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Check out Fahrenheit Nutrition!
by Christian Duque
I first came across this company when I got the news
that they signed top level NPC Figure competitor, Ashley
Lemmons. Ashley has been a great friend to
StrengthAddicts.com and FigureBikini.com so I wanted to
contact the company to express my approval.
I knew, almost immediately that these folks were
serious about their product. I simply mentioned the idea
of sampling/reviewing their product, and without almost
another word, I was giving them my address! You know
you're dealing with a top-notch company when they're
eager to let you try it out. This wasn't a paid testimonial,
this was them offering me a stack of their wonderful
products - to give my honest opinion. Make sure to watch
the video to see what I thought. Also, check them out at
http://FNutrition.com. If you get the Plasma Whey,
definitely try the Chocolate Milkshake flavor!
by Christian Duque
I first came across this company when I got the news
that they signed top level NPC Figure competitor, Ashley
Lemmons. Ashley has been a great friend to
StrengthAddicts.com and FigureBikini.com so I wanted to
contact the company to express my approval.
I knew, almost immediately that these folks were
serious about their product. I simply mentioned the idea
of sampling/reviewing their product, and without almost
another word, I was giving them my address! You know
you're dealing with a top-notch company when they're
eager to let you try it out. This wasn't a paid testimonial,
this was them offering me a stack of their wonderful
products - to give my honest opinion. Make sure to watch
the video to see what I thought. Also, check them out at
http://FNutrition.com. If you get the Plasma Whey,
definitely try the Chocolate Milkshake flavor!
TwinLab's Power Fuel!
by Christian Duque
It seems everyone wants a bump when they go into the
gym -- why not right?! But what's there to say about all
these products that are nothing more than a huge shot of
caffeine? If that's all you need, go buy a Monster.
As many of you know, I love reviewing supplements for
my readers, here at StrengthAddicts.com. I feel a certain
level of loyalty to my audience, I want to protect you folks
from wasting your money on crap -- be it cheap crap or
the glossy over-marketed rubbish you see in many of the
industry's top publications.
Threat from the Northwest!
by Christian Duque
Hunnika Rodroquez is lighting up the bikini circuit, after a convincing overall win at the 2011
NPC Northwestern Championships. In an ever competitive division, Hunnika brings a
conditioned physique, with feminine muscle. She has muscular arms, a sleek midsection,
good quad development, all in a package that's not overly dry, hard, or muscular. Her win comes
after a show, complete with four classes, as well as a separate Fit Body division. This last detail
is key, because she brought a great physique that stood the test against many women on stage.
I don't want to take away from other champions, but when you emerge as the best out of three
dozen plus, you know you can not only hang at a national show, but you know you're a threat.
Make sure to log onto FigureBikini.com to read Hunnika's full feature. Plus, you won't want to
miss more photos from this GODDESS!!
by Christian Duque
Hunnika Rodroquez is lighting up the bikini circuit, after a convincing overall win at the 2011
NPC Northwestern Championships. In an ever competitive division, Hunnika brings a
conditioned physique, with feminine muscle. She has muscular arms, a sleek midsection,
good quad development, all in a package that's not overly dry, hard, or muscular. Her win comes
after a show, complete with four classes, as well as a separate Fit Body division. This last detail
is key, because she brought a great physique that stood the test against many women on stage.
I don't want to take away from other champions, but when you emerge as the best out of three
dozen plus, you know you can not only hang at a national show, but you know you're a threat.
Make sure to log onto FigureBikini.com to read Hunnika's full feature. Plus, you won't want to
miss more photos from this GODDESS!!
I don't want to make this a 'Crap on Muscletech' or 'Crap on BSN' article, but the fact is, old school companies like
TwinLab, have been around FOREVER, and they never stopped making top-level supplements. And even though TL isn't
advertising like crazy (e.g. the two aforementioned companies), the buzz over Twinlab's pre-workout supplement POWER
FUEL is undeniable. It seems everyone is talking about this magical elixir for maximum workout madness! Check out my
video - I'm serious, this stuff is off the chain. I trained tri's and bi's tonight. I got to a ghost-town gym at 10pm, and between
every set I was convinced the sun was out in full force. This Lansing, winter time, at 10pm. I KID YOU NOT! Try it.
