Straight to the Bar

All Things Strength

HELPING YOU GET STRONGER SINCE 2004

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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.

 

Incidentally, this site’s been helping people become fitter, healthier and stronger since January 2004. If you’ve just joined us, I highly recommend subscribing to the weekly Strength & Fitness Newsletter (part of the Strength Kit), which contains details of new posts on the site, freshly-minted video demonstrations & tutorials, details of upcoming Gymchats and a whole lot more.

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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.

Is 10000 Steps Per Day Enough for Weight Loss?

Is 10000 Steps Per Day Enough for Weight Loss?

by | Aug 19, 2022 |

Let's discuss is 10000 Steps Per Day is enough for weight loss. Walking is a great way to burn calories and stay healthy. However, if you're trying to lose weight and looking for ways to motivate yourself or track your progress, knowing how many steps you should take...

Fitness Reading For The Week : So You Want To Live Younger Longer? (By Dr Norman Swan)

Fitness Reading For The Week : So You Want To Live Younger Longer? (By Dr Norman Swan)

by | Aug 18, 2022 |

Dr Norman Swan‘s ‘So You Want To Live Younger Longer?‘ is a detailed look at longevity – a thorough breakdown of the current data (and precisely how much benefit the various programs and treatments provide), and a keen look at the healthspan part of things. Living long enough – and well enough – to take full advantage of new medical interventions as they arrive.

Fantastic book – strongly recommended.