Recent Articles
As you can see, we post a lot – on this site, in the newsletter, on Twitter and so on.
On this site in particular, the following made an appearance recently :
Fitness Reading/Listening For The Week : ‘American Drug Addict: A Memoir’ (by Brett Douglas)
Following a conversation yesterday on calisthenics, someone pointed me to this book – Brett Douglas’ ‘American Drug Addict: A Memoir’ – (everyone has a backstory – I suspect this is similar to theirs in some way).
Having looked at addiction from the medical side of things, it’s fascinating to hear a story from the other side. Dive in.
Kabata (AI-Powered Dumbbells)
So many questions.
Still, the basic idea behind the Kabata Dumbbells is intriguing. Look forward to trying them.
How the Body Builds Incredible Strength Without Getting Bigger (Institute of Human Anatomy)
Nice and thorough.
Looking At : Sep 1 2024
This Week On Straight To The Bar…
Fitness Reading/Listening For The Week : ‘Better Faster Farther : How Running Changed Everything We Know About Women’ (by Maggie Mertens)
Both fascinating & frustrating in equal measure, Maggie Mertens’ ‘Better Faster Farther : How Running Changed Everything We Know About Women’ is a thorough exploration of womens’ running events. What has changed over the years, how and why.
Neumafit PACER (Wearable Breath Analyzer)
The Neumafit PACER is a running-focused, wearable breath analyzer with some very interesting metrics. And, of course, a dedicated smartphone app.
The OLDEST Strongman in History (Alexander Bromley)
Very interesting look at a great example (Mark Felix) of longevity in the sport of Strongman (and strength athletics in general).
Looking At : Aug 25 2024
This Week On Straight To The Bar…
Fitness Reading/Listening For The Week : ‘Lost & Found: How to Wander Your Way to a Better Life’ (by Dr Tim Sharp)
Dr Tim Sharp’s ‘Lost & Found: How to Wander Your Way to a Better Life’ is a great look at the role of resilience in dealing with depression (in addition to exercise, medications, CBT and so on).
Dive in.
ExerRing (Smart Ring)
Yet another entrant to the Smart Ring space – the ExerRing. Once again, a clear focus on the health-tracking side of things, together with an AI-powered Wellness Coach.
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