|
Navigation
|
 |
Article Navigation:
Want to write?
We're always looking for new writers and people willing to help out with the magazine and site. If you're interested, [Click here for more info]. |
|
Stay Updated!
If you'd like to stay updated and recieve a notice when the next issue of is released, just sign up at our forums by [Clicking here]. We will send out a mass e-mail to all our members when the next issue is released. |
|
Your Comments
Let us know how you feel about this issue. We will read e-mail sent and would appreciate any comments and/or suggestions that you may have. [Click here]. |
|
|
|
 |
Alissa Carpio Interview
by Ed Ouble, Admin at IronLife.com
Click on above banner to learn more about Alissa Carpio & Allisa.net
First off we at IronLife.com & IronLife Online Magazine would like to thank you for taking time out of your schedule to do this interview with us.
 - Where were you born and when?
Feb. 12, 1980 in Altoona, Pennsylvania
- What is your ethnic background?
My mother is Scotch-Irish and my father is German.
- Did you attend college? Degrees?
While in the Army I took several classes, but am still less than halfway done with my degree plan. I’d like to go back to school within a year or two and finish my degree in Kinesiology from George Mason University.
- Measurements?
34-26-36
- Were you the athletic type growing up?
Definitely. Growing up in the country, I spent most of my childhood outside doing activities such as summer league softball, hiking, basketball, and riding bicycles. Throughout high school I was active in competitive cheerleading, track & field, and fast-pitch softball.
My first Army duty assignment was in South Korea and I met a guy who asked me to be his workout partner. He had been bodybuilding for about 8 years and introduced me to weight training and basic nutrition. I was interested, but partying took over for the next 6 months or so. After that got old, my interest for weight training returned, and I’ve been training and learning more ever since.
- How did you get into figure and fitness competition?
When I first started seeing competition coverage in the bodybuilding magazines, I really liked the healthy and fit look of the competitors. Once I found out about the fitness routines, I was very interested as a way to continue the type of competition I loved while being active in cheerleading. I researched everything I could on competition via magazines and websites for over a year, compiling my own list of resources while continuing to train hard and build my physique. In June of 2003 I took the plunge and entered my first competition.
- What was competition and how did you place?
My first figure competition was the 2003 NPC East Coast Tournament of Champions. I placed third in my class.
- Do you plan on competing in any of the upcoming NPC events this year?
My schedule for 2004 includes four NPC shows: the NPC VA/DC State Fitness and Bethany Howlett Fitness Classic (May 8), NPC East Coast Tournament of Champions Fitness (June 5), NPC BodyRock/Monica Brant Fitness (July 10), and the NPC Jan Tana Fitness (August 28). I hope to qualify for fitness nationals this year.
- What childhood role models inspired you to compete?
I never really had any one role model, but I admire all women who maintain an athletic and healthy appearance and still manage to balance that with a career and personal life.
- Can you tell us a little about your website and other business endeavors?
I wanted my website to be more than just a promotional tool, so I’ve included resources for other competitors, articles, and my competition preparation journal, as well as my detailed training, nutrition, and supplementation programs. One of my hobbies is website design and administration, and within the year I will be starting my web design business, Fit Figures, to design sites for other competitors. You can find out more at www.fitfigures.net.
- Do you have a set weekly training schedule?
Yes. I follow a 3-week training cycle alternating heavy, core workouts with lighter, more intense workouts. On heavy days I perform 2-3 powerlifting exercises in the 5-2 rep range. On supplemental lighter days I perform more of a traditional bodybuilding type workout, including 4-6 exercises in the 6-12 range with minimal rest between sets and implementation of shock tactics such as negatives, drop sets, and supersets.
- What is your favorite body part to train?
I used to hate it as it was once my weakness, but now I love to train back. I’ve worked hard this off-season to bring it up and I’m really strong in my back, so I’m always motivated to train it! Just last Monday I set a new personal record of deadlifting 225 for 2 reps!
- What is your diet like?
Very strictly monitored, year-round. I work with Dr. Joe Klemczewski for both on and off season diets. While dieting for a competition, I follow a 3-day low carb 4th day carb-up cycle. I include lean meats, fibrous veggies, and healthy fats in all of my meals and eat every 2-3 hours. I hate cardio, so I lean out for competition by diet alone. I can manage to do this more easily than a lot of people because of my ectomorphic body type.
- Where do you see your career in 5 years?
In five years I hope to have earned my IFBB pro fitness card. At that point I will probably take a year or two off competing to concentrate on my business and/or school, and to spend more time with my husband and family and just enjoying life!
- What do you think of the drugs in the bodybuilding, figure and fitness scene?
While I choose not to use, I don’t look down upon those who do. I believe that as the body of Christ, it’s important to not abuse myself and to remain healthy and fit. If I have to enhance myself chemically to reach my career goals, I am defeating the purpose of why I got into bodybuilding in the first place – to live a fit and healthy lifestyle.
- Do you feel the powers that be in act as hypocrites by claiming their athletes are drug free but at the same time encouraging their athletes to be bigger and more muscular in order to win?
It does get frustrating at times, but I can only control what I do and how I live, so I focus on that and it keeps me happy and satisfied.
- Can our readers expect to see some of your opinions and articles in future issues of Iron Life Online Magazine?
Sure! I’ve been getting more involved with writing, so I would love to contribute future pieces to Iron Life.
- How can our readers and promoters contact you with questions?
I can be reached via email or my site’s message board at www.alissa.net.
- Do you have any suggestions for our readers, who are trying to get into the industry?
Be sure of your goals and what you want to do before you start competing. Stay true to yourself and remember why you got involved in the sport and you will always be happy no matter how you place in competitions.
* Article by Ed Ouble, Admin at IronLife.com.
* Back to This Issue's Frontpage
|
|
|
