| Alissa
Carpio, a female bodybuillder, takes up the story.
What Workout Plan
Worked Best For You?
After four years of
training, Iím constantly finding better ways to train and am getting
to know my body better. This past off-season has been my most successful.
Iíve implemented Dr. Joe Klemczewskiís split cycle training program
that alternates heavy, power-lifting movements every 7-14 days with lighter,
higher intensity workouts in between. Itís a 3-day split of Back/Biceps,
Legs, and Chest/Shoulders/Triceps.
What is your Basic
Nutrition Plan?
I eat pretty clean
in my off-season with the weekends reserved for light to moderate cheats.
On season, I stick strictly to my diet. I make sure to get at least
1g of protein per pound of bodyweight, a good amount of unsaturated
fats, and moderate carbohydrates in the form of fresh green vegetables
and low-glycemic complex carbohydrates. I also cycle my carbs every
3-4 days while dieting for a show.
What Supplements
Have Given You The Greatest Gains?
My year-round staples
are a Multi-Vitamin/Mineral, Creatine, and Glutamine. Before a show
I add a liquid Glucosamine complex and Calcium to keep my joints
and bones healthy through the rigors of fitness routine practice and heavy
training sessions. I also add Vitamin C to keep my immune system strong.
This year I added MHP Secretagogue-One and itís really made a difference
in my energy levels and how well I sleep at night, which is a vital component
of contest preparation.
I love to train! Even
if I didnít compete, I love the feeling I get during and after a
really intense, heavy training session. I also love training for my fitness
routines ? itís fun, challenging, and a great cardio workout. The adrenaline
rush of being on stage and the opportunity to perform in front of the crowd
are priceless moments that are worth the months and years of prep
that it takes to get there. |
