Alycia Israel

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Alycia Israel is a nationally qualified NPC figure and bikini competitor and raw powerlifter. She has a master’s degree in exercise physiology, is an NSCA-certified strength and conditioning specialist, and an ISSN-certified sports nutritionist. As the former personal training coordinator at Ohio State University for seven years, she currently owns and operates Alycia's Barbell, an online coaching business that helps women conquer their fitness goals and achieve optimal hormone health. She can be contacted at alyciafit@gmail.com.

 
Contest Prep Aftermath: Reverse Diet and Training Gone Right
Contest Prep Aftermath: Reverse Diet and Training Gone Right
For reverse dieting and training there are several components that play the biggest role in an athlete’s success.
Contest Prep Aftermath: Reverse Diet and Training Gone Wrong
Contest Prep Aftermath: Reverse Diet and Training Gone Wrong
In this second part of the series I am going to discuss the top-three nutrition and training mistakes I see when competitors reverse out of a show, how they may affect long-term progress, and what to do if you make them.
Contest Prep Aftermath: Reverse Dieting and Training
Contest Prep Aftermath: Reverse Dieting and Training
In this first installment of the three-part series, let’s dig into the rationale behind reverse dieting and why it is so important for not only your growth as a competitor but your long-term health.
Special Olympics Ohio: The Definition of Strong(er)
Special Olympics Ohio: The Definition of Strong(er)
The powerlifting community could learn a lot from the Special Olympics.
Finding Your Values — Useful For More Than Business
Finding Your Values — Useful For More Than Business
When Dave told me to create a list of my values, I thought it would be no problem. Instead, it has proven to be an extremely difficult exercise. Here’s why.
Top 10 Mistakes Men Make in the Gym
Top 10 Mistakes Men Make in the Gym
If you have the slightest inkling that this article may offend you, proceed to mistake number 5. You’re probably that guy.
Glute Gains: My Top Exercises and Build-A-Booty Program Design
Glute Gains: My Top Exercises and Build-A-Booty Program Design
Engaging your glutes is half the battle. Structuring a program with the right exercises is the other.
Glute Gains: Mastering the Pelvic Tilt Technique
Glute Gains: Mastering the Pelvic Tilt Technique
If you aren’t doing this right, say goodbye to building a fully developed backside.
Supplements for Women: The Myths and Marketing Schemes
Supplements for Women: The Myths and Marketing Schemes
Let’s discuss protein powders, fat burners and pre-workouts, and what specific things you should look out for.
Fat Loss Sabotage: Are You Hindering Your Fat Loss?
Fat Loss Sabotage: Are You Hindering Your Fat Loss?
If you blindly follow and/or abuse any of these four dieting rules, you may be derailing your progress without knowing it.
Food Prep Hacks for the Busy Bodybuilder
Food Prep Hacks for the Busy Bodybuilder
A little creativity can go a long way when time and sanity are on the brink.
Don’t Get Guru'd! 3 Expectations Every Client Should Have of Their Prep Coach
Don’t Get Guru'd! 3 Expectations Every Client Should Have of Their ...
Contest prep, if misguided, can leave you mentally and physically depleted with no interest in returning to the stage. Don’t let this happen.
Four Ways to Become a Strong(her) Boss
Four Ways to Become a Strong(her) Boss
If you’re a woman who holds a supervisory role in a male-dominated field, you’re going to encounter unique challenges. These four principles have helped me improve management processes.
RECIPE: Protein Packed Pumpkin Pancakes
RECIPE: Protein Packed Pumpkin Pancakes
These two recipes will let you indulge your pumpkin cravings whether your dieting or bulking this fall season.
Figure and Powerlifting Program Design: 4-Week Training Cycle
Figure and Powerlifting Program Design: 4-Week Training Cycle
If you are a dual sport competitor, your training must allot proper focus to the intricacies of each discipline. Use this template as a guide.
The Full Body, 10-Minute Bodybuilding Warm-Up
The Full Body, 10-Minute Bodybuilding Warm-Up
This efficient and all-inclusive pre-training routine will physically and mentally prepare you for the rigors of a serious session in the gym.
Identity Crisis: Who Are You in the Fitness Industry?
Identity Crisis: Who Are You in the Fitness Industry?
The expense of climbing the wrong mountain is falling back down before finding the right one. Choose wisely.
3 Commercial Gym Conditioning Workouts You Can Do in 15 Minutes or Less
3 Commercial Gym Conditioning Workouts You Can Do in 15 Minutes or Less
No time but need to shed some fat? These quick sessions will leave you in a puddle of sweat.
The Contest Prep Survival Guide: Show Day
The Contest Prep Survival Guide: Show Day
The day has finally come. All of your hard work comes together for the moment you step on stage. Are you ready?
Contest Prep Survival Guide: Food Preparation and Traveling Tips
Contest Prep Survival Guide: Food Preparation and Traveling Tips
Food is the most crucial aspect of succeeding in your first show. Use these tips and strategies to stay on track.
Contest Prep Survival Guide: Getting Started
Contest Prep Survival Guide: Getting Started
You might think you’re ready for your first time on stage, but have you overlooked these crucial details?
The Meathead's Guide to Passing the CSCS Exam
The Meathead's Guide to Passing the CSCS Exam
Alycia provides you with the “Hooked on Phonics” for aspiring strength coaches.
3 Ways the Platform Prepared Me for the Stage
3 Ways the Platform Prepared Me for the Stage
How becoming Strong(her) made me a better figure competitor.

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