Gym And Supplement Discussion

[GTR_JOEY]

haha, im surprised to see u posting in this section Robo

[TM7GTR]

Fat flamin mongrel.

lol what gym do you go to?

haha yeah pretty chubby I've always gone to Active in Erindale, but nowadays I use the CIT gym up at Bruce a lot (go on breaks in between PT classes). What gym are you at?

[Trozzle]

haha yeah pretty chubby I've always gone to Active in Erindale, but nowadays I use the CIT gym up at Bruce a lot (go on breaks in between PT classes). What gym are you at?

I went to Active for a year back in 2009/10, then went to Club Lime in tuggers coz I got it CHEAP through work....now I go to Anytime in tuggers. Pretty useful so far since I usually go outside normal gym open hours, plus it's not horribly expensive. Has 2 racks with olympic bars plus plenty of freeweights, can't complain about anything other than the typical dickfaces that go there and waste everyone's time and space.

[Birds]

Finally found out my body fat % is:

Currently 82kg at 13%BF. Also started doing deadlifts again today with 120kg x 3 being my best effort. Time to step it up

Wanna post/PM a pic so I know what sort of body constitutes 13% BF? (nohomo)

[Trozzle]

Wanna post/PM a pic so I know what sort of body constitutes 13% BF? (nohomo)

Post the pic, Birds is just greedy.

[TM7GTR]

Wanna post/PM a pic so I know what sort of body constitutes 13% BF? (nohomo)

Will post pic up when I get the time, probs a bit more fat than you (referring to the pic you posted the other day).

[Nee-san]

I want to buy bars in bulk, who do you cool dudes use ?

[Melly]

So... This has probably been asked but:

1. Does anyone take pre-workout supplements (i.e. Thermogenic such as OxiELITE)? If so what and how is it?

2. What protein supplements are people taking?

3. Anyone taking an amino acid complex such as Xtend? If so, what are you using and how to you find it?

Cheers

[S T A R 3 3]

I went to Active for a year back in 2009/10, then went to Club Lime in tuggers coz I got it CHEAP through work....now I go to Anytime in tuggers. Pretty useful so far since I usually go outside normal gym open hours, plus it's not horribly expensive. Has 2 racks with olympic bars plus plenty of freeweights, can't complain about anything other than the typical dickfaces that go there and waste everyone's time and space.

amen.

I think the journey from Active, Lime, then Anytime is a well worn path that I too have gone down.

Active haven't done themselves any favours and I'm surprise it's still around.

My work can do $20 p/week at lime which I was tempted to take up.. IT IS 10X bigger, but probably 20X busier. So I'm staying put at Average Joe's.

Edited March 25, 2012 by S T A R 3 3

[S T A R 3 3]

So... This has probably been asked but:

1. Does anyone take pre-workout supplements (i.e. Thermogenic such as OxiELITE)? If so what and how is it?

2. What protein supplements are people taking?

3. Anyone taking an amino acid complex such as Xtend? If so, what are you using and how to you find it?

Cheers

If u do get those products compare its ingredient content to the ones at bulknutrients.com.au as they have their own products which will save u $$$$$

A lot of ppl here on this thread have given positive feedback on their protein and I'll soon venture into their pre sups (unless someone can advise otherwise).

[Melly]

Yeah, one of the guys at work gave me some pre-workout, not sure what it was but tasted amazing - It was orange flavour, anyway I was BOUNCING OFF WALLS for about 9hrs afterwards - Mental note for me to take half dose, I am spastically energetic as soon as I get a little bit of caffeine but I sure did an amazing workout with it!! I then had 3hrs sleep and was still pretty pumped the next morning but needed sugar, had 2 little raspberry licorice pieces (darrellea) and was fine, before that I had the jitters...

I do like Xtend tho the blue-rasberry, nom nom!! I have it during and after my workout.

I need to find a good protein shake, I have one atm just a cheapo natures way protein but doesn't have as much protein as it could (the michelle bridges no carb one)...

