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    Beneath the fake tan and muscles lurks the dangerous world of fitness competitions

    SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — Emily Green hasn't slept for weeks. The only thing keeping her eyes open is pure adrenaline — and the five long black coffees she knocks back each morning. She's been exercising for over three hours a day, six days a week, and fuelling herself for the gruelling regimen with...
  2. Big Mick

    Bee Keeping

    Does anyone here keep bees?? I have been wanting to do it for a while, and I am currently considering getting a hive of native Australian Bees once I move to my property later this year.
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    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...
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    Gold Coast bodybuilder says female competitors are using peptides, cocaine and Clenbu

    Amanda Fisher is a Gold Coast bodybuilder who says drug use is rife at bodybuilding competitions. Picture: Amanda Fisher. Rebecca Sullivannews.com.au Email a friend THE techniques that Australian female bodybuilders are using to get competition-ready could be worse than originally...
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    Types of Gym Gloves

    Want to look better and tone your muscles? If your answer is yes, joining gym is for sure the best way to achieve your goals. If you are already a gym goer, you must be well aware of the fact that strength training can be a difficult thing to do, especially when you are not equipped with right...
  6. Fadi

    Is volume king?

    Yes volume is king, volume of work that is. However there is one clause attached to the performing of this volume, and that is, the most volume you can recover from, is what’s going to either make you or break you..., as far as adaptation is concerned. Yes intensity is essential, but in the...
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    November 2015 Newsletter - our latest updates

    Hi there, This month we’re rewarding customers who spend over $250 with a free bottle of ZMA Complex Capsules. If you’ve been saving up for a big order you can look forward to keeping an extra $30 in your back pocket! ZMA Complex Capsules contain three compounds that are often lacking in most...
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    Steps to Get through Your First NPC Bikini Competition

    If you are new to NPC and have been prepping for your first bikini competition, here’s what you can expect 48 hours before the show until show time. Step 1: 48 Hours Before Your NPC Bikini Competition In addition to keeping on your diet and workout plan, make sure you get your manicure and...
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    Weekly Discussion Thread #13

    This weeks topic: Legs · Thighs/Calves. How big are yours? · How do you train legs? · What do you think most people do wrong? · What could you do better? · Any other questions/comments regarding the topic.
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    Why I love this Forum

    pledge your love for Ausbb (no blood oaths needed)
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    The Perfect Sex Toys For The Data-Driven Lady [NSFW

    so for the geeky girl that likes to tweak things , there is now a vibrator on the market whre you can tweak the settings allowing you to configure the pulse/vibe to your liking http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2015/04/the-crave-flex-series-the-perfect-sex-toys-for-the-data-driven-lady/
  12. Jungnaut

    Lifting with Bulged Disc in Cervical Spine. Yolo?

    I have been diagnosed via C_T scan a bulged disc between the C6/C7 (cervical spine, neck). I am 100% certain years of poor sitting posture created this, so I am trying to correct it just as I did with my anterior posterior tilt by consciously thinking about keeping my ears inline with my...
  13. Jungnaut

    My Deadlift Needs Help. Criticise me?

    I need some help with my deadlift. It's been stuck at the same point since the beginning of the year. Basically the same pattern is emerging month after month: - 140kg 5.R.M - 150kg 3.R.M - 160kg I can get up on a good day - 170 kg no chance. I only get the slack out of the bar FML. Below is a...
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    Straight arm vs. bent arm lateral raises...

    Straight arm vs. bent arm lateral raises... What's up everyone. I am curious what people's preferences are for doing lateral raises
  15. kaz

    Ausbb Fish keeping

    We have a few spin off threads but none dedicated to Aquariums and set ups. Just bought an Eheim Professional 3 Cannister but interested in seeing what some members are running for filtration on their set ups. My Aqua One days are over!
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    Trouble keeping feet flat when squatting

    The title is pretty much self-explanatory. I'm trying to include squats in my routine, but I'm having major issues keeping my feet flat on the ground and it puts major strain on my knees when going up. Is this a common problem with beginners and, more importantly, what can I do to fix it?
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    Best iPhone application for BB & log keeping

    Hi all, I was jut wondering if anyone else uses the iPhone workout apps? I'm currently using iFitness, but am starting to get annoyed at the amount of time involved in keeping a log and the lack of popular exercises in the databse. I know there are a few different apps on the market, but...
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    keeping weight on with hernia

    hey guys, i have just found out i have a hernia and can't train until i have had the operation which might be 2-3months away. i'm a little guy only about 60kg trying to bulk up so because i can't train does anyone know how to keep the size that i've gained? i will keep eating as much as i can...
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