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Aging - The Cause, And Potential Reversal (David Sinclair)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : aging & longevity
Fascinating area.
Looking At : Jun 2, 2019
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : aging & longevity, artificial intelligence, brain, cancer, community, diabetes, diagnosis, futurism, heart, Nerve damage and neurological conditions, sight, sleep, stem cells, stress, studies & trials
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Facebook, Twitter, in The Daily 'Paper' and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
Looking At : Nov 18, 2018
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : air pollution, bone, community, diet, futurism, heart, injury, Social Media (Twitter Google+ and Facebook), studies & trials, Synthetic Meat
What we were talking about this week on Facebook, Twitter (especially the lists!) and Nuzzel.
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Looking At : Dec 17, 2017
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : bioengineering, community, diagnosis, diet, Fitness devices (Wearables, futurism, Grip strength, Hearables), heart, HIT, microbiome, nutrition, Social Media (Twitter Google+ and Facebook), studies & trials
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Nuzzel and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
Looking At : Dec 10, 2017
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : aging & longevity, bioengineering, community, conditioning, diabetes, futurism, gene editing, HIT, longevity, memory, microbiome, Regenerative Medicine and Biofabrication - Growing New & Replacement Body Parts, running, Social Media (Twitter Google+ and Facebook), studies & trials, workout clothing
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Nuzzel and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
Looking At : Apr 22, 2012
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : coffee, conditioning, deadlift, links, nutrition, Olympic athletes, photography, sleep, Social Media (Twitter Google+ and Facebook)
What we were talking about this week : on Google+, Twitter, and the Forums.
Looking At ...
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : cycling, Fitness devices (Wearables, Hearables), HIT, jump, links, Olympic athletes, photography, skiing, Social Media (Twitter Google+ and Facebook), streaming video, water, water consumption
What we were talking about : week Ending Mar 18, 2012.
Exercise in Healthy Older Adults
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : conditioning, HIT, still got it
Ida Wasserman, hitting the gym at 100.Chris notes two very interesting studies which look at the impact of exercise on older adults - Cardiovascular Aging and Exercise in Healthy Older Adults and Is Regular Exercise a Friend or Foe of...
The Effects of Music Tempo
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Dr Costas Karageorghis.Scott Dunlap over at A Trail Runner's Blog notes the work of Dr Costas Karageorghis on music tempo and exercise. For an overview, head over to the New York Times; for a little more meat, check out the...
Better Sleep, Better Memory
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : memory, sleep
Time for a bit of quality shut-eye.
Hunger Can Make You Happy
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Hungry mouse. Photo by pasotraspaso.Via Digg : Livescience notes an interesting study published this month in Nature Neuroscience. The short version? Hunger can make you (well, mice anyway) happy....
Learning to Juggle At Any Age
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : brain, juggling, still got it
Juggling. Photo by jayniebell.Via Just Your Average Joggler : the Journal of Neuroscience noted an interesting study this week, relating to the brain changes associated with learning a new skill (specifically juggling) - particularly for those over 50. If you've...
The Smell of Coffee
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : coffee, podcast
Even rats enjoy waking up to it.
All In The Mind?
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Placebo. Photo by purchio.Chris notes another study which looks at the performance-enhancing effects of a placebo. Very interesting....
Extra Sleep Improves Athletic Performance
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : conditioning
Sleeping. Photo by prakhar.Via Conditioning Research : Science Daily notes one of the many sleep vs performance studies taking place at the moment. Although I disagree with the idea of simply increasing the duration of sleep - in my opinion,...
Does Fasting Help Prevent Jetlag?
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : bodyclock, fasting, Fasting & Caloric Restriction
Starved. Photo by Crystl.Via Digg : Reuters notes an interesting study on the benefits of starvation prior to a long flight. Anyone tried it?...
Maximal Strength Training Improves Running Economy in Distance Runners
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : conditioning, endurance, running
The benefits of strength training for endurance athletes.
The Number of Fat Cells Remains Constant
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : conditioning
They're happy because they eat lard. Image via SharkeyinColo.Via Conditioning Research : EurekAlert notes another very interesting snippet from the current research on fats : the number of fat cells in a person's body is established during teen years; remaining...
Fat Cells Die and Are Replaced
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : conditioning
Mmmmm. Photo by terren in Virginia.Chris points to a very interesting piece in the NYT, noting a Swedish study on the lifecycle of fat cells. From the article : Every year, whether you are fat or thin, whether you lose...
The Effects of Training in a Fasted State
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : conditioning, intermittent fasting
No Food. Photo by Mykl Roventine.Chris points to an interesting study on a slightly controversial issue for Intermittent Fasters : what are the effects of training in a fasted state? Definitely something to think about....
The Benefits of Carbohydrate Restriction
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : conditioning
Carbohydrate Restriction.Chris notes an interesting study [256kb, .pdf] on carbohydrate restriction. Several potential benefits....
Tattoo Vaccination
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : vaccination
Perfect.
Fasting-Induced Changes
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : conditioning, fasting, Fasting & Caloric Restriction
It's a fascinating area of research.
Is it Ever Too Cold to Exercise?
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : sports psychology, swimming
Not according to the NY Times.
Stretching May Increase Strength
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : stretch, stretching
Via FitSugar : MSNBC notes another study on the positive aspects of regular stretching - possible strength gains. It's all good....
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Gymchat 277 - Barefoot Running - Believe the Hype! (Steven Sashen)
Fantastic discussion.
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what we're saying
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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?
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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.
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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.
air pollution & health
We discuss air pollution quite a bit on this site - particularly the various health impacts involved. If you'd like to dive in a little deeper, I invite you to check out the following :
- The 'Electric Cars' list on Twitter
- The 'Leave it in the Ground' newsletter
- The daily 'EVs in Australia' 'paper'
and of course :
Cheers.
checking out
Peter Attia's Upcoming Book Really looking forward to it.
We've noted both Peter's podcast and emails in the past, so I suspect you already know roughly what to expect. Both in terms of content and style.
The book promises to be a blend of the two - a longer discussion of some fascinating topics. And yes, I'm really keen to get my hands on a copy.
In the meantime, a sampling of Peter's writing; and a few thoughts on the book itself :
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.