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Results tagged “IIFYM”

Video for Gymchat 219 - Assessing Current Fitness Trends (Adam Klymkiw)

Scott Andrew Birdposted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Gymchats (formerly twitterchats)
All Tags : CrossFit, fasting, gymchats, IIFYM, injury, injury prevention, nutrition, Paleo, Plant-Based Diets, running, studies & trials, training, Yoga

What works, what doesn't.


Gymchat 219 - Assessing Current Fitness Trends (Adam Klymkiw)

Scott Andrew Birdposted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Gymchats (formerly twitterchats)
All Tags : conditioning, CrossFit, gymchats, IIFYM, Paleo, training

What works, what doesn't.


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The Gymchats with Josh Hewett. Talking about strength, every week.

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 : In addition to leave a comment or two beneath the articles themselves, come and join us over on Google+ to see what else we're talking about.

just joined us? try these

There are some incredible writers on the team here. To give you an idea, check out these posts :

  • Kat 'The Mighty Kat' RickerDIY: How to Build an Olympic Weightlifting Platform
    Kat 'The Mighty Kat' Ricker
  • Mike 'The Machine' BruceBuilding A Neck Of Steel
    Mike 'The Machine' Bruce
  • Jedd 'Napalm' JohnsonStraight to the Grip Contest
    Jedd 'Napalm' Johnson
  • Scott BirdA Little Yoke Work : 10 Exercises for a Bigger Neck
    Scott Andrew Bird
  • Jason Kirby29 Things to do with a Barbell in the Corner
    Jason Kirby
  • Josh HewettGet Mental! The Psychology of Strength
    Josh Hewett
  • Josh HanagarneSmall Victories
    Josh Hanagarne

If you enjoyed the articles above, check out the complete 'Best Of Straight to the Bar' list. And if you'd like to do some fitness writing yourself and submit your own piece, get in touch.

ready to get in shape?

Josh Hewett
'Do It With Hewett.'

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

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Want to see (and learn) more Feats of Strength like this? Dive in.

gift buying guide

Kat 'The Mighty Kat' RickerWhen your spouse/sibling/friend is ready to 'get in shape' (or they already are), what do you get them?

No matter what sort of training they're in to, we've got a few suggestions. And if you're looking for something specific, we'll help you find out where to get it. Just leave a comment on any of the posts listed below.

There are a number of articles that may help you in your quest. Specifically :

  • Grrl's Valentine's Day Wishlist (Kat 'The Mighty Kat' Ricker)
  • The Bodyweight Aficionado's Guide to Gear (Jason Kirby)
  • Recommended Books and DVDs on Strength-Training & Nutrition (The Straight to the Bar Authors)

And there's also the full list of the fitness-focused books and DVDs we've looked at over the years : Reading

NB : if you're still not sure what to get, there's always the option of buying them a gift card. There are certainly plenty of options; Amazon's still my favourite. Now it's your turn. Let us know how you get on, and feel free to share any photographs of what you bought or how it's being used. Look forward to hearing from you.

strength calendar

Straight to the Bar Strength Calendar 2014

Looking for an upcoming competition, or know of one in your area? Why not add it to the spreadsheet.

reading : Ferocious Fitness (Phil Ross, Marty Gallagher)

Ferocious Fitness
Ferocious Fitness.

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

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talking about If you tweet a lot about fitness and would love to be on this list, let me know.

giving

Straight to the Bar Team on Kiva
Straight to the Bar Team on Kiva.
If you've been training for a while, gradually cleaning up your diet, no doubt you've experienced the amazing power of transformation. It's a tremendous feeling. If you're ready to give someone else a hand to transform their own lives - through education, sharing equipment, financial help - take a look at the full list of organisations on the Giving page. Cheers.

daily newsletter

Daily Newsletter
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.


love your grip work?

The Grip Authority

Check out The Grip Authority. Fantastic site.

want to help out?

Sign in here. Photo by Robert Bejil ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/robnas/ ).

As you've doubtless noticed, in addition to the main site is a Community on Google+, Facebook and Twitter. Wherever you are, a daily dose of strength isn't all that far away.

