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  1. S

    dumbells

    What would be a good option for adding dumbells to my home gym? My wife wants to start working out and with her bad knees I think we could construct a pretty good workout for her using mostly dumbells.
  2. Fadi

    Mr. Islam

    Truly awesome!
  3. A

    How an obese mother lost 44kg and became a bodybuilder

    Katie appearing in a bodybuilding competition last year that she won under the transformation category. Picture: Caters News news.com.au Email a friend AFTER an obese mother was called a ‘fat b**ch’ by a gym worker, she was spurred on to lose 44 kilos. And now she’s winning...
  4. Goosey

    Choosing a program or training philosophy

    A little light reading on a Saturday morning. This is something we come across quite often on this particular forum maybe not so much now...where young and old find a program and try to do it to the letter, without any consideration to their lifestyle, as I've said before find something you...
  5. S

    Working Calves without weights

    Is it possible to work Calves effectively without weights? I used to wonder if Hill Sprints were a good way to work Calves, wondering if the greater the gradient the more the Soleus is activated. Whereas the flatter the Hill the greater the Gastrocnemius is activated. Bro-science?
  6. A

    Questions for those who work in the field of health/fitness/nutrition!

    What do you do? If you don't mind sharing, how much do you make doing what you do? Are you happy with your job? What kind of certifications/education did you need to get where you are today? What is your typical day like? What is your typical work schedule?
  7. Fadi

    Sent home for not wearing 2-4 inch heels

  8. ride29er

    Bulged Disk with extruded cartilage

    5 weeks ago in my local strongman gym I was doing some deadlifting, I hit a single at 180kg which is 30kg off my PB and felt a pop like a knuckle cracked so I instantly hit the floor and layed still for a few minutes to see how my body reacted, felt ok until I went to move and the pain was that...
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    May 2016 Newsletter - our latest updates

    Hiya! As we edge closer to Winter, we've got a cracking Product of the Month for you… It’s fair to say that Watermelon NO4X has gained a cult following. It’s trusted by many gym go'ers to assist with their focus and provide maximum stimulation in the gym. Best of all, it’s free for all...
  10. A

    Does Sex Count As Exercise?

    Sex isn’t only a pleasurable experience, with some reports claiming the act also has health benefits that can be compared to those of exercise. But can bonking really be considered a form of exercise? Let’s find out. Kiss picture from Shutterstock In fact, the physiological response to sex...
  11. D

    Muscle Motion Commercial Power Rack new home gym setup

    Hey all, As you can see by my post count, I'm new here. I have a background of fairly high-level training in the past, as an adjunct to other sports (mostly rowing and rugby), but it's been a long time since I've lifted weight seriously. I thought it was about time to re-start. As I've just...
  12. A

    Woman goes from obese to bikini model

    AN OVERWEIGHT woman looks unrecognisable after shedding half her body weight and becoming a stunning bikini competitor. After losing 52kg, Donna Gillie, 30, now proudly takes to the stage to reveal her hard work and her new svelte figure. Donna began her health journey when she found even...
  13. A

    torn rotator cuff

    anyone experienced a torn rotator cuff? how long did it take for you to recover? , what exercises did you do to help? in all my years of factory work the only injury i really got was chemical burns, now working in IT i find myself with a torn rotator cuff after dropping a UPS
  14. M

    [Article] Interview with up and coming Bodybuilder Craig Brodsky!

    I grew up in Maple shade New Jersey, was never a big kid. I was the skinniest and shortest in my class and I was always getting beat up or picked on. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis I knew I had to over come this disease. I knew I had to become strong mentally and physically so it...
  15. steveP

    Fuck your body positivity voice, and fuck your millennial heroes

    Saw this blog the other day and thought it was entertaining. ... http://www.lift-run-bang.com/2016/03/fuck-your-body-positivity-voice-and.html I'm going to preface this article with this warning early. This may easily be my most offensive article to date. I do have a...
  16. A

    Josh the giant: what it takes to become the world's best bodybuilder

    Josh the giant: what it takes to become the world's best bodybuilderAfter reaching the top of the bodybuilding game in Australia, 'king of the gym' Josh Lenartowicz is on a quest to conquer the globe. Words and photography by Margaret Burin Updated Sat at 9:28pm Print Email Facebook Twitter...
  17. Reide

    Does this happen to anyone else?

    Over the last week I've been going to the gym (most days) and working out (mainly weight machines such as the assisted pull up, leg press, seated row... etc) and when I get home I have my breakfast (typically a home made potato or pumpkin soup). After about half an hour after I've eaten I've...
  18. Goosey

    Broken rope

    Just thinking about T-dog (tilt) and his fall. Is it worth taking risks when working out? why do we workout? As an example. we know that the squat is a productive exercise but carries a risk of injury as opposed to a leg extension. ill just leave it there, what's your thoughts on the...
  19. M

    Television program about body image

    Hi guys, I'm working on a program about body image in Australia and it would be great to talk to some of the guys and girls on this thread about what the ideal body is, and what lengths we go to to achieve it. The program wants to have an honest conversation about exercise and body image in...
  20. Repacked

    You're doing it wrong..

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