PUBLISHER'S
NOTE
CONTRIBUTORS
A SALUTE TO
THE IMAGE
MAKERS
Mark Bradfield
Dave Laus
“THE ONLY
CONSTANT IS
CHANGE.”
Chris Linton
Liana Louzon
FOR MANY PEOPLE, NOTHING CREATES AS MUCH ANXIETY AS THAT GREY ZONE CALLED
“THE UNKNOWN.” But for those in the realm of competitive fitness, the unknown is the
opportunistic bi-product of change. And without change, the jaw-dropping transformation,
growth, and limitless potential we find displayed on the stage isn’t possible.
Change is good.
Change is happening all around us and most notably within the Canadian world of fit-
ness. When things get shaken up and the unexpected arises, our priorities are tested and
our loyalties are called into focus. This is when we turn to our mentors for guidance. For us
in the fitness industry, we find the strength and guidance we need in the leadership of our
governing body. Turn to our feature story on the newly formed Canadian Physique Alliance,
and you’ll hear Ron Hache’s perspective on the changes Jim Manion helped forge to ensure
better things down the road for our athletes.
The Canadian IFBB pros are top of the food chain. These athletes showcase a human
capacity for outstanding athleticism, strength, and determination. The final step of an oth-
erwise invisible journey that demands hundreds, if not thousands, of hours spent at the gym,
working with personal trainers, fine-tuning form and function, honing diet and nutrition,
calibrating every move made towards an ultimate goal. We feature 20 formidable pros who
made Canada proud as mentors of our community.
Community is what makes us stronger. This issue we celebrate our impressive commu-
nity of athletes that we are able to revere and admire thanks to the skilled eye and talent of
a handful of incredible photographers. They capture the intensity and help brand all of the
incredible sacrifice and dedication into history with their photo genius.
A new year. 2018. Change is coming.
Fred Antwi, Publisher
8 MUSCLE MEMORY
| DEC/JAN 2018
Brian Reilly
Rick Ikon
Rob Holden