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Results tagged “rings”
Looking At : May 21, 2017
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Weekly summary
All Tags : air pollution, bioengineering, brain, community, cycling, diet, rings, robotics, sight, smoking, Social Media (Twitter Google+ and Facebook), surgery, vaccination
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Nuzzel and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
Onnit Suspension Rings
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Reading
All Tags : bodyweight, rings
These look great.
Looking At : Oct 23, 2016
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Weekly summary
All Tags : air pollution, anatomy, bioengineering, community, cycling, futurism, paraplegia, rings, running, Social Media (Twitter Google+ and Facebook), studies & trials, swimming, The quantified self : fitness devices and gadgets
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Nuzzel and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
Ring Training for Athletes (Mike Gillette)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Reading
All Tags : rings, technique
Looks great.
Muscle-Up Technique
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : exercises
All Tags : bodyweight, rings, technique
Great exercise.
The Forgotten Squat
posted by James Jackson
Filed in : Articles
All Tags : balance, bodybuilding, deadlift, equipment, history of strength, lunge, rings, squat, technique, wrestling
Hack your way to massive thighs.
Weighted Ring Push-Ups
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : exercises
All Tags : push-ups, rings, weight vest
Great combination.
Checking Out : Rings of Power (Mike Gillette)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Reading
All Tags : bodyweight, calisthenics, community, rings
An ideal starting point.
Looking At : Nov 9, 2014
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Weekly summary
All Tags : 3D printing, apps, bioengineering, community, energy harvesting, futurism, genomics, medical devices, prosthetic, prosthetics, rings, robotics, Social Media (Twitter Google+ and Facebook), stem cells, studies & trials, The quantified self : fitness devices and gadgets, workout clothing
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, the Daily 'Paper' and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
Looking At : Jun 29, 2014
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Weekly summary
All Tags : bioengineering, breathing, community, cycling, exoskeleton, futurism, Gymchats, health, heart, links, prosthetic, prosthetics, Regenerative Medicine and Biofabrication - Growing New & Replacement Body Parts, rings, sight, Social Media (Twitter Google+ and Facebook), studies & trials, The quantified self : fitness devices and gadgets
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Facebook and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
Looking At : Week Ending Jun 8, 2014
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Weekly summary
All Tags : 3D printing, artificial intelligence, bioengineering, community, health, links, nutrition, prosthetic, prosthetics, rings, Social Media (Twitter Google+ and Facebook), studies & trials, supplements, The quantified self : fitness devices and gadgets, Training When Travelling
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Facebook and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
Looking At : Week Ending Apr 13, 2014
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Weekly summary
All Tags : community, DIY, Gymchats, health, links, rings, running, sleep, Social Media (Twitter Google+ and Facebook), studies & trials, The quantified self : fitness devices and gadgets, Training Concepts & Strategies
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Facebook and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
Looking At : Week Ending Mar 23, 2014
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Weekly summary
All Tags : community, Diagnosing Medical Conditions, diagnosis, futurism, Gymchats, health, links, medical devices, nutrition, rings, Social Media (Twitter Google+ and Facebook), stretch, studies & trials, The quantified self : fitness devices and gadgets, Training Concepts & Strategies, Wearables
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Facebook and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
Looking At : Jul 14, 2013
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Weekly summary
All Tags : bioengineering, bodyweight, bone, community, genetics, Google Glass, Gymchats, links, Nerve damage and neurological conditions, parkour, rings, Social Media (Twitter Google+ and Facebook), swimming, training
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, the 'Paper' and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
Light Exercise After Meal Lowers Post Prandial Triglycerides, Study Finds
posted by Matthew Denos
Filed in : Articles
All Tags : cholesterol, counting calories, diabetes, diet, fasting, Fasting & Caloric Restriction, heart, hiking, obesity, protein, rings, squat, Training Concepts & Strategies, treadmill, triglycerides, walking
Try doing some of your training after you eat.
Straight to the Bar 2012 : Strength-Training Resources
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Articles
All Tags : books, breathing, calisthenics, climbing, deadlift, DVDs, ebooks, equipment, goals, handstand, nutrition, photography, push-ups, recovery, rings, sites, sleep, studies & trials, surfing, technique, The quantified self : fitness devices and gadgets, virtual reality, workshops, yoga
We've noted a number of superb resources in the newsletter this year. Here are a few personal favourites.
Looking At : Sep 30, 2012
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Weekly summary
All Tags : conditioning, DIY, genetics, gymchats, links, photography, rings, slosh pipe, Social Media (Twitter Google+ and Facebook), studies & trials, The quantified self : fitness devices and gadgets
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, the Forums and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
Gettin' Swole
posted by Derek 'D-Rock' Peruo
Filed in : Diet and Nutrition
All Tags : amino acids, cycling, injury prevention, insulin, jump, post-workout supplements, pre-workout supplements, rings, supplements
My Review of Now Arginine and Glutamine Performance Supplements.
Gymchat 171 - Online Training III
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Filed in : Gymchats (formerly twitterchats)
All Tags : fitness business, gymchats, online training, photography, rings, seminar, Social Media (Twitter Google+ and Facebook)
Do you offer or use any online services as part of your training?
Are You Stretching Enough?
posted by John Cammidge
Filed in : workouts
All Tags : back pain, bodybuilding, injury prevention, jump, lunge, muscle gain, pain, posture, rings, squat, stretch, stretching
I Wasn't Stretching Enough & Found Out The Hard Way.
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, 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 :
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 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?
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.
gift buying guide
When 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 & DVDs on Strength-Training (SttB 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.
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.
elsewhere
As 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 : How to Increase Mind-Muscle Connection
- Gains & Aesthetics : In a rut with your routine? Tips to get motivated again
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
MyGrams ('Phone-Based Portable Scale)
Interesting combination.
MyGrams is portable scale which takes the form of a smartphone case, so it's always available. The ideal companion to something like the 'Custom Meal Planner' app.
Very keen to try one.
The MyGrams 'Phone-Based Portable Scale.
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 'Napalm' Jedd Johnson.
The 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.
Confused about what to eat, how much to eat; even when to eat? This book will help you get the most out of your food plan. Superb.
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.
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.
This is a fantastic book. As Josh explains, it superbly shows what's going on while you train. Love it.
The 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.