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IronMan Magazine – May 2001 – Chris Cormier & Andrulla Blanchette – No Label
This vintage May 2001 issue of IronMan Magazine features Chris Cormier and Andrulla Blanchette on the cover. Cormier, known for his flawless structure and elite-level conditioning, was one of the most successful and charismatic IFBB pros of his era. Blanchette, the reigning Lightweight Ms. Olympia, embodied power and femininity, combining aesthetic muscle with stage presence and personality. This issue dives deep into their stories while delivering the serious training science, nutrition insight, and bold commentary that defined IronMan’s early-2000s legacy.
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Table of Contents
FEATURES
80 Heavy Duty — Mike Mentzer explains why less is more, using rest/pause training to maximize muscle growth.
98 Train, Eat, Grow 19 — The IRONMAN Training & Research Center team unveils a five-day mass-building program guaranteed to make you “feel the burn.”
106 Only the Strong Shall Survive — Bill Starr details the correct sequence for building foundational strength and lasting power.
146 Chemistry Set, Part 2 — The Sandwich interviews Patrick Arnold on prohormones, fat burners, and “sex rockets.”
162 Enter Andrulla — Teagan Clive profiles Andrulla Blanchette, the Lightweight Ms. Olympia, exploring her muscle, mindset, and magnetic personality.
170 IFBB IronMan Pro Invitational — Lonnie Teper covers the explosive season opener and the competition’s jaw-dropping results.
180 IM Research Team — Discover breakthrough methods for igniting muscle mass and performance.
184 Release the Beast, Part 2 — Skip La Cour reveals 10 strategies to unleash primal energy and growth potential.
194 Brutal Body Blast — C.S. Sloan presents medieval-inspired training programs for complete muscular dominance.
220 Legends — Former Mr. Olympia Chris Dickerson reminisces on bodybuilding’s golden era in an insightful interview with Rob Labbe.
236 Bizzarro Fat — Jerry Brainum exposes the dangers of trans fats and why you should eliminate them from your diet immediately.
258 Mass Combustion — Michael Gundill explores how muscular burn leads to accelerated anabolic response.
Departments
20 Ask Dr. Dan — Dr. Dan Gwartney discusses testosterone, estrogen balance, and natural male hormone maintenance.
24 Train to Gain — Topics include exercise addiction, hamstring enhancement, and calf development techniques.
58 Eat to Grow — Jerry Brainum reports on new fat-burning research involving pork, plus tips on soy, snacks, and bedroom bodybuilding.
76 Unchained — Greg Zulak investigates vitamin B12, mail-order drug markets, and underground bodybuilding culture.
116 Critical Mass — Steve Holman explains how to optimize workout length and integrate rest/pause training effectively.
124 Bodybuilding Pharmacology — Jerry Brainum examines the risks of ephedrine use, followed by William Llewellyn’s Chemical Q&A.
134 Naturally Huge — John Hansen, Mr. Natural Olympia, shares how he added 1.5 inches to his quads in just two months.
206 News & Views — Lonnie Teper, Ruth Silverman, and Jerry Fredrick deliver Olympia updates, fitness news, and behind-the-scenes highlights.
242 Soft Spots — Teagan Clive explores gym romance, attraction, and gym-floor etiquette.
244 Mind/Body Connection — Laura Moore discusses training-induced testosterone surges and what women really want.
264 Readers Write — A colorful mix of reader letters covering training, relationships, and gym life—including a gunfight with Ronnie Coleman.
On the Cover:
Chris Cormier and Andrulla Blanchette represent the pinnacle of professional bodybuilding’s balance between power and poise. This issue showcases both their achievements and the evolving culture of physique artistry and athletic excellence in the 2000s.
A collectible edition packed with hardcore science, expert insight, and classic IronMan attitude—perfect for bodybuilding historians and enthusiasts alike.