Description
IronMan Magazine – January 1996 – Vol. 55 No. 1 – Rene Redden & Melissa Coates – No Label
This collectible January 1996 issue of IronMan Magazine features Rene Redden and Melissa Coates on the cover. Both icons of mid-’90s bodybuilding, Redden and Coates represent strength, symmetry, and the emerging appeal of female physique competition during this era. Inside, readers will find in-depth training articles, competition coverage, supplement analysis, and expert insights from the industry’s top voices — making this issue a standout for fans of classic fitness journalism.
The magazine is in good condition. The item pictured in this listing is exactly the same item you will receive. Please check the photos for condition details. We offer combined shipping upon request, and all items come with a plastic protective covering for preservation.
Table of Contents
Training
16 Q&A — How Much Training Is Too Much?
26 POF — Hardgaining and POF Training
30 Hardcore Training — Dave Palumbo, ’95 Junior Nationals Winner, Attacks Quads and Hams
34 Exercise of the Month — Dumbbell Lunge
38 Lean & Clean — Drug-Free Development
40 IronMind — Cranking at the Crossroads
46 Anabolic Forum — Anabolic Effects of Protein
50 Muscle Meets Magnet — by Per A. Tesch, Ph.D.
70 Periodization — Women’s Bodybuilding, Part 2
74 Heavy Duty Journal — by Mike Mentzer
112 Homebodies — The Perfect Split—Almost
118 Ray Guns — Arm Training with Shawn Ray
128 Serious Growth — Documentation
135 Sets & Reps — Feeding the Fat-Burning Furnace
138 My First Half Century in the Iron Game — by Arthur Jones
145 Forever Natural — Muscle Maturity
147 Wreck Your Pecs — by Ron Harris
154 IronTeen — Priorities in Life
158 Vince Gironda: The Messiah of Muscle, Part 5 — by Gene Mozee
163 Ultimate Ab Training — 10 Questions with Ab Bench Developer Fred Hatfield, Ph.D.
Superfeature
76 Who’s Sexier? — by Lonnie Teper & Ruth Silverman
A fun and visually stunning feature comparing some of the top male and female physiques of the ’90s bodybuilding circuit.
Nutrition
46 Explosive New Supplements — by the Editors
130 Power Café — Field of Screams
150 Simply Fit — Minerals, Fiber and Labeling Laws
Contests
54 ’95 IFBB Fitness Olympia — by Lonnie Teper
61 ’95 IFBB Ms. Olympia — by Ruth Silverman
92 ’95 IFBB Masters Mr. Olympia — by Ruth Silverman
106 ’95 IFBB Mr. Olympia — by Lonnie Teper
Profiles & Insight
52 IRONMAN’s Christmas Gift Guide
69 Local Heroes — by David Chapman
On the Cover:
Rene Redden and Melissa Coates shine as representatives of mid-’90s fitness and bodybuilding excellence, blending athletic strength with professional glamour.
A classic and visually captivating issue, packed with expert advice, iconic names, and timeless insights from the golden years of bodybuilding journalism — a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts alike.