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ProHandstand (Handstand Assistant)
The ProHandstand is an adjustable support, to help quickly stabilize things and learn the handstand. As your stability improves, just dial back the level of assistance.
Learning The Hindu Push Up (Dand) (The Bioneer)
This is a great explanation (and demonstration) of the wonderful Dand, sometimes referred to as the Hindu Push Up. Great exercise.
Looking At : Dec 26 2021
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Apeman SEEKER-R1 (Realtime Cycling Camera)
The Apeman SEEKER-R1 is an action camera with a strong focus on cycling, with features such as a realtime rearview video. It also affords a number of cycling-focused stats. Perfect.
How The Heart Changes With Exercise (Institute of Human Anatomy)
A wonderful look into precisely how the human heart works, and what happens to it during a bit of exercise.
Looking At : Dec 19 2021
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How to Work out Biceps with a Tennis Elbow?
How to Work out Biceps with a Tennis Elbow? We hear about the idea of curing pain through exercise all the time. We have seen people ditching traditional and modern medicine and relying solely on the use of exercise for curing their pain. It ranges from simple...
Fitness Reading For The Week : Tread Lightly (Peter Larson, Bill Katovsky, Richard Allen)
Tread Lightly is a fascinating look at running from both the ‘deeply scientific‘ and ‘run for pleasure‘ sides of things. Strongly recommended.
ElecSuit (EMS Suit For Workouts & VR Gaming)
The ElecSuit is a near-full-body workout suit (the video shows you exactly how near) with built-in EMS devices, for use in your training/recovery or with a spot of VR Gaming. Intriguing.
Compound Vs Isolation Exercises (Ryan Humiston)
I was chatting with someone recently about ‘compound vs isolation‘ exercises, and he pointed me to the above video. Interesting approach.