TwinLab, have been around FOREVER, and they never stopped making top-level supplements. And even though TL isn't
advertising like crazy (e.g. the two aforementioned companies), the buzz over Twinlab's pre-workout supplement POWER
FUEL is undeniable. It seems everyone is talking about this magical elixir for maximum workout madness! Check out my
video - I'm serious, this stuff is off the chain. I trained tri's and bi's tonight. I got to a ghost-town gym at 10pm, and between
every set I was convinced the sun was out in full force. This Lansing, winter time, at 10pm. I KID YOU NOT! Try it.
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One of my two biggest heroes!
by Christian Duque
Bodybuilding is a sport you can enjoy on your own; some say, bodybuilding is a sport of one. You don't need to be a part
of a team, you don't need to belong to a gym; if you're truly creative and resilient, you may not even need to use conventional
weights. But bodybuilding - weight-training - requires a lot more than resistance training and diet. It's more than just
exertion and perspiration. This sport, unlike any mainstream pastime you may watch on Monday night with a six pack and
beer nuts, is as much a sport, as it's an art from.
For many of us, competition is not a reality. Many of us love to follow the circuit, we have our favorites we root for, and we
certainly love to lift and get stronger. But what would the sport be without the commentators, the writers, the photographers?
What would the classic "Pumping Iron" had been without the script or the made-up rivalries that dividied audiences
between those rooting for Arnold or for Lou or for Mike or for Ken?
Back in 2006 I first started listening to Pro Bodybuilding Weekly - the first bodybuilding show of any substance on the
internet. Although I never identified much with its hosts, i remember listening to the program religiously. it was cool
listening to commentary about the sport I loved so much. I didn't usually watch tv and I had never seen Shawn Ray cover an
Olympia on ESPN or Fox Sports. To me, bodybuilding radio was just the coolest shit I'd ever come across!
But if I listened religiously to PBW, I must have been some kind of a fanatic when I discovered No Bull Radio, then hosted
by Dave Palumbo, John Romano, & Gregg Valentino. The show really took off when they parted with Gregg and returned to
a beefed up MD website. The show got better with each episode, reaching perhaps its finest hour during its brief run at
RxMuscle.com, under the new name "Heavy Muscle Radio."
I'm often an apologist of John Romano - a defender. I'm currently banned from RxMuscle for it (amongst other things), but
I don't often get the chance to celebrate my OTHER biggest hero - the one, the only, Dave Palumbo. Many of the photos I
use on my site, I use with Dave's permission, as he's created the PREMIER contest coverage supersite. But his impact on
me goes well beyond great photos. Dave is a true role model for bodybuilders, he's one of the very best contest prep guys
in the business, and he puts out a product line ( Species Nutrition ) that's made of the best stuff on the planet (had to be
careful there...don't want to get sued by Snapple, ha!).
if ever there was top level amateur that should have gone pro -- it's Dave Palumbo. And while many in his shoes would
have gotten lost in the shuffle, singing the blues... Dave has shown the world what being a class act is all about. He takes
his fate with a grain of salt; he had an amazing career as a bodybuilder. He won key shows, earned top placings; he did so
much for himself and for countless others, that his decision to leave med school panned out quite nicely.
Dave Palumbo is a big reason why I work so hard on this page. I hope to one day shake his hand. (Inside joke)
by Christian Duque
Bodybuilding is a sport you can enjoy on your own; some say, bodybuilding is a sport of one. You don't need to be a part
of a team, you don't need to belong to a gym; if you're truly creative and resilient, you may not even need to use conventional
weights. But bodybuilding - weight-training - requires a lot more than resistance training and diet. It's more than just
exertion and perspiration. This sport, unlike any mainstream pastime you may watch on Monday night with a six pack and
beer nuts, is as much a sport, as it's an art from.
For many of us, competition is not a reality. Many of us love to follow the circuit, we have our favorites we root for, and we
certainly love to lift and get stronger. But what would the sport be without the commentators, the writers, the photographers?
What would the classic "Pumping Iron" had been without the script or the made-up rivalries that dividied audiences
between those rooting for Arnold or for Lou or for Mike or for Ken?
