My name is Alon Gabbay. Alon means "oak tree" which is the strongest tree in nature. I was born in Kirchheimbolanden, Germany, on March 28, 1987. My parents moved to Jerusalem, Israel when I was three years old. I have one younger brother named Mayan. I moved back to Germany in 2005; my parents and brother remain in Israel.
Sports have always been a big part of my life. As a child I liked swimming, running, basketball, football, and other sports. I also trained in the art of taekwondo.
My love for bodybuilding began when I turned 17, and since that time, no one has been able to get the dumbbells out of my hands!
I have never competed in any bodybuilding competitions, because I don't like to compete. I am just doing it for myself - for the love of the sport, for my body and soul, and for my own satisfaction. Although I have never stood on a stage, I still see myself as a professional, who learned, trained, and studied the life of bodybuilding all the way, transforming it from a hobby into a life style.
So yes, this is my way of life. I do have other interests as well, like playing the guitar, Web-design, Photo & Video editing, and I am still playing basketball on a team twice a week in my local hometown.
My goal in bodybuilding is to achieve the best i can as a natural bodybuilder, as well as to stay healthy and strong.
I do meditation every day in the morning to keep myself focused and calm. What keeps me motivated is basically the love for the sport; i just enjoy working out hard and seeing the results. Unlike with other sports, bodybuilding pays off both in the short term and long term as it is a lifestyle that can enable one to look and feel great.
An impressive physique is impressive everywhere; a soccer player is only impressive on the soccer field. Plus, there is the strength and healthiness you get, and the overall good feeling that your body gives you.
Why SiX PACK? My friends call me that as it is one of the first things people say when they see me with my shirt off. Many people have recently told me that I should change my name to 8-PACK!
I wish everyone all the best with their goals and wishes; keep working hard and stay dedicated!
Yours truly, Alon Gabbay, SiX PACK.