by Scott Bird | Jul 26, 2012 | 30 Days to a Stronger, Fitter, Healthier You, Articles, Favourites, History of Strength (HoS)
Bruce Lee in ‘Enter the Dragon’. The first time I can remember hearing about circuit training was shortly after watching the Bruce Lee masterpiece, Enter the Dragon. Although Lee was well known for his muscular-yet-wiry physique, he certainly cranked...
by Scott Bird | Aug 22, 2011 | 30 Days to a Stronger, Fitter, Healthier You, 30DC (30-Day Challenge), Articles, Favourites
Long-term readers of this site may recall the switch to Biphasic Sleep, which was not only extremely successful; it’s a highly recommended routine. Details here. Whilst I maintained the somewhat uncommon sleep routine, I completely overlooked the process of...
by Scott Bird | Jul 13, 2011 | 30 Days to a Stronger, Fitter, Healthier You, exercises, Favourites, video
Via Fight Geek : Mark de Grasse demonstrates a great way to get some fresh air – a simple log/bodyweight workout. Note that you could also do many of these moves with something like a Slosh Pipe (how to make one). Whatever you’ve got available.
by Davie Easton (What Davie Did) | Jul 11, 2011 | 10 of the Best, 30 Days to a Stronger, Fitter, Healthier You, Articles, Favourites
Yep, that’s me. “Its only 110kg per hand….” That’s all I could hear in my head “Its only 110kg per hand. Christ, that’s more than I weigh!”. The voice had started, but I knew I could shut him up. I just took a breath,...
by Scott Bird | Jun 5, 2011 | Articles, 10 of the Best, 30 Days to a Stronger, Fitter, Healthier You, Favourites, History of Strength (HoS)
Thomas Topham performing a Harness Lift. Long-term readers of Straight to the Bar may recall this image of 18thC Strongman Thomas Topham, conducting a harness lift with 3 barrels of water weighing a superb 1,836lb 1. Just one of the many strength feats he was...
by Derek Peruo | Sep 20, 2010 | 10 of the Best, 30 Days to a Stronger, Fitter, Healthier You, Articles, Favourites
TRX Adjustment tab.If you’re not using suspension straps in your workout program, you should be. Their portability and functionality make them ideal for home gyms and training while on the road. And while there are numerous variations of the suspension trainer,...
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