How did you get started with bodybuilding?
I started training in 2011 due to a physical condition called scoliosis and the doctors said that I had to start exercising in order to strengthen my back or I would suffer pain for the rest of my life. I was training with no discipline or drive but then in January of 2013 I decided to change that and I set new goals. I saw pictures of great athletes and started admiring those bodies and decided that I wanted to look like them. So I hired a coach with experience in bodybuilding and he helped prepare me to get in the best shape of my life. At that same time the most important bodybuilding event in my country was coming up and my coach was preparing himself and other athletes to compete for it. I told him that I too wanted to compete as I knew it would put pressure on me to take my physique to the next level.
Where does your motivation come from?
I am motivated by the elite athletes in the industry. The other thing that motivates me is the support I get from my family and friends but most of all my fans.
If you had to pick only 3 exercises, what would they be and why?
- Squats: Ever since doing squats I have noticed amazing results in my quad development.
- Lunges: Great exercise for developing strong and round glutes.
- Push-ups: Push-ups give you strength and work your entire upper body.
What is your diet like?
Daily Diet:
Meal 1: Egg Whites, Omelette with Vegetables & Oats
Meal 2: Chicken Breasts, Salad & Brown Rice or Quinoa
Meal 3: Turkey Breast with Kale & Spinach
Meal 4: Chicken Breast, Sweet Potato & Green Beans
Meal 5: 1 Scoop of Whey Protein & an Apple
Meal 6: Salmon with Asparagus or Grilled Vegetables
When trying to cut down do you prefer to use HIIT or just normal cardio?
I love HIIT because it’s fun and is also the best way to burn fat faster. I have noticed that it improves athletic capacity and conditioning and also improves glucose metabolism.
What is your supplementation like?
3 tablets of BCAA’s
5 grams of Glutamine
1 scoop of Whey Protein
Multivitamins
3 tablets of Glucosamine
1 B12 tablet
1 Vitamin C tablet
2 Calcium tablets
Favorite Quote?
“The mind is the limit. As long as the mind can envision the fact that you can do something, you can do it, as long as you really believe 100%.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger
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Alzira Rodriguez workout program
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Alzira Rodriguez workout program
