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OTARI (Interactive Workout Mat)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : artificial intelligence, video training, yoga
Intriguing combination.
The OTARI is a Yoga mat (although it has plenty of potential uses for other aspects of training) with a strong interactive component. In addition to a screen with specific advice relating too the workout, the inbuilt AI can help to offer specific advice on form (there's a camera built in to the mat).
A little video :
The OTARI Interactive Workout Mat.
Doctor's Nighttime Routine For Better Sleep (Dr Mike Varshavski)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : sleep
I'm a huge fan of sleep as a recovery method.
Intermittent Fasting - How it Affects Sleep (What I've Learned)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : intermittent fasting, sleep
The various sleep-related impacts of IF.
CalfPRO (Leveraged Calf Stretching Tool)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : equipment, injury prevention, stretching
Looks great.
Joe Rogan Experience #1474 (Dr Rhonda Patrick)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : diet, health, injury prevention, newsletter, nutrition, supplementation, Widespread Epidemics & Pandemics
Fascinating discussion.
Dissecting The Wim Hof Method (Medlife Crisis)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : breathing, climbing, recovery, studies & trials
It's getting in to the colder part of the year here (Sydney, Australia).
Looking At : May 10, 2020
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : artificial intelligence, blood test, bodyweight, breathing, community, diagnosis, fitness business, Fitness devices (Wearables, Hearables), heart, heat, home gym, measurement, Nerve damage and neurological conditions, online training, public health, stem cells, studies & trials, Training Concepts & Strategies, 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.
Huami Amazfit X (Curved, Fitness-Focused Smartwatch)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : equipment, Fitness devices (Wearables, Hearables), swimming
Promising indeed.
Aging Research in the Age of COVID-19 (Brent Nally and Dr Aubrey de Grey)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : aging & longevity, healthspan, intermittent fasting, nutrition, Widespread Epidemics & Pandemics
Very interesting conversation.
NEXX (Home Therapy Neck Device)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : injury, neck, pain, stretch, stretching
Interesting idea.
How to Make Sense of the Constantly Shifting Info on the Coronavirus (Peter Attia on Impact Theory)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Fasting & Caloric Restriction, health, interview, nutrition, recovery, sleep, Supplements & Supplementation, Training Concepts & Strategies, Widespread Epidemics & Pandemics
Interesting discussion - especially the exercise & supplementation points.
Carbon SnoreX Pillow (Cooling Pillow with Anti-Snore Tech)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : sleep
Looks great.
The 10 Greatest Home Exercises of All Time (Athlean-X)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : bodyweight, Training Concepts & Strategies
No home gym available? Try some of these.
Everything You Need to Know About The Coronavirus Pandemic (David Sinclair on Health Theory)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : diabetes, diagnosis, diet, intermittent fasting, vaccination, Widespread Epidemics & Pandemics
A detailed look at the current pandemic, how to respond, and how to prevent it from happening again.
Looking At : Apr 12, 2020
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : aging & longevity, air pollution, artificial intelligence, blood test, bodyweight, cancer, community, diagnosis, diet, futurism, health, home gym, interview, measurement, Nerve damage and neurological conditions, nutrition, online training, public health, regenerative medicine, studies & trials, video, 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.
SMASH Target (Half Tractor Tyre, For Hammer Work)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : sledgehammer training
Great idea.
New Technologies that May be on the Cards (Isaac Arthur)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : aging & longevity, artificial intelligence, blood pressure, blood test, brain, brain injury, cancer, diagnosis, diet, fat loss, Fitness devices (Wearables, Hearables), futurism, gene editing, genetics, genomics, injury, Mind-Machine Interfaces (aka BCIs), nanotechnology, pulse, sleep
This video takes a look at a range of upcoming technologies, notably those of a health-related nature (beginning 9m30s in). Good stuff.
Looking At : Apr 5, 2020
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : aging & longevity, air pollution, blood test, bodyweight, cancer, community, diagnosis, futurism, home gym, Nerve damage and neurological conditions, nutrition, online training, public health, studies & trials, 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.
Gym Closed? A Simple Home Bodyweight Workout (Alan Thrall)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : bodyweight, home gym
With the gyms closed, equipment-free home workouts certainly have plenty of appeal.
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.
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Gymchat 277 - Barefoot Running - Believe the Hype! (Steven Sashen)
Fantastic discussion.
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setting up a home gym?
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images of strength
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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.
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.
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