Q&A - 5 MINUTES WITH ALEX BOWEN

Get to know more about the reality TV star, business owner and fitness enthusiast in our short Q&A.

What advice would you give to your 18 year-old self?

I had no clue what I would be doing or where I would be. My advice would be to take chances on opportunities and make sure you work hard in the process. I would always remind myself it’s going to be okay as I knew I was doing my best.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years? (personal life and career)

My fitness website (coming soon - follow @abx.performance) and clothing brand being taken to new heights.

How has fitness and exercise influenced you?

I've always been a skinny lad, it affected me mentally growing up. Fitness and exercise helps relax me and makes me more driven in other areas of my life.

 How do you deal with obstacles in your life? (personal life and career)

Honestly, I feel like if you stress about something you can make yourself anxious and 10 times worse. I appreciate that obstacles are there for a reason. You've got to do what you can to get by, take action and push through them.

How do you balance keeping fit and leading a busy life?

There's no excuses. There's 24 hours in a day, which is more than enough time to commit at-least an hour to exercise and training. 

How do you stay motivated?

I know that if I don’t go to the gym or keep myself busy, I feel worse mentally. I make sure I'm consistently training and working towards something. 

What supplements do you currently take?

Whey protein, casein protein and creatine.

What’s your favourite quote?

It doesn’t matter how slow you go as long as you don’t stop!

Who do you look up to and why?

I look up to my Grandad as he was the father figure in my life growing up. If I become half the man he is, I'll be happy 

What’s the best advice you’ve been given?

A close family member told me never to be down, even in bad times, as the bad times always have an ending. 

If you had to pick one Gym King product, what would it be?

The original Gym King Basis Tracksuit, it's the very first item I shot in and also they've made it better with the revamped version. (Available here - Gym King Basis Tracksuit) 

What’s the first thing you’re going to do after the lock down is lifted?

Visit my family.

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