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  1. Misc Equipment for sale, gym Equipment, Gaming consoles, computers

    Hi, I've got a few things for sale as I've being trimming my home gym to a sensible size, partly to make space for cycling gear. I'll upload some more pictures shortly and add some prices, but adding this as placeholder for now, let me know if you are interested in anything, for sale I...
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    Why medicine balls are known by this name?

    What is the history behind the name medicinal balls?
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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...
  4. males do not want to enter this thread. Trust me.

    Is it normal to bleed (as if I'm on my period) after intense exercise? It only happens with certain movements (a great example that comes to mine is if I go on a swing set). The doctor said it's normal to happen but I thought something like that would stop after 6 months or so.
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    What Causes Side Pain When You Run (And How To Prev

    If you’ve ever had your exercise interrupted by a sharp pain in your side, you’re not alone. Here’s why it happens and how you can try to avoid it in the future. In this video from the SciShow YouTube channel, host Hank Green explains what is really going on inside your body when your pleasant...
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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...
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    The important fitness trick you are not doing

    Scientists have known for years that by including short, higher-effort intervals (e.g., running faster for 30 seconds every three to five minutes) followed by recovery (i.e., going back to your normal speed), you’ll improve key physical-fitness levels. Only recently, however, have they found...
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    January 2016 Newsletter - our latest updates

    Welcome to 2016, Bulk fans! We’re back after our short Christmas break and although we’re a bit biased, we've got a massive year planned. We'll be continuing to support events around Australia, provide amazing value for money and while we don’t have release dates yet you can look forward to...
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    Dr. Layne Norton Aussie Tour!

    Hello Team AUSBB! We've got some great news to share with you! Dr. Layne Norton & co. will be touring Australia in 3 states, spreading a ridiculous amount of knowledge. See below for further details and dates, and how to secure your spot! Layne’s camps have become legendary for their ability...
  10. Personal Training - Courses, Experience and Accreditation

    G'day Team AusBB - for those of you who've been around for a while, you might remember me. Long time member; I breeze in and out with long periods of inactivity. My training has remaining (mostly) consistent while my contributions to the forum have, unfortunately, not. I just wanted to throw a...
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    Hi, any recommendations

    Hey all, glad you have the "introduce yourself" board as I wouldn't know where to start, this place is huge. I'm looking for some advice on supplements to build muscle, and it looks like everyone has recommendations but not much in the way of consensus? I'm not looking to be a body builder...
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    new mate

    hi folks, I decide to join ausbb for the simple fact of share my opinion and have heaps of others. I live in Sydney, and i've been lifting for 4 years, 2 seriously. Im 6.3ft and 100kg with 7%bodyfat, i find out that i feel better results working out twice per week each muscle maybe with multi...
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    Raging Lion Know your limits, and push yourself in an

    Raging Lion Know your limits, and push yourself in an exercise to the point at which you hit that limit. For every set, push to continue until you cannot continue with a single additional rep. You can shorten your sets when you start to get tired, but do not stop until you have no energy left to...
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    Does It Matter How Many Reps You Do When You Work Out?

    So, your workout has you doing 4 sets of 5 reps for this exercise, 3 sets of 8 after that, and — oh, thank goodness — only 2 sets of 50 to finish it out. Well, hey, the good news is that these rep numbers aren’t just based on a sadistic desire to see you huff and puff. Here’s how they differ and...
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    Finally went for a run

    My kids both do little athletics and this year my son is finally catching up to some of the other kids (he's more mathletic than athletic). A few times this week he has asked if we can do some exercise, specifically running, so we went down to the oval. In his age group (u9) they do 400m and...
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    30 Day Accountability Challenge: Signups

    This is essentially a 30 day personal accountability challenge where participants choose personal goals to work on over the 30 days, and then talk about their day (ups, downs, challenges or major victories or fails), and as a group we are there for each other to give a kind word or support as...
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    Do you view working out a lifestyle/passion or do you just do it to stay in shape?

    Do you view working out a lifestyle/passion or do you just do it to stay in shape?
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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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    what is your weak spot in the gym?

    Is there a certain exercise that doesn't seem to progress, or a muscle group you don't feel is getting stronger? And do you have a plan to address it?
  20. My recent trainings

    Hi Just going to go over my recent trainings with you, I'm really liking training like this, it's fun and objective Training split: Monday - bench Wednesday - Squat Thursday - Accessories Saturday - Deadlift I might also do extra light sessions So what I'll do for each lift is work up to a...