MA: Mark Alvisi, a first generation Italian American, was born January 12, 1977 in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The Alvisi family originally from Abruzzi, Italy moved to the United States in 1962. They planted their roots in Coatesville, Pennsylvania where Mark was raised. From his earliest memories, Mark was extremely athletic as a kid; he played many sports and excelled in Martial A...rts. At 12 years old he ran across some bodybuilding magazines that made an indelible impression on him. This is when the seed was planted and the love of bodybuilding began. Mark would dabble with weight lifting in his home basement even though he didn't have much in the way of real equipment. This lasted through his teens until he graduated high school at 18 years old and joined the Army. While in the Army he completed basic training, Advanced Individual Training and Airborne school. It was in the Army that he had the ability to weight train regularly since he now had access to a real gym. Not only was he quick to develop physically, but he also developed an unshakeable work ethic that would eventually carry over into his bodybuilding career. He successfully completed his term of service in Fort Bragg, North Carolina in 3rd Special Forces Group Support Command as a Sergeant E-5. Upon completion of his term he made the move to South Florida.
Once in Florida he was exposed to the competition side of the sport for the first time and was convinced by the head trainer of his gym, a NPC judge and IFBB Pro, that he should compete. Mark, competitive in nature, made the decision to compete in his first bodybuilding contest in April of 2001. That proved to be a very wise decision as he won the Overall at his inaugural show. After that victory, Mark Alvisi was hooked. He went on to obtain Professional status in the NABF and Musclemania organizations before switching to the NPC in 2003. Mark's rock like work ethic finally paid off in July of 2009 where he won the Overall at the NPC USA Championships and earned his IFBB Professional status.
Mark has had many incredible opportunities since 2001 when he began his career. He has worked for various sports nutrition and publication companies such as Gaspari Nutrition and Muscular Development since that time in either sales or as a sponsored athlete. Mark's visibility and fan base is wide reaching and spans the globe due to the marketing efforts of Gaspari Nutrition.
The culmination of his growing popularity and industry contacts is leading Mark into an exciting new direction. In October 2010, he opened his first sports nutrition store in Delray Beach, Florida. This premiere store is named Pro Sports Nutrition. Http://www.ProSportsNutritionOnline.com/
To take things a step further, in November of 2010 Mark discovered an amazing hydrolyzed liquid collagen formula used by medical professionals for decades for connective tissue regeneration but not available to the general public. After nearly two years of not only himself but also his customers and clients experiencing the benefits of the formula he formed his new nutritional supplement company Revive Sciences. Mark and his partners and committed to producing an effective product of the highest quality to the general public. To learn more about the huge benefits of Revive Sciences collagen protein visit the corporate website at Http://www.ReviveSciences.com
BBI: Myself & the fans are wondering, where have you been?
MA: I have been working full time at my business Pro Sports Nutrition ( www.ProSportsNutritionOnline.com) and also launching my new company Revive Sciences (www.ReviveSciences.com ). I am off season mass training to compete next year.
BBI: Are done with competing or taking a long break?
MA: Just focusing on improving and building my companies this year.
BBI: How does your past make you into a better bodybuilder today?
MA: Nothing takes the place of experience. That in addition to more muscle maturity usually helps me bring a winning package.
BBI: How's the business going? Do you have any new ventures?
MA: Business is steady and I am moving my shop to another plaza so that Pro Sports Nutrition will be steps away from the gym I train in, Level 5 Fitness.
BBI: What's your favorite thing(s) to do outside of bodybuilding?
MA: I love networking with other professionals over new business opportunities.
BBI: What are your feelings on the role of social media in bodybuilding?
MA: I think social media has had a huge impact on the sport as well as giving we athletes a vehicle to brand ourselves and maximize our ability to market ourselves and monetize a strong following.
BBI: Is there any bodybuilder that you'd love to compete against past or present?
MA: Not really. I just want to share the stage with other great bodybuilders.
BBI: What's the best advice someone gave you?
MA: I think early in my career I was taught the importance of proper whole food nutrition as well as supplementation. It really plays a major role in the kind of physique you can build.
BBI: What's the best advice can you give to someone entering bodybuilding?
MA: Find a mentor that is where you want to be and learn as much as you can from someone with experience that you aspire to be like. Then work your ass off in and out of the gym!
BBI: What's the best gym you ever trained at or wanna train at?
MA: Bev's gym in Long Island is the first to come to mind. They have some really great equipment there that you usually can't find in other gyms.
BBI: Do you find it easier being a bodybuilder of today than in the 90's?
MA: No. I think no matter what era a bodybuilder competes in, you have to work very hard and sacrifice a lot to be the best.
BBI: Do you have a support team to thank?
MA: Over the years I have learned a lot from contest prep coaches. The most recent being Hany Rambod. I have to also thank my family and some close friends for traveling to watch me compete. Gaspari Nutrition helped brand and market me from 2008 - 2011 which was a great thing for my career. Finally my fans are a big part of the equation. There would be no show if there where no fans to support the sport! I really value the people that follow and support my professional career.
BBI: If sponsor want to contact you for sponsorship or anyone wants to contact you for personal training, how can they reach you?
MA: Email me at Theusachamp@gmail.com Also be sure to check out my websites www.ProSportsNutritionOnline.com www.ReviveSciences.com and www.MarketingWithAlvisi.com
I want to thank Mark Alvisi for doing this interview. I know he has a busy schedule and I thank for taking the time to do this with me. I know we'll see Mark on a bodybuilding stage soon.
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