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Circular Smart Ring (Fitness-Tracking Wearable)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Fitness devices (Wearables, Hearables)
Looks great.
The PERFECT Home Workout (Athlean-X)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : bodyweight, home gym, Widespread Epidemics & Pandemics
Stuck at home? Here's a simple equipment-free workout to keep the gains coming.
FoldEat (Food Storage & Eating Mat)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : diet, nutrition, outdoor training
Looks great.
6 Reasons To Be Optimistic About Coronavirus (Medlife Crisis)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : studies & trials, Widespread Epidemics & Pandemics
If all of the closures and cancellations have got you down, take a look at this.
VR Fitness Games 2020 (Brian Lovett)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Training Concepts & Strategies, virtual reality
This is certainly an interesting area - VR Fitness Games. Somewhere between gaming and a full training session.
Free 40 Minute Intu-Flow® Routine (Tacfit)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : books, mobility, newsletter
Looks great.
DNA Manipulation in Living Subjects (Isaac Arthur)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : brain, futurism, gene editing, genetics, genomics, Mind-Machine Interfaces (aka BCIs), newsletter
This is a very interesting look at an area we've discussed briefly several times on this site, and is now becoming tantalisingly close - the ability to manipulate DNA in living humans.
Looking At : Mar 1, 2020
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : aging & longevity, brain, brain injury, community, cryogenics, diagnosis, futurism, gene editing, interview, Nerve damage and neurological conditions, public health, still got it, studies & trials, vaccination, Widespread Epidemics & Pandemics
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.
Jself (Massage Pillow)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : equipment, heat, massage, music, newsletter, recovery, sleep
Looks great.
What I Learned From Parents Who Don't Vaccinate Their Kids (Jennifer Reich)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : newsletter, vaccination
A very positive way to look at the anti-vaccination issue, long term.
Accusage Thermo 7 in 1 (Hot & Cold Massage Wrap)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : heat, injury, massage, newsletter
Interesting idea.
Guardian XO Exoskeleton (Sarcos Robotics)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : exoskeleton, newsletter
Thoughts?
Vie Zone (EEG earphones)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : equipment, Mind-Machine Interfaces (aka BCIs), music, newsletter, sports psychology, Training Concepts & Strategies
Interesting idea.
Training Like The Worlds Best Endurance Athletes (Stephen Seiler)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : newsletter, Training Concepts & Strategies
A very interesting approach.
Echelon Row (Rowing Machine With Connection To Virtual Classes)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : equipment, home gym, newsletter, Online training, virtual classes & video form review, rowing, video training
Interesting combination.
Fighting Pandemics - Vaccinating Vampire Bats (TEDMED)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : newsletter, vaccination, Widespread Epidemics & Pandemics
A very interesting way to tackle pandemics.
Pandemic - How to Prevent an Outbreak (Netflix Documentary Series)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : newsletter, public health, vaccination, Widespread Epidemics & Pandemics
Great series.
Using AI To Build A Better Human (The Age of AI)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : artificial intelligence, climbing, futurism, newsletter, sports psychology, studies & trials
Fantastic.
BP Doctor (Health-Tracking Smartwatch)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : blood pressure, equipment, Fitness devices (Wearables, Hearables), health, newsletter
Interesting idea.
Healed Through AI (The Age of AI)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : diagnosis, health, Nerve damage and neurological conditions, newsletter
A fascinating look at AI and the medical side of things.
Bello (Handheld Bodyfat Tester)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : abdominal, fat loss, Fitness devices (Wearables, Hearables), measurement, newsletter
Looks great.
Neuralink - Merging Man and Machine (Aperture)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : BCI (Brain-Computer Interface), futurism, newsletter
A brief look at the incredible potential of Neuralink.
TEMPEST (Personal Weather System)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : newsletter, outdoor training
Looks great.
Stem Cells With Naz (LifeXtenShow)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : aging & longevity, newsletter
Interesting area.
Snowfeet II (Attachments That Turn Shoes Into Skis)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : equipment, newsletter, snow
Interesting idea.
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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?
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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.
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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.
daily newsletter
For some people, this site's weekly newsletter (The Strength & Fitness Weekly - part of the Strength Kit) isn't quite frequent enough. For those I produce a daily version, which you can grab here. Absolutely free.
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
Circular Smart Ring (Fitness-Tracking Wearable)Looks great.
The Circular Smart Ring is a fitness-tracking wearable device in the form of a waterproof ring. Perfect.
A little video :
The Circular Smart Ring.
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See you there.