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How To Begin Training (Without Equipment) At Home (Thenx)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : bodyweight, calisthenics, home gym
As much as I love the home gym, it's always great to see how easy it is to get started without one.
How To Lift Atlas Stones (Rob Orlando)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : CrossFit, strongman
Great explanation.
Push-Up Technique (Thenx)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : bodyweight, tutorial
Great explanation.
How to Get Bigger Biceps ('Athlean-X')
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : bodybuilding, Training Concepts & Strategies
Great information.
The Origins of the Food Pyramid ('Today I Found Out')
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : diet, nutrition
Very interesting area.
The Ideal Position for Sleep ('What I've Learned')
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : sleep
Some great tips for getting some quality shut-eye (still my favourite recovery technique).
How To Deadlift Properly (Eddie 'The Beast' Hall)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : deadlift
There are some great tips in here. Nice one.
How To Train For Mass (Arnold Schwarzenegger)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Training Concepts & Strategies
Arnold Schwarzenegger's approach to training. Nice one.
The Importance of Core Strength (ThenX)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : bodyweight
Nice one.
Sleep is Your Superpower (Matt Walker)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : sleep
Great information.
Hierarchy for the Olympic Lifts (Catalyst Athletics)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Olympic Weightlifting
Great information.
Building Strength, Muscle or a Bit of Both (Omar Isuf)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Training Concepts & Strategies
Very interesting approach.
Garage Gym Tour (Meg Squats)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : equipment, home gym
I love seeing how other people train.
How To Master The Turkish Getup (Meg Squats)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : kettlebell, tutorial
Great explanation.
The Fastest Way to Big Biceps (Athlean-X)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : chin-up
Very interesting ideas.
Heavy Weights vs Light Weights for Big Biceps (Athlean-X)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Training Concepts & Strategies
Time to grow.
Lean vs Strong (Omar Isuf)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : diet, fat loss, Training Concepts & Strategies
Can you ever be too lean? If you care primarily about strength, yes.
Complete Guide To Intermittent Fasting (Thomas DeLauer)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : intermittent fasting
I get a lot of questions on Intermittent Fasting - here's a full guide on how to go about things.
Staying Lean Year-Round (Athlean-X)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : fat loss
Great advice (apart from the initial list, of course).
The Ideal Workout Split - For You (Athlean-X)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : hypertrophy training, Training Concepts & Strategies
Not growing as quickly as you could?
How to Fix Wrist Pain (FitnessFAQs)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : injury, wrist strength
Great information.
The Psychological Approach to Rapid Fat Loss (Gravity Transformation)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : fat loss
Great information.
How Long Should You Be Resting Between Sets? (Gravity Transformation)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : recovery
Great information.
The 'This Week in Grip' Podcast ('Napalm' Jedd Johnson)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : audio, grip
Great show.
Calisthenics Strength 'Rules' (Calisthenicmovement)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : calisthenics
Great Information.
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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.
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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?
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.
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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.
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
ecoKeto (Vegan, Keto-Focused Nutritional Supplement)Interesting combination.
Although I'm not vegan personally, I'm certainly a fan of the occasional dose of nutritional supplementation. Great way to top up on things.
Still, I'm perhaps not the perfect candidate for this offering in particular. How about you - what's your own diet like?
Just in case, a bit of video :
ecoKeto (Vegan, Keto-Focused Nutritional Supplement).
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