Lifetime Achievement Award given to Betty Weider,  the “First Lady of Fitness”. Betty was inducted into the Muscle Beach Hall of Fame.                                           Labor Day- September 3  2012

Muscle Beach honored Betty Weider with a Lifetime Achievement Award and inducted her into its Hall of Fame on Labor Day, September 3, 2012.  Joe Wheatley, the Master of Ceremonies and organizer of the event, made it clear that Betty was only the third person to be given the Lifetime Achievement Award — previously awarded to her husband Joe Weider,  and Jack LaLanne. The Los Angeles City Council also presented Betty with a special proclamation honoring her contributions.  In her speech, Betty shared stories about the creation of Shape Magazine and its first editor, Christine MacIntyre. Flanked by friends and family – Thresa Katz, Lou and Carla Ferrigno, Bart Connor and Nadia Comaneci, Franco and Debbie Columbu and many others, Betty was recognized for her enduring contribution to women’s health and fitness.

First Lady of Fitness Betty Weider received Lifetime Achievement Award and is inducted into the Muscle Beach Hall of Fame Labor Day September 3, 2012

First Lady of Fitness Betty Weider received Lifetime Achievement Award and is inducted into the Muscle Beach Hall of Fame Labor Day September 3, 2012- Josh Austin- Nadia Comaneci- Betty Weider- Bart Conner

First Lady of Fitness Betty Weider received Lifetime Achievement Award and is inducted into the Muscle Beach Hall of Fame Labor Day September 3, 2012- Bart Conner- Nadia Comaneci- Betty Weider

First Lady of Fitness Betty Weider received Lifetime Achievement Award and is inducted into the Muscle Beach Hall of Fame Labor Day September 3, 2012- Bart Conner- Nadia Comaneci- Betty Weider

First Lady of Fitness Betty Weider received Lifetime Achievement Award and is inducted into the Muscle Beach Hall of Fame Labor Day September 3, 2012- Lenda Murray- Betty Weider- Tea Katz- John Balik

First Lady of Fitness Betty Weider received Lifetime Achievement Award and is inducted into the Muscle Beach Hall of Fame Labor Day September 3, 2012- Bart Conner- Nadia Comaneci- Betty Weider- John Balik- Tea Katz- Dean Donlon

First Lady of Fitness Betty Weider received Lifetime Achievement Award and is inducted into the Muscle Beach Hall of Fame Labor Day September 3, 2012- Franco Columbu- Betty Weider- Tea Katz

First Lady of Fitness Betty Weider received Lifetime Achievement Award and is inducted into the Muscle Beach Hall of Fame Labor Day September 3, 2012

First Lady of Fitness Betty Weider received Lifetime Achievement Award and is inducted into the Muscle Beach Hall of Fame Labor Day September 3, 2012

First Lady of Fitness Betty Weider received Lifetime Achievement Award and is inducted into the Muscle Beach Hall of Fame Labor Day September 3, 2012

First Lady of Fitness Betty Weider received Lifetime Achievement Award and is inducted into the Muscle Beach Hall of Fame Labor Day September 3, 2012

First Lady of Fitness Betty Weider received City of Los Angeles Award and Lifetime Achievement Award and is inducted into the Muscle Beach Hall of Fame Labor Day September 3, 2012- Lenda Murray- Franco Columbu-Len Nguyen-Betty Weider- Mick Skinner-John Balik- Dean Donlon

First Lady of Fitness Betty Weider received Lifetime Achievement Award and is inducted into the Muscle Beach Hall of Fame Labor Day September 3, 2012- Lenda Maurray- Betty Weider- Franco Columbu- Tea Katz

First Lady of Fitness Betty Weider received Lifetime Achievement Award and is inducted into the Muscle Beach Hall of Fame Labor Day September 3, 2012- Lenda Murray- Betty Weider- Franco Columbu

First Lady of Fitness Betty Weider received Lifetime Achievement Award and is inducted into the Muscle Beach Hall of Fame Labor Day September 3, 2012- Len Nguyen- Betty Weider- Franco Columbu

First Lady of Fitness Betty Weider received Lifetime Achievement Award and is inducted into the Muscle Beach Hall of Fame Labor Day September 3, 2012- Franco Columbu- Betty Weider

First Lady of Fitness Betty Weider received Lifetime Achievement Award and is inducted into the Muscle Beach Hall of Fame Labor Day September 3, 2012- Debbie and Franco Columbu- Betty Weider- Tea Katz- Carla Ferrigno

First Lady of Fitness Betty Weider received Lifetime Achievement Award and is inducted into the Muscle Beach Hall of Fame Labor Day September 3, 2012- Betty Weider- Franco Columbu- Nadia Comaneci

First Lady of Fitness Betty Weider received Lifetime Achievement Award and is inducted into the Muscle Beach Hall of Fame Labor Day September 3, 2012- Bart Conner- Betty and Joe Weider- Nadia Comaneci

First Lady of Fitness Betty Weider received Lifetime Achievement Award and is inducted into the Muscle Beach Hall of Fame Labor Day September 3, 2012- Bart Conner- Betty and Joe Weider- Nadia Comaneci

First Lady of Fitness Betty Weider received Lifetime Achievement Award and is inducted into the Muscle Beach Hall of Fame Labor Day September 3, 2012-Betty Weider- Carla Ferrigno

First Lady of Fitness Betty Weider is given the Lifetime Achievement Award and inducted into Muscle Beach Hall of Fame on Labor Day September 3 2012-Debbie and Franco Columbu - Betty and Joe Weider - Carla Ferrigno

First Lady of Fitness Betty Weider received Lifetime Achievement Award and is inducted into the Muscle Beach Hall of Fame Labor Day September 3, 2012- Carla Ferrigno- Betty Weider- Lou Ferrigno Jr.

First Lady of Fitness Betty Weider received Lifetime Achievement Award and is inducted into the Muscle Beach Hall of Fame Labor Day September 3, 2012- John Balik

First Lady of Fitness Betty Weider received Lifetime Achievement Award and is inducted into the Muscle Beach Hall of Fame Labor Day September 3, 2012- Olympian gymnast Christian Ivanov- Betty Weider- Paul Ziert

First Lady of Fitness Betty Weider received Lifetime Achievement Award and is inducted into the Muscle Beach Hall of Fame Labor Day September 3, 2012- Olympian gymnast Christian Ivanov- Betty Weider- Paul Ziert