LIFESTYLE AUTHOR
Liz Harroun
THE ART AND SCIENCE OF BODYBUILDING n You’ve seen bodybuilders on TV, but do you know what it truly takes to shape and sculpt your body for the public?
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e are all building (or breaking down) our bodies every day with the choices we make. But for competitive bodybuilders, the process of creating an incredibly muscular and toned body is taken to the next level through rigorous training, a strict diet and the right mindset. We talked with local bodybuilder, Alyssa Serna, who has been involved with competitive bodybuilding for five years, about what this lifestyle entails and how she stays motivated. Growing up, Serna remembers her grandmother aspired to be a bodybuilder in the 1960s. However, Serna didn’t pay much attention and instead focused on playing softball. After her
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