Edgard John-Augustin could have misplaced his legs in a tragic automotive accident as a toddler, however he’s by no means let his bodily limitations outline him. Those accustomed to the inspiring story of the “Bionic Body” will know that he’s defied the percentages to change into a profitable bodybuilder, even fronting his personal present in France, however with a brand new clothes line and big plans for 2024, this hero is proving that he’s solely simply getting began. M&F wished to meet up with the person himself to be taught extra.
“I will start my new prep in three weeks and I am so excited about it,” says John-Augustin of the yr forward. “If everything goes well, I will step on stage for the Toronto Pro Show, Dubai Pro Show, and Portugal Pro Show.” The man they name the “Bionic Body” captured many peoples’ coronary heart’s in 2015 when he stepped on stage amongst ready bodied bodybuilders and wowed the viewers together with his hard-earned physique. While he wasn’t formally judged that night time, the gutsy efficiency led to an invitation to take part within the Wheelchair Bodybuilding Championship held in Spain, the place he cemented himself as one of many business’s most inspirational figures by taking residence first place.
Now, he’s a daily contender on the IFBB circuit, putting fourth within the Men’s Classic Physique division on the 2023 Toronto Pro Supershow. And, it’s not simply his stage presence that influences followers and different bodybuilders alike. Fitness pleasant manufacturers equivalent to BoohooMAN have additionally relied on him for his type for fairly a while. “I have worked with boohooMAN for over five years,” says the warrior. “I love the fact that they always renew the collections and their prices are affordable.” One of these renewed collections is the Bionic Body activewear collaboration and consists of progressive darkish camouflage designs together with staple options like breathability and versatile materials.
Edgard John-Augustin proclaims Bionic Body Classic Grand Prix for 2024
“One of my biggest goals for 2024 is to organize my 4th competition in France; the Bionic Body Classic,” says John-Augustin. “It will take place in France, in September 2024, and for the first time, it will be a Grand Prix, not related to any federation. Brands can contact me if they want to be part of this project!” And, whereas the Bionic Body has his sights set on staging his largest competitors but on this yr, he’s additionally nonetheless very a lot in competing mode too. “To be honest, I enjoyed this last prep,” he says of final yr’s spectacular displaying. “I enjoyed the fact that I kept my energy until the end. I started the prep with low body fat, so I didn’t have to cut calories too drastically, which is why it’s so important to have a quality off-season.”
Of course, rising to any problem has change into the calling card of this combating Frenchman. “All my life, I experienced the fact that nothing comes without hard work and dedication,” he tells M&F. “From my childhood to my teenage years to my adult life, I went through many challenges that made me the man, the father, the husband, and the bodybuilder I am today.” Now that’s bionic!