Denise Paglia is the star profile in this issue, along with an interview with Flex Wheeler and Jean Pierre Fux. The competitor on the cover is Stacey Lynn. Robert Kennedy's Musclemag International prides itself in the principle of building health, fitness and physique, and considers themselves the 'What's New' Magazine of Bodybuilders. This magazine covers all bodybuilding events and techniques, and has excellent pictures. Serious bodybuilders will enjoy this magazine.

Features:

• Diuretic Killers! The first of a two part Venice Beach expose' on the truth and consequences of cutting up in the can.
• The 1997 FIBO: Insights and observations from the higly successful FIBO extravanganza held in Germany.
• Flex Wheeler speaks: Sitting in on an up front seminar with the winningest pro of 1997.

Nutrition:

• The Science of Nutrition: Forget about which is the best roid on the (black) market. Start with what really counts - the best protein.
• The Counterfeit Supplement Scams: Given half a change most people - but not all - are honest. The same goes for supplement manufacturers.

Training:

• Jamo Nezzar: Wat a difference a year makes?
• Don't Forsake Forearms: It could be your fatal mistake!
• Success Series: Put you back into it! A truly great back is one that is developed not only from top to bottom, but from every other angle as well.

Biography:

• Star Profile: Denise Paglia.
• Jean-Pierre: Though he exploded onto the international bodybuilding scene in early 1996 and has kept eyes popping in disbelief ever since, few know much about mystery man Jean Pierre Fux.

Contests:

• 1997 Night of Champion: Cormier's Revenge: Mishko has to settle for second in New York, but the buggest surpirse of the Night of Champions was necomer Ernie Taylor.
• 1997 Canada Cup: Report from Toronto of the Canada Cup and Fitness Championships.
• 1996 NPC Vegas: Muscles, Slots N Fitness: Report of a brains, brawn and fitness happening in Vegas.

Regulars:

• Arnold Hotline: with Tyler Dinwoodle
• Ask Bob: with Robert Kennedy
• Beef It! Ultimate Muscle
• Bodybuilding Basics: Getting it all to grow
• Canadian Corner: with Garry Barlett
• Doctor's Corner: with Dr. Mauro DiPasquale
• First Rep: Editorial
• Fit Mart: New products and ideas
• Hardcore Training Journal: For the devoted muscle builder
• Intake Update: With Will Brink
• Last Rep: Ultimate Pump
• Muscle Beach: West Coast Rap
• Muscle Buzz: News, Views and Gossip
• Muscle Mail: Reader's Forum
• Muscle News: With Robert Kennedy
• Muscle Tips: Reader's Advice
• Musclemag Quiz: Physique Challenge
• Musclemag's Pro Ranking: Latest Update
• New Faces: Stars of the Future
• Our Way: Probing the Pros
• Parrillo Maxx: With John Parrillo
• Power Page: with Chris Confessore
• Pro Training: With Charles Glass
• Sets & Reps (New Feature): With Frank Sepe
• Super Bodz: with Larry McCusker
• Top Bodz: Muscle at its best
• Uncensored! with Greg Zulak
• What If ...? With Larry McCusker
• What's On: When, Where and Who?
• Wisdom of Grimek: with John Grimek