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Dullo Pillow (Neck Relief Pillow for Back, Side Sleeping)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : sleep
Remember the 'sleeping on your side' video from a few weeks ago?
Push-Up Technique (Thenx)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : bodyweight, tutorial
Great explanation.
Zero Breeze Mark Ⅱ (Battery-Powered Portable AirCon)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : outdoor training
Love training outdoors?
How to Get Bigger Biceps ('Athlean-X')
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : bodybuilding, Training Concepts & Strategies
Great information.
Dr Pocket (Portable TENS Massager)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : injury, pain, recovery
Interesting idea.
The Origins of the Food Pyramid ('Today I Found Out')
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : diet, nutrition
Very interesting area.
Looking At : Aug 4, 2019
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : aging & longevity, brain, brain injury, community, diet, futurism, healthspan, memory, Nerve damage and neurological conditions, nutrition, organ transplant, studies & trials, veganism, video, walking
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.
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.
Looking At : Jul 21, 2019
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : air pollution, BCI (Brain-Computer Interface), brain injury, brain-controlled device, community, exoskeleton, futurism, health, Nerve damage and neurological conditions, quadriplegia, quantified self, studies & trials, vaccination
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.
Carousel Lift Challenge (From the Show 'The Strongest Man in History')
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Feats of Strength, injury, Old-Time Strength, strongman
This is a tribute to Paul Anderson's lift on the Ed Sullivan Show. Fantastic.
How To Train For Mass (Arnold Schwarzenegger)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Training Concepts & Strategies
Arnold Schwarzenegger's approach to training. Nice one.
Back in the Gym, Post Surgeries (Ronnie Coleman)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : bodybuilding, leg press, Training Concepts & Strategies
Must be incredibly satisfying, particularly after the 'you'll never walk again' comments.
Move It Speed (Intelligent Punching Bag)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : boxing
This is an interesting area.
The Importance of Core Strength (ThenX)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : bodyweight
Nice one.
Backmate (Doorway-Mounted Self-Massager)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : back pain, cycling, Training When Travelling
Looks great.
Magnus Midtbø Destroys New Grip Strength Test (Jujimufu)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : climbing, grip strength
Very interesting grip tools.
Looking At : Jun 16, 2019
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : brain injury, cardio, community, cycling, diet, futurism, gene editing, hiking, Nerve damage and neurological conditions, outdoor training, paraplegia, quadriplegia, stem cells, studies & trials, swimming
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.
Next Level Strength - The Ultimate Rings and Parallettes Program (Al and Danny Kavadlo)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : books, calisthenics, rings
Looks great.
Sleep is Your Superpower (Matt Walker)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : sleep
Great information.
The LifeXtenShow Pilot Episode (Lifespan.io)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : aging & longevity
It's wonderful to see a show about this area. Looking forward to it.
Looking At : Jun 2, 2019
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : aging & longevity, artificial intelligence, brain, cancer, community, diabetes, diagnosis, futurism, 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.
The Science of Anti-Aging (Isaac Arthur)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : aging & longevity, cancer, futurism
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.
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If you love talking about training, make sure you check out the Gymchats. There's a full list of previous shows here.
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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what we're saying
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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.
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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.
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
Dullo Pillow (Neck Relief Pillow for Back, Side Sleeping)Remember the 'sleeping on your side' video from a few weeks ago?
The Dullo Pillow looks ideal for doing just that. With customised 'craters' on each side (one for sleeping on your back, one for sleeping on your side) and two heights to pick from, it's far more customisable than the one I'm currently using.
Take a look at what I mean :
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See you there.