SEPTEMBER 2018: Alexandre Villeneuve upon completion of his posing routine at the 2017 Physique Canada Canadian Championships.
AUGUST 2018: Physique Canada Tier 1 Pro figure competitors Michelle Matthews (left) and Natalie Nadon onstage at the 2017 Canadian Championships.
JULY 2018: Tier 1 Pro women's athletic physique from the back of the stage at the 2018 Physique Canada National Classic.
APRIL 2018: Alexandre Villeneuve, the 2017 Physique Canada Canadian Champion.
MARCH 2018: The top three Tier 1 Pro women's athletic physique competitors at the 2017 Physique Canada Canadian Championships. From left to right: Christine Bergeron, Julie-Anne Landry, and Marie-Odyle Picotte.
FEBRUARY 2018: The Tier 1 women's athletic physique category at the 2017 National Classic. Women's athletic physique is a discipline unique to Physique Canada, the country's only organization that has a world-class drug-testing program to create a level and fair competitive stage.
JANUARY 2018: Physique Canada Tier 1 Pro figure competitors Natalie Nadon and Michelle Matthews pumping up backstage at the 2017 Canadian Championships.
DECEMBER 2017: Julie-Anne Landry receiving the Tier 1 Pro women's athletic physique gold medal at the 2017 Physique Canada Canadian Championships, on October 14. She was also the Tier 1 Pro winner at the 2016 Canadian Championships.
NOVEMBER 2017: Tier 1 Pro lightweight (under 165 pounds) competitors at the 2017 Physique Canada Canadian Championships, held October 14.
OCTOBER 2017: Alexandre Villeneuve and Olivier Martel going pose for pose for the Tier 1 Pro overall title at the 2017 Physique Canada National Classic.
SEPTEMBER 2017: Virgine Roy onstage at the 2017 Physique Canada National Classic, held July 15. Virginie was the winner in Tier 2 women's athletic physique, as well as the second runner-up in Tier 1 Pro women's athletic physique.
AUGUST 2017: The top 3 Tier 1 Pro figure competitors at the 2017 Physique Canada Natonal Classic. From closest to furthest: Kim Richer, Carolane Lefebvre Giroux, and Chantal Lesage.
JULY 2017: Tier 1 Pros Alexandre Villeneuve (left) and Olivier Martel during the posedown for the overall men's bodybuilding title at the 2017 Physique Canada National Classic.
JUNE 2017: Tier 1 Pro women's lineup at the 2016 Physique Canada National Classic.
May 2017: Frank Apuzzo at the 2016 Physique Canada Canadian Championships.
March 2017: Alexandre Villeneuve at the 2016 Physique Canada Canadian Championships.
FEBRUARY 2017: Kimberly Radermaker, Olivier Martel, and Kim Richer, the Overall winners at 2016 Coupe Progym.
JANUARY 2017: Winston Johnson backstage at the 2016 Physique Canada Canadian Championships.
DECEMBER 2016: Julie-Anne Landry backstage at the 2016 Physique Canada Canadian Championships.
NOVEMBER 2016: Tier 1 Pro men's bodybuilding at the 2016 Physique Canada Canadian Championships.
OCTOBER 2016: Erik Alstrup at the 2015 Physique Canada Canadian Championships.
SEPTEMBER 2016: Carole Wathier at the 2016 Physique Canada National Classic.
AUGUST 2016: Tier 1 Pro men's bodybuilding at the 2016 Physique Canada National Classic.
JULY 2016: Winston Johnson at the 2016 Physique Canada National Classic.
JUNE 2016: Tier 1 Pro women's athletic physique at the 2015 Physique Canada National Classic.
MAY 2016: Tier 1 Pro men's bodybuilding at the 2015 Physique Canada Canadian Championships.
APRIL 2016: Alexandre Villeneuve at the 2015 Physique Canada Canadian Championships.
MARCH 2016: Julie-Christine Cotton at the 2015 Physique Canada National Classic.
FEBRUARY 2016: (left to right) Mathiew Roy, Erik Alstrup, and Alexandre Villeneuve at the 2015 Physique Canada Canadian Championships.
JANUARY 2016: Jess Kanstrup and Julie-Christine Cotton at the 2015 Physique Canada Canadian Championships.
DECEMBER 2015: Nichole Alex at the 2015 Physique Canada Canadian Championships.
DECEMBER 2015: Tier 1 Pro men's bodybuilding comparisons at the 2015 Physique Canada Canadian Championships.
