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Looking At : Week Ending Mar 4, 2012
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Weekly summary
Tags : links, photography, quantified self
Binoculars. Photo by Phil Whitehouse.During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, the Forums and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
Swole.Me
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Sites
Tags : counting calories, diet
Swole.meInteresting idea for a site - enter the calories you wish to consume on a given day, it'll produce a set of suggested meals that meet that goal. Swole.me.
CJS Fitness
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Sites
Tags : boxing, conditioning
CJ Swaby.Pop over and say hi to CJ Swaby, the Strength and Conditioning Trainer and Boxing Coach behind CJS Fitness - Effective Strength & Conditioning. Nice one....
Dan's Muay Thai MMA
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Dan's Muay Thai MMA.Via Fight Geek : love a dose of Muay Thai? So does Dan. Nice one....
Connect the Goddamned Dots
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Sites
Tags : DIY, grip
Connect the Goddamned Dots.Pop over and say hi to grip and DIY equipment enthusiast - and I suspect, Ministry fan - the enigmatic flagmonkey.
Matt Brouse
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Sites
Tags : grip
Matt Brouse.Strongman Matt Brouse definitely has his own way of looking at the world. For starters, check out his review of the Michigan Grip Championships '09. Good stuff....
Sniper Performance
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Sites
Sniper Performance.For a solid dose of Strongman training, check out the team at Sniper Performance. Good stuff....
Back to Form Fitness
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Sites
Back to Form Fitness.Laree notes the superb Back to Form Fitness, Keith Scott's online home. A great read....
VeloCity : Plan Your Cycling Trips
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : elsewhere
Tags : cycling
The VeloCity Cycle Route Guide.Via TubaDuba : this is where my fitness and computer geek sides meet - the VeloCity Cycle Route Guide.
Origin of Energy
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Sites
Tags : bodyweight
Origin of Energy.What do you get when you mix a clear passion for fitness with outdoor workouts overlooking Sydney's beautiful Bondi Beach? Origin of Energy....
Light Entertainment : Wrestling, Blood & Fluorescent Tubes
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Sites
Tags : wrestling
Light Show.Just stumbled across a very unusual sport via Oddity Central - a combination of wrestling, blood and fluorescent lights. Very, very strange.
Speed Bag Resources
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Sites
Tags : boxing, conditioning
Speed Bag Resources.Via the Diesel Crew : Jedd's Speed Bag Resources blog is off and running with an instructional clip on linking punches. Nice one....
Transformetrics
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Sites
Tags : plate
Transformetrics.Recently I've been trying out the Warrior Push-Up Ts we saw a while ago (great things incidentally); which led me to John Peterson's hub on isometric training, Transformetrics. Superb site....
Nutrition Data
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Nutrition Data.Whilst I'm not obsessive about food, I like to know a little about the things I eat. This is definitely my kind of site....
UltiTraining
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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UltiTraining.Pop over and say hi to Matt Ellsworth, taking a regular look at strength training for Ultimate Frisbee. Nice one....
Society for Barefoot Living
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Sites
Tags : parkour
Barefoot hiking to Milford Sound.Via @tferriss : love a bit of barefoot training? Pop over to the Society for Barefoot Living and find out what barefoot hiking is all about. Not as crazy as it sounds....
Fizzycal Fitness
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Sites
Via Street Workout : Fizzycal Fitness. Unusual bodyweight exercises (with great names) - including the 'Chirpees' above. Good stuff....
Monster Circus
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Sites
Tags : Old-Time Strength
Monster Circus.Now here's my kind of circus - blending '70s/80s/90s rock with a range of human circus acts and freakshows. Perfect....
MMA Fighting
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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MMA Fighting.Looking for a solid dose of news from the world of MMA? Head over to MMA Fighting....
Find MMA Gyms
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Sites
Find MMA Gyms.Here's a site that does exactly what the name implies - helps you to find a local MMA gym. This one's US-only; anyone know of a similar resource for gyms elsewhere in the world?...
Sarah Outen
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Sites
Sarah Outen.The Adventure Blog notes the blog of Sarah Outen, who plans to become the first woman to row solo across the Indian Ocean. Sounds great....
Better Human
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Sites
Better Human.Fitness with a definite combat focus - Better Human. Good stuff....
3-2-1...Go!
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Sites
Patrick Haskell.Pop over and say hi to CrossFit trainer Patrick Haskell, who lives online at 3-2-1...Go! A great read....
Girevoy Sport After 40
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Sites
Tags : kettlebells
Girevoy Sport After 40.Here's a site that'll be personally relevant a little sooner than I'd like to admit : Girevoy Sport After 40. Nice one....
No Limits
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Sites
Tags : grip
No Limits.If you saw the soda can crush video yesterday, it won't come as a surprise to know that Jeff Wilson enjoys his fair share of grip work. Swing by his blog and see what else he gets up to....
We do these every Monday, starting 8pm Eastern. This week :
NB : if you'd like to be interviewed in an upcoming discussion, we'd love to hear from you. 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, you can do that here. Cheers.
ready to get fit? not quite sure where to start?
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 (both personally, and to research various parts of this site) - 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.
also on this site
Gymchat 277 - Craig Bongelli
(Strongman and Strength Coach)
Looking At : Mar 1, 2015
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, the Daily 'Paper' and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
How to Wrap Your Knees (Matt Vincent and Mark Bell)
Good stuff guys.
