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Why We Need Medical Diagnosis Detectives (Dr Lisa Sanders)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : diagnosis
Fascinating.
Mobvoi Earbuds Gesture (Wireless Earbuds With Gesture Control)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Fitness devices (Wearables, Hearables), music, running, Training Concepts & Strategies
Interesting combination.
Do This Between EVERY Set for More Muscle Growth (Athlean-X)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : measurement
The incredible power of measurement.
nimbleToes Trail Addict (Trail Running Shoes)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : outdoor training, running
These sound great.
Rising Phoenix (Netflix Documentary)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Olympic athletes, sport, sports psychology, video
A wonderful look at the Paralympic Games. Highly recommended.
Looking At : Aug 30, 2020
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : artificial intelligence, bodyfat, bodyweight, brain, brain injury, brain-controlled device, cancer, community, diagnosis, fitness business, Fitness devices (Wearables, Hearables), gene editing, hearing, home gym, microbiome, Nerve damage and neurological conditions, online training, paraplegia, public health, quadriplegia, rehabilitation, sight, sleep, 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.
Move It Swift (Smart Boxing Gloves)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : boxing, equipment
Interesting idea.
Do This Stretch First Thing EVERY Morning (Athlean-X)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : sleep, Stretches & Stretching
Another one for the morning routine.
Carbon Trainer (Smart Mirror With A Virtual Personal Trainer)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : dumbbell, kettlebell, Personal Training, review, squat, Training Concepts & Strategies, video training
Perfect.
Neuralink - Elon Musk's Most Important Company (Steven Mark Ryan)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Mind-Machine Interfaces (aka BCIs)
Really looking forward to the presentation.
POUCHPASS (Constant Temperature Monitoring Wearable)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : equipment, Fitness devices (Wearables, Hearables), measurement
Looks great.
Using Neural Dust To Eavesdrop On Our Organs (TEDMED)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : diagnosis, measurement, organ donation
Wonderful idea.
Top 5 Mass-Building Exercises For Faster Growth (Musclemonsters)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Training Concepts & Strategies
Just starting out? Here are a handful of exercises to pack on a bit of muscle quickly.
Eating My Old Strongman Diet For A Day - 15,000 Calories! (Brian Shaw)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : diet, strongman
This is a great way to see just how much difference a good diet can make.
The 'Right' Way to Grip The Bar (Jeff Cavaliere)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Grip Work, Olympic Weightlifting, Training Concepts & Strategies
Elbow pain when lifting? These changes make a huge difference.
Cryotherapy Chamber for the Home Gym (Eddie 'The Beast' Hall)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : home gym, recovery, strongman
Very interesting recovery device.
Amazfit ZenBuds (Sleep-Focused Earbuds)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Fitness devices (Wearables, Hearables), hearing, music, sleep
These look great.
Strongmen Benching in Planet Fitness (Brian Shaw)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : bench press, fitness business, Training Concepts & Strategies
Nice one.
Looking At : Jul 5, 2020
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : air pollution, bodyweight, cardio, community, diabetes, diagnosis, fitness business, home gym, insulin, Nerve damage and neurological conditions, online training, public health, sight, 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.
The Key to SuperHuman Strength (Michael Eckert)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Training Concepts & Strategies
Interesting approach.
Garage Gym Build & Tour (Brian Alsruhe)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : equipment, fitness business, home gym
A great way to help deal with things - building an impromptu home gym.
5 Tips for Easier Pull Ups (Marine Sgt Michael Eckert)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : chin-up
Nice one.
Aggressive Strength Conversations Podcast Episode 1 (Mike Mahler & Ory Ortega)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : interview, podcast
Keen to dive in.
Gymnast Katelyn Ohashi Takes on the US Marine Obstacle Course (Austen Alexander)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : gymnastics, obstacle course
It's wonderful to see the many different approaches to fitness.
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.
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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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ready to get in shape?
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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.
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.
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.
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
Trap Bar Training 2 (Kindle Edition) This looks great.
We looked at the first edition a while ago, and this second volume looks equally superb. I'm about to dive in to it myself, and you can check out the details (and grab a copy) here :
John Wood's Trap Bar Training 2.
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See you there.