It is becoming common for bodybuilders and other people interested in fitness to order their supplements from overseas, particularly the United States.
The strong Aussie dollar and lower product prices makes buying overpriced U.S. supplements (meaning the big names like Muscletech, BSN and Gaspari - thanks to greedy Australian distributor/s) a little easier on the wallet.
The advantage of getting cheaper supplements into Australia is starting to come at a cost to the average customer with transport companies like Fedex becoming increasingly stringent on what they allow into the country, pulling up innocent packages and creating a lot of hassle for customers who have done nothing wrong, except possibly taking a stand against lining the pockets of the money hungry Aussie distributors.
Possibly the safest way to avoid getting products seized is to either avoid useless overpriced brands like Muscletech, Gaspari and BSN and Optimum Nutrition(they seem to attract more attention in customs), or if you still choose to, use sea freight rather than air freight.
Also don't try importing dairy based proteins into Australia, they are one of the easiest products to have seized due to quarantine regulations and will quickly lose you your hard earned money.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Testosterone levels not affected by soy protein
For a long time people, particularly males, have been under the impression that using soy as a protein source would lower testosterone levels and cause feminising side effects.
Much of this has never been proven and probably often a way for people to justify eating more meat.
Recently a study has been published proving there is no correlation between soy protein supplementation and diminishing testosterone levels in males, demonstrating that soy may be a great addition to a musclebuilding diet.
The study done by Hamilton-Reeves, et al., at St. Catherine University and the University of Minnesota was set to determine the effects of the active constituents of soy (mainly isoflavones) on estrogen levels in males.
A total of 47 research reports covering a total of 51 groups was analysed and was reviewed by independent groups and showed no effect on testosterone, estrogen, free testosterone and SHBG (sex hormone binding globulin - which effects free testosterone) by soy products.
This study can allow people to rest easy and to possibly add some more soy into their diets.
Much of this has never been proven and probably often a way for people to justify eating more meat.
Recently a study has been published proving there is no correlation between soy protein supplementation and diminishing testosterone levels in males, demonstrating that soy may be a great addition to a musclebuilding diet.
The study done by Hamilton-Reeves, et al., at St. Catherine University and the University of Minnesota was set to determine the effects of the active constituents of soy (mainly isoflavones) on estrogen levels in males.
A total of 47 research reports covering a total of 51 groups was analysed and was reviewed by independent groups and showed no effect on testosterone, estrogen, free testosterone and SHBG (sex hormone binding globulin - which effects free testosterone) by soy products.
This study can allow people to rest easy and to possibly add some more soy into their diets.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Ronnie Coleman to tour Australia
Former Mr Olympia Ronnie Coleman is set to tour Australia later this year, he will be attending various state championships around the country in October.
The dates are as follows and have been confirmed by promoter Tony Doherty :
Darwin - October 10th
Melbourne - October 17th
Sunshine Coast - October 18th
Sydney - October 24th and 25th
It will be a great opportunity to see the 8 time Mr Olympia before he possibly announces his retirement for good from the sport of competitive bodybuilding.
The dates are as follows and have been confirmed by promoter Tony Doherty :
Darwin - October 10th
Melbourne - October 17th
Sunshine Coast - October 18th
Sydney - October 24th and 25th
It will be a great opportunity to see the 8 time Mr Olympia before he possibly announces his retirement for good from the sport of competitive bodybuilding.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Sunday, April 5, 2009
2009 Melbourne Natural physique titles
The 2009 Melbourne Natural Physique Titles were held over the weekend in Glen Eira.
The results are through and the standard of competition was very high.
Figure Novice - 1. Angela Guarnaccia
2. Melissa Moore
3. Julia Pilioglou
Teenage Men - 1. Jarrod Meekin
2. Aiman Munir
3. John Abdallah
Junior Men - 1. John Newton
2. Michael White
3. Thomas Schembri
Figure Intermediate - 1. Michelle Witomski
2. Becky Alkemade
3. Nicky Jacobsen
Figure Masters - 1. Annie Wilson
2. Sharon Murphy
Novice Men - 1. Shane Engelsmen
2. Rod Barbas
3. Adam Simmonds
Intermediate Men - 1. Andrew Strickland
2. Matthew Fry
3. Sergio Taranto
Open Men - 1. John Ntovellos
2. Alpha Isaako
3. Luke Trainor
Masters Men - 1. Simon Whately
2. Jason Walters
3. Ken Ross
The results are through and the standard of competition was very high.
Figure Novice - 1. Angela Guarnaccia
2. Melissa Moore
3. Julia Pilioglou
Teenage Men - 1. Jarrod Meekin
2. Aiman Munir
3. John Abdallah
Junior Men - 1. John Newton
2. Michael White
3. Thomas Schembri
Figure Intermediate - 1. Michelle Witomski
2. Becky Alkemade
3. Nicky Jacobsen
Figure Masters - 1. Annie Wilson
2. Sharon Murphy
Novice Men - 1. Shane Engelsmen
2. Rod Barbas
3. Adam Simmonds
Intermediate Men - 1. Andrew Strickland
2. Matthew Fry
3. Sergio Taranto
Open Men - 1. John Ntovellos
2. Alpha Isaako
3. Luke Trainor
Masters Men - 1. Simon Whately
2. Jason Walters
3. Ken Ross
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