In this issue

15 years of blood, sweat & tears: Our top exercises to pack on mass! | SA's top bodybuilders: Looking back at some of the greatest physiques in SA! | Exertion load: What to do when volume is not enough! | The big O preview: Our predictions for the coming Olympia

In The Aftermath

THE NEW STATE OF BODYBUILDING FOLLOWING THE IFBB SPLIT

8 mins

Rise Of A Champ

ALBERT LE ROUX TRAINED BALLS-TO THE-WALL TO MAKE AN IMPACT AT THIS YEAR’S IFBB SA CHAMPIONSHIPS.

3 mins

No Ordinary Joe

Muscle Evolution met up with Classic Bodybuilding competitor JOE MANJOO, who was recently awarded his IFBB Professional League Pro Card. We wanted to find out what it feels like to join a select group of elite South African bodybuilders, which includes legends like Gary Strydom, Marius Dohne, Andrew Hudson, Hennie Kotze, Cobus van der Merwe and Earl Abrahams, who attained Pro status following the inception of the IFBB Pro League in 1965.

8 mins

Louise Du Preez

ON THE BUCKET LIST OF OUR ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS-LOOKING MUSCLE EVOLUTION BABE, LOUISE DU PREEZ IS TRAVELLING THE WORLD, GETTING HER PRO CARD AND APPEARING ON THE COVER OF A MAGAZINE. IN ALL FAIRNESS, WE CAN SEE THIS SEXY 26-YEAR-OLD BIKINI COMPETITOR FROM TZANEEN ACHIEVING ALL THAT, AND MORE!

3 mins

The Power Of Gut  Microbes

THERE IS A MULTITUDE OF ORGANISMS RESIDING WITHIN YOUR BODY. Trillions of invisible creatures, known as microbes, cover your insides and outsides. They are not only in your intestines, but also in your mouth, nose and ears. They are, in fact, all over – on every inch of your skin.

3 mins

Jessica Lovett

Packing a 1-2 combo of strength and beauty

4 mins

The Rock From Nkandla

Everywhere he goes KZN-based JABULANI BUTHELEZI draws monikers like ‘The Rock’ and ‘Grootman’ from fans who admire his enthusiasm for bodybuilding. Jabulani’s late venture into the sport first started off as a hobby before it evolved into a full-blown passion. Now the 53-year-old is living proof that it is never too late to pursue your dreams.

1 min

Moving Weight Vs Working Muscle

There Are Two Ways to Lift. Moving the Most Amount of Weight From Point a to Point B or to Feel the Muscles Working to Achieve a Certain Look. 

4 mins

King Kreusch Rules!

King Kreusch Rules!

10+ mins

The William Bonac Story

Muscle Evolution caught up with William “The Conqueror” Bonac, IFBB Pro, Mr. Olympia competitor, Y3T-follower and Team USN athlete, to find out about his views on bodybuilding and how to overcome setbacks and adversity in life.

4 mins

Whey Flavour Revolution

WHEY PROTEIN IS, WITHOUT A DOUBT, THE MOST COMPETITIVE PRODUCT CATEGORY IN THE SUPPLEMENT MARKET. THAT MEANS MARGINS ARE TIGHT AS MANUFACTURERS COMPETE ON PRICE, AND ON PROTEIN CONTENT AND QUALITY.

7 mins

Bikini Babes Pretty Damn Hot!

There’s no denying that Beach Bikini competitors have superbly conditioned bodies. With that in mind we bring you two of the most gorgeous girls on the circuit at the moment: MAXINE BOOYSEN and CAYLEEN LOCKEY from Durban. These undeniably super hot ME Babes will definitely get your temperature soaring!

7 mins

The Beast From The East

After a two-year break due to an operation on his knee, the 34-year-old TRISTAN VAN AARDE showed true grit when he returned to the stage and reached the top echelons of what is often described as the most competitive sport on the planet. This year the gargantuan Biogen-sponsored Port Elizabethan is taking a 12-month hiatus to pack on even more muscle in his quest for unmatched size and conditioning.

2 mins

Fishing for gains

Enter the Anti-inflammation Zone.

6 mins

L-carnitine Injectables

The potent fat-loss shot in the arm you’ve been waiting for Bodybuilders, physique athletes and aesthetically-inclined individuals are constantly on the hunt for supplements that will give them that extra edge, be it to push the limits in the gym or on the competitive stage. In this regard, products that increase muscle mass, aid recovery and, most importantly, speed up fat loss are prized above all others.