Back in 2006 I first started listening to Pro Bodybuilding Weekly - the first bodybuilding show of any substance on the
internet. Although I never identified much with its hosts, i remember listening to the program religiously. it was cool
listening to commentary about the sport I loved so much. I didn't usually watch tv and I had never seen Shawn Ray cover an
Olympia on ESPN or Fox Sports. To me, bodybuilding radio was just the coolest shit I'd ever come across!
But if I listened religiously to PBW, I must have been some kind of a fanatic when I discovered No Bull Radio, then hosted
by Dave Palumbo, John Romano, & Gregg Valentino. The show really took off when they parted with Gregg and returned to
a beefed up MD website. The show got better with each episode, reaching perhaps its finest hour during its brief run at
RxMuscle.com, under the new name "Heavy Muscle Radio."
I'm often an apologist of John Romano - a defender. I'm currently banned from RxMuscle for it (amongst other things), but
I don't often get the chance to celebrate my OTHER biggest hero - the one, the only, Dave Palumbo. Many of the photos I
use on my site, I use with Dave's permission, as he's created the PREMIER contest coverage supersite. But his impact on
me goes well beyond great photos. Dave is a true role model for bodybuilders, he's one of the very best contest prep guys
in the business, and he puts out a product line ( Species Nutrition ) that's made of the best stuff on the planet (had to be
careful there...don't want to get sued by Snapple, ha!).
if ever there was top level amateur that should have gone pro -- it's Dave Palumbo. And while many in his shoes would
have gotten lost in the shuffle, singing the blues... Dave has shown the world what being a class act is all about. He takes
his fate with a grain of salt; he had an amazing career as a bodybuilder. He won key shows, earned top placings; he did so
much for himself and for countless others, that his decision to leave med school panned out quite nicely.
Dave Palumbo is a big reason why I work so hard on this page. I hope to one day shake his hand. (Inside joke)
| DAVE "JUMBO" PALUMBO |
Get Stronger, Leaner, with IronMagLabs!
by Christian Duque
Ever since the ridiculous prohormone bans of 2003, 2004, and 2005, the sport of natural bodybuilding has taken a severe
hit. Yes, I said it -- prohormones and natural bodybuilding! To me, natural bodybuilding includes prohormones, as well as
food supplements and creatine. Very few men (or women) are willing to invest thousands of dollars a year for "hormone
replacement therapy," even fewer are willing to risk arrest, prosecution, and/or poisoning by purchasing gear on the streets.
Most of the people in the gym just want to train, they don't need (nor do they want) to have 22" biceps or the kind of traps that
made Markus Ruhl's neck disappear. Most people just want a nice bump, a nice LEGAL edge that helps them make some
decent gains without any health or LEGAL risks!
IronMagLabs is a company that's producing high-end supplements that work. They have an arsenal of products that
increase strength, definition, libido, and recovery. Their website includes all the information you could possibly want to
know about their product. I'm counting the days until my bottle of Super DMZ arrives, along with IML's signature Whey
Isolate protein. And that's another thing, why even bother training and taking choice supplements, if you're not going to use
the very best, highest grade protein supplement available? IronMagLabs is keen to what you need to succeed. Maybe you
should check this great company out, before you go spend your life savings on the same tired, old companies that pay top
dollar for shelf-positioning at GNC and Vitamin World, as opposed to investing in research and development.
Aaron Singerman, top-level NPC Physique star and the voice of RxMuscle's Access Bodybuilding radio show, is proudly
sponsored by IronMagLabs.
by Christian Duque
Ever since the ridiculous prohormone bans of 2003, 2004, and 2005, the sport of natural bodybuilding has taken a severe
hit. Yes, I said it -- prohormones and natural bodybuilding! To me, natural bodybuilding includes prohormones, as well as
food supplements and creatine. Very few men (or women) are willing to invest thousands of dollars a year for "hormone
replacement therapy," even fewer are willing to risk arrest, prosecution, and/or poisoning by purchasing gear on the streets.
Most of the people in the gym just want to train, they don't need (nor do they want) to have 22" biceps or the kind of traps that
made Markus Ruhl's neck disappear. Most people just want a nice bump, a nice LEGAL edge that helps them make some
decent gains without any health or LEGAL risks!
