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If you’ve just joined us, welcome. Here you’ll find everything that grunts, groans and ticks in the world of strength training. In short, this site is the home of all things strength.
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Fitness Reading For The Week : Iron on My Mind (by Dave Draper)
Iron on My Mind by Dave Draper is a wonderful gathering of Dave’s newsletter columns – timeless and insightful.
Love it.
Lia (Posture Correction Wearable)
The Lia is an AI-assisted posture correction wearable which vibrates each time poor posture is detected (and yes, it learns as it goes). It also provides a custom workout plan to help correct things.
When Lifting Light Builds More Muscle (Mind Pump)
Very interesting discussion on the many ways to make use of lighter weights in your training.
Looking At : Jun 19 2022
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Fitness Reading For The Week : How Taste Changed The World (by Adam Liaw)
How Taste Changed The World by Adam Liaw is a fascinating look at the history and anatomy behind our ability to taste foods. Love it.
Silver Pillow (Self-Cleaning, Ventilated Pillow)
The Silver Pillow is a ventilated, curved pillow with an antimicrobial covering. Great combination.
THE BEST form of Exercise for Burning Fat, Building Muscle, & Improving Longevity (Mind Pump)
Fascinating conversation on the benefits of a bit of time in the weight room.
CrossFit vs HIIT: What Workout Is Better For Weight Loss?
Both are great, but which will assist fat loss the most?
Looking At : Jun 12 2022
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Fitness Reading For The Week : The Science of Food: An Exploration of What We Eat and How We Cook (by Marty Jopson)
I was chatting to a nutritionist last night, and it’s fair to say that she spends a fair bit of time in the kitchen (she isn’t alone there – I suspect many of us are similarly food-obsessed).
One of her book recommendations – and the one I’m about to dive into myself – is The Science of Food: An Exploration of What We Eat and How We Cook by Marty Jopson.
Wonderful.