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    Bodybuilder dies after botched backflip attempt

    A BODYBUILDER who was initially ridiculed after botching an attempted backflip at a competition has reportedly died because of injuries suffered in the stunt. Sifiso Lungelo Thabete’s attempt to entertain the crowd as he entered the arena went horribly wrong when he didn’t rotate far enough and...
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    water is wet

    Wannabe Instagram fitness stars hire professional photographers to get the perfect social media photo THE bar has been raised for the fitness selfie — with wannabe Instagram stars now even employing professional photographers to take their gym shots. Fitness fanatics are booking into active...
  3. How Much Protein Do We Need (How many Protein Shakes per Day)??

    The RDA for protein intake is 0.8 grams per kilo of lean body mass. Sellers of protein powder seem to promote to double that intake with little to no real evidence to support this number. I really don't believe any gym goer, really needs to greatly exceed 0.8 grams of protein. The RDA would...
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    Household dust makes people fat, groundbreaking research indicates

    bonza now people have another excuse for getting fat People should keep their homes spotless if they want to avoid putting on weight, new research suggests. A pioneering study in the US revealed that normal house dust is capable of carrying hormone-altering chemicals that prompt cells in the...
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    This Barbell Workout Will Kick Your Arse In 20 Minutes Or Less

    Some days I just don't want to work out for an hour at the gym. And you know what? Sometimes workouts don't even need to be that long. Whenever I want to be in and out of the gym but still build strength and endurance, my go-to is this challenging, make-you-gasp-for-air workout called a barbell...
  6. is this true? atheists are more intelligent than religious people

    http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/atheists-more-intelligent-than-religious-people-faith-instinct-cleverness-a7742766.html?cmpid=facebook-post
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    Gun Amnesty and crackdown due to Terrorism

    Some Politician even calling for us to be allowed to carry non-lethal weapons due to Terrorism Shrek
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    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...
  9. Running long distance

    JUST SAY NO! To Endurance running. It's hard on the body and the benefits can be had doing other activities that are non impactive, and or take less time, etc. Unless you're job or specific sport demands it (e.g., mil, etc) no reason to run for distance. Other than a tiny % of the population...
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    Australia should stop beefing up its steroid laws – that won’t help users

    There has been a dramatic increase in the amount of steroids seized at the Australian border over time. The use of image and performance enhancing drugs – in particular steroids – is a growing area of concern globally. The use of these drugs has traditionally been limited to elite athletes and...
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    The Secret to Adding Muscle

    By Brett Claussen Growing up in a small town in Nebraska, at a very early age I became obsessed with big muscles. I would watch cartoons with characters that had 22 inch arms and bulging pectorals. I began to buy all the action figures and started drawing these characters for hours on end. I...
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    Facebook - fuck me!!!

    Facebook is using sophisticated algorithms to identify and exploit Australians as young as 14, by allowing advertisers to target them at their most vulnerable, including when they feel “worthless” and “insecure”, secret internal documents *reveal...
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    The most shredded man alive is 47-year-old helmut strebl from ‎austria with just 4% b

    The most shredded man alive is 47-year-old helmut strebl from ‎austria with just 4% b THE MOST SHREDDED MAN ALIVE IS 47-YEAR-OLD HELMUT STREBL FROM ‎AUSTRIA WITH JUST 4% BODYFAT, MAKING HIS BODY LOOK LIKE A PICTURE IN AN ANATOMY BOOK! Fitness model Helmut Strebl is so shredded that photos of...
  14. WADA to ban caffeine

    Russian microbiologist hints at WADA’s potential ban on caffeine as doping in sports MOSCOW, March 3. /TASS/. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) may possibly include caffeine on the list of its banned performance enhancing drugs for athletes, the Russian Federal Micro-Biological Agency (FMBA)...
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    Burpees - yay or nay

    I remember back in the mid 80s, my Sister who is a School Teacher and was a Fitness Fanatic explained how Schools had banned P.E. Teachers from getting Students to do Burpees. I think the reason was Lower Back Injuries - the throwing the Feet out behind the Body on going down. The obvious...
  16. Arnold Press.

    Yes or no? https://www.muscleandstrength.com/exercises/seated-arnold-press.html
  17. Work hard play hard right?!

    90% of everything you read on bodybuilding forums centers around working hard, very hard! The weekend rolls by and some can't wait to really play hard either. So we've got 90% working and playing hard, and it seems the same 90% are wondering why they're not progressing the way they believe they...
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    Status of N-CarbamylGlutamate

    What is the legal status of this nutrient in Australia and New Zealand? This chemical behaves like an analog of N-AcetylGlutamine and should be treated like any nutritional supplement. Unfortunately, in some countries it is regulated. Are there any legitimate suppliers for this as a bulk...
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    Science Shows Eating Carbs During A Workout Is Best For Recovery

    Queensland University researchers have found that eating carbohydrates during intense exercise can help your body recover, and keeps your immune system in peak condition. Dr Jonathan Peake and Dr Oliver Neubauer, from QUT's Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, led a research review of...
  20. Need your help please...

    Few years ago I was asked by Mr. Ben Crawely (the general manager/owner of Bulk Nutrients), one of Ausbb sponsors, if I was at all interested in becoming a powerlifter or competing in a powerlifting competition. At the time I said no I was not interested as I knew absolutely nothing about the...