Protein during exercise stimulates muscle
13/01/2009 In 2009 it's an easy task to find research supporting the benefits of protein ingestion post-workout. But if you ask around your local gym the arguments for and...
The potential and pitfalls of training partners
13/01/2009 It's a new year and you're on the path to a fitter, healthier you. There's only one problem. Your training partner isn't on the same page yet (maybe he/she...
Do you have over-training syndrome
22/10/2008 Are you guilty of over-training? Would you be aware of the warning signs, even if you were? The symptoms of this syndrome are generally grouped under four...
Research proves the many benefits of exercise
22/10/2008 We know that exercise is good for us, but is it proven? The answer is a resounding yes! According to studies exercise training brings the following key...
Inside the minds of Champions
20/10/2008 How do you maintain the mindset of a champion after achieving your ultimate goal? This is the question, focus and drive for Daniel Lynch, High Performance...
Enjoying the anti depressant effects of exercise
7/07/2008 This winter, if you're feeling a little seasonally challenged, it might help to remind yourself that regular exercise improves mood and helps to relieve...
Australian Kayaking champion counts down to Olympic...
8/02/2008 Chantal Meek, Aussie Bodie's kayaking champion is clocking up the kilometres, in preparation for the Olympic Trails this March. Chantal reports that with only a...
Take time out to burn fat
28/11/2007 Researchers have found that taking a 20-minute break in between two 30-minute exercise sessions will help you burn more body fat. A study published in the...
Tameka Day recovers after bike accident
18/10/2007 Aussie Bodies' top sponsored tri-athlete Tameka Day is recovery well, after coming off her bike in the final race of the French Grand Prix in August. With 3...
Bodybuilder's calendar of upcoming events
5/10/2007 Aussie Bodies is proudly supporting two upcoming events that feature highly in the body building world calendar – the International Federation of Body Builders...
Balanced muscles build the perfect body
5/10/2007 If you want a perfect, injury-free body the trick is to stop choosing sides. Researchers at Ball State University in Indianapolis report that the majority of...
Tameka starts overseas campaign with a win
14/05/2007 Aussie Bodies sponsored athlete Tameka Day won the Renne Triathlon in France on 6 May. Tameka said, "Well, there is definitely no getting up early for these...
Emily wins thriller Triathlon
28/03/2007 Aussie Bodies sponsored athlete Emily Rooke won the final race in the 2006/2007 Triathlon season, awarding her enough points to finish as runner-up for the...
Anna Thompson goes the distance
16/02/2007 With a very successful 2006 behind her, Aussie Bodies sponsored distance runner Anna Thompson is preparing for her next challenge. In March, Anna will head to...
Boost your immune system to beat winter colds and flu
30/06/2006 As the weather becomes cooler and the cold and flu season peaks, it is important to look after yourself. Athletes may be extremely fit, but this does not...
Aussie Bodies Rewards Program
29/06/2006 Aussie Bodies is proud to announce the launch of a unique rewards program, that provides you with fantastic rewards for purchasing specially marked Aussie Bodies...
A quick tip to reduce lactic build-up
7/11/2005 What do NRL's Manly, AFL's Brisbane Lions and Kostya Tszyu have in common? They are all elite athletes, winners in their sports and users of an expensive herbal...
Weight gain and recovery from injury: Danny Jacobs
15/07/2005 Hawthorn Football Club has been using Aussie Bodies products for several years now with significant benefits to players trying to increase muscle mass. Defender...
Kings conquer with protein
14/07/2005 How do NBL champions fuel up to get that winning edge? You need look no further than three-time NBL championship coach and arguably the best the game has ever...
Cyclists improve recovery with carbs-protein
6/07/2004 Quickening the recovery phase, the period between training sessions or performance bouts, is becoming increasingly the focus in elite sports. Better recovery...
Low intensity keeps growth hormone surging
1/04/2004 Training with heavy weights increases growth hormone (GH) release, which is vital for big results. But going high intensity your whole workout through may not be...
