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19th century circus strongman Pierre Gasnier.

The comments on this site lead to some very interesting discoveries. Chris' site Conditioning Research points to some great studies on various aspects of physical fitness and performance. Take a wander - a great starting point is the recent post on plyometric training.

Another great week here at Straight to the Bar. A few highlights :

• Articles : Vern Gambetta takes a look at the recent increase of hamstring injuries in Major League Baseball, Bud Charniga has a fascinating discussion of the history of weightlifting shoes and I take a look at the value of resistance bands when you're on the road.
• Videos : EliteFTS puts the fascinating Dick Hartzell in front of the camera, Anthony DiLuglio takes a great look at the humble kettlebell swing and a new workout concept appears on YouTube - Crate Climbing.
• Sites : Pitching Clips looks at the pitching techniques of many of your favourites, The Art of Javelin - as the name suggests - is a great throwing/training blog and The Human Marvels looks at the fascinating performers at circuses and travelling carnivals who were once labeled 'freaks'. It's a great site.
• Ideas : Grab a free copy of the RMAX FlowFit DVD (no strings), have a go at the Lumberjack Squat (love this one) and head to the kitchen with a copy of this in hand. Mmm... power foods.
• Bonus : I haven't yet read ChiRunning (I'd love to hear any feedback on this book), but the idea sounds great. For an introduction to this running style, head over to the ChiRunning site; and take a look at this video. Very interesting idea.

Although I'm not exactly looking to lose weight (gain, actually), I'm intrigued by the various approaches to fat loss. In a recent comment, Clay mentioned the Fast-5 Diet (there's a free eBook there explaining the concept) - has anyone tried this?

This is a great article from Mike Mahler on the fundamentals of kettlebell training. If you've just acquired one (I'm looking at you, Chris); it's a great read.

Via Fred Fornicola : This looks like an interesting book - Dumbbell Training for Strength And Fitness. The simplicity appeals - has anyone had a chance to grab a copy yet?

The Got Strength? Blog takes a brief look at two studies on my favourite beverage (other than water) - green tea. Short version - a miracle cure it isn't, but there are health benefits aplenty. Good stuff.

This is definitely good news. Researchers at Glasgow University have noted that in the 10 months since Scotland banned smoking in many areas (most notably pubs), the incidence of heart attacks has fallen by a solid 17%. Not bad at all.

The Diesel Crew points to an interesting piece over on MSNBC - Bigger Brains, Better Genes. It's what many already suspected, but it's great to have proof. Exercise and a clean diet really are good for you.

This is an incredible site. Taking a detailed look at the thousands of carnival performers once labeled as 'freaks', The Human Marvels is a goldmine of information on this fascinating field. Superb.