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REBO (Smart Bottle)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : water consumption
Very interesting idea.
Building Your Own Prosthetics (MIT's Media Lab)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : equipment, prosthetic, running
The end of many forms of physical disability.
Japanese Climbing Gyms (Magnus Midtbø)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : climbing
A wonderful look at one of Tokyo's climbing gyms.
HardstyleFit Kettlebell Level One Course (Dragon Door)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : books, fitness business, kettlebell
Great course.
Strength Standards - 'How Strong Should I Be?' (Alan Thrall)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : powerlifting, strongman, Training Concepts & Strategies
Great information.
Looking At : Nov 24, 2019
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : community, depression, Fitness devices (Wearables, Hearables), futurism, gene editing, hearing, heart, heat, HIT, prosthetics, public health, skin, studies & trials, vaccination, virtual reality
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.
MONKII 360 (Portable Workout Setup)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : bands, equipment, interval training, suspension training, Training When Travelling
Looks great - especially for travel workouts.
All About The Gut Microbiome (Joe Scott)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : diet, microbiome, Nerve damage and neurological conditions, nutrition, studies & trials
Very interesting area.
Dr David Sinclair on the Informational Theory of Aging, Nicotinamide Mononucleotide, Resveratrol & More (FoundMyFitness)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : aging & longevity, diabetes, intermittent fasting, Medical Imaging & Diagnostics, nutrition, running, Supplements & Supplementation
Fascinating.
Swytch (eBike Conversion Kit)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : cycling, Fitness devices (Wearables, Hearables)
This looks great.
Do This After Every Workout (OfficialThenX)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Great idea.
ChopBox (Smart Cutting Board)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : bodybuilding, bodyfat, Bulking & Cutting, diet, nutrition
This looks great.
Mind-Machine Interfaces (Isaac Arthur)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Fitness devices (Wearables, futurism, Hearables), Mind-Machine Interfaces (aka BCIs)
Fascinating topic.
The Documentary Series 'Unnatural Selection' (Netflix)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : bioengineering, gene editing, genetics
This series dives in to the wonderful world of biohacking - looking at both the incredible potential and ethical implications involved. Loved it.
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 & Supplementation
Fantastic.
Looking At : Sep 22, 2019
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : aging & longevity, BCI (Brain-Computer Interface), brain-controlled device, community, Fitness devices (Wearables, Hearables), futurism, heart, Mind-Machine Interfaces (aka BCIs), 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.
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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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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.
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
REBO (Smart Bottle)Very interesting idea.
The REBO Smart Bottle performs a deceptively useful task - measuring water intake as you drink. And as it's keeping track of your water consumption, it's able to offer other benefits tied to the number of bottles consumed - initially this is in the form of environmental plastic collection.
Sounds great.
To take a look at the bottle itself, here's a spot of video :
The REBO Smart Bottle.
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See you there.