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 :
Virtual Training Partners
Scott Andrew Bird
We’ve discussed many things over the years relating to the ‘Future of Fitness‘. Here’s one of the many things I’d love to see personally; how about you? Do you think that the idea of Virtual Training Partners is plausible, and desirable?- Looking At : Nov 17, 2013
Scott Andrew Bird
What’s been going on this week? Quite a lot actually.
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’d like to submit your own piece for Straight to the Bar, here’s how.
Video : Gymnastic Strength Training
Looking for ideas? Try a few of these.
Gymchat 225 – How to Master the Inner Game (Jen Mulhall)
Mental Toughness. Focus. Determination.
All great things, and essential components of strength training – whether you’re a competitive athlete or simply looking to move a little closer to your goals. Question is, how do you achieve them?
This week we’ll be answering precisely that, looking at the various skills and tools available to help you ‘Master the Inner Game‘. Helping us navigate this fascinating area are Personal Trainers (and Strength Athletes) Jen Mulhall and Josh Hewett. If you’ve got questions for Jen or Josh, just swing by the event page for this Gymchat (during the discussion itself). Details below.
Details –
Who : Personal Trainers (and Strength Athletes) Jen Mulhall and Josh Hewett
Topic : How to Master the Inner Game (Train Your Brain!)
When : Wednesday Nov 20, 9pm EDT (the Event page shows what time that is in your local timezone)
How : Watch the live stream, and ask questions, directly on the Event page. We’ll also post the full video shortly after the Gymchat.
See you there.
Previously : Last week we held Gymchat 223 – Progressive Calisthenics (with Al Kavadlo and Josh Hewett). Great discussion.
If you missed the live stream (or just want to go over a particular point again), you can watch the entire video here.
Coming Up : we’ve got several fantastic discussions lined up for the next few months – featuring Mike ‘The Machine‘ Bruce, Craig Bongelli and many, many more. Details shortly.
And if you’d like to suggest a future topic or take part in one of the upcoming Gymchats, just drop Josh a line. We’d love to hear from you.
Movember 2013
If you haven’t seen it yet, check out Josh’s moustache-growing prowess for Movember 2013. And if you’d like to support him (well, prostate cancer research actually) in this quest, head over to his donation page :
http://ca.movember.com/mospace/7377745
btw, if you’re unfamiliar with Movember and just want to see what it’s all about, Josh has a brief intro video here :
http://straighttothebar.com/movember2013/
cheers.
Tip of the Week: Improvements in Fitness Trained Autistic Clients
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 Eric Chessen, and was part of last year’s conversation on Fitness & Autism. Great discussion.
From the Fitness & Autism discussion, in response to the question :
What kind of short term and long term improvements do you see in your autistic clients once you start training them?
It depends on the individual, but it is never only physical improvement. That’s why I created the PAC Profile, because we’re never just looking at physical ability, but adaptive and cognitive abilities as well. In the short-term, I’ve had athletes begin to really enjoy movement and improve in their gross motor skills, strength, stability, and stamina.
In the long term it becomes a lifestyle, and the athletes begin to embrace movement and fitness.
Good stuff. Whether you know autistic individuals or not, it’s great to know what’s possible.
Checking Out : Progressive Calisthenics Instructor Certification Workshop
These look fantastic.
The PCC workshops are the ones that Al Kavadlo mentioned in the last Gymchat. If you’re at all interested in giving calisthenics a serious run, check them out.
To give you a quick idea of what’s involved, a spot of video :
Perfect.
Quick update on the Lift the Blob package we mentioned recently – fantastic collection.
I’d love to hear how you go with it; when it comes to tackling this challenging feat you really can’t go past Lift the Blob. Superb.
Exercise of the Week : Sled Drag Variation
Sleds are great things. Here’s an interesting variation.
Incidentally, if you’d like to get in touch regarding this or any other aspect of strength, you can contact me here. Look forward to hearing from you.
Kettlebell Exercise Demonstrations & Tutorials
We’ve looked at a lot of kettlebell exercises and variations over the years – in the form of tips, tutorials and demonstrations.
Where do you find them all? Right here – a complete list of Kettlebell Exercise Demonstrations & Tutorials.
Enjoy.
A Daily Dose
Love this stuff? Same here. If you’re looking for a daily dose of strength-training goodness, grab the Straight to the Bar Daily.
Absolutely free.
Free Downloads from the Strength Kit
I recently added a number of resources to the Straight to the Bar Strength Kit, and as a Strength & Fitness Newsletter subscriber you’re more than welcome to download as many of them as you like. Several great eBooks, podcasts and videos – all absolutely free.
Just head over here, save them to your hard-drive, and dive in.
Good stuff.
NB : This is an ever-changing list. If you’d like to put your own work in front of a fantastic strength-focussed audience, let me know.