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The Straight to the Bar Community on Google+
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Social Media (Twitter Google+ and Facebook)
Love talking about strength-training? Same here.
Looking At : Week Ending Mar 4, 2012
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : exoskeleton, HIIT, links, photography, quantified self, Social Media (Twitter Google+ and Facebook)
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.
Swole.Me
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : counting calories, diet, Social Media (Twitter Google+ and Facebook)
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
Tags : boxing, conditioning, sites
Pop over and say hi.
Dan's Muay Thai MMA
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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
Tags : DIY, grip
Pop over and say hi.
Matt Brouse
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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
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
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
Tags : cycling
Time to do a little planning.
Origin of Energy
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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
Tags : wrestling
Very, very strange.
Speed Bag Resources
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : boxing, conditioning, sites
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
Tags : plate, push-ups
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
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
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
Tags : parkour, Social Media (Twitter Google+ and Facebook)
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
Via Street Workout : Fizzycal Fitness. Unusual bodyweight exercises (with great names) - including the 'Chirpees' above. Good stuff....
Monster Circus
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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
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
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
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
Better Human.Fitness with a definite combat focus - Better Human. Good stuff....
3-2-1...Go!
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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
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....
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Cheers.
If you love talking about training, make sure you check out the Gymchats. There's a full list of previous shows here.
This week :
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.
just joined us? try these
There are some incredible writers on the team here. To give you an idea, check out these posts :
DIY: How to Build an Olympic Weightlifting Platform
Kat 'The Mighty Kat' Ricker
Building A Neck Of Steel
Mike 'The Machine' Bruce
Straight to the Grip Contest
Jedd 'Napalm' Johnson
A Little Yoke Work : 10 Exercises for a Bigger Neck
Scott Andrew Bird
29 Things to do with a Barbell in the Corner
Jason Kirby
Get Mental! The Psychology of Strength
Josh Hewett
Small Victories
Josh Hanagarne
If you enjoyed the articles above, check out the complete 'Best Of Straight to the Bar' list. And if you'd like to do some fitness writing yourself and submit your own piece, get in touch.
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.
what we're saying
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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.
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)
'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.
TACFIT Commando
TACFIT Commando is Scott Sonnon's deceptively simple bodyweight program, used with great success by a wide range of military and law enforcement personnel. Everyone from the Israeli Secret Intelligence Service to Firefighters.
Incorporating a wide range of instructional ebooks, daily journals, mission calendars and demonstration videos; this is the ideal way to learn a new set of physical skills. Regardless of your starting point.
To find out more, swing by :
Fantastic.
community
talking about If you tweet a lot about fitness and would love to be on this list, let me know.
giving
If you've been training for a while, gradually cleaning up your diet, no doubt you've experienced the amazing power of transformation. It's a tremendous feeling. If you're ready to give someone else a hand to transform their own lives - through education, sharing equipment, financial help - take a look at the full list of organisations on the Giving page. Cheers.
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.
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.
elsewhere
As you can see, we love talking about training. In addition to the conversations on here, in the Google+ Community, Twitter and so on are discussions on several other great fitness-focussed sites.
Check out :
- Josh Hewett : Fat Burning Ladder SuperSet Workout
- Al Kavadlo : STREET WORKOUT
- Diesel Crew : New Products: Grippin’ Window Decals
- Year of the Bear : Starting Strongman Program: Week 3
- Gains & Aesthetics : Motivational Video: Effort Is So Important (ft. CT Fletcher)
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.
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Dom D'Agostino on the Tim Ferris Show Very interesting area.
Dr Dominic 'Dom' D'Agostino - an assistant professor in the Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology at the University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine - appears on episode 188 of Tim Ferris' podcast, discussing the ways in which the pursuit of size and strength impacts the pursuit of longevity. Fascinating indeed.
You can grab the audio here, or subscribe to the show on something like iTunes.
Dom D'Agostino on the Tim Ferris Show
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.
This is a superb resource. With a focus on law enforcement personnel, it takes the form of a Facebook Group as well as one on one coaching sessions. Created by the incredible Jeff Wilson.
Mike Gillette explains the various ways to put the gymnastic rings to work - progressively - in Rings of Power. With clear emphases on both strength and rehabilitation, it's an ideal place to start.
Particularly those of us in the 'over 40' crowd.
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.
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.