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10 of my favourite articles on Straight to the Bar.
Road to Strong
posted by Davie Easton
Tags : deadlift, Farmers Walk, paleo, smoking, strongman, training, truck pull
Its only 110kg per hand.
Thomas Topham : The First Modern Strongman
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : bending, drinking (alcohol), Old-Time Strength, stone lifting, water consumption
Where it all began.
Suspension Training 101
posted by Derek 'D-Rock' Peruo
Tags : abdominal, balance, conditioning, deadlift, DIY, dumbbell, exercise ball, Farmers Walk, home gym, jump, push-ups, rings, squat, stability ball (aka 'exercise ball', 'fitness ball'), stress, stretch, suspension training, technique, tutorial
A great look at an incredibly versatile form of training.
Tackling the One-Armed Push-Up
posted by Al Kavadlo
Tags : bodyweight, jump, Old-Time Strength, push-ups, technique
Up for a challenge?
Making Your Own Gym Equipment : DIY Grip Tools
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : clubs & maces, DIY, dumbbell, exercise ball, grip, hand strength, leverage, lunge, plate, stability ball (aka 'exercise ball', 'fitness ball'), water consumption
There's nothing quite like building your own.
Glossary - Strength Training Equipment
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : assistance device, bands, conditioning, deadlift, dumbbell, Farmers Walk, grip, home gym, jump, kettlebell, levering, neck, plate, rings, shrugs, squat, stress, truck pull, walking
What does it all do?
Strains and Sprains
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : injury, injury prevention, jump, posture, recovery, stretch, stretching, surgery, tearing, walking, water consumption
Causes and treatments.
Napping in the Afternoon
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : biphasic sleep, brain, breathing, coffee, nap, podcast, recovery, sleep
Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night.
- Edgar Allen Poe
Using Pulse Rate to Determine Rest Break Length
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : coffee, diet, goals, heart, illness, jump, measurement, pulse, rest, rings, squat, stress, technique, workout tracking
How long do you rest between sets?
8 Glasses of Water Per Day?
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : bodybuilding, coffee, diet, protein, water consumption
Burn more, drink more.
NB : if you're looking for something specific, use the search box (top of the page) or drop us a line. And if you're happily browsing around, you'll find a full list of all the categories and tags here.
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Brilliant device. If your shoulders aren't quite as flexible as you'd like, grab The Rotater. Love it.
Of course, if you're not quite sure what to get (maybe it's for a spouse/sibling/friend who's ready to 'get in shape') we can help you there too.
No matter what sort of training they're in to, we've got a few suggestions. And if you're looking for something specific, we'll help you find out where to get it. Just leave a comment on any of the posts listed below.
Specifically :
- Grrl's Valentine's Day Wishlist (Kat 'The Mighty Kat' Ricker)
- The Bodyweight Aficionado's Guide to Gear (Jason Kirby)
- Recommended Books & DVDs on Strength-Training (SttB Authors)
And there's also the full list of the fitness-focused books, DVDs & equipment we've looked at over the years : Reading
NB : if you're still not sure what to get, there's always the option of buying them a gift card. There are certainly plenty of options; Amazon
's still my favourite.
And for a complete list of everything we use and recommend, swing by the reviews and reading areas. As well as the Straight to the Bar Store, of course. It's all in there.
To learn how to put it to work, swing by the Guides area.
If you love talking about training, make sure you check out the Gymchats. There's a full list of previous shows here.
To give you an idea of what they're like, here's an example :
Gymchat 277 - Barefoot Running - Believe the Hype! (Steven Sashen)
Fantastic discussion.
NB : if you'd like to be interviewed on an upcoming show (or know someone who should be), drop us a line. It's great to find out how other people train. And if you'd like to add your comments and suggestions on the Gymchats in general, we'd love to hear them. Cheers.
what we're saying
NB : As well as leaving a comment or two beneath the articles themselves, you might like to swing by the Daily 'Paper' for a somewhat more frequent dose of training goodness.
ready to get in shape?
A dose of Online Personal Training is ideal. Your place, their experience.
As you'd expect, I work with a number of Fitness Professionals myself - including the wonderful Josh Hewett. If you're about to begin your own strength-training journey, swing by his site at :
top-form-fitness.com/online-coaching
Highly recommended. If you're looking to get serious about 'getting in shape', book some time with Josh. Fantastic guy.
setting up a home gym?
If you're getting ready to put together a solid Home Gym (fantastic thing), here's how.
And for more, swing by the full guide. Absolutely free.
images of strength
Want to see (and learn) more Feats of Strength like this? Dive in.
reading : Ferocious Fitness (Phil Ross, Marty Gallagher)
Remember this? Great book. Ferocious Fitness : A Fighter's Proven Action Plan to Develop Blazing Power, Animalistic Strength and Killer Conditioning is a distillation of Phil Ross' training wisdom, in the form of a superbly comprehensive book. We took a look at the digital version recently, and you'll be pleased to know that the paperback version is now available. Definitely worthy of a place on the fitness shelf. Phil Ross' Ferocious Fitness.
community
talking about If you tweet a lot about fitness and would love to be on this list, let me know.love your grip work?
Check out The Grip Authority. Fantastic site.
in the wild
It’s always great to see how other people train.
If you’d like to send in a photo of yourself in action (wearing one of the Straight to the Bar Shirts of course - the latest design is here), just upload it somewhere and send us a link. Cheers.
the future of fitness
Over the years we’ve looked at the fitness industry from a number of angles - discussing the history, present approaches and potential future trends involved. Fascinating areas.
When it comes to the last part - discussing potential future trends - things get a little, well, unusual. If it’s an interest you share, or you just want to find out the types of things we think are likely, check out the posts tagged ‘Futurism’. And of course, Gymchat 224 (Roundtable) - The Future of Fitness. Superb discussion.
leave it in the ground
On Straight to the Bar we talk a lot about air pollution, primarily from a gym-owner's perspective. In the 'Leave it in the Ground' newsletter we look at the topic far more broadly - the gradual move away from the use of fossil fuels. Daily, and free.
NB : We also discuss Electric Cars for a very similar reason - they're a great way to help tackle air-pollution. To find out more - looking at the Australian market in particular - swing by the daily 'EVs in Australia' 'paper'.
elsewhere
As you can see, we love talking about training. In addition to the conversations on here, on Facebook, Twitter, in The Daily 'Paper' and so on are discussions on several other great fitness-focussed sites.
Check out :
- Josh Hewett : How to Increase Mind-Muscle Connection
- Gains & Aesthetics : In a rut with your routine? Tips to get motivated again
Of course, we're always on the lookout for new additions to this list. If you'd like to suggest a site you've come across personally (or perhaps one that you run), drop us a line.
checking out
Move It Speed (Intelligent Punching Bag)This is an interesting area.
Although I'm not exactly convinced by the whole 'punch the boss' angle, the 'Move It Speed''s sensors & smartphone integration aspects are certainly promising. Would love to see them used in several other pieces of equipment.
And to give you an idea of the 'Move It Speed' itself, a bit of video :
And for the full list of the Books & DVDs we recommend, swing by the Recommended Books & DVDs page. To check out what we're reading at the moment (and to make suggestions), join us on Goodreads.
See you there.