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Taking a detailed look at Health & Fitness from all angles.
Looking At : Apr 22, 2012
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : coffee, conditioning, grip, links, nutrition, photography, sleep
Echo Point, Blue Mountains.
Looking At ...
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Weekly summary
Tags : links, photography
Exercise in Healthy Older Adults
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : studies
Tags : conditioning, still got it
The Effects of Music Tempo
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Better Sleep, Better Memory
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : sleep
Hunger Can Make You Happy
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Learning to Juggle At Any Age
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : brain, juggling, still got it
The Smell of Coffee
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Diet and Nutrition
Tags : coffee
All In The Mind?
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Extra Sleep Improves Athletic Performance
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : studies
Tags : conditioning
Does Fasting Help Prevent Jetlag?
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : studies
Tags : bodyclock
The Number of Fat Cells Remains Constant
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : conditioning
Fat Cells Die and Are Replaced
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : conditioning
The Effects of Training in a Fasted State
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : conditioning
The Benefits of Carbohydrate Restriction
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Diet and Nutrition
Tags : conditioning
Tattoo Vaccination
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Fasting-Induced Changes
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : conditioning
Is it Ever Too Cold to Exercise?
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Stretching May Increase Strength
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : elsewhere
Tags : stretch
Feeling Tense? Try a Spot of Meditation
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
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Alternate-Day Fasting
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Diet and Nutrition
Tags : conditioning, diet, intermittent fasting
Over at Conditioning Research Chris points to an interesting study on the effects of alternate-day fasting (as per routines such as The QOD Diet) in mice. There's still a way to go before the long-term effects of similar diets are discovered for humans, but it's a great start.Another look at 2 green tea studies
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Diet and Nutrition
Heart attacks down following smoking ban
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Health
Spiderman suit may not be that far away
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Equipment
Exercise 'Must Be Tough To Work'
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This week :
Video for Gymchat 243 - How to Improve Your Pull Ups (Frank DiMeo)
We hold these every Wednesday, starting at 8pm Eastern. See you there.
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.
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
Looking At : Week Ending Apr 13, 2014
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Facebook and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
Video for Gymchat 243 - How to Improve Your Pull Ups (Frank DiMeo)
Thanks again to everyone who watched and sent in questions for the discussion Gymchat 243 - How to Improve Your Pull Ups [with Strength Coach Frank DiMeo, joined by Personal Trainer (and Strength Athlete) Josh Hewett] - much appreciated. If you haven't seen it yet (or simply want to go over a particular point again), here's the entire video.
Gymchat 243 - How to Improve Your Pull Ups (Frank DiMeo)
There are certainly many, many varieties of chin-ups and pull-ups. Fantastic exercises.
Looking At : Week Ending Apr 6, 2014
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Facebook and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
Video for Gymchat 242 - The Role of Genetics in Aesthetics & Performance (Bill Piche)
Thanks again to everyone who watched and sent in questions for the discussion Gymchat 242 - The Role of Genetics in Aesthetics & Performance [with Powerlifter Bill Piche, joined by Personal Trainer (and Strength Athlete) Josh Hewett] - much appreciated. If you haven't seen it yet (or simply want to go over a particular point again), here's the entire video.
The Reversal of Sports : From 'Aspirational' to 'Pure'
What happens when assistive devices become common?
Gymchat 242 - The Role of Genetics in Aesthetics & Performance (Bill Piche)
The role of each, and to what extent each can be changed.
images of strength
Want to see (and learn) more Feats of Strength like this? Dive in.
recommended
It'll come as no surprise that we've reviewed many, many products over the years. Everything from books, magazines and DVDs to racks, benches and complete home gyms.
To give you an idea :
- Recover Better and Faster with Elite Recoup
- Carlson Labs Fish Oil
- Get Extreme With Hydroxycut Hardcore Elite
- Review : Fixing Elbow Pain
- Gettin' Swole, Part 2
- Gettin' Swole
- You Need More Drugs
Looking for a full list of the various equipment and services we use and recommend? No problem - it's all here.
the team
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.
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.
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.
gimme some skin
An iPhone Skin, that is. If you’re like me and constantly using your iPhone in the gym (as a notebook, not as a ‘phone), you might like to customise it a bit. Grab the Straight to the Bar iPhone Skin.
reading
Görner the Mighty
Görner the Mighty.This is one of the books that Logan mentioned in the Gymchat last week - Görner the Mighty. Good stuff. Although I was lucky enough to read the original book many years ago, I'm extremely keen to dive in to this version - the 2012 reprint - as soon as possible. I suspect that things will look quite different now; after training for a number of years. Görner the Mighty. »»
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 and watching at the moment, just head over to the Recommended Books & DVDs page. See you there.