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
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Melbourne Powerlifting Competition
Melbourne University is hosting the Australian Junior and sub-junior Powerlifting and Benchpress championships this Saturday April 4th.
It should give spectators an exciting show with some very strong athletes preparing to test themselves in the big 3 lifts.
The event is drug tested and will show how strong these athletes are without the use of performance enhancing drugs and other illegal substances.
Categories for the lifters are mens and womens 52-60kg, 67.5-90kg and the big 90kg+ category, where some seriously heavy weight will be lifted.
The comp is on at the Melbourne Uni Gymnasium, Beaurepaire Centre, Tin Alley (off Swanston st) and the day starts from about 9am.
It should give spectators an exciting show with some very strong athletes preparing to test themselves in the big 3 lifts.
The event is drug tested and will show how strong these athletes are without the use of performance enhancing drugs and other illegal substances.
Categories for the lifters are mens and womens 52-60kg, 67.5-90kg and the big 90kg+ category, where some seriously heavy weight will be lifted.
The comp is on at the Melbourne Uni Gymnasium, Beaurepaire Centre, Tin Alley (off Swanston st) and the day starts from about 9am.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Kai Greene takes out Arnold Classic title
The 2009 Arnold Classic had some surprising results, with Kai Greene taking out first place over Victor Martinez and an impressive looking Branch Warren placing third.
The quality of competitors was very high with a number of Olympia competitors getting up on stage.
There were a couple of notable absentees, Phil Heath and Dexter Jackson both chose to sit out of this show and wait for the Olympia later in the year.
The results of the show are as follows
1. Kai Greene
2. Victor Martinez
3. Branch Warren
4. Toney Freeman
5. Silvio Samuel
6. Moe Elmoussawi
7. Dennis James
8. Sergey Shelestov
9. Johnnie Jackson
10. Ronnie Rockel
11. Gustavo Badell
12. Ahmad Haider
13. Marcus Haley
A few of the competitors will be in Australia this week for the Australian Pro Grand Prix and it will be interesting to see who can hold their condition.
The quality of competitors was very high with a number of Olympia competitors getting up on stage.
There were a couple of notable absentees, Phil Heath and Dexter Jackson both chose to sit out of this show and wait for the Olympia later in the year.
The results of the show are as follows
1. Kai Greene
2. Victor Martinez
3. Branch Warren
4. Toney Freeman
5. Silvio Samuel
6. Moe Elmoussawi
7. Dennis James
8. Sergey Shelestov
9. Johnnie Jackson
10. Ronnie Rockel
11. Gustavo Badell
12. Ahmad Haider
13. Marcus Haley
A few of the competitors will be in Australia this week for the Australian Pro Grand Prix and it will be interesting to see who can hold their condition.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Melbourne Vegan powerlifting crew
There are some strong Vegan powerlifters meeting up in Melbourne every week, showing that one doesn't need to consume meat to become strong and muscular.
The group who go by the name of Melbourne Vegan Strength is made up of lifters from around Melbourne who meet up and test their strength in the three powerlifting movements.
There are some big numbers being thrown around with guys deadlifting 230+kg, squatting almost 200kg and benching 160+kg, numbers that many would be thrilled to lift.
The crew exclusively follow a vegan lifestyle and many members find they are a lot stronger and can recover faster without consuming animal products.
The crew have a website veganstrength.org where there are videos and photos from some of the lifting meets they hold as well as some information on training and nutrition.
The site is updated frequently and anyone who is interested in lifting heavy weight, vegan or otherwise, will find the site informative and interesting.
The group who go by the name of Melbourne Vegan Strength is made up of lifters from around Melbourne who meet up and test their strength in the three powerlifting movements.
There are some big numbers being thrown around with guys deadlifting 230+kg, squatting almost 200kg and benching 160+kg, numbers that many would be thrilled to lift.
The crew exclusively follow a vegan lifestyle and many members find they are a lot stronger and can recover faster without consuming animal products.
The crew have a website veganstrength.org where there are videos and photos from some of the lifting meets they hold as well as some information on training and nutrition.
The site is updated frequently and anyone who is interested in lifting heavy weight, vegan or otherwise, will find the site informative and interesting.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Aussie pro Lee Priest to miss Australian Grand Prix
Popular Australian pro bodybuilder Lee Priest is set to miss the Australian Grand Prix in March due to surgery to repair a torn bicep.
The damage to his bicep has altered the shape of the muscle and could risk further damage if not repaired quickly.
Lee will be looking to return to the competitive arena in 2010 and it will be his first show in the IFBB since 2006.
We wish Lee all the best in his recovery and hope to see him back to his best on stage in the near future.
The IFBB competitive scene is all the better with him.
The damage to his bicep has altered the shape of the muscle and could risk further damage if not repaired quickly.
Lee will be looking to return to the competitive arena in 2010 and it will be his first show in the IFBB since 2006.
We wish Lee all the best in his recovery and hope to see him back to his best on stage in the near future.
The IFBB competitive scene is all the better with him.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
2009 Ironman Pro results
The 2009 Ironman pro was held recently with Silvio Samuel taking out first place, edging out Moe Elmoussawi and Ronnie Rockel.
