Muscletown USA - Bob Hoffman and the Manly Culture of York Barbell

About the author

John D. Fair is professor of history and chair of the Department of History and Geography at Georgia College & State University in Milledgville, Georgia. He is the author of two books on modern British history. He has competed in more than fifty Olympic and powerlifting meets, coached several teams, taught weight-training classes, staged meets, been a national referee, served on the national weightlifting committee, and even judged a Mr. America contest.

Summary

A history of the York Barbell Company, focusing on its founder, Bob Hoffman, and the physical culture movement he launched. It also reveals other innovations in which Hoffman played a major role, such as weight training for athletes, health foods, bottled water and isometrics.

Product details

• Authors: John D. Fair
• Publisher: University Presses
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.05.1999
• EAN: 9780271018553
• ISBN: 978-0-271-01855-3
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 29 mm
• Weight: 630 g
• Illustrations: Raster,schwarz-weiss
• Subjects: Guides > Health > Fitness, aerobics, bodybuilding, gymnastics; Bodybuilding, USA, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Service, Social and cultural history, United States of America, USA, Hospitality and service industries, Sport & leisure industries, SPORTS & RECREATION / Bodybuilding & Weightlifting