Mentzer's training courses (books and audio tapes), sold through bodybuilding magazines, were extremely popular, beginning after Mentzer won the 1978 IFBB Mr. Universe contest. In spending nearly all of his adulthood refining his Heavy Duty training system, Mike Mentzer (1951–2001) had only one goal. His first breakthrough became known as the 'Ideal (Principled) Routine', which was a fantastic step in minimal training. Mentzer came from a well-educated home. It was the final chapter of Mike's lifework on the subject of High-Intensity Training. The Heavy Duty, as he became known was born and raised in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. But his life was forever being affected by some … [6], He retired from competitive bodybuilding after that show at the age of 29. Click HERE! Like 200mg deca every 6-8 days, and 200primo with 4-6 … He was born in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, USA. Some time later, Mentzer attracted more attention when he introduced Dorian Yates to high-intensity training, and put him through his first series of workouts in the early '90s. What made Mike Mentzer a powerful personality in the bodybuilding industry? [7], High-Intensity Training the Mike Mentzer Way was Mentzer's final work. Mentzer adopted the HIT philosophy of Arthur Jones … Mentzer's reasoning was simple: to build 10 pounds of muscle in a year, a total of 6000 extra calories needed to be ingested throughout the year, because one pound of muscle contains 600 calories. Two days later, Ray died from complications from his long battle with Berger's disease. A. Ironically, we almost changed the day of the shoot for the following Saturday, since World Gym backed out on us in the last moment. well- I am no guru, LOL, but I know a guy who trained on/off with mentzer around 77-80 and said that he and Mike shot eachother up. While he never said he thought that he should have won, he maintained that Arnold should not have, though he eventually got on good terms with Schwarzenegger. Unfortunately, not all that came from Mike Mentzer … My name is Val and I am Mike's close friend, pupil and protégé. Due to a severe shoulder injury, he was forced to quit training from 1971 to 1974. I met Mike seven years ago in Gold's Gym in Venice, when I was one of his numerous in-gym clients. For those of you who don't know, Ray had a severe kidney problem. Q. After reading and re-reading the first couple of chapters from each of those books, put them aside for a while and read her two epochally great novels--The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, in that respective order. Arnold was concerned about Ray's health conditions and tried to offer help. Mike Mentzer's friend and colleague, Val Segal comments on the last days of Mike Mentzer and what is next for Mike's business and legacy. Mike, his brother Ray, and Dorian formed a clothing company called “MYM” for Mentzer Yates Mentzer, also known as “Heavy Duty Inc”, in 1994. A. Q. I spent the last hours with Mike and Ray, and I can assure that they both died of natural causes. Did Mike and Arnold finally make peace? Most bodybuilding and weightlifting authorities do not take into account the severe nature of the stress imposed by heavy, strenuous resistance exercise carried to the point of positive muscular failure.[7]. Mike Mentzer was a legendary bodybuilder who won the 1978 Mr. Universe, becoming the first bodybuilder ever to get a perfect score from the judges. [12], While in school, Mentzer's father motivated his academic performance by providing him with various kinds of inducements, from a baseball glove to hard cash. [7] Yates went on to win the Mr. Olympia six consecutive times, from 1992 to 1997. The story of Mike Mentzer is one of bodybuilding’s saddest ones, he was a man of incredible talent, and one of the most intelligent bodybuilders around. Mike Mentzer's friend and colleague, Val Segal comments on the last days of Mike Mentzer and what is next for Mike's business and legacy. Mentzer and Jones soon met and became friends. As you know, Mike was a voracious reader of philosophy in college-so that would put him at, say 18 years old, in 1970. Thus, his books contain as much philosophy as they do bodybuilding information. Witness incredible interviews, funny moments, and hear Mike gossip about such celebrities as Frank Zane, Dorian Yates and Joe Weider. With Mike and Ray Mentzer's tragic … Mentzer also learned that Viator almost exclusively worked out with the relatively new Nautilus machines, created and marketed by Arthur Jones in DeLand, Florida. In his first bodybuilding contest, he met the winner, Casey Viator. He was famous for his powerhouse physique and incredible mustache that would make Tom Selleck … After exercising 5 times per week with a little or no progress, I decided to modify my training and hired Mike to train me. Jun 23, 2017 - Explore Zac's board "Mike Mentzer", followed by 109 people on Pinterest. © 2020 Bodybuilding.com. In 1978, Mentzer won the Mr. Universe in Acapulco, Mexico with the first and only perfect 300 score. We offer the following story as a means of paying tribute to the passing of a forceful and enigmatic individual who has surely attained the status of bodybuilding … [10] Eventually, however, Mentzer concluded