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Looking At : Aug 23, 2020
During the past week we’ve discussed a number of great links; on Facebook, Twitter, in The Daily ‘Paper’ and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
Carbon Trainer (Smart Mirror With A Virtual Personal Trainer)
Perfect.
The Carbon Trainer is a fitness-focused smart mirror with a virtual Personal Trainer built in. The setup uses a couple of sensors to help work out what you’re doing, and they can be attached to a barbell/dumbbells/kettlebell and so on.
Whatever you’ve got.
A little video :
The Carbon Trainer.
Neuralink – Elon Musk’s Most Important Company (Steven Mark Ryan)
Really looking forward to the presentation.
Looking At : Aug 16, 2020
During the past week we’ve discussed a number of great links; on Facebook, Twitter, in The Daily ‘Paper’ and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
POUCHPASS (Constant Temperature Monitoring Wearable)
Looks great.
The POUCHPASS is a wearable device (think smartwatch) with the ability to constantly monitor your temperature. A smartphone app shows you the details.
Although it’s an incredibly simple idea, it’s certainly a powerful one. To see exactly what’s on offer (and the various ways it could be used), a little video :
The POUCHPASS.
Using Neural Dust To Eavesdrop On Our Organs (TEDMED)
Wonderful idea.
Looking At : Aug 9, 2020
During the past week we’ve discussed a number of great links; on Facebook, Twitter, in The Daily ‘Paper’ and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
August of Arms 2020 (Training Program)
This looks great.
I’m a big fan of Jedd’s training in general, and am certainly keen to check this one out. As the name suggests, August of Arms 2020 is the latest instalment of an annual focus on arm training.
Featuring training programs, video instruction & and a whole heap of suggestions; this is certainly a comprehensive package.
Jedd Johnson’s August of Arms 2020.
Top 5 Mass-Building Exercises For Faster Growth (Musclemonsters)
Just starting out? Here are a handful of exercises to pack on a bit of muscle quickly.
Looking At : Aug 2, 2020
During the past week we’ve discussed a number of great links; on Facebook, Twitter, in The Daily ‘Paper’ and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.