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    Just arrived from scotland, some questions

    hi guys just joined, like the site. i just came to oz 4 weeks ago from scotland and i am looking for a decent gym and some information. i live in east victoria park. is there any around that area? i have been at the gym for about 3 months in the uk before i came to oz it was more a fitness...
  2. 2 annoying questions

    Hello, First question is i bloat heaps as soon as i have breakfast and water, i wake up with a flat stomach then it just bloats a lot? Second, currently eating at maintenance but not really seeing any change, has anyone done this for 3 months and had success? (drop body fat, stay same weight)
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    Home Mass Gainer - Questions

    I thought about making my own mass gainer with WPC and oatmass or superfine oats, but have came across this http://www.bulkpowders.com.au/#/wom-protein-powder/4540176514 Is this basically the same thing?
  4. Changing body composition questions.

    Okay well before I go overseas in 12weeks I want to train my ass off and try change my body composition the best I can within this time frame... I am starting training again this coming Monday, I am getting my DEXA scan done this Friday... My questions are; I assume eating your maintanence...
  5. Weight Loss Six Fundamental Questions

    Diets and more diets! Although diet and exercise feature highly on every overweight person’s list, I feel that a closer look at some equally important fundamentals would serve the overweight person better in the long run. 1. Do you have the time? 2. Do you have the drive the motivation? 3. Is...
  6. carb cycling questions

    First of all stats are in signature. Looking to do a clean bulk using a carb cycling strategy but I have a few questions. 1. I usually train at around 5pm and would be aiming to get the majority of carbs around this time. Rest of the day just beans and fibrous veggies. Except, from all the...
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    just a few questions

    Hey guys so im about to head back to bulking soon, im wondering if you guys could answer a few questions. Weight: 68 kg Height: 172cm BMR: 1729 (from google calculation) Due to me being more of an endomorph I need to have a clean bulk diet. So the calories I am aiming for is 2000 at the...
  8. A few workout questions

    Okay well I have a few questions... 1 - PTC workout opinion I have been doing the beginner PTC program for about 12 weeks, I have seen good gains considering my food intake etc (as I am trying to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time). The problem I am having is the duration to complete...
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    High bar squats?

    Hi, I know for low bar squats you should initiate the movement with the hips, as if sitting on the toilet. But what about high bar squats? Do I still initiate the movement with the hips? Thanks
  10. Nutritional Plan + questions about supps

    Hey, I'm a new user and joined once I finished reading a posted by Shrek (Favourite place to purchase supplements). Since then i have been reading several threads and have seen the knowledge of many users in particular Fadi. Also the quality & quantity of knowledge is amazing in comparison to...
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    randome,questions,

    The Quest to change my life continues just about at three months weight training and bit over a month on diet and 1 week into quiting smoking body fat is now down to 19 from 26....first Question is sups currently i only take 1*muti/v and 2*vit/c creatine before work out and hp 100 protein 3...
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    Questions about PTC's beginner program and creatine.

    Hey everyone, this may be a stupid question so sorry for the inconvenience! Keen to start PTC's beginner program ASAP, been off training for a while now due to some surgery. Does the time of day for a training session affect performance and results? Especially with this program? E.g. An early...
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    Questions

    Havent been on here so much lately, but i was wondering if i was to help somebody lose some MAJOR weight, would it be appropriate to suggest a diet change before undergoing physical exercise? This person i have in mind has all the "symptoms" of being unhealthy physically and mentally. It seems...
  14. Who is Fadi???

    I recently asked Fadi a few questions in private and I'm just thinking everyone else might want to know his back ground and experience... So Fadi, please enlighten us on who you are? Training? Where you started? Accomplishments? Diet? Job? Family? What ever you want to tell us... And what ever...
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    A Few Power Rack Questions

    I'm looking to buy a power rack, just want to make sure I don't buy something dodgy. I only have $400 to spend, I know, it's not much. I don't care about pulleys or anything like that. So what should I look out for? How much weight should it be able to handle? Is 200kg ok? Is 160kg too little...
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    Ebay listings

    Thought it would be a good idea to start an ebay thread so if you see anything that may be of interest to others post up the link. Ill start with this power rack in Wollongong NSW Squat rack/ Power cage - eBay Other Strength Training, Strength Training, Exercise, Fitness, Sport. (end time...
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    important questions!!!

    hi, im 21 and have been liftin for about 2 years now. have deicided that i want to compete as a natural bb. i know there is alot o thread probley explainin alot of this stuff but ill ask anyway....i told the bloke at the place were i get all my supplements what i want to do and he is huge so i...
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    questions

    i know i keep posting stupid questions but i need to ask. what foods help your body recover fast? I was told on my other thread that high weights with low reps will build strength, which is what I'm aiming for. And for endurance im doing low weights high reps. Does this sound good for strength...
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    Starting Strength questions

    Hi guys, awesome forum, lots of info and what not. new to lifting etc and i got stuck on a crappy program for a couple weeks, did my own thing, and now im about to change up after 2 1/2 months. i have a few questions and any help would be much appreciated. _________________________ im 5'8...
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    Aspirin questions

    So I went out and got some Aspirin today. Lady at the pharmacy was asking many questions like "what's it for... how strong a dose do you need etc." I said it's for my friend Charlie who's got neck pain and he needs a medium dose.... she didn't bother to question me further...anyway... Fadi...