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.
Pact (Smart Massage Device)
The Pact is a smart massage device for at-home muscular recovery. First measuring your muscle conditions, then recommending an appropriate treatment.
A companion smartphone app helps to further personalise things, designing a bespoke a muscle recovery plan. Perfect.
Why EVERYONE Should Lift Weights (Ryan Humiston)
Completely agree. You?
NB : Bodyweight training certainly counts; I personally like doing a mix of bodyweight & resistance work. It’s really just a matter of pushing your body a little harder than usual.
Looking At : Nov 21 2021
This week on Straight to the Bar…
Five to ten ways boxing helps you to lose weight
Losing weight is not a one-day game, it requires a lot of devotion, hard work, and determination. Boxing is considered the best exercise which helps you to lose weight by reducing fats. If you are waiting for the best cardio workout, that can give you the perfect body...
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.