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  1. Rugby88

    5 Tips to gain weight - Brandon Lilly

    Being fortunate enough to travel the country, and sit face to face with lifters I am overwhelmed with questions about how I gained weight. To be honest I consider myself somewhat of a respectable expert on the subject in that I myself transformed from a 170 lbs. kid into a 330 lbs. powerlifter...
  2. H

    Cheapest calibrated weight plates in Australia

    My 20kg weight plates are all 19kg to 19.4kg not only is this fruad it drives me mad. What are the cheapest calibrated weight plates available in Australia? I need to buy about 600kg worth.
  3. S

    About weight loss/Gaining muscle.

    Hey guys, I'm new here and was just wondering if i could get some questions answered and some tips on a few things. I'm currently in the middle of losing weight, i was 116.4 kgs 9 days ago, currently 111.8 kgs now. I'm 6 ft 2. I'm just wondering, I've got set out how im losing weight, but i...
  4. aus

    Do dumbbell handles have a weight limit?

    I see some 48cm handles listed as a maximum of 50kg per dumbbell & others are 57.5Kg e.g: 120KG Adjustable Dumbbell set_Hammer tone_Standard 120kg Hammertone Dumbbell Weight Set | Gym and Fitness Equipment Is there a point where they will break?
  5. R

    Rubber Weight Plates vs Bumper

    Hey, I am starting to get a few bits of gear for home and i'm trying to decide on plates. What would be better for home use. They will be used for standard lifts like deads, bench, rows, squat etc.. I am looking at IE Weight Plate Set (164kg) - Iron Edge Fitness Equipment - Train Smarter...
  6. O

    The weight is just not coming off...

    I am a 39 y/o mother to four children, the youngest who is 4 1/2 the oldest almost 14. I am 167cm, 58kg and 18.5% BF and am carrying some extra BF around my belly and hips which appeared mainly after the arrival of #4 and is refusing to budge! I would really appreciate if there is anyone out...
  7. A

    sweden expert panel on weight loss.

    [B][COLOR=Navy]Sweden Shifts National Dietary Guidance On Eating - Steers Toward Low-Carb, Low-Glycemic Food Recommendations Sweden Shifts National Dietary Guidance On Eating - Steers Toward Low-Carb, Low-Glycemic Food... -- DENVER, Oct. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
  8. A

    How long did it take before you could lift your own weight in a workout

    compound exercises like bench press, squats, deadlifts
  9. A

    1 Week shred - Water weight - definition

    Hi All, I'm a new member here, have read some good articles, and finally decided to become a member....because I searched for something quite specific endlessly and couldn't quite find an answer! Short breif; I've been doing a '12 Week Challange' with a local gym. Final weigh in ...
  10. Goosey

    Muscular weight gain- jay trigg

    Jay Trigg possibly owned the first weight lifting forum in the 80's called Garage Gym Many beginning trainees desire to increase their Lean Body Mass, and have this as the primary, if not only, goal in mind when beginning a training program. I suppose it is human nature to want to have large...
  11. morgan000

    Olympic Weight Plates

    Does anyone know where I can get olympic weight plates for a decent size? I'm in Sydney for pick up or can order online. I've found a store which sells it for $2.80 a kg. Thats the rubber one which is what I need. Is that a good price? Any recommendations? Thanks in advance.
  12. A

    Clearance Sale - Cast Iron Weight Set $2 per Kilo

    Gym Direct are also having a clearance sale on the 157.5kg Cast Iron Weight sets! 157.5kg = 2 x 25/20/15/10/5/2.5/1.25KG Plates may have a cosmetic defect - but otherwise in great condition! For more information please follow this link to our website; CLEARANCE Cast Iron Olympic...
  13. A

    Olympic Weight plates $2 per Kilo - Limited stock!

    Gym Direct are having a clearance sale on our pair of 20kg Cast Iron Olympic Weight plates! Plates may have a cosmetic defect - but otherwise in great condition! For more information please follow this link to our website; CLEARANCE Cast Iron Olympic Weight plates, pair of 20kg, machined...
  14. A

    Bodybuilding Member for Nudgee Jason Woodforth's offbeat weight loss tip

    HEALTH-CONSCIOUS: Member for Nudgee Jason Woodforth owns a health and fitness centre. Source: News Limited...
  15. canned tuna

    'Settling into' a weight

    Hi AusBB. What are your thoughts re: settling into or 'catching up' with a weight while following a linear progression? IMO, progressing linearly sometimes leaves stages where your form suffers After about 3 months of 5x5 linear progression (2.5kg pw) I was noticing this from time to time, so...
  16. pollie

    Weight gain during period

    Am I alone or does anyone else experience this? I just noticed that I gain about 4-5 pounds during my monthly period and then they disappear after a week.
  17. N

    SYD- Hex Dumbbell/Rack and Oly Weight Tree

    Rubber Coated Hex Dumbbell Set and 3 Tier Heavy Duty Rack | Gym & Fitness | Gumtree Australia Parramatta Area - Westmead | 1025797581 Rubber Coated Hex Dumbbell Set and 3 Tier Heavy Duty Rack in New Condition. Dumbbell sizes 5 Kilo, 7 Kilo, 10 Kilo, 15 Kilo, 17.5 Kilo, 22.5 Kilo, 25 Kilo and...
  18. A

    ASFID Super FID bench weight capacity/width

    Hi I'm looking at buying the ASFID Super FID bench from gym direct but in wondering if anyone knows the weight capacity and the width of it. Also any feedback from people who own this bench would be great.
  19. H

    Womens Weight Lifting shoes

    Hi all, What shoes are available with a 3/4" heel? Would a men's Perfect Power Adidas fit a women's U.S 7.5 running shoe size? What do you ladies wear? Thanks
  20. B

    price check on used weight plates

    just wondering if you guys would give me a rough idea on what price one should be looking to pay for used weights Olympic size and no name branded? is there a rough price per kg there worth? or say a 20kg plate = $$ just looking for some ball park figures
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