To help run all of these sites, we're on the lookout for several additional Moderators. To welcome new community members, bring up new items to discuss and generally keep the conversations on track.

If you're already spending a bit of time at any of the above sites, and would like to offer your services as a Moderator, just drop us a line. And thanks for that, it really is appreciated.


in the wild

It’s always great to see how other people train.

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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

Batou (Ghost in the Shell)

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

'Leave it in the Ground' newsletter

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.

elsewhere

On the LookoutAs you can see, we love talking about training. In addition to the conversations on here, in the Google+ Community, Twitter and so on are discussions on several other great fitness-focussed sites.

Check out :


  • Josh Hewett : Basic Home Workout for Beginners
  • Al Kavadlo : Al Kavadlo 2017 Year in Review
  • Dictated Journeys Of A Personal Trainer : My caloric goal achieved using the s health app on my phone
  • Gains & Aesthetics : 10 Effortless And Effective Ways To Lose Water Weight

Of course, we're always on the lookout for new additions to this list. If you'd like to suggest a site you've come across personally (or perhaps one that you run), drop us a line.

checking out

Perk (Caffeine Bracelet)

Interesting idea.

The Perk is caffeine-laden wearable which delivers a set amount of caffeine (via a patch) gradually. Looks ideal for the pre-workout caffeine hit, particularly when travelling (or whenever a cup of coffee simply isn't available).

A spot of video :



The Perk.

Read on »»



Diesel Crew Bending eBookThe Diesel Crew Bending eBook

If you're new to the world of nail bending, this is the perfect book to get. It'll show you the exact techniques you'll need to get started right away. Written by world-class bender Jedd Johnson.


Card Tearing EbookThe Diesel Crew's Card Tearing eBook

This is a fantastic book. If you've ever considered learning this incredible strength feat, the Card Tearing eBook is the perfect place to start. Love it.


Jeff Wilson's 'Powerful Peacemaker'Powerful Peacemaker

This is a superb resource. With a focus on law enforcement personnel, it takes the form of a Facebook Group as well as one on one coaching sessions. Created by the incredible Jeff Wilson.


Rings of PowerRings of Power

Mike Gillette explains the various ways to put the gymnastic rings to work - progressively - in Rings of Power. With clear emphases on both strength and rehabilitation, it's an ideal place to start.

Particularly those of us in the 'over 40' crowd.


Precision NutritionPrecision Nutrition

When it comes to body transformation - whether that's an increase in strength, packing on a bit of muscle or losing a bit of excess fat - this is the perfect place to start. Dr Berardi's Precision Nutrition.


Strength Training AnatomyStrength Training Anatomy

This is a fantastic book. As Josh explains, it superbly shows what's going on while you train. Love it.


Bruce Lee : The Art of Expressing the Human BodyThe Art of Expressing the Human Body

If you've ever watched a Bruce Lee film and marveled at his strength, speed, agility, endurance, flexibility or muscularity, this book should take pride of place in your collection. Unlike many other writings covering everything from Lee's training methods to nutrition, this book is based not on the recollections of people around him; but on Lee's own notes. Brilliant.


For a full list of what we're reading at the moment (training-related and otherwise), join us on Goodreads. And for a cut-down list showing only the ones we recommend, swing by the Recommended Books & DVDs page. See you there.

Just Joined Us? Try These.

  • DIY: How to Build an Olympic Weightlifting Platform
    Kat 'The Mighty Kat' Ricker
  • Building A Neck Of Steel
    Mike 'The Machine' Bruce
  • Straight to the Grip Contest
    Jedd 'Napalm' Johnson
  • A Little Yoke Work : 10 Exercises for a Bigger Neck
    Scott Andrew Bird
  • 29 Things to do with a Barbell in the Corner
    Jason Kirby
  • Get Mental! The Psychology of Strength
    Josh Hewett
  • Small Victories
    Josh Hanagarne

If you enjoyed these, check out the complete 'Best Of Straight to the Bar' list. Fantastic.

Converters and Calculators.

Before you start your fitness journey, it's important to measure a few things.

Here's how.

  • Work Out Your 1RM (1 Rep Max)
  • Estimate Your % Bodyfat
  • Calculate How Many Calories You Need

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