IronMagLabs is a company that's producing high-end supplements that work. They have an arsenal of products that
increase strength, definition, libido, and recovery. Their website includes all the information you could possibly want to
know about their product. I'm counting the days until my bottle of Super DMZ arrives, along with IML's signature Whey
Isolate protein. And that's another thing, why even bother training and taking choice supplements, if you're not going to use
the very best, highest grade protein supplement available? IronMagLabs is keen to what you need to succeed. Maybe you
should check this great company out, before you go spend your life savings on the same tired, old companies that pay top
dollar for shelf-positioning at GNC and Vitamin World, as opposed to investing in research and development.
Aaron Singerman, top-level NPC Physique star and the voice of RxMuscle's Access Bodybuilding radio show, is proudly
sponsored by IronMagLabs.
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Christian Duque: We're here with Alan Bailey, a man that's dominated the Middleweight
Division at the national level for the last five years. Alan, please tell us what you're full name
is, age, ht, weight & contest/weight?
IFBB Pro, Alan Bailey: Wow...thanks for the compliment. Alan Bailey, age 39 and getting
better lol., 5'5 and half, 203lbs off season and contest weight weighed in at 176 on the dot...
afterwards well you know carbing up changes things.
Christian Duque: What first inspired you to start weight-training, and what inspires you to
continue training and improving your physique.
IFBB Pro, Alan Bailey: Well my grandmother as a child believed i was strong. As a kid she
made me workout and bought me exercise equipment in my childhood. But growing up,
being the only child, with my single mom raising me, i had to be tough in our
neighborhood. I was totally surrounded by all athletes on our block. I use to wonder what i
would be like growing up and if i could ever have the muscle. I called my older brothers in
the neighborhood and I prayed on it as a kid.
I think what really got me started was a gentleman named Alphonso "Skip" Gillom who
discovered me in Atlanta,GA training in the gym. He took me under his wing with faith in
me and showed me the pathway to competing on stage. What inspired me was the look
on his face; his family - that was my team. He showed me I had unlimited potential, and I
started to believe it too. But even though I became convinced I could be great, I was still
humble. I am glad i met them in the beginning. Skip was a true ambassador of the sport.
Christian Duque: As with any top level bodybuilder, you've taken some abuse on the
boards. Talk to us about your listing on naturalbodybuilding.com? And what do you have to
say to the trolls that still bring that up?
IFBB Pro, Alan Bailey: Of course, but thats what comes with the territory lol. i started
competing in natural organizations before i knew anything about how wide the
bodybuilding network really was entirely. I remember being the little man with freaky
conditioning going up against guys that out weighed me by at least 25lbs or less, but i
brought my best package and thats all that mattered to me. We always will have someone
that want to downplay a individuals hard work because the don't understand how much
hard work goes into their results in the end. Personally, I keep it pushing and use it only as
motivation to excel...thats what a true champion does which we all are and have to believe
in ourselves and still have respect for all other athletes. I don't know why some have to
create drama...but i do know every great athlete has to have TMZ lol...thats just some
media hype to those that have no clue as to the inside scoop of how some great IFBB
PROS have become elite...and I can't wait to be one of those guys knowing you cannot stop
what God has for us.
Christian Duque: You took 1st place at the 2009 NPC Team Universe, what was your
contest prep for that show like? And since you won your class, did you apply for a pro card?
IFBB Pro, Alan Bailey: Wow! I was really excited that year while a few times getting some
good workouts in with my buddy Wendell Floyd in some good leg workouts. We would
look at each other knowing we were about to be competing in the same show me as a
middleweight and my buddy as a light heavyweight thinking i see you in the finals lol. It
was a good motivation and push to compare each week, but also still wishing each other
the best in the end...good ole fashion competitiveness and respect for the other. I trained
hard to put on more size that year to dominate whatever class i stood against. I was
feeling strong in my body and spirit and still after finals Wendell and I battled it out he took
1st overall I was happy for him and felt good myself. I mean to give a light heavyweight a
run as a middleweight was a honor. Of course at the Team Universe only the overall in the
finals could turn pro which was Wendell Floyd. I believe in the tabloids have their
information mixed up about me not applying for my pro card in Team Universe when
only 1 card is given, but thats kewl. As you can see it gives you time to go back and do
some homework and comeback better lol.
