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 :
- Gem From The Vault : Outdoor Log Workout
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A great way to get some fresh air. - Looking At : Aug 9, 2020
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What's been going on this week? Quite a lot actually.
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Video : Using Neural Dust To Eavesdrop On Our Organs (TEDMED)
Wonderful idea.
Gymchat 278 - TBA
We're still finalising the details for this week's discussion. I'll post them on the blog (and Twitter, Facebook 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.
If you missed the live stream (or just want to go over a particular point again), you'll find 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 : Planche Nugget
Each week we publish a number of tips and techniques via Twitter, the blog; and the newsletter. Wherever you are, there's always a way to improve what you're doing.
The skill is very simple to describe but hard to do. Here we go:
- Take the ab-wheel.
- Get into a pushup position while holding an ab wheel.
- Now instead of rolling it toward your head, roll it toward your feet and back.
If you can roll the wheel with straight arms down to the point where the wheel will touch your pubis (lower front of hipbone) and bring it back up to the pushup position, you should hurry and take Paul Hamm's spot in the Olympics.
Nice one.
Checking Out : POUCHPASS (Constant Temperature Monitoring Wearable)
Looks great.
The POUCHPASS is a wearable device (think smartwatch) with the ability to constantly monitor your temperature. A smartphone app shows you the details.
Although it's an incredibly simple idea, it's certainly a powerful one. To see exactly what's on offer (and the various ways it could be used), a little video :
The POUCHPASS.
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.