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Alvin D. Tang - July 2005
Alvin is one top athlete that should be closely watched because he has the most potential to succeed in the sport. He got into weight training and bodybuilding for health reason. After 3 years into the sport, his asthma went away.
Pinoymuscle is very proud to feature Alvin for the month of July.
Personal Profile
- Age:
- 24
- Birthplace:
- Mabalacat, Pampanga
- High school:
- Mabalacat, Pampanga
- College:
- National Trade School, Angeles City, Pampanga
- Year Graduated from College:
- 1998
- Marital Status:
- Single
- Family:
- 1 brother and 1 sister
- Family Business:
- Billiard Pool Stick Maker
- Occupation:
- Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer
- Sports and Hobbies:
- Volleyball and Bodybuilding
Bodybuilding Profile
- Contest Weight:
- 155 lbs.
- Current Weight:
- 172 lbs.
- Heaviest Off-Season Weight:
- 175 lbs.
- Projected Off -season weight in 1 Year's time:
- 200 lbs.
- Bodybuilding Idol:
- Arnold Schwarzenegger on chest and total symmetry; Dexter Jackson on abs
- Local Mentor and Coach:
- Mon Buan, owner of Generation 2000 Gym, Mabalacat, Pampanga
- Local Gym Training Partner:
- Ernesto Carlos, Jr. - Alvin's training program is patterned after Ernesto's
- Workout Schedule:
- Mondays thru Fridays, 1 hour each day
- Workout Routine:
- Chest/Triceps - 1 day, Shoulders - 1 day, Legs - 1 day, Back/Biceps- 1 day, Abs - 1 day
- Regular Diet Program:
- Low fat and low sugar foods to maintain contest physique
Morning - 10 egg whites, hard-boiled, oatmeal, fresh milk, Hershey chocolate, banana or mango or orange. On pre-contest diet, fresh milk is replaced with coconut juice, camote, fish, vegetable broccoli and chocolate - Best Condition Ever in a Contest:
- Mr. Olongapo City - November 6, 2004
Work Experience
- 1997:
- Generation 2000 Gym, Angeles City, Pampanga
- 1998:
- Jollibee Crew, Angeles City, Pampanga;
Power Gym, Angeles City, Pampanga - Instructor/Trainer - 1999:
- Greenwich Crew, Angeles City, Pampanga;
Maranatha Gym, Angeles City, Pampanga - Intsructor/Trainer - 2001:
- Little Ceasar's Pizza Crew, Angeles City, Pampanga
- 2003:
- Century Gym, Angeles City, Pampanga - Instructor/Trainer;
IronWorks Gym, Angeles City, Pampanga - Instructor/Trainer - 2004:
- Bouncer and Security - Music Factory, San Fernando, Pampanga
- 2005 Jan - May:
- Pineda Gym, Lubao, Pampanga - Instructor/Trainer
- 2005 June - Present:
- AC1 Gym, Angeles City, Pampanga
Goals
- Short term:
- Would like to start own business like a gym and/or Billiard pool stick making
- Long term:
- Would like to go abroad (Jacksonville, Florida)
Awards
- 1998, May - Mr. Pistang Dayet, 4th place Novice, Dagupan, Pangasinan
- 1999, July - Ginoong Pasig, 3rd place Lightweight div., Pasig City, M. Manila
- 1999, August - Ginoong Rizal, 3rd place Lightweight, Montalban, Rizal
- 2002, June - Ginoong Tutuban, 3rd place Lightweight, Binondo, Manila
- 2004, November - Mr. Olongapo City, 1st place Lightweight - Olongapo City, Zambales
- 2004, November - Mr. Truly Huge 2nd place Lightweight, Marikina City, M. Manila
- 2005, February - Mr. Panagbenga 4th place Lightweight, Baguio City
- 2005, February - Mr. Pangasinan 3rd place Lightweight, Sison, Pangasinan
- 2005, March - Mr. Batangas, Lightweight 1st place, Lipa City, Batangas
- 2005, April - Mr. Pangasinan 1st place Lightweight, Urdaneta, Pangasinan
- 2005, May - Mr. Pandi 4th place Lightweight, Pandi, Bulacan