four great body-builders of the 40/50s: John Grimek, Steve Reeves, Reg Park and Bill Pearl.
V. The 60/70s
Probably the best period of bodybuilding. Champions like Schwarzenegger, Oliva, Zane, Columbu and many many others competed in these years.
VI. The 80s
The arrival of Ms. Olympia and the women's world. Lee Haney and his eight consecutive victories. Other bodybuilders of the 80s like Beckles, Gaspari, Robinson and many others.
