Check out this story from the news archives featuring a young Ronnie Coleman!

The 8-time Mr. Olympia discusses his aspirations and future in the sport of bodybuilding, his God given talent, genetics, what it feels like becoming a Pro bodybuilder after his Mr. Universe win and more.

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Mr. Olympia, Phil Heath was in Holland at Muscletotaal supplementstore in Veldhoven to meet the fans and sign some pictures. Check out the highlights.

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Mr. Olympia Phil Heath Guest Posing at the “Muscle Mafia” NPC Natural Ohio, he was introduced to the crowd by 4-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler.

MuscleTech and Nutrition Systems traveled to the ‘Land down under’ with the reigning Mr. Olympia champ, Phil Heath.

Here’s a look at the Australian autograph session, meet & greet plus Phil Heath gives his perspective on his successful career in bodybuilding.

Bodybuilding message boards were abuzz in late 2011 as Phil Heath conquered Jay Cutler at the Mr. Olympia contest. Everyone watching the show on the webcast had a good feeling it was Heath’s turn, and his insane mixture of conditioning and hanging slabs of muscle had reached a level where no human being on the planet could touch him. But a Mr. Olympia is Mr. Olympia! A reigning champ has to be knocked out – he never loses his title if it’s close. Well, in 2011, it wasn’t close.

For the 2011 Olympia prejudging, Jay Cutler emerged onstage with a huge swelling to his left arm, a giant bulbous blob upon his bicep. The roots of it were unknown. Conspiracy theorists accused it of being oil, but Jay assured fans it was an injury from weeks before that had just began to show. Bruising and swelling was worse as the night of prejudging went on, and soon it was obvious in every pose as he painfully worked through the poses. The night show was clear to everyone – Jay wasn’t going to win it in 2011. And when Phil Heath took the stage, Jay knew as well, graciously handing over the reigns of the title to Heath.

Jay did a few more shows as was contractually required, and took some time off for the Holidays. February arrived and it was time to get down to dealing with his health. Biceps tendon surgery took place (although the extent of the surgery was kept secret) and Jay’s since spent March being photographed and videotaped wearing a sling. Recovery from such surgery usually takes 3 to 3.5 months, which means as soon as Jay can train again, it’s time to start ramping up for the 2012 Olympia. That’s cutting it awfully close!

Jay assures the fans he will be back for 2012, but many critics have their doubts. He’s down 20 or more pounds in recent pictures. However, that might be a normal thing, considering he had surgery and isn’t in the gym holding mass at the moment. A break is healthy for any bodybuilder. However, as we see athletes like Phil Heath and Kai Greene walking around near 300 pounds, seeing Jay flirt with 250 has to make the fan wonder if Jay can get ready in time.

If Jay Cutler misses the 2012 Olympia, will it be the end of an era? Will he hang up the posing trunks forever, or will he fully recover, and deliver his comeback at the 2013 Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic, where he win in 2002, 2003, and 2004? Will he wait a full 24 months between shows and bounce back for the fall 2013 Mr. Olympia show? Or will he take the Ronnie Coleman role, continually promising a comeback while slipping into retirement quietly?

Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: The fans miss Jay Cutler and await his return to the bodybuilding stage.

RCSSTV, Ronnie Coleman’s official YouTube channel has shared the first clip of many from the 8-time Mr. Olympia champion personal collection of home videos.

The following series is called “The Coleman Chronicles”.

Sit back, relax and enjoy this previously unreleased Ronnie Coleman training footage – In His Prime!

Let’s take a trip back in the way-back machine to visit the bodybuilding years of the 80′s. Here’s a look at 2-time Mr. Olympia “The Sardinian Strongman” Franco Columbu.

Mr. Olympia Phil Heath share his secrets for a bigger and better back with dumbbell and barbell rows.

Here’s a look at the newer, leaner Ronnie Coleman signing autographs at the 2012 Los Angeles FitExpo.

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The year 2011 was an interesting on in bodybuilding circles. To start things off, most notably, Phil Heath toppled Jay Cutler at the 2011 Mr. Olympia contest. Jay had won his share of titles, but now the torch seems to have been passed. Phil isn’t the prototypical bodybuilder, due to his slender build and narrow frame, but he’s packing as much mass as anyone else in the world right now, including former Arnold Classic winner Kai Greene. Yes, 2011 was a down year for Kai, as he missed out on the Olympia title again after having put everything into that show. He vows to return in 2012 better than ever, and his combination of size and shredded conditioning is almost unbeatable. Almost. Phil Heath is the odds-on favorite to win it all again.

Who won’t be on the stage in 2012? The boards are abuzz, as of January 2012, that Jay Cutler might not be making the competitive stage this year. He’s noticeably smaller in recent pictures, and is very vague about his future competition plans. Of course, no athlete announces this early that he won’t be in the Olympia, as it would impact marketing efforts by the show and his supplement company. But early indicators show a smaller Jay Cutler than we ever see in January!

Victor Martinez, perennial top finisher at the top shows, has met some legal issues and may never compete again. Gustavo Badell is coming back in 2012, but pics have him looking nothing like his winning form from 5 years ago. What about those Tier 2 athletes like Ronny Rockell and up and comers like Roelly Winklaar? They always show potential and look amazing in photo shoots, but when the time comes and they have to stand next to a Phil Heath, everything goes out the window!

Branch Warren may be the wild card in 2012 that nobody is talking about. He’s coming back from a serious injury that kept him out of 2011 Olympia competition. Silvio Samuel is out. Zack Khan isn’t ready yet. Is Dexter Jackson finished? Dennis Wolf looked great at the end of 2011, but can he do it again? Who will be the bodybuilder that breaks out in 2012? Will Phil Heath repeat easily in 2012 without Jay Cutler in the line-up, if he does indeed sit out? Time will tell. Whatever the outcome, given the new Mr. O Phil Heath and a crop of hungry bodybuilders anxious to topple him, 2012 will be a very exciting year in competitive bodybuilding!