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Tom Furman points to a very interesting discussion over on Protein Power - just how healthy were the diets of ancient Egyptians?

Via About.com : 10 Databases for British Genealogy. Enjoy.

Via About.com : 10 Databases for British Genealogy. Enjoy.

This is the first part of this month's collaboration with Run to Win's Blaine Moore, a look at the role of technology in fitness equipment. First cab off the rank - The Sustainable Gym.

What is a sustainable gym?

Think of a bank of stationary cycles at a typical commercial gym. Gymgoers come and use them for a while - making use of the surrounding lights, music, televisions, informative displays (calories burned, distance travelled etc) and the resistance afforded by the bike itself. Most of that is only really visible to the gym's owner when the electricity bills arrive.

One of the many ideas behind the Sustainable Gym (notably developed and supported by renowned inventor Lucien Gambarota) is to re-use some of the energy expended by the gym's patrons to power these devices. Whilst this wouldn't necessarily eliminate the electricity bills overnight, it'd cut them down considerably.

Sounds great - where can I try this?

Gambarota is currently working with entrepeneur Doug Woodring and Hong Kong's California Fitness chain; developing a range of energy-harvesting gym equipment. Several California Fitness gyms already carry a number of machines from the 'Powered by YOU' range.

Another option is to construct your own. As a noted supporter of the 'DIY Gym Equipment' concept, I'm very much in favour of this idea.

Although the obvious equipment to benefit from this treatment sits firmly in the cardio area, there's no reason to avoid the heavier resistance machines. Rowers lie somewhere in the middle ground, and are ripe for a bit of energy-saving DIY.

Has anyone here played around with the equipment in their own home gyms (cardio gear or otherwise), with an idea to re-using some of the energy put into them?

This is the first part of this month's collaboration with Run to Win's Blaine Moore, a look at the role of technology in fitness equipment. First cab off the rank - The Sustainable Gym.

What is a sustainable gym?

Think of a bank of stationary cycles at a typical commercial gym. Gymgoers come and use them for a while - making use of the surrounding lights, music, televisions, informative displays (calories burned, distance travelled etc) and the resistance afforded by the bike itself. Most of that is only really visible to the gym's owner when the electricity bills arrive.

One of the many ideas behind the Sustainable Gym (notably developed and supported by renowned inventor Lucien Gambarota) is to re-use some of the energy expended by the gym's patrons to power these devices. Whilst this wouldn't necessarily eliminate the electricity bills overnight, it'd cut them down considerably.

Sounds great - where can I try this?

Gambarota is currently working with entrepeneur Doug Woodring and Hong Kong's California Fitness chain; developing a range of energy-harvesting gym equipment. Several California Fitness gyms already carry a number of machines from the 'Powered by YOU' range.

Another option is to construct your own. As a noted supporter of the 'DIY Gym Equipment' concept, I'm very much in favour of this idea.

Although the obvious equipment to benefit from this treatment sits firmly in the cardio area, there's no reason to avoid the heavier resistance machines. Rowers lie somewhere in the middle ground, and are ripe for a bit of energy-saving DIY.

Has anyone here played around with the equipment in their own home gyms (cardio gear or otherwise), with an idea to re-using some of the energy put into them?

Mark Reifkind points to video of a great kettlebell exercise variation - the Tactical Turkish Get-up (TGU). Now that's some serious stability.

Mark Reifkind points to video [streaming, 2.3mb .flv download] of a great kettlebell exercise variation - the Tactical Turkish Get-up (TGU). Now that's some serious stability.

Rick Walker just alerted me to 3 great lifting blogs over at Beyond Strong. Great reading.

There's something in the basement

Love the name. This is Rick's own corner of the internet, clearly showing just what competitive powerlifting is all about. Definitely one to add to your reading list.

Shaf's Corner

This is Power and Bulk's own Steve Shafley taking a look at all manner of strength sports; including powerlifting, Olympic lifting, strongman and highland games. A fantastic mix.

Rise and Fall

Rise and Fall is home to Strongman Theo Burggraff. Some excellent photos on there - superb.

Rick Walker just alerted me to 3 great lifting blogs over at Beyond Strong. Great reading.

There's something in the basement

Love the name. This is Rick's own corner of the internet, clearly showing just what competitive powerlifting is all about. Definitely one to add to your reading list.

Shaf's Corner

This is Power and Bulk's own Steve Shafley taking a look at all manner of strength sports; including powerlifting, Olympic lifting, strongman and highland games. A fantastic mix.

Rise and Fall

Rise and Fall is home to Strongman Theo Burggraff. Some excellent photos on there - superb.

Another site to add to your daily reading list : Fred Fornicola's Premiere Personal Fitness Blog. Good stuff.