20th Anniversary Congress of the World Muscle Society, Brighton 2015: Brighton Belle with Biceps Brachii.

painting entitled “A New Rhythm” by contemporary British artist, Richard White. This intricate and dynamic mix of colour and pattern will no doubt fire their inspiration for new ideas as they gaze upon it in contemplation. Now, however, was not the time for quiet contemplation. Muscle party animals bounded onto the dance floor as the band Big Mama Funk turned up the volume and blasted out their super-energetic dance numbers. Having exercised the intellect in recent days, muscle fans were pulling out all the stops to demonstrate their physical capabilities as they exercised muscle and absorbed the rhythm of the big band on a packed dance floor. Midnight struck and the party came to a close. Tired but contented myo-revellers shuffled off the dance floor, one or two with sore feet or a limp, but all in a good cause. They would have time to recover for a few hours overnight pending the final stage of the congress myo-medley on Sunday. The sun rose and promised another bright and fresh autumnal day for the closing day. The morning offered 106 J. Miller /Neuromuscular Disorders 26 (2016) 104–110