CANADIAN PHYSIQUE ALLIANCE FALL ISSUE SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER | Page 107

WRITTEN
BY JUAN ROJAS
Those who whole heartedly love bodybuilding
know that it is a never ending journey of self-
improvement. The best competitors are the ones
who see this as a lifestyle that encompasses being
the best version of yourself possible. These
individuals treat their body like a temple, and
give their 100% effort every time they are in the
gym. Many people now do it for the Instagram
likes, for the attention they may get from others,
and for the potential fame. Someone like
Charlene does it for the pure love of physical
fitness. 
Charlene has been training for decades because
she loves the lifestyle. Ever since her 4 boys can
remember, she has always prioritized health and
fitness and given them the example that they can
achieve great things with hard work. Now with 2
granddaughters, Charlene continues to shine in
the Canadian Physique Alliance and continues to
improve her physique. Charlene recently
competed in Grand Prairie, Alberta where she
won the overall figure award and went on to win
her class at the Vancouver Pro Qualifier a few
weeks later. I had the pleasure of talking with
Charlene about her experiences and how she has
been able to balance her family life with a very
successful competition career.