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Looking At : Jul 14 2024
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![Fitness Reading/Listening For The Week : ‘Mike Mentzer’s High Intensity Training [HIT]’ (by Mick Southerland)](https://i0.wp.com/straighttothebar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/240708_highintensitytraining.jpg?resize=288%2C384&ssl=1)
Fitness Reading/Listening For The Week : ‘Mike Mentzer’s High Intensity Training [HIT]’ (by Mick Southerland)
Mick Southerland’s ‘Mike Mentzer’s High Intensity Training [HIT]’ is a wonderful collation of Mike Mentzer’s training approaches – both in the gym and in the kitchen. Enjoy.
RayNeo X2 (AI-Powered AR Glasses)
Yet another entrant to the AR Glasses space – the RayNeo X2. Love the category (for use when running/cycling and outdoor workouts in general), though would certainly like to test them out before purchase.
(And a friend’s getting a pair shortly, so that certainly won’t be an issue).
HARDCORE HOME GYMS Ep. 6 – HOUSE OF BICEPS (Cyprus) with Clint Darden (Jujimufu)
Love this series.
Looking At : Jul 7 2024
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Fitness Reading/Listening For The Week : ‘Habits for Good Sleep: 10 Steps for a Great Sleep and a Happier Life’ (by Dr Tim Sharp)
We’ve noted several of Dr Tim Sharp’s wonderful audio series’ in the past, and they’re all well worth your time.
His latest offering – ‘Habits for Good Sleep: 10 Steps for a Great Sleep and a Happier Life’ is a wonderful look st this oft-overlooked area (and I strongly agree with the idea that it should be treated similarly to diet and exercise, when it comes to ‘getting in shape’). How to improve things – both the quality and quantity.
Enjoy.
QIDI Vida (AR Glasses With Health Monitoring)
The QIDI Vida is a pair of AR Glasses with a load of features available. The video will show you what you can expect, including an assortment of fitness & health trackers.
It’s certainly an intriguing device.
I Ran My First Marathon. It Changed My Life. (Shervin Shaikh (Shervin Shares) – @ShervinShares)
Nice one.
Looking At : Jun 30 2024
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Fitness Reading/Listening For The Week : ‘Optimizing Brain Fitness’ (by Richard Restak For The Great Courses)
Although it’s a few years’ old now, Richard Restak’s ‘Optimizing Brain Fitness’ is very much relevant to a modern approach. And when it comes to a detailed understanding of the area, this is a great place to start.
Enjoy.