OCTOBER 2015: Andrea Chase at the 2015 Physique Canada National Classic.
SEPTEMBER 2015: Julie-Christine Cotton at the 2015 Physique Canada National Classic.
AUGUST 2015: Alexandre Villeneuve at the 2015 Physique Canada National Classic.
JULY 2015: Jess Kanstrup posing at the 2015 Physique Canada National Classic
JUNE 2015: Physique Canada president Brian Robitaille presents Ken Clement with the Top Trainer award at the 2014 Physique Canada National Classic
MAY 2015: Physique Canada Tier 1 Pro competitor Nadia Moussa at the 2014 Canadian Championships.
APRIL 2015: Physique Canada Tier 1 Pro competitor Mathieu Roy at the 2014 Canadian Championships
MARCH 2015: Physique Canada Tier 1 Pro competitors Mathieu Roy (left), Simon Proteau (second from right), and Tony Mutu (right) with Denis Pedneault at the 2014 Canadian Championships. Photographed by Doug Schneider in October 2014.
FEBRUARY 2015: Promoters Serge Moreau and Denis Pedneault with the competitors at the 2014 Physique Canada Concours Xtreme Physique Naturel du Québec. Photographed by Martin Dupuis in July 2014.
JANUARY 2015: Mathieu Roy, Tony Muto, Pablo Gonzalez, and Simon Proteau at the 2014 Physique Canada Canadian Championships. Photographed by Doug Schneider in October 2014.
DECEMBER 2014: Janet Gates, Maureen O'Neill, Melanie Albert, and Nadia Moussa backstage at the 2014 Physique Canada Canadian Championships. Photographed by Doug Schneider in October 2014.
NOVEMBER 2014: Mathieu Roy and Jorge Martinez at the 2014 Physique Canada Canadian Championships. Photographed by Dave Paul in October 2014.
OCTOBER 2014: Denis Pedneault and Rob DeLuca go pose for pose at the 2013 Physique Canada Canadian Championships. Photographed by Doug Schneider in October 2013.
SEPTEMBER 2014: The Tier 1 women's athletic physique category at the 2014 Physique Canada National Classic. Photographed by Doug Schneider in June 2014.
AUGUST 2014: Serge Moreau (left) and overall champion, Frédérik Therrien, at the 2014 Physique Canada Concours Xtreme Physique Naturel du Québec. Photographed by Doug Schneider in July 2014
JULY 2014: Michele Steeves (left) and Nadia Moussa at the 2014 Physique Canada National Classic. Photographed by Doug Schneider in June 2014.
JUNE 2014: Simon Proteau (left) and Alexis Brien-Fontaine at the 2013 Physique Canada National Classic. Photographed by Doug Schneider in June 2013.
MAY 2014: Emily Bentivoglio backstage at the 2013 Physique Canada Canadian Championships. Photographed by Doug Schneider in October 2013.
APRIL 2014: Denis Pedneault onstage at the 2013 Physique Canada Canadian Championships. Photographed by Doug Schneider in October 2013.
MARCH 2014: Rob DeLuca backstage at the 2013 Physique Canada Canadian Championships. Photographed by Doug Schneider in October 2013.
FEBRUARY 2014: Denis Pedneault backstage at the 2013 Physique Canada Canadian Championships. Photographed by Doug Schneider in October 2013.
JANUARY 2014: Melanie Albert, Emily Bentivoglio, and Edith Syjuco at the 2013 Physique Canada Canadian Championships. Photographed by Doug Schneider in October 2013.
DECEMBER 2013: Denis Pedneault at the 2013 Physique Canada Canadian Championships. Photographed by Doug Schneider in October 2013.
NOVEMBER 2013: Denis Pedneault and Rob DeLuca at the 2013 Physique Canada Canadian Championships. Photographed by Doug Schneider in October 2013.
OCTOBER 2013: SAF Toronto Spectacular Swimsuit Model competitors. Photographed by Paul Buceta in September 2013.
SEPTEMBER 2013: Denis Pedneault. Photographed by Doug Schneider in October 2011.
AUGUST 2013: Alexis Brien-Fontaine (left) and Simon Proteau at the 2013 Physique Canada National Classic. Photographed by Doug Schneider in June 2013.
JULY 2013: Alexis Brien-Fontaine at the 2013 Physique Canada National Classic. Photographed by Doug Schneider in June 2013.
