About Weider Global Nutrition

 

A Heritage of International Leadership For nearly 70 years Joe Weider, "The Master Blaster" himself, and the Weider® brand have been educating people around the world on all aspects of bodybuilding, fitness, health and wellness.

 

Weider® has earned the trust of health-conscious people for one simple reason -- for well over half a century, we have put the quality and efficacy of our products above everything else.

 

Today, the Weider® name is synonymous with health and fitness worldwide -- the quality brands, information, products and services sell in over 120 countries.

 

The Weider Brand

 

The Weider brand is one of the most recognized brands in the industry. Since 1936, the Weider brand has been displayed both in the US and throughout the world with association in magazines, nutritional supplements, sporting events, equipment, and brand licensing.

 

70 Years of Excellence

 

1940 - Your Physique magazine launches

1942 - Weider Barbell Company founded

1946 - IFBB (International Federation of Bodybuilders) founded by Ben Weider 1957 - Development of nutritional supplements for athletic performance begins 1965 - Weider establishes the Mr. Olympia competition

1968 - Joe Weider invites Arnold Schwarzenegger to USA to begin training

1989 - Weider Nutrition International (WNI) is formally established

1997 - Weider Nutrition listed on NYSE

1998 - International Olympic Committee grants recognition to the IFBB

1999 - Joe Weider's Bodybuilding Hall of Fame is founded

1999 - IFBB Hall of Fame is established

2003 - American Media acquires Weider Publications

2005 - Weider Global Nutrition, LLC is established to support new initiatives