O aspirante a fisiculturista Killian Maddox luta para encontrar conexão humana nesta exploração de celebridade e violência. Nada o impede de seu sonho ferozmente protegido de superestrelato, nem mesmo os médicos que o alertam sobre os danos permanentes que ele causa a si mesmo com sua busca.
É um filme de comédia dramática de 1976, dirigido por Bob Rafelson, com roteiro de Charles Gaines (adaptado de sua novela de 1972 de mesmo nome). A história centra-se em um jovem de Birmingham (Alabama), interpretado por Jeff Bridges, que está envolvido em um acordo desonesto. A fim de fechar o acordo, ele precisa comprar uma academia para completar um lote multi-parcelado. Quando ele visita a academia, no entanto, vê que está romanticamente interessado na recepcionista (Sally Field) e esboça um estilo de vida despreocupado, como o do fisiculturista austríaco "Joe Santo" (Arnold Schwarzenegger) que está treinando para a competição de Mr. Universo.
Eles descobriram Arnold Schwarzenegger, criaram um império e iniciaram um movimento que mudou o mundo da musculação e do fitness. Esta é a incrível história verdadeira dos visionários irmãos Joe e Ben Weider.
Cansados de ganhar a vida como manobreiros de um restaurante, dois irmãos decidem aceitar uma proposta milionária para cuidar de gêmeos e assim conseguir o dinheiro para abrir seu próprio restaurante. No entanto, as travessuras das crianças levam a dupla à loucura.
Este filme documentando é comumente referido como "A Idade do Ouro" do fisiculturismo, uma época na qual massa e tamanho importavam menos, e a simetria e definição do corpo era preferida. O documentário segue duas principais competições, o Mr. Universo da IFBB (para amadores) e o Mr. Olympia (para profissionais) em Pretória, África do Sul. Embora o documentário foque em Arnold Schwarzenegger, muitos outros fisiculturistas notáveis fazem aparições, incluindo Lou Ferrigno, Franco Columbu, Mike Mentzer, Robby Robinson, Mike Katz, Albert Beckles, Ken Waller, Frank Zane, Paul Grant, Ed Corney, Serge Nubret e Danny Padilla, todos campeões talentosos em suas categorias.
The world of female bodybuilding provides the backdrop for this tale of an aspiring young actress who initially becomes interested in the sport as a means of self-defense following a physical attack by two men, but then finds that while concentrating on building up her body her relationship with her parents, with whom she is living, and her new-found boyfriend, a young cop, is breaking down. Several noted bodybuilders and iron-pumpers, male and female, put in appearances to give this production an added authenticity.
A garotada de praia local descobre que a sua praia foi tomado por um homem de negócios de treinamento que montou um ginásio para a formação Garotões Sarados. Julie, uma condessa milionária com seu administrador S.Z. Matts, quer para si mesma o garotão sarado Flex Martin, treinado por Jack Fanny, até que ela conhece Frankie. Dee Dee, a namorada de Frankie, fica ciumenta com razão e planeja se vingar da condessa pelo roubo do Frankie. Mr. Strangdour aparece brevemente como o rei dos Garotões Sarados.
Quest of the Muscle Nerd is a quirky and heartwarming documentary about one man's dream to host the first ever Bodybuilding/Cosplay competition and the two men who drag their bodies through hell to claim the crown.
A slick promoter in the bodybuilding subculture of Venice Beach, California, finds what he considers a diamond in the rough: a dedicated but somewhat mentally challenged young man who wants to win bodybuilding championships, but needs some help and direction--and the promoter thinks he's just the one to do it.
Generation Iron - examines the professional sport of bodybuilding today and gives the audience front row access to the lives of the top 7 bodybuilders in the sport as they train to compete in the world's most premiere bodybuilding stage - Mr. Olympia.
Hoje, o corpo do lendário fisiculturista Ronnie Coleman traz as cicatrizes de quem se tornou o melhor do mundo. Aqui, ele conta o que foi preciso fazer para chegar lá.
The history of the peplum genre, known as sword-and-sandal cinema, set in Antiquity, from the silent film era to the present day.
Five exercises work five muscle groups to hammer muscular definition, strength, and stamina. Level: Intermediate. Works Well For: Muscle Building. Equipment Needed: Bench, Dumbbells, Resistance Bands, Chin-Up Bar, Chin-Up Max (Optional), Core Comfort Matt (Optional). Part of the Master's Hammer and Chisel Deluxe Series.
Kerttu is assigned to a gym due to back problems, where it turns out she is a genetic super-talent. Suddenly, she finds herself aiming for an incredible goal: a fitness championship. She is aided by a former genetic prodigy, journeyman bodybuilder Vili, who has lost his purpose in life. The mismatched duo have a lot to learn from each other. Before Kerttu can get into shape for the competition and Vili back on the road to life, both must grow as people and overcome steep prejudices.
Franco Columbo stars as Interpol operative Franco Armando - code name Beretta - who's forced out of retirement to avenge the cold-blooded murder of a cop. The killer's trail leads to Franco's hometown on the beautiful island of Sardinia, where drugs are turning the peaceful village into a hell hole. The sinister druglord has a sadistic welcome for Franco: the kidnapping of his best friend's beautiful daughter.
From the director of Generation Iron, comes the anticipated sequel that will depict 5 of the top bodybuilding and fitness mega-stars on a quest of achieving the ultimate physique and taking it to the next extreme level. In the world of social media and internet, the rules have changed as to what makes an iconic bodybuilding mass-monster. Starring Kai Greene, Calum Von Moger, Rich Piana, among others, this film will explore an all new generation of bodybuilders and how this new world, and new people, carve their own path to physique perfection.
IFBB Pro Tony Torres built a lucrative lifestyle which came crashing down after covering for a friend who committed a murder. After being chased by the FBI he was sent to prison for five years. Once he did his time, Tony had to build back his life.
This session covers workout clothing, straps, wraps, and belts; warm-up and stretching; basic sports-medicine; healing; how to recognize and respond to minor injuries; plus common types of injury and how to prevent them.
Calum von Moger, duas vezes Mr. Universo, reflete sobre a fama e a batalha para voltar à elite do fisiculturismo depois de uma séria lesão.
This session covers mass-training to increase muscle size and strength: mass versus quality, strength versus power, and compensatory acceleration.