JUNE 2013: Denis Pedneault. Photographed by Doug Schneider in October 2011.
MAY 2013: Michelle Steeves (left), Brian Robitaille (center), and Simon Proteau. Photographed by Doug Schneider in February 2013.
APRIL 2013: Michelle Steeves. Photographed by Doug Schneider in February 2013.
MARCH 2013: Simon Proteau (left) and Rob DeLuca at the 2012 Physique Canada Canadian Championships. Photographed by Doug Schneider in October 2012.
FEBRUARY 2013: Denis Pedneault at the 2009 Arnold Amateur IFBB International Bodybuilding Championships. Photographed by Doug Schneider in March 2009.
JANUARY 2013: SeriousAboutMuscle.com's "Iron Shots" image typically featured men, so we decided to change that and kick off 2013 with this shot of one of Canada's most successful female competitors: Michele Steeves. The picture was taken by Doug Schneider at the 2012 Physique Canada Canadian Championships as Michele took home the first-place trophy in the Tier 1 Elite women's muscular physique class. It was Michele's second Physique Canada Tier 1 Elite win (she was also the winner at the 2012 Physique Canada National Classic).
DECEMBER 2012: Carlo Lombard is fast becoming known as The Wildman of Bodybuilding, shown in the photo above doing the "archer" pose with Tier 1 Elite athletes Simon Proteau (left) and Rob DeLuca (right) at the 2012 Physique Canada Canadian Championships, held on October 20. Carlos's energy at the podium makes Physique Canada's events fun and exciting to watch. Regular readers will note that this shot was basically a sequel to the "Iron Shot" we published last August, where Carlos and Rob were doing the same pose at the Physique Canada National Classic in June. We eagerly look forward to what Carlos cooks up at next year's Physique Canada shows.
NOVEMBER 2012: Physique Canada Tier 1 Elite competitors Simon Proteau (left) and Rob DeLuca literally go head-to-head at the 2012 Physique Canada Canadian Championships, held October 20 in Gatineau, QC, Canada. Rob emerged as the winner. The photo was taken by Doug Schneider, SeriousAboutMuscle.com's founder, publisher, and chief photographer.
OCTOBER 2012: Erik Alstrup is one of Canada's best-known and most-celebrated natural bodybuilding competitors. This photo was taken by Doug Schneider in 2009 at the IDFA Montreal Classic during Erik's comeback to the bodybuilding stage after a 10-year absence. Erik earned his IDFA professional status at this event. This month Erik will compete as a Tier 1 Elite athlete with Physique Canada at the 2012 Physique Canada Canadian Championships.
SEPTEMBER 2012: This photo of Denis Pedneault was taken by Doug Schneider in October 2011, just three weeks before Denis competed at the 2011 IFBB World Championships. Denis, a longtime contributor to SeriousAboutMuscle.com with his "Body Sculpting column," is one of Canada's most accomplished natural competitors and trainers. Denis is now a Tier 1 Elite competitor with Physique Canada, the nation's newest physique organization, where he also puts on in-depth seminars so others can learn about his unique exercises and training style.
AUGUST 2012: MC Carlo Lombard and Rob DeLuca ham it up on the stage following Rob's win at the 2012 Physique Canada National Classic, held June 16 in Gatineau, QC, Canada. The photo was taken by Dave Paul, Physique Canada's official photographer.
JULY 2012: This photo of the Tier 3 men's bodybuilding competitors was shot by Dave Paul on June 16, 2012, at the 2012 Physique Canada National Classic, held at the beautiful Canadian Museum of Civilization. Physique Canada is the nation's newest physique organization and the National Classic was its inaugural event. By all accounts, the 2012 Physique Canada National Classic was a huge success and a great indicator of what's to come from this exciting men's and women's physique organization.
JUNE 2012: This shot of Michael Martinez was taken by Doug Schneider in December 2010 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. At that time, Michael was was preparing for the IFBB's world championships. Michael is now a Tier 1 Elite competitor with Physique Canada and is currently preparing for the organization's inaugural event on June 16: the Physique Canada National Classic.
MAY 2012: This shot was taken by Doug Schneider on April 15, 2012, in Rob DeLuca's home gym. According to Doug, it's not only the biggest home gym he's ever seen, it's also the best since Rob handpicked all the equipment in it. Doug also shot Rob's entire workout for the new "Authentic Iron" video series that will debut on SeriousAboutMuscle.com on May 15. Rob is currently training for the Physique Canada National Classic on June 16.
