Originally Posted by Mr. Billy

Interesting topic BTW. I am in my mid 50's and fairly out of shape. I am fascinated recently with bodybuilding. I don't know if I have the discipline to do it or not, but I've begun reading up on it, and I recently attended a local competition sponsored by the International Natural Bodybuilding Association. Seeing men and women actually display the bodybuilding physique in front of you onstage is breathtaking.

I have some of the older Golds Gym books with Arnold in them and stuff.

I was recently talking to a friend about it and he mentioned the movie Bigger Stronger Faster. He said it deals with weight lifting and talks about the steroid issue and hormone and chemical use.

I rented Pumping Iron and Bigger Stronger Faster today, and will watch them over the next few days.

The International Natural Bodybuilding Association has more shows around the country and so there is more of a chance of one being in your area. Of course this group promotes the view that natural is better and it prohibits the use of certain drugs and chemicals.

The International Federation of Bodybuilding is the one that Arnold is in and they have some absolutely huge guys like Ferrigno and some others, but you will likely have to travel to see a show or competition. I think they have several in Vegas.