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Fitness Reading For The Week : Smokin’ Joe (Phil Berger, Joe Frazier, Bill Andrew Quinn)
Having missed out on reading ‘Smokin’ Joe’ (Joe Frazier’s 1996 autobiography) when it first made an appearance, I was delighted when I saw the Audiobook version on ‘Audible Plus’ recently. If you’ve never checked it out, dive in. It’s a great listen.
necksaviour Mini (Neck Stretching Device)
Looks great.
The necksaviour Mini is an incredibly simple (to use, that is) neck stretching device. Just lie down on it, and let it slowly expand.
What To Eat Before, During & After Training For Max Muscle Growth (Jeff Nippard)
Was chatting to someone the other day about workout nutrition, and this is what I ended up pointing them to. It’s an excellent breakdown of what to eat, and when.
NB : That macrofactor app is great. Curious – what do you currently use to keep track of your diet? Anything you’d recommend?
Looking At : Nov 14 2021
This week on Straight to the Bar…
Endurance and Strength Training for Fitness Newbies
When it comes to beginners choosing the strength and endurance training program, it’s difficult to choose. But believe me, there are many exercises that you can select to engage your body muscles. Endurance and strength training programs can be challenging for...
Off-Ear Headphones (Headphones For Running)
These look great.
As the name indicates, the Off-Ear Headphones are held slightly away from the ear – with running firmly in mind. Naturally they’d also be ideal for many other forms of training.
And yes, they can handle a bit of water.
I Tried to Improve my Vertical Jump in 60 Days (Goal Guys)
A very interesting look at the Vertical Jump information currently available, and the possibilities that affords. And if you’re fortunate enough to have the relevant equipment available to you, now you know precisely how to put it to work.
And how much improvement to expect.
Looking At : Nov 7 2021
This week on Straight to the Bar…
Are HIIT Workouts Effective for Weight Loss?
Are HIIT Bike Workouts Effective for Weight Loss? HIIT workout is considered a very high-intensity cardio workout that is followed by rest for a longer period. One of the main reasons why HIIT workout is highly practiced is because of weight loss. When you want to...
Fitness Reading For The Week : Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle Audiobook (Tom Venuto)
Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle AudiobookIt'll come as no surprise that we discuss a lot of fitness-related books; on this site as well as the various networks noted in the sidebar. Having read Tom Venuto's wonderful 'Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle' in its original...