Alex Jamal
Personal Trainer and Nutritionist
Alex Jamal is a certified personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach, and nutritionist based in Los Angeles, California. With over 19 years of experience, Alex creates tailored fitness training programs catering to both men and women and has worked with celebrities, elite athletes, and more. He is also a distinguished men’s physique international competitor, fitness model, and an International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation Chairman. Alex has competed at the Arnold Classic, Mr. Olympia, and the World Fitness Championship. Alex has a BS in Sports and Exercise Nutrition from Oxford Brookes, England.
Professional Achievements
- Former champion of Lebanon for lightweight bodybuilding
- International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) Chairman for California
- Featured on local TV in Los Angeles and overseas TV, speaking about exercise, nutrition, and fitness
- Has written articles about exercise and nutrition for magazines like Inside Fitness and Brainz
- Featured on the cover of Sports Magazine and books for New York Times bestselling author, Debra Mullins
- Has been interviewed on subjects like personal training, exercise, muscle development, and nutrition
Certifications & Organizations
- Altis Coach Certification
- Columbia University Sport Essentials Certification
- International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN)
- International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) Certified Trainer
- Sport Performance Institute Personal Trainer
- International Sports Science Association (ISSA) Nutritionist
- Perform better 3-Day Summit Certification
Favorite Piece of Advice
- Move often.
- Bad days won’t last & good days won’t. Enjoy the good, be mentally ready for the bad. Learn and move on.
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How do you get rid of water weight?
First, we need to identify why you're getting this bloating or water weight. So, a common reason is most people are dehydrated
. The key here is to drink more water. Just plain water - you don't have to make it complicated or add electrolytes. The simplest thing is to drink more water because when your body is getting enough water, it will flush out the excess. And if you keep doing that, the brain and the body get used to flushing out.
Sometimes it could be from food. If you're eating more carbohydrates, then you'll hold more water. That's why you feel puffed. And sometimes for women, it could be around their cycle, or they have high estrogen, which plays a role. But you still could be helping your body by drinking more water, because most of us are not hydrated enough. When you wake up, you're dehydrated, by the way. So the first thing you drink should be water, not coffee. This is a common mistake.
You can also help reduce bloating by adding two spoons of apple cider vinegar to water and drinking it after meals, twice a day. You have to mix the apple cider with water, though, because it's acidic. This prevents any stomach problems and helps in flushing out extra water.
Sometimes it could be from food. If you're eating more carbohydrates, then you'll hold more water. That's why you feel puffed. And sometimes for women, it could be around their cycle, or they have high estrogen, which plays a role. But you still could be helping your body by drinking more water, because most of us are not hydrated enough. When you wake up, you're dehydrated, by the way. So the first thing you drink should be water, not coffee. This is a common mistake.
You can also help reduce bloating by adding two spoons of apple cider vinegar to water and drinking it after meals, twice a day. You have to mix the apple cider with water, though, because it's acidic. This prevents any stomach problems and helps in flushing out extra water.
How long does it take to naturally build muscle​
No less than 6 months to 1 year
to see results. In 6 months, of working out 3-4 times a week
, you will see very good progress. I had a client who came to me at 110 lbs, and in 6 months he became 140 by really gaining lean muscle mass. But he was persistent, 3-4 times a week.
6 months to 1 year of good nutrition is needed as well. At 22, you likely have a fast metabolism, so you have to eat good protein and not be afraid of eating higher amounts of carbohydrates. But avoid junk food and consistently workout 3-4 times a week, maybe lean more to 4 times a week. You can also use a mass gainer if you’re skinny, but if not a simple whey protein will help.
6 months to 1 year of good nutrition is needed as well. At 22, you likely have a fast metabolism, so you have to eat good protein and not be afraid of eating higher amounts of carbohydrates. But avoid junk food and consistently workout 3-4 times a week, maybe lean more to 4 times a week. You can also use a mass gainer if you’re skinny, but if not a simple whey protein will help.