Christian Duque: You've experienced some struggles at Nationals, what did you do this
year that was different from year prior? Did you have a trainer, nutritionist, and/or
other support staff?
IFBB Pro, Alan Bailey: Yeah lol...well I had some problems with weight for my class so yes
I had to change some things up. I worked with a great trainer at Titanz -Danny and we grew
like crazy not that it was a bad thing, but i missed my weight class as a middleweight.
I think that certain things happen for a reason and yes I missed my class weight, but I was
able to get that muscle back down into a middleweight again gave me an advantage I think
so we learned from it and made it work still. i have always had great people around me that
believed in me from Danny at TITANZ and now Dexter with Golivefitness.com and
everyone else you know who you are. I mean in the end they are important to help keep
you focus on the prize lol.
Division at the national level for the last five years. Alan, please tell us what you're full name
is, age, ht, weight & contest/weight?
IFBB Pro, Alan Bailey: Wow...thanks for the compliment. Alan Bailey, age 39 and getting
better lol., 5'5 and half, 203lbs off season and contest weight weighed in at 176 on the dot...
afterwards well you know carbing up changes things.
Christian Duque: What first inspired you to start weight-training, and what inspires you to
continue training and improving your physique.
IFBB Pro, Alan Bailey: Well my grandmother as a child believed i was strong. As a kid she
made me workout and bought me exercise equipment in my childhood. But growing up,
being the only child, with my single mom raising me, i had to be tough in our
neighborhood. I was totally surrounded by all athletes on our block. I use to wonder what i
would be like growing up and if i could ever have the muscle. I called my older brothers in
the neighborhood and I prayed on it as a kid.
I think what really got me started was a gentleman named Alphonso "Skip" Gillom who
discovered me in Atlanta,GA training in the gym. He took me under his wing with faith in
me and showed me the pathway to competing on stage. What inspired me was the look
on his face; his family - that was my team. He showed me I had unlimited potential, and I
started to believe it too. But even though I became convinced I could be great, I was still
humble. I am glad i met them in the beginning. Skip was a true ambassador of the sport.
Christian Duque: As with any top level bodybuilder, you've taken some abuse on the
boards. Talk to us about your listing on naturalbodybuilding.com? And what do you have to
say to the trolls that still bring that up?
IFBB Pro, Alan Bailey: Of course, but thats what comes with the territory lol. i started
competing in natural organizations before i knew anything about how wide the
bodybuilding network really was entirely. I remember being the little man with freaky
conditioning going up against guys that out weighed me by at least 25lbs or less, but i
brought my best package and thats all that mattered to me. We always will have someone
that want to downplay a individuals hard work because the don't understand how much
hard work goes into their results in the end. Personally, I keep it pushing and use it only as
motivation to excel...thats what a true champion does which we all are and have to believe
in ourselves and still have respect for all other athletes. I don't know why some have to
create drama...but i do know every great athlete has to have TMZ lol...thats just some
media hype to those that have no clue as to the inside scoop of how some great IFBB
PROS have become elite...and I can't wait to be one of those guys knowing you cannot stop
what God has for us.
Christian Duque: You took 1st place at the 2009 NPC Team Universe, what was your
contest prep for that show like? And since you won your class, did you apply for a pro card?
IFBB Pro, Alan Bailey: Wow! I was really excited that year while a few times getting some
good workouts in with my buddy Wendell Floyd in some good leg workouts. We would
look at each other knowing we were about to be competing in the same show me as a
middleweight and my buddy as a light heavyweight thinking i see you in the finals lol. It
was a good motivation and push to compare each week, but also still wishing each other
the best in the end...good ole fashion competitiveness and respect for the other. I trained
hard to put on more size that year to dominate whatever class i stood against. I was
feeling strong in my body and spirit and still after finals Wendell and I battled it out he took
1st overall I was happy for him and felt good myself. I mean to give a light heavyweight a
run as a middleweight was a honor. Of course at the Team Universe only the overall in the
finals could turn pro which was Wendell Floyd. I believe in the tabloids have their
information mixed up about me not applying for my pro card in Team Universe when
only 1 card is given, but thats kewl. As you can see it gives you time to go back and do
some homework and comeback better lol.