that even Jones was not completely applying his own principles, so Mentzer began investigating a more full application of them. The Heavy Duty site provides the latest information on training, nutrition and the mind's relationship to bodybuilding. With the blessing and promotion of Joe Weider, the trio manufactured and distributed their own line of cut-and-sew sportswear. "[1], According to David M. Sears, a friend of Mentzer and an editor and publisher of his Muscles in Minutes book, he stated that:[1]. A. A. I will do everything in my power to keep Mike's legacy alive. The entire production took more than 5 hours. He said "Man is an indivisible entity, an integrated unit of mind and body." In 1971, Mentzer entered and won the Mr. Lancaster contest. Mike Mentzer began bodybuilding when he was 12 years old. In this book, Mentzer shows why people need to use their reasoning ability to live happy, mature, adult lives, and he shows readers how to go about doing so. Mike Mentzer was an American professional bodybuilder, author and fitness icon. [9], While Mike Mentzer served in the US Air Force, he worked 12-hour shifts, and then followed that up with 'marathon workouts' as was the accepted standard in those days. Learning logic and acquiring the ability to think critically is not easy, though not impossibly difficult. However, I insisted finishing on Saturday; he gave up and told me, if I will find the gym, he'll be more than happy to star in it. After retiring from bodybuilding, he … [6][1], In 2002, Mentzer was inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame. Mike Mentzer, the “man and steamer”, the multifacetedness of his talents, excelled in bodybuilding, business, philosophy and literature, was born on November 15, 1951 in a German town in … Q. Regarding what he learned from Ayn Rand, Mentzer said in an interview:[1]. He became a professional bodybuilder after that 1978 Universe win. [9], Mentzer believed that carbohydrates should make up the bulk of the caloric intake, 50–60%, rather than protein as others preferred. After dinner, they gave me friendly hugs and thanked me for one of the most enjoyable days in their lives. A. I hired Markus Reinhardt (past Amateur Bodybuilder Of the Week here on Bodybuilding.com) an inspiring young bodybuilder, who possesses thick, heavy, densely developed muscles reminiscent of Casey Viator. A couple of years ago, with Mike's patronage, I started my own personal training business; being occupied with his magazine writings and other businesses, he finished training people and asked me to supervise all of his in-gym clients. This is an incredible story and great news for Mike Mentzer's fans and entire bodybuilding world. At this time, I'm trying to contact all of the above individuals to fulfill Mike's wish. [1], Mentzer died on June 10, 2001 in Rolling Hills, California. We were very excited about the video and Mike stated, "It will be the best training video of all time!" Mike Mentzer was an American professional bodybuilder, author and fitness icon. Mike suggested waiting a few days until we'll find another gym. Learn more about Mike Mentzer by clicking here. He published numerous fitness-themed books, including Heavy Duty Nutrition and High-Intensity Training the Mike Mentzer … In a career that spanned over three decades, he was one of bodybuilding… After 3 months of Mike's supervision, I gained 40 pounds of pure muscle and increased my strength with Mike's encouragement, cognized philosophy and high-intensity training theory. I learned how to do these things by reading and "digesting" the works of novelist/philosopher, Ayn Rand. He also criticized the teaching of Kantianism in schools and universities and said it's very difficult for an Objectivist philosopher with a PhD to get a job in any of the universities. The original videotape is in editing studio and will be released in the next couple of weeks. Exclusive Bodybuilding.com interview with Mike Mentzer only a few months ago. You can also join Mike Mentzer Fan Club at Yahoo: http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/mikementzerhitclub, For a selection of Mike Mentzer videos and other products, please visit bodybuildingstuff.com and mikementzer.com. However, in his book Heavy Duty Nutrition, Mentzer demonstrated that nutrition for athletes did not need to be nearly as extreme as the bodybuilding industry would lead one to believe. A lot of rumors circulate in connection with the deaths of both brothers. MYM was based on the success of Don Smith’s “CrazeeWear” … On Saturday June 9th we finished filming "Mike Mentzer's HIT Exercise Video". Mentzer … There was a history of heart disease in the Mentzer family. Bodybuilding’s original critical thinker, Mr. Universe and creator of HD … He thought that carbohydrates should make up 60% of a bodybuilder's … [7] With the advent of "modern bodybuilding" (where bodybuilders became more massive than ever before) by the early 1990s, he ultimately modified that routine until there were fewer working sets and more days of rest. Was anyone else starring in the video? Bodybuilding was endorsed as only one potential component of an individual's existence, encouraging many other worthwhile pursuits throughout his books. Everyone worked extremely hard on this