Training Methodologies of the 1960's by Dr. Ken E. Leistner

They exchanged information, talked about training and talk ed about the things they ate. This is something we just don’t see any longer. Guys seem to think it’s a lot easier or better to go to an Internet forum where people talk about stuff that isn’t true. It’s made up to glorify them. In the older days, we really got to see what worked and what didn’t. If there is any sense of loss for me in the iron sports, this is probably the greatest one. In my garage, for example, there are always big, strong guys training. There are a lot of guys who visit. There are professional football players who come over. It’s really unusual when other guys just show up, or leave a phone message and ask, “Is there any way I can ask a ques tion? Can I come over and watch?” It’s just not done anymore. I’m not sure why not, other than it’s just not the way informa tion is gathered. That entire learning process, which is what I’m really stress ing, is a process that ultimately leads to the greatest gains,

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