Muscle Memory digital Apr/May 2018 | Page 74

CENTRE STAGE PRO TALK PREP COACH: CARMEN TOCHENIUK / MATT CLARY KYLE EDGE FOUND HIS PAS- SION FOR WEIGHTLIFTING AT AGE 30. His first competition was the Muscle Beach 2015 show where he finished 12th out of 20 in the Heavyweight Bodybuilding division, weighing a relatively small 197 pounds. In 2017 he discovered Carmen Tocheniuk and Matt Clary. Together, the trio decided for Kyle to compete at the 2017 Muscle Beach contest. Carmen and Matt provided him with a detailed plan that resulted in a huge change from his first competition. Kyle went in weighing 217 pounds and won 1st place and the Overall win. “My whole life, I knew I had the drive and determination to be the best,” says Kyle. “With Carmen and Matt at my side, especially their knowledge and professionalism, I believe the sky is the limit. There are no words to express my gratitude to Carmen and Matt who are both amazing coaches and incredible people.” KYLE EDGE Client: RAW DATA AGE: 35 HEIGHT: 5 foot 11 BEFORE PREP: 255 Pounds CONTEST: 217 Pounds RESIDENCE: Airdrie, Alberta OCCUPATION: General Superintendent, Heavy Construction 72   MUSCLE MEMORY | APRIL/MAY 2018