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.
Exercise Scientist’s Masterclass On Longevity – Dr Mike Israetel (Chris Williamson)
Great conversation.
Looking At : Dec 15 2024
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Fitness Reading/Listening For The Week : ‘Psilocybin Therapy : Understanding How to Use Nature’s Psychedelics for Mental Health’ (by Dr JJ Pursell)
Dr JJ Pursell’s ‘Psilocybin Therapy : Understanding How to Use Nature’s Psychedelics for Mental Health’ is a wonderfully thorough exploration of the area, the associated history and potential impacts. Enjoy.
UniGym (All-in-One Home Gym)
The UniGym is certainly an unusual combination of elements – ideal for use in a rehab setting, or for light workouts / warm-ups.
The Science of Protein and Its Role in Longevity, Cancer, Aging, and Building Muscle (FoundMyFitness)
Great information – no matter your age or weight.
Looking At : Dec 8 2024
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Fitness Reading/Listening For The Week : ‘Ready to Run : Unlocking Your Potential to Run Naturally’ (by Kelly Starrett)
Kelly Starrett’s ‘Ready to Run : Unlocking Your Potential to Run Naturally’ outlines how performing a bit of daily maintenance work can prevent/repair many running-related injuries. Wonderful.
Ionic Dual (Gyroscopic Device)
I was chatting to someone yesterday about tools like this – the Ionic Dual : a gyroscopic device, think Powerball.
RFK Jr’s Likely Impact As HHS Secretary (Lifespan News)
I suspect the simple fact that he regularly trains (and looks like he’s been doing so for many, many years) will go a long way. The ‘do as I do’ approach.
Looking At : Dec 1 2024
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