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  1. What effect does long-distance running have on your heart?

    Another study into the effects of marathon running and the condition of the heart. http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellbeing/fitness/what-effect-does-longdistance-running-have-on-your-heart-20171206-gzzuff.html If 50 people run 3,510 marathons over the course of three decades, will...
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    powerlifting duo rise to challenge

    this was in the local rag Powerlifting duo rise to the challengeMonday 21 August, 2017 By day Chloe Warburton and Karina Joy are Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) employees, who work respectively as an online content coordinator and senior hydrogeologist. But outside of work, they are each a...
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    Those of you who are 'night-owls', have unique sleeping/work schedules

    Those of you who are 'night-owls', have unique sleeping/work schedules and generally abnormal daily routines, how do you maintain healthy eating habits?
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    Bodybuilding Posing Video Reference

    This is obviously not a comprehensive list, please feel free to link additional videos you find useful and I can add them. Enjoy! Judging NPC Posing Seminar with IFBB Judge Sandy - Calssic Physique judging criteria Classic Physique Posing Tutorial with IFBB judge Steve Weinberger How to do...
  5. Older guy starting home gym, advice wanted

    Hi peeps, I am approaching 60 and need to do weights for health reasons (plus I read that it's very good for older men). I used to be quite active when a teenager with bodybuilding, using Reg Park's routines (I'm from South Africa), so I know more or less what I am doing with the various...
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    Classic Bodybuilding Vs. Modern Bodybuilding

    Detailed video of my vision of what Classic BB is and what Modern BB is and how they compare. I compare pictures from Classic Mr. Olympia's with Modern Mr. Olympia's along with their posing routines to get a good look at the difference between the two era's.
  7. Apply power to increase strength

    We're told that speed has more genetic limitations than strength, so in order to improve on power; one may be wise to focus on increasing maximum strength to the highest possible degree. Brute strength is what we want. But wait a minute, that's not what the title of this thread is saying! You...
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    New Member - Experienced lifters input needed.

    Hello, I am studying to be a classical/operatic type singer. My voice type is Tenor. That is the male high voice (Like Mario Lanza, Luciano Pavarotti etc) I would like to get into the whole Gym thing. I am just over 30 years old. I just have a few questions, if someone can help elaborate. 1...
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    Enhanced Training Program (REQUEST)

    I'd like to see some training programs for strictly hypertrophy for enhanced guys, preferably 5 days or so days a week. Anyone want to help a new guy out :D?
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    What are some unconventional training methods/exercises/routines that have worked rea

    What are some unconventional training methods/exercises/routines that have worked really well for you?
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    Powerbuilding Routines

    Anyone know of any good "Powerbuilding" routines. Only ones I know of that have a good reputation are P.H.A.T. and 5/3/1 Boring But Big. Then theres a few lesser known ones such as Steve Shaw's, Mike O'Hearns and Josh Bryants. Inb4 - Powerbuilding, pffft too weak to be Powerlifters, too...
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    Muscle Building Routines and Concepts

    Aside from the usual workout reps there are several ways you can train to build muscle. These are a few useful muscle building techniques that you can use in your workouts: Drop sets These are a fantastic way to get your muscles burning and get them toned. •Do however much you can on a...
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    Workout Routines - 3, 4, 5 Day Splits

    Workout Routines - 3, 4, 5 Day Splits There are a huge variety of different workout-routines so the intention of the following routines are to act as a guideline, rather than a fixed schedule. 3-Day Split Variation Program Day 1 - Chest & biceps Sets Reps...
  14. Full Body vs Split Routines

    Wasn't sure whether to put this here or in the Strength section, regardless it's two sides of the same coin. Full Body Routines vs. Splits The question often arises, especially from beginners, about what type of routine to use. Your buddy told you to use a full body routine, but the muscle...
  15. Forearm routines

    Just wondering what everyone does for forearm day, or what some good routines are. I'm half (completely) serious with this thread, I have weak ass forearms mainly on the reverse side. I can't do reverse curls cause of elbow issues so its never improved. Are there standout exercises? Shitty...
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    Is this a good routine?

    I'm currently a member at Jetts, and as some of you know there is no squat rack or free adjustable barbells there. This is the routine I have been doing for the past few weeks, suggested by a friend so let me know what you guys think If this is no good, could somebody please help me come up...
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    4 Day Olympic Weightlifting Routines

    4 Day Olympic Weightlifting Routines Ive currently been doing a 4 day split tues Chest/ triceps Wed Back Thurs Legs Sat Shoulders/ olympic lifts Chest session is currently 5x5 bench 3x5 negative Bench 3x10 Dips 4x Flys 4x Tricep Pulldowns Back 3x10 Chins 4x10 Close...
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    sick to death of shit routines being posted!

    that routine sucks ^^^^^^ I think a toning routine and diet would look more like this: 9am meal 1 (pre workout): 3 carrot sticks and a diet coke note: wait an hour for the carboz and caffeine to kick in before you workout workout (full body routine) warm up with 10 jumping jacks weights...
  19. Split Routines?

    hey guys, quick questions doing split routines? are they effective with building mass, because everybody i have asked at the gym etc all do split routines and i just wanted to know! i know you need your squats, deadlifts, bench press etc but do you need the other exercises to , to build...
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    Str./hypertrophy routines?

    I like both words on lifting, however a tiny bit more looks. I was looking at layne nortons stuff but it looks like it would rape me. How do you guys rate something like this? Don't know if it's too much volume. A 10 day strength/hypertrophy rotation. Day 1: Heavy Upper Day 2: Day 3: Heavy...