Ms. Sun Li Editor MUSCLE & FITNESS China

From BEN WEIDER, OC, CStJ, CQ, PhD,
IFBB Founder and Honorary Life President

In order to help educate Chinese athletes on the positive benefits of a bodybuilding lifestyle, I made my first trip to China in 1954 and have revisited this great country many times over the years.

Throughout the years, I have been amazed at the progress in the Chinese economy, the standard of living and of course, the rapid yet dramatic improvements Chinese athletes have made in athletic performances.

Many of these improvements undoubtedly were due to strength training while following the scientific principles of a bodybuilding program.

My dear friend and colleague Paul Chua, IFBB Vice President for Asia, and I were invited to China several times to help educate Chinese teachers, coaches, and athletes on the benefits of bodybuilding.   A leading Chinese advocate of both Paul’s and my efforts was Professor Chen An-Huai of the Shanghai Institute of Physical Education and Sports.

Thanks to Professor An-Huai’s belief in bodybuilding, I presented lectures at the Shanghai Institute of Physical Education and Sport and at Beijing University.  My training lectures were based on the Weider System, which was created by my brother Joe.

As the popularity of bodybuilding continued to grow in China, it was apparent that an updated training system was necessary.  Looking to advance this system was the editor of the Chinese version of MUSCLE & FITNESS, Ms. Sun Li.

In 2004, thanks to the dedicated efforts of Sun Li, a special Weider Training Course was developed for China.  The purpose of this course is to teach students beginner, intermediate and advanced principles of bodybuilding.

It also includes courses on nutrition, diet, and injury prevention and rehabilitation techniques.  In addition, the course covers basic anatomy, proper utilization of sport supplements and the risks of taking illegal drugs.

To date, the Weider Training Course is offered in Beijing, Shanghai, Jaiangshu, Guangdong, Jiangxi and numerous other cities.  The course has quickly become a huge success.  Many classes have exceeded 40 students!

Students of the Weider Training Course consist of youths looking to improve their athletic skills to senior citizens looking to enhance their mobility, balance and standard of living.

Upon completion of the Weider Training Course, students are required to take an extensive examination. Those who pass the course receive a Weider Diploma identifying them as a "Professor of Bodybuilding." Course graduates go on to teach these valuable bodybuilding lessons to eager students in schools, universities and sport clubs throughout China.

The Weider Training Course has full support from the Government of the People’s Republic of China and leading sport officials.   Playing a major role in promoting this course is China’s number one bodybuilding magazine, MUSCLE & FITNESS.

Since 1985, bodybuilding has been recognized as an official sport in China where both men and women take part in highly animated competitions held throughout the country.

Due to the continued popularity of bodybuilding in China, Shanghai has twice played host to the IFBB World Amateur Bodybuilding Championships, first in 1994 and then, in 2005.

The Weider Training Course is helping thousands of Chinese bodybuilders reach their full potential and leading this exciting effort is Sun Li.  The professionalism and experience of the Weider Training Course instructors is unsurpassed in China.

Thanks to Sun Li and our many instructors, bodybuilding will continue to grow in this great country and I’m sure in the near future many great IFBB bodybuilding champions will come from here.

Ms. Sun Li, Editor, Muscle & Fitness China, visiting with Ben Weider, OC, CStJ, CQ, PhD,
IFBB Founder and Honorary Life President, at his office in Montreal, Canada
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Ms. Sun Li has been involved in bodybuilding and fitness for many years.  Sun Li is a highly motivated official and editor of Muscle & Fitness in China. Sun Li is a capable and respected leader who promotes a healthy and fit lifestyle through bodybuilding, fitness and the Weider Training Methods.

Sun Li has made a comprehensive study of various training methods throughout the world and has found that the Weider Training Methods are the best. Sun Li organizes Weider Training Courses in various towns and cities throughout China.

Sun Li has graduated hundreds of students, who each receive an Official Diploma from the Weider Institute, and who then teach the Weider Training Methods in clubs, schools and universities all over China.

Paul Chua, DSM
IFBB Vice President for Asia

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Bodybuilding’s international appeal is undeniably evident in the People’s Republic of China, as more individuals are becoming attracted to competitive bodybuilding, sports conditioning and physical fitness. Finding dedicated and highly motivated coaches who are also well educated, qualified and available had proven to be a difficult task in the past. However, under the superior guidance of Sun Li, editor for the China edition of MUSCLE & FITNESS, this void has been filled. Under Sun Li’s steady direction, hundreds of Chinese coaches have been taught the Weider Training Course, the most advanced and reliable source of bodybuilding principles in the world.

"Teaching correct lifting techniques and proper principles of nutrition are critical for success," Sun Li says. "Following the scientific and sound principles of the Weider Training Course ensures that my students achieve the results they desire in the shortest time possible."

Classes have been taught in major cities, including the capital city, Beijing. Attendance has far exceeded expectations. "Sun Li is doing a fantastic job in teaching the benefits of a well-rounded bodybuilding program," says Ben Weider, IFBB Founder and Honorary Life President. "Like a preacher, Sun Li is spreading the ‘gospel’ of bodybuilding throughout China. Recently, more than 200 of her disciples graduated from the Weider Training Course with honors. This clearly demonstrates what a great instructor Sun Li is, as she continues to educate Chinese people on the positive aspects of a bodybuilding lifestyle.

Michael Berg
FLEX Magazine

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Helping to ensure the growth of bodybuilding throughout the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is Ms. Sun-Li of Beijing, who publishes FLEX’s sister publication, MUSCLE & FITNESS, in her country. Thanks to her efforts, bodybuilders in China are privy to the latest information on training, nutrition, supplements and more, from some of the best bodybuilding writers in the world.

Recently, Sun-Li visited Ben Weider at his Montreal office to deliver a progress report on her activities and the status of bodybuilding in the PRC. As a courtesy to Chinese readers of FLEX who wish to receive MUSCLE & FITNESS in Chinese, they are invited to write to Sun-Li directly at P.O. Box 100001-8, Beijing 100001, China.

Dean Brierly
FLEX Magazine

Ms. Sun Li, Editor, Muscle & Fitness China, proudly holding a copy of MUSCLE & FITNESS Magazine

For more information related to the Weider Training Course in China, please contact:

Ms. Sun Li
Editor, Muscle & Fitness
Tian Tan Dong Lu #13
Beijing 100078
CHINA
E-mail: sunli@bodybuildmag.com
Website: www.sojian.com

This entry was posted on Saturday, June 7th, 2008 at 12:26 pm and is filed under Features.