Looking At : Feb 22, 2015
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, the Daily 'Paper' and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
Globe and Blob Lifting
A quick dose of grip work. Good stuff.
NB : We first looked at this one in the weekly Strength & Fitness Newsletter (part of the Strength Kit). If you'd like to have it sent to you automatically (free!) each week, just add your email here.
Gymchat 276 - NLP Skills for Fitness Professionals (Jen Mulhall)
There are some valuable skills in there.
Looking At : Feb 15, 2015
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, the Daily 'Paper' and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
images of strength
Want to see (and learn) more Feats of Strength like this? Dive in.
gift buying guide
When your spouse/sibling/friend is ready to 'get in shape' (or they already are), what do you get them?
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.
There are a number of articles that may help you in your quest. Specifically :
- Grrl's Valentine's Day Wishlist (Kat 'The Mighty Kat' Ricker)
- The Bodyweight Aficionado's Guide to Gear (Jason Kirby)
- Recommended Books and DVDs on Strength-Training & Nutrition (The Straight to the Bar Authors)
- Clothing (Glenn Bird)
's still my favourite.
Now it's your turn. Let us know how you get on, and feel free to share any photographs of what you bought or how it's being used.
Look forward to hearing from you.
strength calendar
Looking for an upcoming competition, or know of one in your area? Why not add it to the spreadsheet.
the writers
There are some superb writers here, looking at the world of strength training from a number of angles. The regulars :
Scott Bird (@scottbird, +Scott Bird)
Writer and Fitness enthusiast
Josh Hewett (@TopFormFitness, +Josh Hewett)
Strongman, Personal Trainer and Host of the Gymchats
Conor Doherty (@sfactoryfitness, +Conor Doherty)
Educator and Personal Trainer
Derek 'D-Rock' Peruo (@DerekPeruoCSCS, +Derek Peruo)
Personal Trainer and Creator of the Renaissance Fitness Supplement Kits
Dean Coulson (@DeanCoulson, +Dean Coulson)
Strength & Conditioning Coach and Martial Artist
Kat
'The Mighty Kat' Ricker (+Kat Ricker)
Bodybuilder and Writer
Jedd
'Napalm' Johnson (@jeddjohnson, +Jedd Johnson)
Grip champion and Strongman
NB : It's a big team - full list here.
In addition, articles are submitted from across the globe. Got a piece you'd like to share? Let us know.
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.
want to help out?
As you've doubtless noticed, in addition to the main site is a Community on Google+, Facebook and Twitter. Wherever you are, a daily dose of strength isn't all that far away.
To help run all of these sites, we're on the lookout for several additional Moderators. To welcome new community members, bring up new items to discuss and generally keep the conversations on track.
If you're already spending a bit of time at any of the above sites, and would like to offer your services as a Moderator, just drop us a line. And thanks for that, it really is appreciated.
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.
checking out
The Stubborn Fat Solution 1.1
Stubborn Fat Solution 1.1.Looks good. As you can no doubt tell from the title, this is the updated version of Lyle McDonald's Stubborn Fat Solution. Full review shortly (I'm about to dive in to it myself), but first a few words from Lyle on the reason for the update : In the original Stubborn Fat Solution, I briefly discussed a hormone called Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP). As I talked about, ANP represents an entirely new fat burning (lipolytic) pathway that works outside of the normal insulin/catecholamine mechanisms. But at the time, I saw and knew of no meaningful way of manipulating or impacting the pathway and left it at that. A little while later I would find a solution and this booklet was actually started years ago; then I put it away. Recently, in researching something else, I found that ANP appeared to be even more powerful than I had previously thought. Because in addition to stimulating fat mobilization, ANP (and the other natriuretic peptides) can also increase levels and activity of beige fat (a brown-fat like type of fat that humans actually have) along with helping to control appetite. Lyle McDonald's Stubborn Fat Solution 1.1. Good stuff. NB : We first looked at this one in the weekly Strength & Fitness Newsletter (part of the Strength Kit). If you'd like to have it sent to you automatically (free!) each week, just add your email here. »»
If you're new to the world of nail bending, this is the perfect book to get. It'll show you the exact techniques you'll need to get started right away. Written by world-class bender Jedd Johnson.
The Diesel Crew's Card Tearing eBook
This is a fantastic book. If you've ever considered learning this incredible strength feat, the Card Tearing eBook is the perfect place to start. Love it.
If you ever wake up with that 'just run over by a truck' feeling, you need a copy of Tim Hull's Functional Correction Manual. Not only will it help you to locate and repair the problem, it'll help prevent it happening in the future.
When it comes to body transformation - whether that's an increase in strength, packing on a bit of muscle or losing a bit of excess fat - this is the perfect place to start. Dr Berardi's Precision Nutrition.
This is a fantastic book. As Josh explains, it superbly shows what's going on while you train. Love it.
101 Fitness Myths [Kindle Edition]
A superb combination of fitness mythbusting and no-nonsense advice. If you're not quite sure where to start, grab this.
The Art of Expressing the Human Body
If you've ever watched a Bruce Lee film and marveled at his strength, speed, agility, endurance, flexibility or muscularity, this book should take pride of place in your collection. Unlike many other writings covering everything from Lee's training methods to nutrition, this book is based not on the recollections of people around him; but on Lee's own notes. Brilliant.
For a full list of what we're reading at the moment (training-related and otherwise), join us on Goodreads. And for a cut-down list showing only the ones we recommend, swing by the Recommended Books & DVDs page. See you there.