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What's on the Fitness Shelf? Quite a lot actually.
NB : If you'd like to suggest a training-related book or video to us (or to submit a review of one you own yourself), drop us a line.
Spryng (Post-Workout Muscle Compression Device)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : equipment, recovery
Looks great.
MAXFIT (Portable Gym)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : suspension training, Training When Travelling
Looks great.
iTrakit (GPS bike tracker)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : cycling
Looks great.
Move It Speed (Intelligent Punching Bag)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : boxing
This is an interesting area.
Backmate (Doorway-Mounted Self-Massager)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : back pain, cycling, Training When Travelling
Looks great.
Next Level Strength - The Ultimate Rings and Parallettes Program (Al and Danny Kavadlo)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : books, calisthenics, rings
Looks great.
Emergy (Torque-Resistance Exerciser)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : grip
Interesting idea.
Superthotics (Customizable Orthotics)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : equipment, workout clothing
Interesting idea.
URGOnight (Brain Training For Sleep)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : equipment, sleep
Interesting idea.
MyGrams ('Phone-Based Portable Scale)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : calculators, diet, measurement
Interesting combination.
Hush Iced (Sleep-Inducing Blanket)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : equipment, recovery, sleep
Interesting combination.
Bowhead (Smart Personalised Supplement Dispenser)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : equipment, supplements
Looks great.
Louis Cyr - L'homme le plus fort du monde (Louis Cyr - The strongest man in the world)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : DVDs, Old-Time Strength
Looks great.
The Matrix PowerWatch 2 (Self-Charging Fitness Watch
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : measurement, Wearables
Looks great.
Balanx (EMS Training Suit)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : recovery, workout clothing
Interesting idea.
Cybershoes (Virtual Reality Footwear)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : virtual reality
Great idea.
RIDM (Fat & Muscle Tracking)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : bodyfat, measurement
Interesting device.
Dinosaur Strength and Power Courses (PDFs)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Training Concepts & Strategies
These look great.
Fasciawear (Workout Clothing)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : workout clothing
Interesting idea.
KEYTO (Breath Analyser & Mobile App)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : diet
Interesting idea.
The Drive Podcast (Peter Attia, MD)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : podcast
Sounds like a fantastic mix.
Atmotube 2.0 (Portable Air Pollution Monitor)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : air pollution
Interesting idea.
Altifarm (Indoor Herb Garden)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : nutrition
Interesting idea.
DreamOn (Sleep 'Watch')
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : sleep
Interesting idea.
Sated Keto (Meal Replacement Shake)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : diet
Interesting.
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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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
Spryng (Post-Workout Muscle Compression Device)Looks great.
The Spryng is a post-workout muscle compression device, designed primarily for use with the legs. The idea is pretty simple : send constant waves through the legs, to help get the blood flowing (and to help to flush out the lactic acid that's built up).
A little 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.