Straight to the Bar

All Things Strength

HELPING YOU GET STRONGER SINCE 2004

Jack (Universal Bike Rack)

Jack (Universal Bike Rack)

Interesting idea. I love anything that gets people cycling a bit more, and this certainly fits the bill. The Jack is a universal rack for the front of your bike. Looks great. The way it attaches (to almost any bike) is intriguing. A little video : The Jack. NB : We...
What REALLY Happens When You Exercise (Medlife Crisis)

What REALLY Happens When You Exercise (Medlife Crisis)

Very interesting look at the exercise-based assessments done after a heart failure, and the reasons for them. NB : We first looked at this one in the weekly Strength & Fitness Newsletter (part of the Strength Kit). If you'd like to have it sent to you...
Working Out With the Apple Watch

Working Out With the Apple Watch

I was asked yesterday just what it was like to work out with an Apple Watch on. As I’ve been doing precisely that for a couple of years now, I had a few thoughts.     Short answer, it’s wonderful. The longer version : I use it on a regular basis to keep...