project, however all of us had a terrific time and everything went just as planned. It was going to be a revolution. Outlined in High-Intensity Training the Mike Mentzer Way, fewer than five working sets were performed each session, and rest was emphasized, calling for 4–7 days of recovery before the next workout. Mike had many beliefs that went against the grain. He emphasized the need to maintain perfectly strict form, move the weights in a slow and controlled manner, work the muscles to complete failure (positive and negative), and avoid overtraining. MIKE MENTZER WITH RAY MENTZER – THE FINAL CHAPTER. Everyone knows about controversial placing at 1980 Mr. Olympia. Coming from a well-educated home, Mike’s father would regularly test and encourage his academic knowledge using various rewards, including cash to ensure he excelled.Mike’s first set of weights was bought for him by his father. Mike Mentzer was an American veteran, champion bodybuilder, and fitness philosopher. His father would regularly test and encourage his academic knowledge using many rewards, such as cash to ensure he excelled. Mike Mentzer posing with Nantucket Nautilus Rock Video. In early 1975, however, he resumed training and returned to competition in 1975 at the Mr. America contest, placing third behind Robby Robinson and Roger Callard. 1:01 Be the first to receive exciting news, features, and special offers from Bodybuilding.com! [10], Jones pioneered the principles of high-intensity training in the late 1960s. For the year between the 1979 and 1980 Mr. Olympias, as high-intensity training rode the crest of its foremost adherent, Mike Mentzer, it seemed on the verge of transforming bodybuilding. [1], Mentzer took the bodybuilding concepts developed by Arthur Jones and attempted to perfect them. Mentzer went on to win that competition the next year, in 1976. 5777 N Meeker Ave, Boise, ID 83713-1520 USA, http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/mikementzerhitclub. I called Joe Gold's office and they have told me that we couldn't use their facility for the film. Click here. His recommended diets were well balanced, and he espoused eating from all four food groups, totaling four servings each of high-quality grains and fruits, and two each of dairy and protein daily, all year-round. His father had bought him set of weights and an instruction booklet. This 3rd and final DVD consists of all of our remaining segments of Mike and Ray Mentzer in one super DVD feature. Mike Mentzer (November 15, 1951 – June 10, 2001) was an American IFBB professional bodybuilder, businessman and author. First video will be available in limited release at mikementzer.com, bodybuildingstuff.com and Bodybuilding.com. On Wednesday, June 6th Mike called me and asked me to call World Gym. In 1971 he suffered his worst defeat, placing 10th at the AAU Mr. America, which was won by Casey Viator. It is a tribute to these 2 wonderful bodybuilders who sadly passed away in June 2001. In my opinion, Mike's ideas on bodybuilding were "allowed" to emerge because of his Objectivism. His approach to critical thought, analytical thinking, and knowing there is one truth, all allowed him to buck conventional thought and push onward with his own mental effort. [8] According to Mentzer, biologists and physiologists since the nineteenth century have known that hypertrophy is directly related to intensity, not duration, of effort (Mentzer 2003;39). Considering the lack of science-based … Mike, his brother Ray, and Dorian formed a clothing company called "MYM" for Mentzer Yates Mentzer, also known as "Heavy Duty Inc", in 1994. All rights reserved. A strikingly handsome man who moves with the fluid grace of a panther. What does Mike Mentzer’s workout routine look like? I first got interested in bodybuilding back in 1978, at that time Mike Mentzer was rocketing up the bodybuilding ranks. Mike was eccentric to be sure, or to be less harsh perhaps he was merely an idealist, a free-thinker who ran against the grain. Q. [2], Mentzer was an Objectivist and insisted that philosophy and bodybuilding are one and the same. Prologue: Mike Mentzer died 13 years ago this month on June 10, 2001, aged 49. To get started on the proper, methodical path read her books of explicit philosophic essays Philosophy: Who Needs It-- especially the Introduction and the first two chapters – and The Romantic Manifesto – especially the second chapter, "Philosophy and Sense of Life." By age 15, his body weight had reached 165 lb (75 kg), at which Mike could bench press 370 lb (170 kg). At some point Mike spoke to Arnold over the phone and was very touched by Arnold's kindness and concerns. Mike Mentzer started bodybuilding at age 12. Mike is known for his … The content on our website is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to replace a relationship with a qualified healthcare professional. He maintained that the contest was rigged until the day he died. He was best known for being a Bodybuilder. Mike Mentzer was an incredibly influential bodybuilder in the 1970s. In this exclusive video you will spend the last moments with Ray and Mike behind the scenes of the original video. Dec 15, 2015 - Explore Jodi King's board "Mike mentzer" on Pinterest. Mike famous for his fraces with Arnold Schwarzenegger