APRIL 2012: SeriousAboutMuscle.com contributor Steve Duperré not only talks the talk, he walks the walk. Steve is a grade-A judge, a champion bodybuilder, and an expert trainer who practices what he preaches. This photo was taken by Doug Schneider in October 2011 – Steve is doing a unique abdominal exercise while Physique Canada's president, Brian Robitaille, looks on and waits his turn. Brian is obviously another guy who walks the walk.
MARCH 2012: SeriousAboutMuscle.com publisher Doug Schneider calls Denis Pedneault "The New Iron Guru," a nickname inspired by legendary trainer Vince Gironda who died in 1997. Vince was known to many as "The Iron Guru" and was credited with devising many of the training methods that people take for granted today. Doug calls Denis that because of the similarities between the two men when it comes training, and the fact that many of Denis's favorite exercises were created or inspired by Gironda. This photo shows Denis performing The Gironda Dip, Vince's favorite for developing the pecs.
FEBRUARY 2012: This shot of Rob DeLuca could be titled "Pumping Up and Pigging Out." (Actually, Rob was carbing up, but to most people it would amount to the same thing! He was gracious enough to pose for this picture, though.) The photo was taken backstage at the IDFA's International Championships held in the summer of 2010. Rob is one of Canada's most successful natural bodybuilders and is now a Tier 1 Elite competitor with the nation's newest physique organization, Physique Canada.
JANUARY 2012: Brian Robitaille and Steve Duperré not hold the president and secretary general positions at Physique Canada, they walk the talk when it comes to training and competing. Both are lifetime drug-free competitors. Brian is a former two-time Canadian champion who represented Canada at the IFBB World Championships in 2000. Steve has competed for over 15 years and attained pro status in the IDFA. Brian and Steve have retired from competition, but they are both putting their expertise and efforts into making Physique Canada the very best organization Canada has ever had.
DECEMBER 2011: Quebec's Denis Pedneault is a lifetime drug-free competitor. He has been competing successfully for so long that he's now considered to be one of the legends of the Canadian bodybuilding scene. This shot was taken by Doug Schneider on October 23, 2011, just two weeks before Denis competed in the 2011 IFBB World Men's Bodybuilding Championships.
NOVEMBER 2011: This shot of Al Kabia was taken by Doug Schneider on July 22, 2011, at the IDFA International Championships in Toronto, Canada, which is when he won his IDFA Pro Card. This month Al will compete in the IDFA's Pro Universe competition in Toronto, Canada, and his brand-new feature column, "Kabia's Korner," will debut on SeriousAboutMuscle.com.
OCTOBER 2011: This shot was taken by Doug Schneider during a training session at "The Saint" in Ottawa, Canada, on August 13, 2011. This photo features Steve Duperre, who is a regular contributor for SeriousAboutMuscle.com, a professional natural bodybuilder, and the head judge for the IDFA.
SEPTEMBER 2011: This shot was taken by Doug Schneider at the 2011 IDFA International Championships on July23 in Toronto, Canada. Oge Robin (left), Winston Johnson (middle), and Erik Alstrup (right) placed 3rd, 2nd, and 1st, respectively. You can find a video featuring IDFA pro division highlights from this competition in our "
Videos" section.
AUGUST 2011: This pump-room shot of Al Kabia was taken on July 22, 2011, at the IDFA International Championships in Toronto, Canada. Al was competing in the middlweight class in the amateur division. Al not only won his class, but the overall title as well, which earned him an IDFA Pro Card.
JULY 2011: This behind-the-stage shot was taken by Doug Schneider at the IDFA Novice Classic held on May 28, 2011. The photo features Matthew Trudeau (left) and Winston Johnson as they prepare for the back-double-biceps pose during the judging for the overall title. Winston Johnson was declared the overall winner at the Novice Classic and is featured in a "Publisher's Page" article this month by Doug Schneider called "
New Faces: Winston Johnson."
JUNE 2011: Shaun Campbell is the president of International Drug Free Athletics (IDFA), Canada's fastest-growing physique organization, and is obviously a leader who walks the talk. Shaun is a former natural competitor who still trains despite being retired for several years. For Shaun, training isn't something one does just for competitions; instead, it's a lifelong pursuit.
