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As has become customary at this time of year, I'll share a few thoughts on the fitness-related changes I suspect we'll see in the year ahead. Things that will have an impact whether you're on the 'training regularly' or 'fitness professional' side of the fence.
Diving in :
  • Suspected brain injuries are diagnosed on sporting field sidelines, while the play continues. Players are often cleared and returned within the same game.

    NB : even if a brain injury is discovered, it is quite possibly treatable. For more on this, see the piece on Therapeutic Hypothermia we looked at recently.

  • Wearable devices begin to include constant blood glucose monitors. Paired with their health & fitness recommendations, these begin to become far more common.

    Particularly among professional athletes.

  • Human trials of synthetic blood begin. It even gets used in surgery.

    NB : this doesn't wipe out the need for blood donations - yet.

  • Virtual Reality has a vast number of potential uses, one of which is an anatomy app. Several of these are created, initially for educational uses.

    NB : as the technology improves, these apps become far more powerful - gradually incorporating more and more actual patient data.

  • Pain levels become quantifiable - measured via an implanted or an external device. Initially for use solely in a handful of medical settings, quickly moving to hospice and home care environments.

  • The X-Prize 'tricorder' competition wraps up, with the birth of several extremely promising medical diagnostic devices. Handheld, and able to automatically diagnose an ever-growing list of illnesses.

Over to you. What are your own thoughts on the various items above? What else would you expect to see, and when?



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 automatically (free!) each week, just add your email here.

Monday, 19 Dec 2016 - Issues

I'm constantly amazed at just how much my training is influenced by the people on this site. Whether you're looking for a new piece of equipment, an unusual exercise variation or just an idea of how others approach things, you'll enjoy these :

Over to you. I'd love to hear what you think : leave your comments on the above articles, and share them with your friends/colleagues/clients and so on.

NB : If you're keen to do a little fitness writing and would like to submit your own piece for Straight to the Bar, get in touch.


Video : Rock Climbing - Transitioning from the Gym to the Crag (Meagan Martin)




Great information Meagan.


Gymchat 278 - TBA

We're still finalising the details for this week's discussion. I'll post them on the blog (and Twitter, Google+ etc) shortly.

In the meantime, take a look at some of the previous episodes of the show - (there's an example below, and a full list here). And if you've got any questions or comments on the various topics discussed, we'd love to hear them. Just leave a note below the video.


Previously : In Gymchat 205 we discussed Paleo Dieting (with Kettlebell and CrossFit Coach Adam Farrah and Personal Trainer Kirk Fontaine). Great conversation.

If you missed the live stream (or just want to go over a particular point again), you can watch the entire video here.


NB : if you'd like to take part in a future episode - either as an interviewee, or as a guest host - just drop us a line. Love hearing how everyone else trains.

The Future of Fitness : Health & Fitness Predictions for 2017

As has become customary at this time of year, I'll share a few thoughts on the fitness-related changes I suspect we'll see in the year ahead. Things that will have an impact whether you're on the 'training regularly' or 'fitness professional' side of the fence.
Diving in :
  • Suspected brain injuries are diagnosed on sporting field sidelines, while the play continues. Players are often cleared and returned within the same game.

    NB : even if a brain injury is discovered, it is quite possibly treatable. For more on this, see the piece on Therapeutic Hypothermia we looked at recently.

  • Wearable devices begin to include constant blood glucose monitors. Paired with their health & fitness recommendations, these begin to become far more common.

    Particularly among professional athletes.

  • Human trials of synthetic blood begin. It even gets used in surgery.

    NB : this doesn't wipe out the need for blood donations - yet.

  • Virtual Reality has a vast number of potential uses, one of which is an anatomy app. Several of these are created, initially for educational uses.

    NB : as the technology improves, these apps become far more powerful - gradually incorporating more and more actual patient data.

  • Pain levels become quantifiable - measured via an implanted or an external device. Initially for use solely in a handful of medical settings, quickly moving to hospice and home care environments.

  • The X-Prize 'tricorder' competition wraps up, with the birth of several extremely promising medical diagnostic devices. Handheld, and able to automatically diagnose an ever-growing list of illnesses.

Over to you. What are your own thoughts on the various items above? What else would you expect to see, and when?


Checking Out : The Intuitive Flow 'Daily Double'


This looks great.

The Intuitive Flow 'Daily Double' is simply a pair of exercise sets one for the morning, one for the evening. Basic bodyweight movements.

This video outlines the overall idea :



The Intuitive Flow 'Daily Double'.

NB : I'll share my thoughts once I've been doing these for a while. And yes, I'd love to hear your own experiences - both with this, and the entire Intu-Flow Longevity System.




Quick update on the Hip Thruster we mentioned recently - fantastic thing.

Rather than trying to explain how it works, here it is in action :



Good stuff Bret, looks great.

Looking At : Dec 18, 2016 - SttB Articles


During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Nuzzel and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.

Pain Cakes - SttB Articles

Interesting idea - an adhesive cold pack (for sporting injuries, pain relief etc). The video below shows them in use :



Anyone tried one of these? Would love to hear your thoughts.



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 automatically (free!) each week, just add your email here.

We also discuss a number of training-related books. If you're looking for the full list of the ones I recommend personally, swing by Goodreads. Great site.


Monday, 12 Dec 2016 - Issues

I'm constantly amazed at just how much my training is influenced by the people on this site. Whether you're looking for a new piece of equipment, an unusual exercise variation or just an idea of how others approach things, you'll enjoy these :

Over to you. I'd love to hear what you think : leave your comments on the above articles, and share them with your friends/colleagues/clients and so on.

