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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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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.
How to Save Your Muscles From Aging (Institute of Human Anatomy)
Wonderful (the information discussed, not the deterioration).
Looking At : Mar 5 2023
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Fitness Reading/Listening For The Week : ‘The ‘Wellness in the Multiverse’ Podcast (by Jonathan Gagne)
The podcast ‘‘Wellness in the Multiverse’‘ by Jonathan Gagne looks at the fitness side of various comic/movie ‘superheroes’; both as the characters are written and of the actors portraying them.
Certainly an interesting combination.
SiBio CKM (Ketone Tracker)
The SiBio CKM is a wearable sensor for constantly tracking and maintaining ketosis. Time for a little dietary fine-tuning.
In Kentucky For A Challenge Over 200 People Have Failed! (Adam Moran (BeardMeatsFood))
I love watching these videos – a competitive eater stays competitive by taking on various food challenges. Wonderful.
Looking At : Feb 26 2023
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Fitness Reading/Listening For The Week : ‘Breath by Breath: The Liberating Practice of Insight Meditation’ (by Larry Rosenberg & David Guy)
A conversation the other day led to the area of meditation, and to the book ‘‘Breath by Breath: The Liberating Practice of Insight Meditation’. An incredibly detailed exploration of this particular practice.
The Snorinator (Semi-Upright Pillow)
The Snorinator is a semi-upright pillow with a cutout for your head. Ideal for reducing snoring, or alleviating congested lungs in many cases. Makes it much easier to breathe.
The Budget-Friendly Freak Athlete Nordic Mini Floor GHD Review (Garage Gym Reviews)
Wouldn’t mind one of these myself. How about you – are Nordic Curls part of your current routine? What are you currently using for them?
(personally – a padded, weighted bar).
Looking At : Feb 19 2023
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