Description
Muscular Development Magazine – July 1996 (Kiana Tom Cover, Includes Poster)
This Muscular Development July 1996 issue features Kiana Tom, the television fitness icon and star of Kiana’s Flex Appeal, on the cover and includes the original fold-out poster. The magazine is in very good condition, with only minor edge wear consistent with careful handling over time. The item pictured is the exact copy you will receive.
A standout edition from the peak of 1990s fitness culture, this issue blends expert training advice, scientific insight, and celebrity fitness features. Each magazine is shipped in a plastic protective covering for safekeeping. Please review photos for detailed condition. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents Overview
Training
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Ask the Experts – Top-of-the-Line Training Tips (By William J. Kraemer, PhD & Steven J. Fleck, PhD)
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High Intensity – Fine-Tune Your Workouts for Optimal Growth Stimulation (By Mike Mentzer)
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Billy Smith’s Intrafitt Total Body Workout – Combining Fitness and Nutrition in a Total Program That Works (By Reg Bradford)
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Heavy Duty Training – Mindlessly Addicted to Exercise or Intelligently Committed to Progress! (By Mike Mentzer)
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Labrada’s Corner – Q&A with the Gentleman Who Knows All the Answers (By Lee Labrada)
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Don Long’s Spectacular Shoulder Training – “Dynamite Deltoids” from a Man in It for the Long Haul (By Reg Bradford)
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Patrick Lynn’s Bombastic Leg Training – The Thigh’s the Limit When You Bombard Your Legs Like Lynn (By Reg Bradford)
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Natural Bodybuilding Stars – Faildo, Shambourger, Coleman, and LaCour on Training Biceps and Triceps (By Reg Bradford)
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Kinesiology – Parallel Bar Dips: Chest and Triceps (By Stephen E. Alway, PhD)
Health & Fitness
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Best of Health – The New Hormone Therapy, Part II: DHEA Update (By Michael Colgan, PhD, CCN)
Nutrition
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Eat to Win – New USDA Data Reveals Americans Are Fatter Than Ever (By Robert Haas, PhD)
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Nutrition and Fat-Loss Q&A – Setpoint, Labels, Beans, and More (By Bob Lefavi, PhD)
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Nutrition Update – Flavone X: The Next Frontier in Pseudoscience (By Brian Leibovitz, PhD)
Drugs
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Anti-Aging Remedies – New Testosterones (By Michael Colgan, PhD, CCN)
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State of the Art – Tougher Drug Tests, Chromium and Mass, IGF-1, Growth Hormone, Vitamin A (By Michael Colgan, PhD, CCN)
Features
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The 1996 Arnold Classic – Front-Row Coverage of the Star-Studded Show of the Year (By Reg Bradford; Photography by Per Bernal)
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Kiana Tom: The Queen of Fitness – Exclusive Interview and Pictorial with the Fitness World’s Wonder Woman, Featuring a Collector’s Centerfold (By Carol Ann Weber)
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Anabolic Steroid Anthology, Part II – How the Use of Steroids Can Cause Severe Changes in Mood and Personality (By Dennis R. Sparkman, PhD)
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The Killer Stack – Not to Be Trite, But Don’t Try This at Home (or Anywhere Else)! (By John Romano)
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Deadly Diuretics – Getting Ripped at All Costs (By Bob Lefavi, PhD)
Research
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Hot Breaking Research – Phenomenal Factoids About Fitness, Health, and Nutrition (By Edmund R. Burke, PhD)
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Strength & Conditioning – The Effects of Exercise Order on Strength Performance (By Steven J. Fleck, PhD & William J. Kraemer, PhD)
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Fat News – The Effects of Saccharin, Zoloft, Fiber, and Lithium on Body Weight (By Larry S. Hobbs)
A dynamic issue showcasing Kiana Tom and packed with expert insight from bodybuilding legends Mike Mentzer, Lee Labrada, and Reg Bradford, this July 1996 edition captures the vibrant energy of the fitness industry’s golden decade. With coverage of the 1996 Arnold Classic and thought-provoking features on training, nutrition, and enhancement, this is a must-have magazine for vintage bodybuilding collectors and fans of 1990s fitness icons.