Wellness
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Why Stretching Stays In My Training — Even When It’s Tempting To Skip It
Stretching doesn’t get much attention in bodybuilding. It isn’t exciting, there are no personal records attached to it, and it rarely ends up in progress photos. But over the years, it has become one of the most important parts of my routine. That wasn’t always the case. Like many people, I used to treat stretching… Continue reading
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Throwback Thursday: Prioritizing Health and Wellness
A reminder that taking care of your health is one of the best investments you can make. From routine check-ups to staying proactive about wellness, every step counts toward a stronger future. Continue reading
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Motivation Monday: Enjoy the Life You’re Building
Most people start bodybuilding motivated by physical change. They want to look stronger. Leaner. Healthier. More confident. That motivation is real, and there’s nothing wrong with it. Bodybuilding is, after all, an aesthetic pursuit. But over time, your motivation should grow into something bigger than the mirror alone. The discipline learned in the gym should… Continue reading
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Throwback Thursday: A Spanish Swim
Sun overhead, salt in the air, and zero urgency to be anywhere else. Spain, June, 2023. This was one of those rare moments where training took a back seat and I simply took some time for myself, relaxing in the pool. (Photo credit: 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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Friday Flex: Relaxing in Spain
Spain — September 2023. Not every moment is about the gym. This one was about slowing the pace, letting the work settle, and giving the body space to breathe. Sun, quiet, and a rare pause between training blocks. Strength doesn’t disappear when you rest — it sharpens. (Photo credit: d.alexanderphoto) Continue reading
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YouTube Video: One Week Out From The Arnold Classic — A Day In My New York Routine
I just shared a new video on YouTube filmed one week before the Arnold Classic, while I was still in New York finishing the final stage of my preparation. In this vlog, I walk through a full day of my routine while staying at the Equinox Hotel — a place built around the same principles… 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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Friday Flex: Hammock Mode
Kicking back in a hammock in 2023 — no rush, no noise — just letting my body and mind catch up after weeks of hard training. People see the gym sessions and the stage photos, but progress doesn’t come only from what you do under the weights. It also comes from what you recover from.… Continue reading