Welcome to Straight to the Bar
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Looking At : May 12, 2013
What we were talking about this week : on Google+, Twitter, and the 'Paper'
Echo Point, Blue Mountains.
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Facebook and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
Gymchat 203 - Fat Loss (with Vic Magary)
Time to get to work.
Fat loss. It's certainly a goal for an awful lot of people, but where exactly do you start? What do you eat, what do you do? This week we'll be discussing this fascinating area. Whether you're looking to do a little fine-tuning or shed a load of 'extra material', we'll detail precisely how to do that. Joining us is Online Fitness Coach Vic Magary, Personal Trainer Kirk Fontaine and You. Should be a great one - see you there.
Looking At : May 5, 2013
What we were talking about this week : on Google+, Twitter, and the 'Paper'
Echo Point, Blue Mountains.
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Facebook and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
Video For Gymchat 202 - Intermittent Fasting (with Josh Hewett)
When - and how often - do you eat?
Thanks again to everyone who watched and took part in the discussion Gymchat 202 - Intermittent Fasting (with Josh Hewett) - much appreciated. If you haven't seen it yet (or simply want to go over a particular point again), here's the entire video. Look forward to hearing your comments.
Gymchat 202 - Intermittent Fasting (with Josh Hewett)
When - and how often - do you eat?
What's your current diet like? When do you eat, and why? This week we'll be talking about the fascinating world of Intermittent Fasting. What it is, why it's worth considering and how it all works. Helping us tackle this fascinating area is Personal Trainer and Strongman Josh Hewett and Personal Trainer Kirk Fontaine. Should be a great one - see you there.
Full Spectrum Cinnamon Extract from Planetary Formulas
My Mini Review
Research shows that cinnamon is an excellent way to lower blood glucose levels after consuming sugary or carb-dense foods. If you're serious about fat loss, cinnamon extract should be an integral part of your program!
Looking At : Apr 28, 2013
What we were talking about this week : on Google+, Twitter, and the 'Paper'
Echo Point, Blue Mountains.
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Facebook and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
Looking At : Apr 21, 2013
What we were talking about this week : on Google+, Twitter, and the 'Paper'
Echo Point, Blue Mountains.
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Facebook and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
Video For Gymchat 201 - Hormonal Optimisation (with Josh Hewett)
Time to do a little fine-tuning.
Thanks again to everyone who watched and took part in the discussion Gymchat 201 - Hormonal Optimisation (with Josh Hewett) - much appreciated. If you haven't seen it yet (or simply want to go over a particular point again), here's the entire video. Look forward to hearing your comments.
Gymchat 201 - Hormonal Optimisation (with Josh Hewett)
Time to do a little fine-tuning.
How do you go about fine-tuning something like fat loss? Once you've made the major adjustments, where do you go from there? This week we'll be discussing just one part of the puzzle - hormone optimisation. The various ways to measure and adjust your hormone production, in order to achieve better body composition. Helping us tackle this fascinating area is Personal Trainer and Strongman Josh Hewett, alongside Personal Trainer Kirk Fontaine. Should be a great one - see you there.
Like to contribute something? I love hearing about how other people are training; if you’d like to write an article, record a video or tell us about a site you’ve discovered, get in touch.
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how to
Bending (Nails, Horseshoes)
Easily one of the most rewarding ways to train.
Clubs & Maces
A great way to get a top workout in, without wasting time.
Grippers
I love training with grippers. Beautiful things.
Kettlebells
Fantastic.
Ropes (Climbing/Dragging, Battling Ropes)
Have you got what it takes?
Sandbags
If you're ready to take your conditioning workouts up a notch, grab one of these.
Suspension Training
Perfect for outdoor sessions.
images of strength
Want more? Grab the wallpapers, and check out the Flickr group.
join the discussion
The Gymchats are weekly discussions on a range of strength-training topics. Quite apart from being fascinating discussions in their own right, they're a lot of fun.
This week :
Gymchat 203 - Fat Loss (with Vic Magary)
We hold these every Wednesday, starting at 9pm Eastern. If you're in a different timezone, here's the quickest way to see when that is.
NB : if you'd like to be interviewed in an upcoming discussion, I'd love to hear from you. It's great to hear how other people train.
Want more ways to Get Your Fix? They're all here.
elsewhere
In addition to the articles on this site are a number I've written elsewhere. Including :
- Paleo Diet : Increased Mental Clarity
- The Art of Working Out Alone
- The Ultimate Guide to Freezing Food (part II)
- Rock the Kitchen: Plan for Diet Success
- 10 Challenging Bodyweight Exercises
- Buying Your First Kettlebell
- Switching to Biphasic Sleeping? Start here.