NB : If you're keen to do a little fitness writing and would like to submit your own piece for Straight to the Bar, get in touch.


Video : Back Angle on The Rower




Great information.


Gymchat 278 - TBA

We're still finalising the details for this week's discussion. I'll post them on the blog (and Twitter, Google+ etc) shortly.

In the meantime, take a look at some of the previous episodes of the show - (there's an example below, and a full list here). And if you've got any questions or comments on the various topics discussed, we'd love to hear them. Just leave a note below the video.


Previously : In Gymchat 205 we discussed Paleo Dieting (with Kettlebell and CrossFit Coach Adam Farrah and Personal Trainer Kirk Fontaine). Great conversation.

If you missed the live stream (or just want to go over a particular point again), you can watch the entire video here.


NB : if you'd like to take part in a future episode - either as an interviewee, or as a guest host - just drop us a line. Love hearing how everyone else trains.

Tip of the Week: Stretching Causes Weakness

Each week we publish a number of tips and techniques via Twitter, Google+, the blog; and now the newsletter. Wherever you are, there's always a way to improve what you're doing.

This tip is from Josh Hewett's excellent 'Bulletproof Your Body' series. The impact of stretching on both strength and injury.

Over to Josh :


Exercise physiologists have concluded that passive stretching not only has no effect on preventing injuries, but it can actually make you even more likely to get hurt. But I didn't take their word on it... I've experienced the effects of passive vs. active stretching first hand. I've also worked with biomechanics specialists who use Applied Kinesiology muscle testing as a reproducible way to measure muscle strength and responsiveness. They demonstrated that in almost every case a passive stretch is performed the muscles will test weak after. On the other hand, active isometric exercise will improve muscle activation.

Good stuff. Note that this is only a snippet from the full piece - swing by Josh' blog for the entire article. A great read.


Checking Out : Pain Cakes


Interesting idea - an adhesive cold pack (for sporting injuries, pain relief etc). The video below shows them in use :



Anyone tried one of these? Would love to hear your thoughts.




Quick update on the Hip Thruster we mentioned recently - fantastic thing.

Rather than trying to explain how it works, here it is in action :



Good stuff Bret, looks great.

Looking At : Dec 11, 2016 - SttB Articles


During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Nuzzel and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
This looks fantastic.

As with all of the StrongerGrip grip gear, this is a wonderful combination of design and function. A loadable, long-handled hammer.

The main page has the full specs :

strongergrip.com/newly-released/hammer-of-the-gods

The StrongerGrip Hammer of the Gods.



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 automatically (free!) each week, just add your email here.

We also discuss a number of training-related books. If you're looking for the full list of the ones I recommend personally, swing by Goodreads. Great site.



Monday, 5 Dec 2016 - Issues

I'm constantly amazed at just how much my training is influenced by the people on this site. Whether you're looking for a new piece of equipment, an unusual exercise variation or just an idea of how others approach things, you'll enjoy these :

Over to you. I'd love to hear what you think : leave your comments on the above articles, and share them with your friends/colleagues/clients and so on.

NB : If you're keen to do a little fitness writing and would like to submit your own piece for Straight to the Bar, get in touch.


Video : Self-Administered Rhomboid Static Release




Nice one Brent. And if you're looking for the ball he used, it's here.


Gymchat 278 - TBA

We're still finalising the details for this week's discussion. I'll post them on the blog (and Twitter, Google+ etc) shortly.

In the meantime, take a look at some of the previous episodes of the show - (there's an example below, and a full list here). And if you've got any questions or comments on the various topics discussed, we'd love to hear them. Just leave a note below the video.


Previously : In Gymchat 204 we discussed Training & Competing with Google Glass (with Triathlete, Pilot and Google Glass Owner Chas Melichar and Personal Trainer Kirk Fontaine). Great conversation.

If you missed the live stream (or just want to go over a particular point again), you can watch the entire video here.


NB : if you'd like to take part in a future episode - either as an interviewee, or as a guest host - just drop us a line. Love hearing how everyone else trains.

Tip of the Week: Setting a Gripper

Each week we publish a number of tips and techniques via Twitter, Google+, the blog; and now the newsletter. Wherever you are, there's always a way to improve what you're doing.

This tip comes to us from the incredible Jedd 'Napalm' Johnson, and takes the form of a superb video. Enjoy.


Incidentally, if you want to learn more techniques like this, check out Jedd's own The Grip Authority.

Fantastic site.


Checking Out : StrongerGrip 'Hammer of the Gods'


This looks fantastic.

As with all of the StrongerGrip grip gear, this is a wonderful combination of design and function. A loadable, long-handled hammer.

The main page has the full specs :

strongergrip.com/newly-released/hammer-of-the-gods

The StrongerGrip Hammer of the Gods.




Quick update on the Hip Thruster we mentioned recently - fantastic thing.

Rather than trying to explain how it works, here it is in action :



Good stuff Bret, looks great.

Looking At : Dec 4, 2016 - SttB Articles


During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Nuzzel and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
Great time of year.

As you've doubtless noticed, there are a lot of Black Friday & Cyber Monday sales on at this time of year. On all kinds of things.

Of course, that makes it an ideal time to add an item or two to the Home Gym - or to build one from scratch. With that in mind, check out the offering from Dragon Door :

dragondoor.com.

Just add the code BFCM2016 at checkout, for a 10% discount on everything you buy. Good stuff.



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 automatically (free!) each week, just add your email here.

We also discuss a number of training-related books. If you're looking for the full list of the ones I recommend personally, swing by Goodreads. Great site.


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