Welcome to Straight to the Bar
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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To help get you started, here are a few of our most recent posts. And if you want to dive in to a particular area. check out the ‘Start Here‘ page above. Enjoy.
Novamos S98 Actor (Smart Watch)
The smartwatch space continues to grow.
The Ozempic Problem (Dr Karan)
We’ve discussed this offering several times in the past, so I’ll simply say that this is a wonderful summary of things (and of weight-loss medications in general). Dive in.
Looking At : Aug 27 2023
This Week On Straight To The Bar…
Fitness Reading/Listening For The Week : ‘Lose Fat, Get Fittr: The Simple Science Of Staying Healthy For Life’ (by Jitendra Chouksey)
Lose Fat, Get Fittr: The Simple Science Of Staying Healthy For LifeIt'll come as no surprise that we discuss a lot of fitness-related books, courses & podcasts; on this site as well as the various networks noted in the sidebar. Lose Fat, Get Fittr: The Simple Science...
ABLEFIT (Breath Trainer)
The ABLEFIT is a device for training your breath, with variable resistance just like the rest of your workout.
How to Use ChatGPT to Make GAINS in Muscle and Strength (Dr Jacob Goodin)
I was chatting to someone yesterday about the use of something like ChatGPT to generate workouts & nutrition plans, versus the use of personal trainers and dieticians.
This video explains (and demonstrates, so you can see the exact prompts) the ‘ChatGPT workout & diet’ side of things.
Looking At : Aug 20 2023
This Week On Straight To The Bar…
Fitness Reading/Listening For The Week : ‘Paging Dr. Gupta’ (by Dr Sanjay Gupta)
Paging Dr. Gupta is a wonderful look at the process of performing surgeries in incredibly harrowing circumstances. Love it.
Kneeflow (Massage Therapy Device For The Knee)
The Kneeflow is a massage therapy device which combines soft massage airbags, infrared light and heat therapy.
Very interesting combination.
Why Alex Honnold Stopped Climbing Without Ropes (Dusted)
Great mini-biography of Alex Honnold.