Christian Duque: You've experienced some struggles at Nationals, what did you do this
year that was different from year prior? Did you have a trainer, nutritionist, and/or
other support staff?
IFBB Pro, Alan Bailey: Yeah lol...well I had some problems with weight for my class so yes
I had to change some things up. I worked with a great trainer at Titanz -Danny and we grew
like crazy not that it was a bad thing, but i missed my weight class as a middleweight.
I think that certain things happen for a reason and yes I missed my class weight, but I was
able to get that muscle back down into a middleweight again gave me an advantage I think
so we learned from it and made it work still. i have always had great people around me that
believed in me from Danny at TITANZ and now Dexter with Golivefitness.com and
everyone else you know who you are. I mean in the end they are important to help keep
you focus on the prize lol.
Christian Duque: What's your take on the concepts of "off-season" and/or "bulking up?" Do you feel there are advantages to
the latter or the former?
IFBB Pro, Alan Bailey: As for bulking up or off-season eating there has to be a strategy as to make this work for quality in
your growth and development of size that will represent overall a great package. I think off-season can be for some just
eating what you want as for me its eating to have a purpose whether you are preparing next year or months in advance. The
bulking up is only a term as to whether we want to put on more size and do this without distorting the shape that makes you
look the best onstage later on....Nevertheless, the advantages can be looking bigger than your contest weight, being
harder, and looking fuller and dense when you put all the other ingredients together in the end.
Christian Duque: What are some of the supplements that helped you in your contest prep for your big at Nationals this
year? What protein supplements make up your arsenal? And how often do you take shakes and/or pre-workout drinks?
IFBB Pro, Alan Bailey: Lol. Well i use to wonder looking at the Olympia champ is this everything really lol. I cut my shakes
back towards the end and try to eat more solid foods, but as for shakes I have use Dymatize and VPX 3 tmes a day at
least. Supplements may have been for energy a little caffiene to jumpstart me in the mornings and middle of the day along
with vitamins like B6, CLA, Glutamine, and Amino Acids with each meal to support muscle growth and recovery. I also liked
using Hemorage during my workouts....got great pumps and energy from it to push through some hard days lol.
Christian Duque: Of all the bodybuilding magazines (Flex, MD, Muscle Mag, IronMan, Planet Muscle, Natural Bodybuilding &
Fitness) which is your favorite & why? Do you remember which was the first bodybuilding magazine you ever read?
IFBB Pro, Alan Bailey: I like Musculardevelopment MD the most, but I like the others as well cause they have some things
outside a little different in each one. MD maybe the most because they have a larger spread on bodybuilders profile or
training regime which I think is pretty cool. I believe the first I ever read might have been Planet Muscle or Flex. Its been
so long lol.
Christian Duque: If & when you compete in the IFBB, would either the 202 or 210 Divisions be of interest to you?
IFBB Pro, Alan Bailey: I think I am focused on the 212 Division...I would like to see what we can do with greater limits on
my frame. I think I can hold a lot more size and be even better than I have ever been before,
Christian Duque: What advice do you have for beginners and/or intermediate bodybuilders looking to compete? Should first-
time competitors enter a show with a novice category - or - should they try their luck in the open category? What's better the
ego boost of winning a novice class - or - the reality check of possibly coming dead last amongst seasoned veterans?
IFBB Pro, Alan Bailey: I think always first keep believing in yourself and use only negative to build you not destroy you. Too
many times we blame everyone else but ourselves when we have the power to change that even though it may take some
time thats what this sport teaches you is Patience. I also believe go to the shows and see what you are going to be getting
into so you know the hardwork needed to make it successfully. And last but not least: IF THEY NOT TALKING ABOUT YOU
MAYBE ITS BECAUSE THERE IS NOTHING TO TALK ABOUT....EVERY TRUE CHAMPION IS GOING TO BE TALKED ABOUT -
BUT KEEP YOUR HEAD UP AND STAY IN GOD AND YOU WILL MAKE IT IN HIS TIME GIVEN FOR YOU.
the latter or the former?