5 mins

Stacey Shutte

BIKINI MODEL AND ATHLETE STACEY SHUTTE IS SETTING THE COMPETITIVE STAGE ON FIRE BY CAPTIVATING EVERYONE’S ATTENTION WITH HER VIVACIOUS PERSONALITY AND SCULPTED BODY. As a law student she has an ‘I will do whatever it takes to get the job done’ attitude all wrapped up in a face and body hotter than a desert summer. Find out how our latest Muscle Evolution Babe started to compete after only three months of training, what she really wants from a man and her future aspirations.

6 mins

When Tendon Trouble Strikes

PAYING THE PRICE FOR HEAVY LIFTING Despite what many athletes believe and even attempt, bodybuilders cannot train around injuries. If you are injured before a contest it is game over. If you continue to train you can set yourself back for weeks or even months which will definitely impact your ability to go all-out.

10+ mins

Backstage Basics

The big, prominent muscles normally receive the lion’s share of the pumping exercises when pro bodybuilders are about to hit the stage. But when you’re a rookie, how do you prepare to go out there with a hard, dry and skintight look, and what do you need to do to retain your pump and not lose it while standing in the wings?

3 mins

Claudia Jovanovski

Claudia jovanovski is your quintessential bikini competitor. you can easily picture her in skimpy outfits somewhere in an exotic location, looking confident and oozing sexiness.

7 mins

Learning From 'The Shadow'

Max Watermeyer Had The Opportunity To Train With The Original Mass Monster Dorian Yates

7 mins

The Rise Of The Muz Monster

HIS JOURNEY FROM A WEIGHT PACKER AT HIS LOCAL GYM TO BODYBUILDING CHAMPION

5 mins

The Importance Of Steroid Sterility

IT HAS BEEN QUITE SOME TIME SINCE WE LAST SPOKE TO “MR. X”, A MAIN ROLE PLAYER IN THE LOCAL STEROID BLACK MARKET. ON THIS OCCASION HE SPOKE ABOUT WHAT HE FELT NEEDED MORE EMPHASIS IN THE WORLD OF BODYBUILDING AND STEROIDS: STERILITY.

5 mins

The Giant Killer Of Mdantsane

SIZE ALONE WAS NOT GOING TO WIN THE LIGHTWEIGHT DIVISION AT THIS YEAR’S IFBB SA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS.

3 mins

PMMA The Girth Jab

FOR YEARS LITTLE COULD BE DONE IN BODYBUILDING CIRCLES TO CORRECT MUSCLE IMBALANCES, THAT IS UNTIL THE RISE OF THE GIRTH JAB.

3 mins

IBFF South African Championships

IBFF South African Championships

2 mins

Beat Bad Gym B.O.

Bad body odour is often one of the unfortunate unintended consequences of an active lifestyle. Thankfully pungent B.O. Doesn’t have to relegate your social status to that of a pariah because there are ways in which you can manage it, or even eliminate it altogether.

4 mins

Shannon Cornell

DURBAN’S SHANNON CORNELL IS A DROP- DEAD KNOCKOUT ON STAGE, IN THE GYM AND WELL, JUST ABOUT ANYWHERE. Not only is she one of South Africa’s hottest fitness bikini babes, gifted with a dream body and sparkling personality, but she likes the challenge, the grit and the glamour of the competitive stage.

5 mins

Freddie Klopper: The Hulk Factor

The fictional superhero the hulk is a true encapsulation of the reaction of fans to the size displayed by freddie klopper on the bodybuilding stage. But even “the hulk” can get sidetracked.

5 mins

Gitte Kietzmann

FOR THIS ISSUE WE COULDN’T RESIST BRINGING YOU THE SUPER SEXY GITTE KIETZMANN AS OUR M.E BABE. Adventurous, funloving and mischievous at times, this born-and-bred go-getter from Pretoria is not someone who holds back and lives life to the full, 24/7. Get to know her a bit better as she sizzles on these pages!

5 mins

Claudette Renney

RIDICULOUSLY HOT IS AN APT DESCRIPTION FOR IFBB FITNESS BIKINI COMPETITOR CLAUDETTE RENNEY, WHO IS OUR LATEST ME BABE. Helping others is Claudette’s passion and seeing the change in someone through their fitness journey is incredibly satisfying for this 28-year-old, who lives and works in Johannesburg. And let’s be totally honest, who would not want to try out a class with this insanely good-looking personal trainer? 

4 mins

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Muscle Evolution Magazine Description:

Established in 2003, it has become the leading local resource for weight training, competition news and reviews, supplementation and nutrition in the country. Muscle Evolution has built up a strong and loyal following in the South African bodybuilding industry, sticking with its mandate to build the profile of our local athletes, and only promoting international bodybuilders who choose to tour our great country.

With regular contributions from SA’s top bodybuilders, experts in the field of training, nutrition and supplementation, as well as key industry figures, Muscle Evolution provides a comprehensive and compelling read for competitive athletes and serious gym goers alike.