Joe’s first Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Joe Weider by the International Sports Sciences Association. This would be the first of many. 2010 Interview with Joe Weider
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60th Anniersary of Muscle & Fitness
In 1999, Muscle & Fitness celebrated its 60th anniversary of publication. They released a 400-page commemorative issue that included an extensive history of the life and times of Joe, Ben, and Betty Weider.
Commendations from President’s Council
Commendation from The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports to Joe Weider for his outstanding contributions to its programs, January 10, 1993, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Chairman, John A. Butterfield, Executive Director. A few years before, in 1991, Joe was presented with the Boy Scouts Citizen of the Year Award. Joe was reported as saying this...
Received “Pioneer of Fitness” Award
In 1983, Joe was recognized as a pioneer in world fitness by The Associate for Physical Fitness.
Honored as Publisher of the Year
In 1983, Joe was named “Publisher of the Year” by the Periodical & Book Association of America.
“Shape” Magazine was Published
In 1981, a new fitness publication entitled “Shape” was launched. It received extremely positive reviews. The magazine was described as revolutionary and garnered much praise from the fitness community.
Created Ms. Olympia
In 1980, the IFBB sanctioned the first Ms. Olympia competition. With the introduction of this competition, the gender barriers in the sport were effectively torn down.
Muscle Builder becomes Muscle & Fitness
“Muscle Builder” becomes ” Muscle & Fitness.”
Moved Offices to Southern California
In 1972, Weider and his operations made the move to Woodland Hills in southern California. The move helped propel bodybuilding into the national spotlight. It went from being an obscure sub-culture to gaining mainstream acceptance. Enjoy this video of The Weider Building.
