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Renaissance Fitness Supplement Kits
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : supplements
Helping you reach your fitness goals, one month at a time.
The Straight to the Bar Community on Google+
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : community, Social Media (Twitter Google+ and Facebook), technique
Love talking about strength-training? Same here.
The Quest for Victory
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : history of strength, photography
Wonderful site.
The 40-Day Program
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Training Concepts & Strategies
Interesting idea.
Tips for Kettlebell Pressing Power
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : kettlebell, technique, Training Concepts & Strategies
Fine-tuning your pressing technique.
More Lower Back Savers
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : injury
Time for a little repair work.
Contrast Training for Strength, Size, and Power
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Training Concepts & Strategies
Looking for a change? Try a few weeks of contrast training.
Lower Back Savers
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : back pain, injury prevention
Time for a little repair work.
VeloCity : Plan Your Cycling Trips
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : cycling
Time to do a little planning.
What is a Movement Screen?
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : conditioning, injury prevention, kettlebell, pain
Why the site of pain is not necessarily the source.
The Infamous TRX Workout
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : suspension training, Training When Travelling
I love suspension training - particularly when travelling.
Huge in a Hurry
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : books, water consumption
Making gains as an experienced lifter.
The Strongest 72-year-old You'll Ever Meet
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : powerlifting, still got it
A record-breaking Powerlifter who shows no signs of slowing down.
Crossed Up by CrossFit
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : certification, conditioning, seminar, seminars
A look at a CrossFit Level 1 certification seminar.
A Man's Guide to Getting His Woman In Shape
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Training Concepts & Strategies
Provocative headline, great advice.
Top 5 Mobility Exercises For Desk Jockeys
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : mobility
These may be just what you need.
Explosive Training for Bodybuilders
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : bodybuilding, football, MMA, Training Concepts & Strategies
Scott Abel's approach to training - for bodybuilders, football players and MMA fighters.
Prowler Challenges
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : conditioning
How do you make Prowler workouts a little more challenging?
So You Want to Be a Fitness Professional?
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : fitness business
How, and why.
Time For a Coffee Run
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : coffee
Yet more evidence that a dose of caffeine can assist athletes.
Active Release Techniques for Strength Athletes
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : injury, injury prevention, massage, technique
Injury holding you back?
Creating Super Shakes
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : post-workout supplements, protein
The contents of a 'Super Shake'.
Understanding Your Training Operating System
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : sports psychology
How your beliefs about training can impact your results.
10 Unknown Treks
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : hiking
Planning a bit of time outdoors?
Stuff You Should Be Doing, But Aren't
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Training Concepts & Strategies
Time for a few adjustments.
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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'.
checking out
Zero Breeze Mark Ⅱ (Battery-Powered Portable AirCon)Love training outdoors?
The Zero Breeze Mark Ⅱ is a battery-powered portable air conditioner, designed for use in a tent/RV/truck - anywhere you like to spend a bit of time after a serious outdoor session. Or even a hike.
Although I'm slightly skeptical about the cooling potential of such a small device, I'm certainly keen to try one out here.
How about you - ever used anything similar (perhaps the first generation of the device)?
A spot 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.