IFBB Pro, Alan Bailey: As for bulking up or off-season eating there has to be a strategy as to make this work for quality in
your growth and development of size that will represent overall a great package. I think off-season can be for some just
eating what you want as for me its eating to have a purpose whether you are preparing next year or months in advance. The
bulking up is only a term as to whether we want to put on more size and do this without distorting the shape that makes you
look the best onstage later on....Nevertheless, the advantages can be looking bigger than your contest weight, being
harder, and looking fuller and dense when you put all the other ingredients together in the end.
Christian Duque: What are some of the supplements that helped you in your contest prep for your big at Nationals this
year? What protein supplements make up your arsenal? And how often do you take shakes and/or pre-workout drinks?
IFBB Pro, Alan Bailey: Lol. Well i use to wonder looking at the Olympia champ is this everything really lol. I cut my shakes
back towards the end and try to eat more solid foods, but as for shakes I have use Dymatize and VPX 3 tmes a day at
least. Supplements may have been for energy a little caffiene to jumpstart me in the mornings and middle of the day along
with vitamins like B6, CLA, Glutamine, and Amino Acids with each meal to support muscle growth and recovery. I also liked
using Hemorage during my workouts....got great pumps and energy from it to push through some hard days lol.
Christian Duque: Of all the bodybuilding magazines (Flex, MD, Muscle Mag, IronMan, Planet Muscle, Natural Bodybuilding &
Fitness) which is your favorite & why? Do you remember which was the first bodybuilding magazine you ever read?
IFBB Pro, Alan Bailey: I like Musculardevelopment MD the most, but I like the others as well cause they have some things
outside a little different in each one. MD maybe the most because they have a larger spread on bodybuilders profile or
training regime which I think is pretty cool. I believe the first I ever read might have been Planet Muscle or Flex. Its been
so long lol.
Christian Duque: If & when you compete in the IFBB, would either the 202 or 210 Divisions be of interest to you?
IFBB Pro, Alan Bailey: I think I am focused on the 212 Division...I would like to see what we can do with greater limits on
my frame. I think I can hold a lot more size and be even better than I have ever been before,
Christian Duque: What advice do you have for beginners and/or intermediate bodybuilders looking to compete? Should first-
time competitors enter a show with a novice category - or - should they try their luck in the open category? What's better the
ego boost of winning a novice class - or - the reality check of possibly coming dead last amongst seasoned veterans?
IFBB Pro, Alan Bailey: I think always first keep believing in yourself and use only negative to build you not destroy you. Too
many times we blame everyone else but ourselves when we have the power to change that even though it may take some
time thats what this sport teaches you is Patience. I also believe go to the shows and see what you are going to be getting
into so you know the hardwork needed to make it successfully. And last but not least: IF THEY NOT TALKING ABOUT YOU
MAYBE ITS BECAUSE THERE IS NOTHING TO TALK ABOUT....EVERY TRUE CHAMPION IS GOING TO BE TALKED ABOUT -
BUT KEEP YOUR HEAD UP AND STAY IN GOD AND YOU WILL MAKE IT IN HIS TIME GIVEN FOR YOU.
Christian Duque: I'd like to thank you for taking the time to do this interview.Are there any
people you'd like to thank for havin your back over the years?
IFBB Pro, Alan Bailey: God first with him this would have never happened...my mother and
grandmother for believing in me...Trainers that have inspired me in the past and stayed with
me ( you know who you are )...my friends that have stood beside me through the ups and
downs...my friends in Christ that keep me spriritual grounded in faith...and everyone that
knows me and are still there with me today as we speak. This is only the beginning so stay
with me and I guarantee this is going to be one heck of a ride....JUST BELEIVE!
Christian Duque: What plans do you have 2012? Where can your fans go to keep in touch
with you?
IFBB Pro, Alan Bailey: Well...right now we are taking time to plan size and conditioning for
the IFBB PRO level. I don't want to just compete, but I want to show I belong here...and with
a great team I think you will and can DO IT! i am building a fanpage now and website on
the way soon. But right now you can find me on Golivefitness.com, Alan Bailey (IFBB PRO )
facebook, and heatatlanta.com thus far.
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