I've just realised it is the bulk nutriends pre-workout that I had

[TM7GTR]

I might be alone on this, but pre-workouts have never actually worked for me. It may be because I built up a tolerance very quickly, but I think it's due to the fact I always take them on a full stomach (always eating due to bulking). Either way, I don't rate them and won't ever use them again. I also find that most people become too attached to their pre-workout, and believe they'll have a bad session if they don't use it. I also stated experiencing bad headaches after coming off of them because my body got into a habit of wanting that surge of caffeine (I should note I don't drink coffee/soft drinks though)

The best pre-workout in my opinion is to drink a full bottle of water within the first hour or so of waking up (switches your body on, kickstarts the day, cleans your system out) and to leave all your stress and responsibilities at the front door... you go there to train, and that is all.

In terms of amino acid complexes or intra-workout protein sources, I'm with Melly and taking Xtend. Freaking love the stuff in green apple flavour, and it's much more desirable during an intense workout to drink something sweet, rather than normal water

As for protein it depends on your wants/needs in a protein source. For me personally, I take a gainer because it allows me to get in those extra meals when I just can't eat another bite. For someone looking for a great post workout quick release source with limited carbs, I highly recommend Optimum Nutrition Platinum Hydrowhey, or Protowhey.

[TM7GTR]

amen.

I think the journey from Active, Lime, then Anytime is a well worn path that I too have gone down.

Active haven't done themselves any favours and I'm surprise it's still around.

My work can do $20 p/week at lime which I was tempted to take up.. IT IS 10X bigger, but probably 20X busier. So I'm staying put at Average Joe's.

Which gym are you referring to when you say Average Joe's lol? I like Active coz it's quiet when I go to the gym usually, and I know a lot of the guys that train there through school last year etc.

[vspecIInur]

I use Amino Energy for amino acids and Assault for pre-workout. Both purchased at bodybuilding.com (so cheap with our strong dollar)

Also sometimes use oxyelite (real one with yohimbe in it) when I feel I need that extra little percentage to help burn fat.

[S T A R 3 3]

Which gym are you referring to when you say Average Joe's lol? I like Active coz it's quiet when I go to the gym usually, and I know a lot of the guys that train there through school last year etc.

Lol.

I was referring to any gym in comparison to Lime, but in particular Anytime Fitness in tuggers.

I used to like Active and went there for years after college.. even had them as my player sponsor.

[SoFreshSoClean]

SFSC don't get hung up on a consistent diet, because it is very difficult (physically and mentally) to eat the same shit each and every day. Just make sure you are getting heaps of natural carbs and protein. I don't know what protein you're using but 3 a day sounds a bit excessive to me. Eat as much meat as you can and when you're not eating meats, eat high carb meals like pasta. Carbs = not your worst enemy when you are thin. And yes, chug down some milk..

Yeah I only have a half-serve of protein shake in the afternoon.. Half before the workout and half after. The diet is flexible but that's the gist of it, obviously I replace some things with comparable foods.

[TM7GTR]

2 weeks ago, 80.5kg. Today, 83kg. Successful bulk is successful

[The Bogan]

haha, im surprised to see u posting in this section Robo

After doing my back I stopped all training and became a fat weak bastard, I'm getting back into it slowly using GVT 3 days and pt 5 days, I've lost 8 kg since Xmas so I'm down to just under 80 kg now.

Power lifting is out though as my back won't take the load anymore.

I'm popping multi vitamins, taking in some extra protein, cutting out bread and other shit carbs and drinking a heap of water.

So far so good, I'm not feeling to shabby for a 46 yr old.

[GTR_JOEY]

After doing my back I stopped all training and became a fat weak bastard, I'm getting back into it slowly using GVT 3 days and pt 5 days, I've lost 8 kg since Xmas so I'm down to just under 80 kg now.

Power lifting is out though as my back won't take the load anymore.

I'm popping multi vitamins, taking in some extra protein, cutting out bread and other shit carbs and drinking a heap of water.

So far so good, I'm not feeling to shabby for a 46 yr old.

Yea good stuff man, sounds like progress

Your right though, cut out thsoe big carbs and keep the sugar out of ur diet and PT will do the rest

f**kin drivers course, havent done PT in 3 weeks!

[The Bogan]

Tell the missus you need to work back late to catch up on work, and then go to the gym.