Richard Nosworthy has produced and directed an inspirational documentary DVD about the amazing bodybuilder Reg Park, a former Mr Universe and one of the actors in six of the early Hercules’ movies. He is also well known as Arnold Schwarzenegger’s inspiration.
The DVD, Addicted to Life – The Reg Park Story, will be available in stores this June.
Park was born in Leeds, England, but on a hugely successful exhibition tour in South Africa he met his wife to be, Mareon. He also fell in love with South Africa and in 1958 settled in Johannesburg.
He was known throughout the world as one of the greatest ever bodybuilders. Parks revolutionised the way people trained and prepared for competition. He created posing techniques incorporating music for the first time.
His influence affected people like Bruce Fordyce and Gary Player who sought his advice. He was brought into the coaching team for the 1995 Springboks to help prepare Balie Swart for his role in the front row of the World Cup rugby team. In the DVD, Swart shares the lessons he learnt from Parks.
He understood how the body works so well that he was able to assist with the rehabilitation of people with a wide range of injuries. After he sold his chain of gyms, he returned to what he loved most – training and inspiring others.
Despite suffering from an advanced form of cancer, Park made himself available to reminisce about his life for the filming of the movie. He passed away in November 2007.
For more information visit www.plumproductions.co.za.
