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.
Looking At : Aug 6 2023
This Week On Straight To The Bar…
Fitness Reading/Listening For The Week : ‘Mindful Eating’ (by Carrie Dennett for The Great Courses)
Mindful Eating is a very interesting look at the combination of mindfulness and eating, from a nutritionist’s point of view. No matter what your diet is currently like, this is an oft overlooked aspect of squeezing out all the health and enjoyment benefits available.
Dive in.
VITALOOP (Portable Water Filter)
If you spend any time training outdoors, you’ll appreciate this. The VITALOOP is a portable water filter, with an inbuilt rechargable pump and filtration system. Just dunk it or fill it, push the button and drink.
Protein Before Bed – Not Bro Science? New Study! (PictureFit)
Very interesting.
Looking At : Jul 30 2023
This Week On Straight To The Bar…
Fitness Reading/Listening For The Week : ‘Neuroplasticity (From The MIT Press Essential Knowledge Series) (by Moheb Costandi)
Neuroplasticity is a glimpse at a fascinating area – the brain’s ability to change over time.
Enjoy.
Wearbuds Watch 2 (Smartwatch With Earbuds)
The Wearbuds Watch 2 is the latest incarnation of the Wearbuds Smartwatch; a fitness-centric watch with space for a pair of earbuds. Unusual pairing.
Should Humans Consume Dairy? (Institute of Human Anatomy)
There’s been no shortage of pro-dairy and ‘avoid dairy at all costs’ dietary advice given over the years. What actually happens to the body when it’s consumed?
Justin explains.
Looking At : Jul 23 2023
This Week On Straight To The Bar…
Fitness Reading/Listening For The Week : ‘The Brain Fog Fix’ (by Dr Mike Dow)
The Brain Fog Fix is a wonderful combination of nutritional and physical interventions designed to quickly (within a few weeks) restore that ‘sharp, focused brain‘ feeling. Regardless of how it’s been lost (physical, emotional or medical issue).