I was one of many who were saved from the dark ages of bodybuilding by the writings of Mike Mentzer. I still remember my small, I believe self published, copy of Heavy Duty.
Though I was aware of Mentzer long before Nautilus, it came as no surprise to me that he had adopted Arther Jones exercise philosophy. This early introduction to high intensity may have facilitated my transitions to Nautilus then SuperSlow, and my eventual livelihood thanks to all three.
When I met you and Doug McGuff in 1998 at Greg Anderson's event, Mentzer was there. After the seminar, when we were in a restaurant, Mentzer was sitting with us. When he heard we wear long-sleeved shirts, ties, etc., when training subjects, he said, "Huh. Maybe I'll start wearing a tie when I'm training people.", but still wearing shorts and a t-shirt.
I was one of many who were saved from the dark ages of bodybuilding by the writings of Mike Mentzer. I still remember my small, I believe self published, copy of Heavy Duty.
Though I was aware of Mentzer long before Nautilus, it came as no surprise to me that he had adopted Arther Jones exercise philosophy. This early introduction to high intensity may have facilitated my transitions to Nautilus then SuperSlow, and my eventual livelihood thanks to all three.
Many thanks for remembering Mike.
Never once did I hear Mike take credit for the discovery of anything. He was very humble and quick to give credit to others.
Nor did I. It was others who assumed he was an originator.
Great article. Thanks very much.
When I met you and Doug McGuff in 1998 at Greg Anderson's event, Mentzer was there. After the seminar, when we were in a restaurant, Mentzer was sitting with us. When he heard we wear long-sleeved shirts, ties, etc., when training subjects, he said, "Huh. Maybe I'll start wearing a tie when I'm training people.", but still wearing shorts and a t-shirt.
Thanks for reminding me of that event.
You're welcome.