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  1. S

    Jack of all trades, master of none.

    I get an hour in the morning to workout and I'd love to get lean, get strong, get fit (as anyone would) but given time, age and recovery, is it actually possible to do all things? I love strength training, I love sprinting, I love long distance running, I love HIIT workouts. Is it possible to...
  2. D

    Too much protein?

    My stats 195cm 136kg 29% bodyfat My previous coach gave me nutrition plan, with a bunch of disclaimers... 300g protein, 200g carb, 60g fat per day. Is this on par? Ive done for about 2 months... only managed to follow religiously for first 2 weeks... have been doing meal prep with 200g cooked...
  3. Sticky

    Stickys guide to cutting weight for powelrifting

    Here is an article I wrote a while back on how we effectively cut weight for our weigh in's. If you're going to cut weight, do it right :cool: https://www.valhallastrength.com.au/cutting-weight-for-competitive-powerlifting/
  4. L

    Sydney meal prep company

    I thought I'd share this since I'm a busy (lazy) guy and can never meal prep myself successfully, and I tried so many meal prep companies, microwave meal options and other convenience options but couldn't find one I liked.. I tried my Fitness Kitchen and finally found something that tastes...
  5. S

    Diet and Weight Loss | The best diet plan and natural ways of weight loss

    I want to speak on the topic ‘health is wealth’. In the modern time, where pollution, global warming, and other environmental issues have covered us, the importance of health and fitness has increased to a great extent. We need to be more physically healthy and fit to win the current...
  6. WoodyAllen

    Gym accident? Mebbe murder.

    https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/pregnant-woman-s-death-not-a-weightlifting-accident-coroner-suspects-20180419-p4zaj1.html Douchebag couldn't lift 30kg without his mother's help? I think not.
  7. S

    Reverse diet disaster!! Help please

    Hi Everyone, any advice or help would be much appreciated!! Current stats: 163cm, 55.8kg Currently reverse dieting with a coach. In last 2 weeks we have increased cals from averaging 1500/day to now ~1800/day with below macros. I am vegetarian and celioac (gluten free). Macros currently at...
  8. D

    5x5 SL progress & recovery issues.

    Hi anyone on SL 5X5, My first program and I was complaining for 8 weeks the weights were too low. Now its getting too hard at a rapid rate. I have nothing left if I want to try a max lift so I feel I have ended up weaker cos I haven't lifted my heaviest weights in months. Every session starts...
  9. Vialli

    Bloods

    I am planning on getting my bloods done 4weeks after I finish My Test E cycle what should I get tested for I have read lots of different advice and recommendations.
  10. Vialli

    Bulking Cycle advice

    Looking for some advice I`m going to run a cycle mid-2018, Iam on TRT 125mg per week have just finished a blast of 500mg a week for 12weeks very happy with the results. I am planning on running a bulking cycle mid 2018 lookingfor input and advice 500mg Test E a week 1-16 450mg Deca weeks 1-12...
  11. H

    Dislocated kneecap, nutrition advice

    Hi guys, new here and want to ask some advice. unfortunatly a week ago I dislocated my kneecap, did it about 14 Years ago before I got into fitness and lifting and just sucked it up, this one hurt but has calmed down well and will be getting checked out shortly. my question is about nutrition...
  12. H

    [Article] Noob dietary help

    Hey guys I've been to the doctor I've been to the dietician etc. Im struggling at the moment with getting fat again. I was very much obese when I did my shoulder in two years and i had to stop lifting so i decided to pull some weight. Long story short i went from 140kgs down to 81. Went up to...
  13. S

    World's most liveable city is Melbourne for the seventh year running WTF

    "Melbourne has once again been named the world's most liveable city by The Economist, receiving a perfect score for healthcare, education and infrastructure. The Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) Liveability Index ranks 140 cities each year on those topics, as well as stability, culture and...
  14. Jimmy123

    My Goals - And any advice would be appreciated

    hi everyone, I recently was lucky enough to be able to get a DEXA scan and am involved in a body re-composition competition, that goes for 3 months starting end of August. I have some goals in my head about what I would like to achieve. I was hoping I could get some advice from the forum...
  15. A

    Diet of protein shakes and supplements contributed WA mum and bodybuilder's death

    The devastated family of a West Australian fitness model have warned about the dangers of protein supplements after they contributed to the young mother’s death. Meegan Hefford, a 25-year-old mother-of two, was found unconscious in her Mandurah apartment and was pronounced dead days later. Ms...
  16. A

    74-year-old bodybuilder Janice Lorraine is busting age stereotypes

    In a sea of perspex platform stilettos, a fine mist of coconut oil is settling on 74-year-old Janice Lorraine's sinewy fake-tanned figure. We are at the 2017 iCompete Natural (ICN) bodybuilding NSW titles, and Janice has her eye on the prize as her partner David Kendall pats a third layer of...
  17. The Hamburgler

    Study: "The effects of tissue flossing on ankle range of motion and jump performance"

    Study: "The effects of tissue flossing on ankle range of motion and jump performance" Not the biggest or best study (and it's only 1) but still some neat findings; • Floss bands applied to the ankle for ∼2 mins increase dorsiflexion and plantarflexion ROM. • Application of a floss band to the...
  18. S

    Emotional eating.

    If I'm going to come clean, this is a major issue for me and no doubt it's 99.99% of the reason I fail reaching my goals. If I'm training and have a plan, my diet is is great, I plan my meals, I stick to the plan and results slowly follow. Recently I did an injury whilst lifting, I convinced...
  19. Goosey

    Old style

    http://www.mystrengthbook.com/blog-post/58e268ffc660df746b8654fe What impressed me was his age and the simple style workouts
  20. Shrek

    “Injuries Causing Me To Stop Weight Training” – Lee Priest

    Fitness, Bodybuilding, and Professional Sports “Injuries Causing Me To Stop Weight Training” – Lee Priest Posted by Lee Priest EDITOR’S NOTE: MuscleSport Magazine columnist Lee Priest has decided to stop weight training due to a debilitating injury he suffered two years ago. The legendary...
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