Here are the results:
1. Silvio Samuel
2. Moe Elmoussawi
3. Ronnie Rockel
4. Hidetada Yamagishi
5. Ahmad Haider
6. Eddie Abbew
7. Mohammad Bannout
8. Mark Dugdale
9. Macus Haley
10. Johnnie Jackson
11. Troy Alves
12. Oliver Adzievski
13. Martin Kjellstrom
14. Thomas Benagli
15. Con Demetriou (Australia)
Equal 16. Adorthus Cherry
16. Aiman Faour
16. Cesar Mendible-Baptista
16. Daron Lytle
16. DeShaun Grimes
16. Don Long
16. Evgeny Mishin
16. Fedel Clarke
16. Mark Lavoie
16. Oleg Empelyanov
16. Omar Deckard
16. Rusty Jeffers
16. Tamer El Shahat
Here are the results:
1. Silvio Samuel
2. Moe Elmoussawi
3. Ronnie Rockel
4. Hidetada Yamagishi
5. Ahmad Haider
6. Eddie Abbew
7. Mohammad Bannout
8. Mark Dugdale
9. Macus Haley
10. Johnnie Jackson
11. Troy Alves
12. Oliver Adzievski
13. Martin Kjellstrom
14. Thomas Benagli
15. Con Demetriou (Australia)
Equal 16. Adorthus Cherry
16. Aiman Faour
16. Cesar Mendible-Baptista
16. Daron Lytle
16. DeShaun Grimes
16. Don Long
16. Evgeny Mishin
16. Fedel Clarke
16. Mark Lavoie
16. Oleg Empelyanov
16. Omar Deckard
16. Rusty Jeffers
16. Tamer El Shahat
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Lineup for 2009 Australian IFBB bodybuilding Grand Prix has been announced
The show, held on 14th March has attracted some big names to come and challenge for the honours.
The confirmed line up includes five Australians and three of the top 10 athletes from the 2008 Olympia.
It will be a great spectacle for local bodybuilding fans as some of these athletes will arrive fresh from the Arnold classic show and will be in outstanding shape.
Promoter Tony Doherty has done a great job in luring these athletes here and Melbournians always show great support for bodybuilding.
The confirmed line up is as follows-
Con Demetriou [Australia]
Oscar Dexter [Tahiti]
Moe El Moussawi [New Zealand]
Toney Freeman [USA]
Dennis James [Germany]
Rusty Jeffers [USA]
Mike Kefalianos [Greece]
Grant Pieterse [New Zealand]
Lee Priest [Australia]
Ivan Sadek [Australia]
Silvio Samuel [Spain]
Sergey Shelestov [Russia]
There are also some probables who will be added to the list when they confirm.
The confirmed line up includes five Australians and three of the top 10 athletes from the 2008 Olympia.
It will be a great spectacle for local bodybuilding fans as some of these athletes will arrive fresh from the Arnold classic show and will be in outstanding shape.
Promoter Tony Doherty has done a great job in luring these athletes here and Melbournians always show great support for bodybuilding.
The confirmed line up is as follows-
Con Demetriou [Australia]
Oscar Dexter [Tahiti]
Moe El Moussawi [New Zealand]
Toney Freeman [USA]
Dennis James [Germany]
Rusty Jeffers [USA]
Mike Kefalianos [Greece]
Grant Pieterse [New Zealand]
Lee Priest [Australia]
Ivan Sadek [Australia]
Silvio Samuel [Spain]
Sergey Shelestov [Russia]
There are also some probables who will be added to the list when they confirm.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
New years resolutions
The start of a new year marks a great time to start activities which can become healthy habits in the following 12 months.
Many people decide to join a gym after possibly celebrating Christmas and new years a little too hard!
Often those who decide to join up as a new years resolution lose motivation quite early on in the year and may revert back to old habits, with the gym not being one of them.
It is very important for someone who is just joining up to a gym for the first time to not overdo it initially and just to pace themselves. It is better to train 3 days a week long term than it is to train 6 days a weeks for only a couple of months.
Often gyms will offer a few complimentary personal training sessions with one of their trainers and it would be a good idea to take them up on it. Having a chat with the trainer will allow them to help create a program which is interesting and will offer a challenge, a key to avoid getting bored and losing focus.
Look for times when training can fit in around busy schedules and make it a regular part of the schedule, it can be a great stress reliever.
Remember, it is better to go slightly less often than to go too often, it will help keep the motivation up.
Best of luck for 2009!
Many people decide to join a gym after possibly celebrating Christmas and new years a little too hard!
Often those who decide to join up as a new years resolution lose motivation quite early on in the year and may revert back to old habits, with the gym not being one of them.
It is very important for someone who is just joining up to a gym for the first time to not overdo it initially and just to pace themselves. It is better to train 3 days a week long term than it is to train 6 days a weeks for only a couple of months.
Often gyms will offer a few complimentary personal training sessions with one of their trainers and it would be a good idea to take them up on it. Having a chat with the trainer will allow them to help create a program which is interesting and will offer a challenge, a key to avoid getting bored and losing focus.
Look for times when training can fit in around busy schedules and make it a regular part of the schedule, it can be a great stress reliever.
Remember, it is better to go slightly less often than to go too often, it will help keep the motivation up.
Best of luck for 2009!
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