Sandow the Magnificent The book, Sandow the Magnificent by David L. Chapman, speaks of the beginnings of bodybuilding and how one man, Eugen Sandow, was responsible for making bodybuilding the popular sport of present time. Sandow's life was centered around fitness and living a healthy lifestyle. After reading the book, one can come to the realization that Sandow deserves much credibility as the one who provided the foundation and guidelines for the modern sport of …showed first 75 words of 495 total…

…showed last 75 words of 495 total…seemed flawless to viewers. Sandow was modest in his photos, yet he revealed enough of himself in order for people to see how his hard work and dedication provided him with a picturesque body. However, even a healthy and strong man like Eugen Sandow could not escape death. A tragic car accident ended Sandow's life on October 14, 1925. However, Sandow's beliefs are still going strong and continue to be the threshold for many bodybuilders of today.