Travel
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Bodybuilding Gave Me More Than a Physique
When people look at bodybuilding from the outside, they usually focus on the physical side first. The training, the diet, the stage conditioning, the discipline required to maintain that level of structure year after year. Those things are definitely part of the lifestyle, but they are not the only reason I value bodybuilding so much.… Continue reading
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Speak Up Saturday: What’s Your Question?
One of the things I’ve always enjoyed about this blog is the interaction with readers. Over the years, I’ve received questions about bodybuilding, training, nutrition, supplementation, motivation, career experiences, personal interests, and plenty of topics that don’t fit neatly into any category. That’s the idea behind Ask Alessandro. From time to time, I put together an… Continue reading
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Throwback Thursday: Carved by Shadows
Carved by shadows, defined by discipline. Instanbul, Turkey, December 2023. (Photo source: Instagram.) Continue reading
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Ask Alessandro Volume 2: Your Questions, Answered
In the Ask Alessandro series, I field your questions on topics such as training, lifestyle, and fitness. If you would like to submit a question for a future post, please click here. Special thanks to everyone who submitted questions for this edition of Ask Alessandro! Now, onto the questions: Question: Who are your role models… Continue reading
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Tuesday Travelogue: Ibiza, Spain — Salt, Stone, and Sunlight
Ibiza has two reputations that don’t really explain it. One is the nightlife brand—DJs, late hours, velvet ropes. The other is the postcard version—white buildings, blue water, beaches that look like edited photos. Both are real, but neither is the full story. The island is small enough that you can drive from loud to quiet… Continue reading
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Saturday Summary: Focus, Standards, and Consistency
This week circled around one central idea: focus. On Sculpting Sunday, we started by cutting distractions. A good workout isn’t just about showing up — it’s about protecting your attention once you’re there. Clear purpose, clean exercise order, and disciplined rest periods keep the session from drifting into noise. The gym will always be full of… Continue reading
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How I Eat Clean in an Airport (When Everything Is Working Against You)
Airports are where most people’s routines fall apart. You’re tired, rushed, dehydrated, surrounded by bad food, and usually operating on whatever time zone your body hasn’t caught up to yet. Add delays, long walks between gates, and the mental fatigue of travel, and suddenly even people with good intentions start making sloppy choices. I spend… Continue reading
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Tuesday Travelogue: Venice Beach & Muscle Beach — Iron, Salty Air, and a Long Shadow of History
Venice Beach has a way of announcing itself before you even reach the sand. The air tastes like salt and sunscreen. The light is sharp. Thumping music spills out of passing cars and portable speakers, then fades as quickly as it arrives. People move through it with purpose or with performance — sometimes both —… Continue reading
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Tuesday Travelogue: Rio de Janeiro, Where The City Has A Pulse
Right now, if you asked me to pick one city based purely on mood — on the people, the energy, the feeling you get the second you step outside — I’d say Rio de Janeiro. Rio doesn’t “welcome” you quietly. It hits you with life. The streets feel warm even when the sky is gray.… Continue reading
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Tuesday Travelogue: Bali, The Island that Breathes
I’ve just wrapped up a trip to Bali, and it’s the kind of place that changes your pace before you even realize it. The air is warm and heavy, the light shifts quickly through the day, and the island runs on a rhythm that feels deliberate instead of rushed. Even as I keep my training… Continue reading
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Dubai Monster Cast Interview: Consistency, Mindset, and Life Beyond the Stage
In this interview on Dubai Monster Cast, I sat down with Alphio Solar for a wide-ranging conversation that goes beyond training clips and competition updates. We talk about what it really takes to stay in the game as a Men’s Physique athlete — especially at the highest level — and why consistency matters more than any single show. Continue reading
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How I Eat Clean While Traveling (Even Without a Kitchen)
If there’s one question I get all the time, it’s this: “How do you stay on your diet while traveling so much?” The truth is, I travel constantly — for expos, competitions, photoshoots, and training camps — yet I still have to stay lean, stay healthy, and keep my physique consistent all year long. And… Continue reading
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Sunday Vibes in Miami
From my Instagram channel: some photos from my first stop in the U.S., Miami. Continue reading