William Blaikie

William Blaikie (May 24, 1843 - December 6, 1904) was an American lawyer, athlete, and the author of two books about strength training. He was described by The Evening World as "one of the earliest and most vigorous advocates of physical culture" in the United States. He was educated in Boston, where he attended the Boston Latin School. he was described by The Evening World as "one of the earliest and most vigorous advocates of physical culture" in the United States. He was a weightlifter and a long-distance walker.

With his wife, Blaikie resided at 52 East 21st Street, Gramercy Park, Manhattan.

Publications

How to Get Strong and How to Stay So (1883) Sound Bodies for Our Boys and Girls (1884)