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How Fast is a Two Hour Marathon Pace? (Mike Boyd)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : running
Brutal pace.
Looking At : Oct 13, 2019
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : aging & longevity, air pollution, cancer, cartilage repair & replacement, community, diet, futurism, genomics, injury, Nerve damage and neurological conditions, skin, 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.
Robert Oberst's Biggest Lifts (The Strongest Man in History, Season 1)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Feats of Strength, Old-Time Strength, strongman
Love this show.
David Sinclair on Intermittent Fasting (Modern Wisdom Podcast #066)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : aging & longevity, intermittent fasting
Got questions on both Intermittent Fasting and longevity? Great.
Eve - A Trainer, Dietitian & Coach in Your Pocket (AI Personal Trainer)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Personal Training
Very interesting combination.
The Secret to Aging in Reverse (David Sinclair on Health Theory)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : aging & longevity, blood test, books, supplements
Fantastic.
Looking At : Sep 22, 2019
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : aging & longevity, BCI (Brain-Computer Interface), brain-controlled device, community, fitness device, futurism, heart, Nerve damage and neurological conditions, studies & trials, workout clothing, workout tracking
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.
Arnold Schwarzenegger's Fridge & Current Training (Men's Health)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : bodybuilding, diet, nutrition, Old-Time Strength, protein, Training Concepts & Strategies
Nice one.
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.
Aging - The Cause, And Potential Reversal (David Sinclair)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : aging & longevity
Fascinating area.
How To Lift Atlas Stones (Rob Orlando)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : CrossFit, strongman
Great explanation.
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, sports psychology, 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.
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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.
NB : if you'd like to be interviewed on an upcoming show (or know someone who should be), drop us a line. 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, we'd love to hear them. Cheers.
what we're saying
NB : As well as leaving a comment or two beneath the articles themselves, you might like to swing by the Daily 'Paper' for a somewhat more frequent dose of training goodness.
ready to get in shape?
A dose of Online Personal Training is ideal. Your place, their experience.
As you'd expect, I work with a number of Fitness Professionals myself - including the wonderful Josh Hewett. If you're about to begin your own strength-training journey, swing by his site at :
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.
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.
If you’d like to send in a photo of yourself in action (wearing one of the Straight to the Bar Shirts of course - the latest design is here), just upload it somewhere and send us a link. Cheers.
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
'The Dinosaur Files' for Oct 2019I love these.
The latest issue of Brooks Kubik's 'The Dinosaur Files' (Oct 2019) is now available. An instant .PDF download. Perfect.
If you've never read one, these are monthly newsletters which comprise a mix of pieces by Brooks, well-known old-time strongmen and the Dinosaur Training community. As an example, here's a brief look at last months' issue :
It's a great mix.
You can grab the latest incarnation here :
brookskubik.com/dinosaurfiles-october2019.html .
And for the full list of the Books & DVDs we recommend, swing by the Recommended Books & DVDs page. To check out what we're reading at the moment (and to make suggestions), join us on Goodreads.
See you there.