WHAT WOULD IT BE LIKE? Think about it for a little while... In your dream, it’s the perfect, lingering summer’s day. You’ve decided to take some time off, so no phone, no calls, no fuss – just You Time. You are sitting down in your favourite chair, wearing next to nothing, just enjoying the moment. It’s a perfectly warm day, the sun kissing your skin. The breeze is just right, caressing, caring. You stretch your legs out, settle them on ground. You angle forward and slowly stand up... … [Read more...] about THE PERFECT DREAM – ABOUT YOU!
BLAST FROM THE PAST
He used to be a Man With No Name.
Later on, he became Harry Callahan – otherwise known as Dirty Harry.
This is the one and only Clint Eastwood – an American actor, film director, producer and composer - as well as an enduring symbol of testosterone fuelled, no bullshit taking, gritted teeth tough talking masculinity the world over.
Not surprising that he has been pumping iron for a lifetime.
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A FINAL BODYFORGE TRIBUTE TO LARRY SCOTT Earlier today, the bodybuilding world lost another star from its sky. We sadly mark the passing on of Larry Scott, the first ever Mr. Olympia, due to aggravated complications of Alzheimer's disease. The Golden Eagle was 75 years young. It is hard to overstate the massive influence this man had on the bodybuilding world back in the 60s. Larry was the absolute king of the muscle world back then - an incredible amalgamation of Dorian Yates, Ronnie Coleman … [Read more...] about REMEMBERING THE GOLDEN BOY
WHAT WOULD YOU ACCOMPLISH…
IF YOU KNEW YOU COULD NOT FAIL? It was a brilliantly sunny day and I was driving along my usual route on my way to The Forge with squats on my mind, when something caught my eye. At the side of the road, I saw this little bamboo plant springing triumphantly out of the tarmac. It hadn’t even been there a few days before. It immediately got me thinking. I slowed down and stopped right next to it. Seriously, this little plant was forcing its way through the tarmac into the sunshine, cracking … [Read more...] about WHAT WOULD YOU ACCOMPLISH…
DEFEATING DEMENTIA
Exercise Proven To Have ‘Significant Role’ In Reducing Risk Of This Terrible Disease Finally, it’s official!! We now have a rock solid vindication of something we have personally been advocating for more than a decade. Maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle plays a significant role in reducing the risk of developing dementia in later years. The benefits of maintaining regular physical activity throughout life is something I have personally … [Read more...] about DEFEATING DEMENTIA