Julie Seamer's Muscle & Fitness articles
More proof to pack in the protein
Protein balanced diets are recommended now more than ever before, because we're realising that protein most strongly increases thermogenesis (a handy fact in these times of...
How to stay well while being active
It might come as a surprise that professional athletes often don't fit the bill of perfect health. When we watch Olympians and our favourite sportsman on television, it's...
Do you have over-training syndrome
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
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 benefits: Controls...
Inside the minds of Champions
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 Manager and the...
Branch chain amino acids maintain muscle mass
Branch chain amino acids (BCAAs) leucine, isoleucine and valine are the most important proteins required by the body for building and maintaining muscle tissue. But does...
Enhancing fat metabolism for endurance and beyond
It is true. Exercise enhances fat metabolism. Yet most athletes' diets, whether they be gymnasts, runners or swimmers are focused on carbohydrates, not fat. Is this wise and...
Boost your body's antioxidant status with whey
By consuming whey protein glutathione (GSH) levels within the body are increased. GSH is one of the body's primary anti-oxidants. It protects the body from molecular damage...
Inside the minds of Champions
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 Manager and the...
Aussie Bodies Iron woman hits Hawaii
Aussie Bodies sponsored athlete Belinda Harrison is heading to Hawaii and then Arizona for back to back ironman competitions after recovering brilliantly from a bicycle crash...
Adelaide Reds revived with Aussie Bodies
Team members from the Adelaide United Football Club are being revived with several key Aussie Bodies products, as pre-season kicks in for them now. With the best winning...
Six meals is better than three for weight loss
It is often said that eating small frequent meals is better for your health than three set big meals daily. And the science exists to back this theory. In 1964 an English...
Enjoying the anti depressant effects of exercise
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 depression. Evidence...
Whey protein better than meat for fat loss
A study on rats conducted by the University of Adelaide has found that whey protein is more effective than meat in reducing body weight gain and increasing insulin...
Optimize athletic performance with hydration and fuel
Exercise does two things to our bodies. It increases: (1) the rate of energy usage due to the extra heat production of a higher metabolism, (2) and the rate of water lost...
Fish oil for fat loss
When embarking on a diet, most people make the decision to cut out foods considered unhealthy, like carbohydrates and fat. However, while it's true that some fats don't serve...
Stop fat cell formation with antioxidants
Nutritional research suggests that natural antioxidant compounds could inhibit the formation of fat from fat cells. Flavonoids (such as those found in green tea) and...
Bust belly fat with soy protein
A daily soy shake may prevent and reduce big bellies in post-menopausal women, research suggests. A study by the University of Alabama in the US showed that women receiving...
Geelong High Performance Triathlon Program focuses...
The Geelong High Performance Triathlon Program (GHPTP) produces many outstanding athletes and the tradition is set to continue. Jarrod Evans, Director and Coach reports that...
Cholesterol medication can result in muscle weakness
Statins, a popular set of medication used to lower cholesterol can result in muscle weakness, pain, debilitating and even life-threatening muscle damage, studies have...
Over 60s can still build muscle
Elderly people can still build muscle when supplemented with the correct nutrients, a study has found. Intake of essential amino acids can boost their lean body mass,...
The Biggest Loser host on a winner with Aussie Bodies
Gorgeous host of channel 10's The Biggest Loser, Ajay Rochester, who authored Confessions of a Reformed Dieter, Blubberguts and The Lazy Girl's Guide to Losing Weight, finds...
Mountaineering Mum makes 6500 metres
Aussie Bodies sponsored mountaineer, Eileen Robberds achieved a personal triumph last month, climbing to 6500 metres on Mt Aconcagua. As the highest peak in the Americas, Mt...
Adelaide Reds revived with Aussie Bodies
Team members from the Adelaide United Football Club are being revived with several key Aussie Bodies products, as pre-season kicks in for them now. With the best winning...
Australian Kayaking champion counts down to Olympic...
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 few weeks...
Gaining weight the healthy way
Waist lines are expanding like never before, yet 1 in 20 Australians are underweight. Being skinny can lead to its own set of health problems such as osteoporosis, lowered...
The best fats for fitness
The concept of good vs bad fats has well and truly entered the social consciousness lately however it can still be confusing understanding which fats are the best for...
Take time out to burn fat
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 Journal of Applied...
Antioxidants enhance aerobic performance
A study on the potential of antioxidants to protect the body from free radicals that are generated during intense physical exercise has supported the benefits of sports...
Tameka Day recovers after bike accident
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 other...
Steroids affect both body and mind
Anabolic steroids or 'roids can build muscle mass without increasing fat, but at a cost. The male hormone testosterone, produced mainly in the testes, is an anabolic and...
Balanced muscles build the perfect body
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 weight lifters...
Cut carbs to improve performance
There is little doubt that a low-carbohydrate diet has proven effective in helping people shed some extra weight, but is this principle relevant to athletes? Unlike those...
Choosing the right protein supplement
One of the biggest challenges as a bodybuilder is understanding what you are buying. Sifting through the huge range of products to determine what types of protein work best...
Whey protein way more popular
Food industry experts state that whey protein is growing in popularity. This explains why increasing numbers of food companies are adding protein to their products. As a...
Soy protein muscles in on whey
A recent study comparing the efficacy of different protein sources on skeletal muscle protein synthesis has seen whey and soy come in equal winners. Unlike carbohydrate...
Way more benefits of whey protein
New research supports the evidence that whey protein and amino-acid rich products provide real benefits for those seeking muscle growth, fat loss and high-quality nutrition....
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