Training for Triathlon
14/10/2003 While Triathlon is still a relative new-comer to the sporting world, it has quickly captured the imagination of sporting audiences everywhere and made a mark for...
Join the 8-week challenge
8/07/2003 How much fat could you burn in eight weeks? Now, how much could you burn for $20,000? One Sydney fitness studio wants to make it very easy - and healthy - for you...
A week at the gym one mans story
16/06/2003 This story came our way over the electronic superhighway a short while ago. We have no idea as to the source but sure do feel for the author, and thank him for...
Men's Health magazine rates Protein FX
19/05/2003 Under the harsh critical eye of Australian Men's Health judges, Aussie Bodies Protein FX was recently given the thumbs up. In the April 2003 edition, judges...
Diuretics and steroids: what mother never told you
1/01/2003 Australian cricketer Shane Warne's recent positive test result for use of diuretics has increased public curiosity about banned substances in sport. After...
Protein gives legs to cyclists
31/05/2002 Electrolyte drinks may be fine during an hour of cycling, but at the end of the ride you may want to trade in that bottle for a protein-carbohydrate drink, a new...
What warms up must warm down
31/01/2002 Most of us are familiar with the importance of warming up before training, but how many of us warm down? Trainer Gary Himing believes that a critical window...
Sleep your way to the top
31/01/2002 As gym attendances surge upward, the importance of resting between workouts is a message that gets increasingly lost, according to Eric McEntyre. "Lack of...
A well formed goal a well built body
14/12/2001 "For things to change around me first I must change." When starting a training or fat loss program or even re-evaluating your current program, a resourceful...
Leg pains: sciatica explained
2/06/2001 I get it all the time. People who come into my practice and tell me they have "sciatica". Occasionally they are right, often they are wrong. People tend to think...
Creatine improves bike sprint performance
30/04/2001 In competitive sprint cycling, winners and losers are separated by the smallest fraction of a second. New Australian research shows how creatine can help...
Weak at the knees
2/03/2001 This article has the purpose of describing the simple anatomy of those muscles and components that are most commonly the cause of knee joint pain in the gym...
Hit the track or cut the fat?
30/11/2000 For years, experts have argued about the best way to lose those excess kilos. But there is now growing evidence to show that exercise rather than dieting is the...
The pain of shoulder injuries (Part 4)
2/11/2000 OK, so this time around let's discuss how you go about training around a rotator cuff injury. Consider this to mean that you have pain in front of the shoulder...
To train or not to train
31/10/2000 It's accepted wisdom that while moderate exercise builds resistance to disease, high intensity exercise can increase the body's vulnerability. Doctors who...
The pain of shoulder injuries (Part 3)
2/10/2000 "The press behind the neck is the stupidest exercise ever invented." —Dean Schnieder, former Mr Australia Okay, so this is 'the article that had to be'. Like...
Jogging gets clean bill of health
30/09/2000 Ever since the death of jogging guru Jim Fixx from a heart attack when he was in his forties, a question mark has hung over the world's most popular exercise. ...
The pain of shoulder injuries (Part 2)
2/09/2000 I was reading an article in Muscular Development magazine, written by some guy who proudly calls himself an Associate Professor of Sports Medicine. The...
Warm-up better than a stretch
31/08/2000 You can lower the risk of injury by doing a warm up instead of a stretch, according to new research by Canadian doctors. Reporting their findings in the...
The pain of shoulder injuries (Part 1)
2/08/2000 When I meet a new patient who complains of shoulder problems, one of the first questions I ask is: "Where does it hurt exactly?" Usually the person will point to...
Think negative, trainer advises
31/07/2000 Most men who train with weights can improve their strength and size by focusing on the eccentric part of an exercise, according to Aussie Bodies exercise and...
Stretching the truth
30/06/2000 Stretching before exercise does not lower the risk of injury, according to Australian research. Army physiotherapist Rodney Pope led a team of researchers...
Land fat on your feet
31/05/2000 Challenging the notion that a low-fat diet is the number one choice for elite athletes, a study has found that a diet higher in fat led to increased endurance in...
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