at 1980 Mr. Olmpia. Bodybuilding.com℠ and BodySpace® are trademarks of Bodybuilding.com. He was found dead in his apartment, due to heart complications, by his younger brother and fellow bodybuilder Ray Mentzer. Q. Mentzer's theories are intended to help a drug-free person achieve his or her full genetic potential within the shortest amount of time. Tragically, a few hours later Mike passed away in his sleep. Also, we wanted to include some testimonials of such celebrities as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Joe Weider, Steve Blachman of Twinlab, Dorian Yates and Anthony Robbins. No retakes, no music, no editing; just the row footage of the man you've learned to respect as the lone voice of reason, truth and integrity within the sport. [1], Mentzer started competing in local physique contests when he was 18 years old and attended his first contest in 1969. He began training clients in a near-experimental manner, evaluating the perfect number of repetitions, exercises, and days of rest to achieve maximum benefits. The first half of the DVD is devoted to Mike … Photo thumbnail by John Corlett, Edited by neckberg. He was a student of Arthur Jones and an advocate of Jones's HIT (High Intensity Training) method. Mike had met Dorian Yates in the 1980s and made an impression on Dorian's bodybuilding career. After graduating high school, Mentzer served four years in the United States Air Force. It was during this time he started working out over three hours a day, six days a week. Mike Mentzer was born on the 15th of November, 1951. See more ideas about bodybuilding, mr olympia, bodybuilders. Related Videos. He said his ultimate goal during that period was to become a psychiatrist. [3], Mike Mentzer – Bodybuilder, Writer, and Philosopher by Bob Burns, Mike Mentzer's Last Interview By: The Sandwich, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mike_Mentzer&oldid=949329015, Sportspeople from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Sportspeople from Los Angeles County, California, University of Maryland, College Park alumni, Wikipedia articles with SELIBR identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, 1977 IFBB North American Championships – 1st (Overall), 1977 IFBB North American Championships – 1st (MW), 1978 IFBB World Amateur Championships – 1st (HW), 1979 IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Invitational – 2nd, This page was last edited on 5 April 2020, at 21:15. That averages 16 extra calories per day, and only four of them needed to be from protein—because muscle is 22% protein, about one quarter. Mike Mentzer created a lot of controversy in bodybuilding. We will have two videos available; one called "Behind the Scenes of Mike Mentzer's HIT Exercise Video" and an original "Mike Mentzer's HIT Exercise Video". In the 1980 Mr. Olympia he placed fourth (in a tie with Boyer Coe) behind Arnold Schwarzenegger, Chris Dickerson and Frank Zane. Arnold even wanted to come over to Ray's apartment and offer help personally. During the shoot Mike has told me that he would like to have a reunion with Arnold on this videotape. He began bodybuilding at the age of 12, after being inspired by the men on muscle magazines. Mike Mentzer's Heavy Duty, high intensity training is the most effective training program in bodybuilding and fitness. [1][2], In late 1979, Mentzer won the heavyweight class of the Mr. Olympia, again with a perfect 300 score, but he lost in the overall to Frank Zane who was awarded the title for a third time that year. [1][3], Mike Mentzer was born on November 15, 1951 in Ephrata, Pennsylvania and grew up there. Q. We would like to thank you for this interview. More information on the death of Mike and Ray Mentzer. Mentzer considered his presence at this contest important later on, as he met Viator, who gave Mentzer the contact information for his trainer Arthur Jones. [8], Diet has always been as important, if not more, as weight-training for bodybuilders. The booklet suggested that he train no more than three days a week, so Mike did just that. [12], In the late '80s, Mentzer returned to training bodybuilders and writing for Iron Man magazine and spent much of the 1990s regaining his stature in the bodybuilding industry. I contacted Angel City Fitness and International Star Productions, and scheduled filming for Saturday, June 9th. Mike Mentzer (November 15, 1951 – June 10, 2001) was an American IFBB professional bodybuilder, businessman and author. Wait a second, Mike and Arnold? A. I can't believe some people are making unverified statements about suicide. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional prior to beginning any diet or exercise program or taking any dietary supplement. In it, he detailed the principles of high intensity weight training. We caught Markus just couple of weeks away from one of the most prestigious bodybuilding competitions held in Miami, Florida. Mike Mentzer Heavy Duty Workout Is One of the Hottest Topic in Bodybuilding Between 1979 and 1980, Mr. Olympias, high intensity training, got on the peak and Mike Mentzer (Born on 15th … Since Mike Mentzer's death, will you be able to continue Mike's legacy and educate people on the subject of High-Intensity Training? 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