MAY 2011: Steve Duperre was the over-40 masters, lightweight, and overall men's bodybuilding winner at the 2011 IDFA Montreal Classic held April 9. This photo of Steve was taken by Doug Schneider about two weeks prior to the contest when Steve was still training extremely hard. Steve's workouts involve a number of unique exercises, including this TRX-based exercise for the triceps.
APRIL 2011: This photo of Brian Robitaille was taken by Doug Schneider in March 2011 in Ottawa, Canada. Brian is a lifetime drug-free bodybuilder and a two-time Canadian champion who represented Canada at the 2000 IFBB World Championships. Brian has retired from bodybuilding competition but still trains and is actively involved; currently, Brian is the Chief Doping Control Officer for the IDFA.
MARCH 2011: This photo of Francois Beauregard was taken by Doug Schneider in October 2010 when Francois was guest posing at the IDFA Eastern Canada Classic. This month marks the debut of Francois's new column on SeriousAboutMuscle.com called "Beauregard Blasts."
FEBRUARY 2011: This photo of Denis Pedneault was taken by Doug Schneider in October 2010, just weeks before he competed in the 2010 IFBB Men's World Bodybuilding Championships and placed 4th. Denis is a lifetime natural competitor and a member of the SeriousAboutMuscle.com writing team.
JANUARY 2011: This photo of Dickens Lambert was taken by Doug Schneider on November 6, 2010, in Toronto, Canada. Dickens was pumping up and preparing to defend his title at the 2010 IDFA Pro Universe competition. He was successful in his attempt, which is one of many reasons that he was selected as one of SeriousAboutMuscle.com's Bodybuilders of the Year for 2010.
DECEMBER 2010: This photo of Erik Alstrup was taken by Doug Schneider on July 9, 2010, in Montreal, Canada, one day before he guest-posed at the IDFA Montreal Classic competition. Erik has won more natural-bodybuilding titles in 2010 than any other Canadian competitor.
NOVEMBER 2010: This shot of Francois Beauregard training was taken on October 17, 2010, at Gym Max in Ottawa, Canada. Francois is a lifetime natural competitor who is an IDFA pro bodybuilder. When this photo was taken, Francois was preparing for the IDFA Pro Universe Championships on November 6, 2010. The IDFA is Canada's leading natural physique organization.
AUGUST 2010: This photo taken by Doug Schneider features IDFA pro bodybuilders Rob DeLuca (left), Tony Muto (right), and Dickens Lambert (behind), who were all competing in the pro division at the 2010 IDFA International Championships held July 17, 2010, in Toronto, Canada. This shot was taken just prior to the evening finals where Dickens Lambert emerged as the winner.
JULY 2010: This photo of Erik Alstrup was taken by Doug Schneider on July 9, 2010, in Montreal, Canada. Erik was in Montreal to guest-pose a the 2010 IDFA Montreal Classic, the same place where he made his comeback to the bodybuilding stage one year prior.
JUNE 2010. This photo of Dickens Lambert and Mymuna Nasrin was taken by Doug Schneider on March 28, 2010, in Montreal, Canada. Dickens is the reigning IDFA Pro Universe winner and Mymuna is a top bikini, figure, and fitness-modeling competitor. Both stay in great shape year-round.
MAY 2010. This shot of Michael Kwao (left) and Tony Muto was taken as they were helping each other pump up just moments before they both stepped onstage to compete in the pro division of the IDFA's 2009 Toronto Classic. Kwao won the competition.
APRIL 2010. This photo of Dickens Lambert and Mymuna Nasrin was taken on March 28, 2010, in Montreal, Canada. Dickens is the reigning IDFA Pro Universe Champion and Mymuna recently placed in the top 3 at the 2010 IFBB Arnold Amateur Bikini Championships.
MARCH 2010. This shot of Dickens Lambert was taken in June 2009 when he was guest posing at the 2009 IDFA Montreal Classic. Dickens won the IDFA Pro Universe title in November 2009.
FEBRUARY 2010. This photo of Denis Pedneault was taken backstage at the 2009 Arnold Amateur IFBB International Championships held in Columbus, Ohio, USA. Denis is currently one of Canada's top natural bodybuilder and is a regular contributor to SeriousAboutMuscle.com. He placed 2nd in the bantamweight class at this competition.
JANUARY 2010. This photo of Ben Pakulski with his training partner, Victor Wojtkiewicz, was taken on July 27, 2009, just 12 days before made his pro debut at the IFBB Tampa Pro Championships and placed 3rd.
