MuscleMag International

MuscleMag International or Musclemag was a Canadian bodybuilding, fitness and men's magazine, considered one of the top magazines in its field.[1][2] It was established in Canada in 1974 by Robert Kennedy, an immigrant to Canada and leading expert in fitness and bodybuilding, with an initial print run of 110,000.[3][4] It divided its magazine and website into Muscle Building, Nutrition and Supplements, Strength Training, Culture and Girls, regularly featuring fitness and glamour models and sex tips.[5]

MuscleMag International
CategoriesBodybuilding magazine
FrequencyMonthly
FounderRobert Kennedy
Founded1974
Final issue7 June 2013
CompanyActive Interest Media
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish
ISSN1086-3400

Kennedy died in 2012, and his company filed for bankruptcy the next year. MuscleMag was acquired by Active Interest Media.[6] It ended publication on 7 June 2013.

References
  1. Sepe, Frank (15 May 2006). Truth Body Solutions: Truthful Nutritional Strategies for a Better Body And a Better Life. Hay House, Inc. p. 163. ISBN 978-1-4019-1048-8. Retrieved 6 June 2012.
  2. (PhD.), Jose Antonio; Stout, Jeffrey R. (1 June 2002). Supplements for Strength-Power Athletes. Human Kinetics. p. 7. ISBN 978-0-7360-3772-3. Retrieved 6 June 2012.
  3. Burke, Daniel (2007). Fast Fat Loss Plan: The Revolutionary Guide to Healthy Living. The Fast Fat Loss Plan. p. 11. ISBN 978-1-4276-2522-9. Retrieved 6 June 2012.
  4. Thorne, Gerard; Embleton, Phil (1997). Encyclopedia of Bodybuilding: The Ultimate A-Z Book on Muscle Building. Musclemag International. ISBN 978-1-55210-001-1. Retrieved 6 June 2012.
  5. Gold, Joe; Kennedy, Robert (November 1987). The World Gym Musclebuilding System. Contemporary Books. p. 23. ISBN 978-0-8092-4713-4. Retrieved 6 June 2012.
  6. Active Interest Media Buys 3 Titles from Robert Kennedy Publishing
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