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  1. Reide

    Soy. Is it good or bad for you?

    I keep reading and hearing mixed opinions about soy and Phytoestrogen. So I was wondering if it is bad for you. I love soy and started drinking macadamia milk but it is so expensive. And almond milk sucks
  2. 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...
  3. Shrek

    Sydney Marathon

    Anyone doing it. Thinking about it. 97kg. Thoughts. ?
  4. Fadi

    Results-oriented vs action-oriented

    To say that you're result-oriented instead of action-oriented is to put the cart before the horse. And many beat themselves over today's actions, simply because their eyes are focused on tomorrow's results. Sure, we all need a goal to strive for, however I believe we need to refocus our...
  5. 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...
  6. O

    Isobag meal system

    Does anyone use one of these or similar? My partner works 12 hour shifts and is away 14 hours at a time including travel. Thinking of getting one for him as currently I pack his food into a number of loose containers and he is piled high with containers and protein bars and bottles as he walks...
  7. A

    New addon in the works

    I have commissioned a new addon for the site , i wont tell too much at the moment , but i am thinking a few might be interested in it
  8. Goosey

    Bruce Lee

  9. G

    Belt Preference?

    Hi so im new to the forum and I was thinking of buying a lifting belt but i dont know whats the difference. I was on my usual and see many options but are there really any differences or is it just the look of it? Helpp!:confused:
  10. H

    Plyo Boxes

    Hey guys, has anyone ever built there own plyo boxes ? i was thinking of building some for the home gym just wondering what type of wood to use ? Any suggestions would be appreciated, i'll also do a write up when they're done/during build!
  11. Repacked

    Delt EMG/MVC measurements (2010)

    Food for thought, regardless of your opinion of the author. https://www.t-nation.com/training/inside-the-muscles-best-shoulders-and-trap-exercises
  12. A

    Weakpoint Monday: Bulking/Cutting

    How did you get down to your perfect body fat percentage or hit that max weight you were looking to hit?
  13. spartacus

    Frank Zane interview at 72 years of age

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jno8bNsQu8
  14. A

    Why is it called a “medicine ball”?

    Medicine balls, for those of you who haven’t been to a gym or never accidentally kicked one thinking it was like a soccer ball (true story), are heavy weighted balls coming in a variety of sizes and weights (with the biggest we could find ringing in at a whopping 150 pounds) with a diverse range...
  15. kaz

    My Fitness Pal

    MFP has decided to install pop up ads. I wasn't too sure if anyone else was getting them so i decided to email them thinking it was a bug. Their reply was simply "We've done it to keep the app free". Everytime i log a new item I get a pop up to a slots game and unknowlingly keep hitting the...
  16. Repacked

    Volume vs Frequency

    There is a school of thought that says that frequency of training is of greater importance than sheer volume e.g. if you do 12 sets for muscle group X once per week you will see a greater benefit doing 6 sets twice per week. I can see the logic in this in regards to being able to increase...
  17. K

    Half rack or squat stand

    So decided just build up a gym in the backroom, planning make a lifting platform but was wondering about this rack not sure if it be snap city or Im just better off getting a squat stand. Half rack / Squat Rack S1 - World Fitness Force USA Squat Stands | Gym Equipment
  18. C

    Discussion on giving up alcohol and thoughts

    Interested in those who drink and dont and their thoughts? Personally i go through phases or fairly moderate drinking, to minimal, to nothing (not always that order). It is a good release but im finding i really enjoy my time better when not drinking (as time is the most valuable thing!) and...
  19. A

    Every Stephen King Novel Summarized in 140 Characters or Less

    Image via Onward CyclopsStephen King introduced me to horror. He got me addicted to reading. I try to devour anything he writes, and most of the time, I am not left disappointed. He is my favorite writer, so obviously I felt compelled to summarize every one of his books using the character...
  20. White_Lie

    Bands

    So i'm looking to add some band work to my training, I was going to just get one of the 6 packs from gymdirect. Is this the best option considering i've never used them before and will get a range of sizes, plus works out cheaper than getting 3 or so individual pairs. What colours/resistance do...
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