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Gymchat 277 - Barefoot Running - Believe the Hype! (Steven Sashen)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : equipment, gymchats, jump, running, Training Concepts & Strategies, walking
Tried it? Wondering if you should, and how to start? Dive in.
Want to Guest Host the Gymchats?
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : bodybuilding, bodyweight, conditioning, fat loss, fitness business, gymchats, nutrition, sandbag, sleep, sports psychology, sprinting, Training Concepts & Strategies
We love hearing how everyone trains.
Gymchat 280 - How to GRIND for Your Gains (Nassim Jebran)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : gymchats, jump, sports psychology, strongman, Training Concepts & Strategies
Get ready for a new PR.
Gymchat 279 - The Power & Importance of SLEEP (Adam Farrah)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : gymchats, paleo, recovery, sleep
How'd you sleep last night?
Gymchat 278 - Are Saturated Fats Really That Bad for You? (Kirsten Gallagher)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : fat loss, gymchats, nutrition
Should you, and how much?
Gymchat 277 - Craig Bongelli
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : deadlift, gymchats, jump, Social Media (Twitter Google+ and Facebook), strongman
(Strongman and Strength Coach)
Gymchat 276 - NLP Skills for Fitness Professionals (Jen Mulhall)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : gymchats, jump, mental toughness, sports psychology
There are some valuable skills in there.
Gymchat 275 - How Food Choices Affect Your Body (Kamal Patel)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : goals, gymchats, jump, nutrition
What's your current diet like? More importantly, what should it be like?
Gymchat 274 - Forskolin For Fat Loss & Muscle Building (Kurtis Frank)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Bulking & Cutting, fat loss, gymchats, supplements
Forskolin. Yes? No?
Gymchat 273 - 10 Tips for Achieving Balance in Your Life & Your Diet (Aeryon Ashlie)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : balance, diet, fat loss, gymchats, health, jump, nutrition, sleep
Moving from where you are to where you want to be.
Gymchat 272 - NLP Skills for Fitness Professionals (Jen Mulhall)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : gymchats, sports psychology
There are some valuable skills in there.
Gymchat 271 - Chat with Craig Bongelli (Topic TBA)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : gymchats, jump, powerlifting, Social Media (Twitter Google+ and Facebook)
Get ready.
Gymchat 270 - Are Saturated Fats Really That Bad for You? (Kirsten Gallagher)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : gymchats, jump, nutrition
How much do you need?
Gymchat 268 - Bulking on a Budget (Adam Klymkiw)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : bodybuilding, Bulking & Cutting, diet, gymchats, jump, weight gain
Get big without breaking the bank.
Gymchat 267 - Carving out a Niche in the Strength Equipment Business (Eric Chessen)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : autism, equipment, gymchats, jump
Got an idea for a piece of equipment? What's next?
Gymchat 266 - Art of Reciprocity: Give More to Get More from Clients, Colleagues, & Yourself (Sincere Hogan)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : fitness business, gymchats, jump, Social Media (Twitter Google+ and Facebook), sports psychology
Give more, get more.
Gymchat 263 - Building an Indestructible Body (Logan Christopher)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : gymchats, history of strength, illness, jump, Training Concepts & Strategies
How do you go about it?
Gymchat 262 - Learning from Experts Outside of Your Discipline (Frank DiMeo)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : books, gymchats, jump, Training Concepts & Strategies
Always a beginner.
Gymchat 261 - How To Increase INTENSITY (Fadel D)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : gymchats, jump, powerlifting, Training Concepts & Strategies
Time to get serious.
Video for Gymchat Bite 1 - Sled Training (Frank DiMeo)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : gymchats, Social Media (Twitter Google+ and Facebook), Training Concepts & Strategies
What, how and why.
Gymchat Bite 1 - Sled Training (Frank DiMeo)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : gymchats, technique, Training Concepts & Strategies
What, how and why.
Gymchat 260 - How to Use DROP SETS for More Gains (Bill Piche)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : gymchats, technique, Training Concepts & Strategies
Time to get seriously strong.
Gymchat 258 - Questioning Fitness Authority : Your Trainer Might Be Wrong (Bud Jeffries)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : gymchats, jump, Personal Training, Training Concepts & Strategies
When to listen, when to question.
Gymchat 259 - How to Choose the Right Gym for YOU (Jaime Smith)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : gymchats, jump, Training Concepts & Strategies
Find the right place to train.
Gymchat 258 - Fitness Business Strategies (Matt Palfrey)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : fitness business, gymchats, jump, technique
What works, and what doesn't?
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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.