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Jack Radford-Smith
October 5, 2023

How To Accurately Track Your Macros

Jack Radford-Smith
October 5, 2023

We’re here to help set things straight with a few of our top tips for tracking as correctly as possible. This will ensure that if you invest time and effort into tracking your food, you will obtain a higher return on that investment in the form of accurate data and results!

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Jack Radford-Smith
September 29, 2023

The Core Principles Of Bodybuilding Success

Jack Radford-Smith
September 29, 2023

What are the core principles of bodybuilding success?

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Jack Radford-Smith
September 19, 2023

Maturing As A Physique Athlete - Pro Vs Amateur

Jack Radford-Smith
September 19, 2023

The maturity of a physique athlete can dictate their attitude and behaviours displayed in comp prep.

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Jack Radford-Smith
September 13, 2023

How To Lose Fat While Maintaining Your Muscle

Jack Radford-Smith
September 13, 2023

It takes immense effort, time, strategy and dedication to acquire new skeletal tissue during building phases. Lifters should want to preserve this lean mass at all costs when they decide to enter into a cutting phase.

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Jack Radford-Smith
August 30, 2023

The Secret To Dieting Success - Lower Your Food Focus

Jack Radford-Smith
August 30, 2023

Swipe through the above to determine where you land on the “food focus scale”. Let us know what you would define as a sweet spot for having the perfect degree of food focus?

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Jack Radford-Smith
August 24, 2023

5 Reasons Why You're Not Losing Weight

Jack Radford-Smith
August 24, 2023

Five common reasons why you are not losing weight!

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Jack Radford-Smith
August 20, 2023

Are Protein Bars Actually Good For You?

Jack Radford-Smith
August 20, 2023

A convenient, high-protein snack? Or an expensive, gut-aching candy bar with above-average protein?

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Jack Radford-Smith
August 10, 2023

8 Mistakes Bodybuilders Make In Contest Prep

Jack Radford-Smith
August 10, 2023

Number 7 is more common than you think…

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Jack Radford-Smith
August 3, 2023

Bodybuilding Peak Week: Water & Sodium Manipulation

Jack Radford-Smith
August 3, 2023

How should I bodybuilder manipulate their water and sodium intake in peak week? Find out here!

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Jack Radford-Smith
July 17, 2023

How To Calculate Your Daily Calorie Intake

Jack Radford-Smith
July 17, 2023

How to calculate your daily calorie requirements for weight loss, weight gain and bodyweight maintenance!

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Jack Radford-Smith
July 17, 2023

How To Get Enough Iron & Calcium In Your Diet

Jack Radford-Smith
July 17, 2023

This is how you can meet your iron and calcium requirements through food alone!

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Jack Radford-Smith
June 27, 2023

Top 12 Pre Workout Supplements In Australia (Ranked By Price)

Jack Radford-Smith
June 27, 2023

Check out 12 of the top pre-workout supplements in Australia!

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Jack Radford-Smith
June 27, 2023

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Supplements

Jack Radford-Smith
June 27, 2023

Being in the habit of taking your supplements daily is one thing, but maximising their efficacy often requires additional planning and attention to detail.

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Jack Radford-Smith
June 27, 2023

Healthy Low Calorie Oatmeal Recipe

Jack Radford-Smith
June 27, 2023

Check out these delicious breakfast oatmeal recipes!

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Jack Radford-Smith
May 2, 2023

Australia's Best Breakfast Cereals

Jack Radford-Smith
May 2, 2023

Which are Australia’s top breakfast cereals?

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Jack Radford-Smith
May 2, 2023

Dieting Habits That Are Holding You Back

Jack Radford-Smith
May 2, 2023

It can be tempting to try to dodge the “suck” that comes with the territory of competing in bodybuilding.
However, as the saying goes, “for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction”.

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Jack Radford-Smith
May 2, 2023

Top 5 Nutrition Facts You Should Know About

Jack Radford-Smith
May 2, 2023

We’d all like to think that we’re “know-t’alls” when it comes to nutrition… but are we?

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Jack Radford-Smith
April 3, 2023

How To Save Money On Groceries

Jack Radford-Smith
April 3, 2023

Meal prep in general is a long-term time saver AND cost saver when compared to the accumulation of standing in takeaway lines and/or purchasing from restaurants.

However, within meal prep there are also time-saving options… although you can expect to pay a price for the added convenience.

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Jack Radford-Smith
April 3, 2023

How To Prepare For A Bodybuilding Competition

Jack Radford-Smith
April 3, 2023

The most underrated phase in bodybuilding.

As the saying goes: “Poor preparation equals poor performance.”

Not only does this statement hold true for comp prep, however it also pertains to the “pre-prep” phase.

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Jack Radford-Smith
March 23, 2023

Your Guide To Mini-Cuts - Faster Fat Loss!

Jack Radford-Smith
March 23, 2023

Are mini-cuts the new “sexy” way to diet?

While they may sound enticing at face value, there are a variety of factors you need to consider before attempting to embark on a mini-cut.

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In this post, we’re unpacking some of the most common mistakes we see in natural bodybuilding!

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Focusing purely on macros while neglecting food quality might work short-term, but
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Top Bodybuilding Mistakes That Are Killing Your Gains

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Slow Bulk vs Dirty Bulk: The Best Rate of Weight Gain for Muscle Growth

Eating More Doesn’t Mean Gaining More (Muscle)

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Want to Gain Muscle? Start With These Core Principles

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Post-Workout Nutrition Guide: What to Eat After Training for Optimal Results

If you’re serious about making the most of your training, your post-workout nutrition isn’t just a “bonus”, it’s a critical part of the adaptation process.

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How to Build the Perfect Plate: A Simple Guide to Balanced, Nutritious Meals

It’s easy to get caught up in the complexity of food choices, macros, and meal timing, but at the heart of every nutritious meal lies a simple structure. This visual breaks it down into a practical, easy-to-follow framework for building well-rounded meals that support your goals.

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High-Protein Dinner Ideas to Help You Build Muscle

One of the most overlooked opportunities to boost daily protein is at dinner. Including a high-quality protein source in your evening meal not only helps you meet your target but also supports muscle recovery and keeps you feeling fuller for longer.

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Are You Eating Enough? How to Calculate and Optimise Energy Availability

Learn what energy availability (EA) is, why it's crucial for recovery and performance, and how to avoid the risks of low EA in your training and diet.

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Pre-Workout Nutrition: What to Eat Before Training for Best Results

When it comes to nutrition for performance, pre-training nutrition is one of the most fundamental pieces of the puzzle.

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Why You’ll Never Track Macros Perfectly (And Why That’s Okay)

Macro tracking doesn’t have to be perfect, and realistically, it likely never will be.

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Should You Start a Diet? How to Know If You’re Really Ready

Dieting is a skill, and like any skill, it needs a strong foundation.

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By now we’ve probably all heard the benefits of consuming a diet high in protein - but at what cost?

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How Much Does it Cost to Compete in Bodybuilding?

Competing in bodybuilding isn’t just a test of discipline, it’s also a serious financial commitment. From coaching and supplements to makeup and federation fees, the expenses can creep up very quickly for the unprepared.

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