SttB Articles tag:straighttothebar.com,2011-02-08:/articles//19 2021-03-01T23:27:31Z The blog part of Straight to the Bar - the articles themselves. Movable Type Pro 5.2.7 Ovicx WEKEEP (Smart Fitness Bike) tag:straighttothebar.com,2021:/articles//19.30740 2021-03-01T23:22:25Z 2021-03-01T23:27:31Z Looks great. The Ovicx WEKEEP is a relatively low-cost Smart Fitness Bike. If you're looking to add a spot of cardio to the home gym, this is a great way to do it. What's more, it comes with access to a range of classes. And as it uses Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) to connect, it also works with several other systems. Notably ZWIFT and Kinomap. To give you a brief look at the bike itself, a little video : The Ovicx WEKEEP. Scott Andrew Bird http://straighttothebar.com/about/ Looks great.

The Ovicx WEKEEP is a relatively low-cost Smart Fitness Bike. If you're looking to add a spot of cardio to the home gym, this is a great way to do it.

What's more, it comes with access to a range of classes. And as it uses Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) to connect, it also works with several other systems. Notably ZWIFT and Kinomap.

To give you a brief look at the bike itself, a little video :



The Ovicx WEKEEP.




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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 Tip For An Insanely Strong Overhead Press (Omar Isuf) tag:straighttothebar.com,2021:/articles//19.30739 2021-03-01T23:13:08Z 2021-03-01T23:18:12Z Great information. Scott Andrew Bird http://straighttothebar.com/about/

Great information.




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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 Looking At : Feb 28, 2021 tag:straighttothebar.com,2021:/articles//19.30738 2021-02-28T05:47:23Z 2021-03-01T05:49:53Z Echo Point, Blue Mountains. During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Facebook, Twitter, in The Daily 'Paper' and so on. Here are a few of my favourites. Scott Andrew Bird http://straighttothebar.com/about/ Binoculars at Echo Point, Blue Mountains
Echo Point, Blue Mountains.

During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Facebook, Twitter, in The Daily 'Paper' and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
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  • Exercise Training (Both Resistance And Cardio) -- But Not Testosterone Therapy -- Improved Vascular Health In Aging Men (Over 50 In This Case) With Widening Midsections And Low To Normal Testosterone : Yet another training-related benefit. Wonderful.
  • Implant Produces 'Remarkable Improvement' in Vestibular Disorder : A modified cochlear implant placed in the inner ear is showing promise in patients with bilateral vestibular hypofunction (BVH), a debilitating condition that significantly impairs balance. Looking forward to the next round of - much larger - studies.
  • New Bone Cell Type Identified : Could lead to new therapeutic targets for several skeletal diseases, notably osteoporosis.
  • Understanding Precisely How Neural Stem Cells Lose The Ability To Proliferate And Produce New Neurons, Leading To A Decline In Memory Function : And yes, it should be possible to reverse this. Really looking forward to the next round of research.
  • Identified - 62 Genes That Together Lead To Both Higher Levels Of Body Fat And A Lower Risk Of Cardiovascular And Metabolic Diseases : Fantastic.

    • We also talked about Glucosamine and longevity (it may be a caloric restriction mimetic), Fewer processed carbs in your diet = lower mortality and a whole lot more. Keep up with the World of Health & Fitness on this site, and in the Straight to the Bar pages on Facebook, Twitter and in The Daily 'Paper'. Absolutely free.


    NB : If you're stuck at home for a while, you may be re-considering the many benefits of having a home gym. To see the various items we use and recommend, swing by the SttB Strength Store. A gathering of all our favourite gear.

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         Exerbell (Travel-Focused Kettle-Shaped-Sandbag) tag:straighttothebar.com,2021:/articles//19.30736 2021-02-22T22:43:15Z 2021-02-22T22:47:00Z Interesting idea. The Exerbell is a cross between a kettlebell and sandbag, designed with travel workouts (Remember them? Won't be long.) in mind. Great combination. To give you a brief look at the bag/bell itself, a little video : The Exerbell. Scott Andrew Bird http://straighttothebar.com/about/ Interesting idea.

    The Exerbell is a cross between a kettlebell and sandbag, designed with travel workouts (Remember them? Won't be long.) in mind. Great combination.

    To give you a brief look at the bag/bell itself, a little video :



    The Exerbell.






    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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         Fix ANY Shoulder Problem (Trevor Bachmeyer) tag:straighttothebar.com,2021:/articles//19.30735 2021-02-22T21:58:17Z 2021-02-22T22:02:44Z Time for a little prehab work. Great info. Scott Andrew Bird http://straighttothebar.com/about/

    Time for a little prehab work. Great info.




    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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         Looking At : Feb 21, 2021 tag:straighttothebar.com,2021:/articles//19.30732 2021-02-21T09:53:29Z 2021-02-22T09:56:46Z Echo Point, Blue Mountains. During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Facebook, Twitter, in The Daily 'Paper' and so on. Here are a few of my favourites. Scott Andrew Bird http://straighttothebar.com/about/ Binoculars at Echo Point, Blue Mountains
    Echo Point, Blue Mountains.

    During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Facebook, Twitter, in The Daily 'Paper' and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
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  • COVID-19 Vaccines Begin Rolling Out In Australia : Although Australia's fared pretty well in the pandemic thus far, it's fair to say that there's still an enormous demand for these vaccines. To help protect as many people as possible - both within Australia and globally.
  • First-in-Human Clinical Trial to Assess Gene Therapy for Alzheimer's Disease : To slow, prevent or even reverse progression of the neurological disorder. Promising indeed.
  • Israel Re-Opens Further With 'Green Pass' For The Vaccinated : Keen to see how other countries deal with this situation - re-opening everything.
  • Mojo Vision's AR Contact Lens For The Vision Impaired : An Augmented Reality contact lens that highlights the edges of objects, helping people with low vision to navigate the world around them.
  • New EBRAINS-Enabled Tool To Help Guide Surgery In Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Patients : Just one of the many likely outcomes of the Human Brain Project. Wonderful.

    • We also talked about Over 200 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered globally, Novartis & The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation begin working on a low-cost, one-time gene therapy to cure sickle cell disease and a whole lot more. Keep up with the World of Health & Fitness on this site, and in the Straight to the Bar pages on Facebook, Twitter and in The Daily 'Paper'. Absolutely free.


    NB : If you're stuck at home for a while, and would still love to get the occasional workout in, swing by the guide page. Whether you're sans-equipment or already have a home gym set up, these suggestions can really make a difference.

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         Limbic Active (Physical Gaming Console) tag:straighttothebar.com,2021:/articles//19.30730 2021-02-15T23:12:54Z 2021-02-15T23:16:57Z Incredible potential. The Limbic Active bills itself as a 'Physical Gaming Console', though it has possibilities far beyond that. An incredible variety of medical & fitness applications. Still, the various active games offered look wonderful. And yes, you can add your own. To give you a brief look at the system itself, a little video : The Limbic Active. Scott Andrew Bird http://straighttothebar.com/about/ Incredible potential.

    The Limbic Active bills itself as a 'Physical Gaming Console', though it has possibilities far beyond that. An incredible variety of medical & fitness applications.

    Still, the various active games offered look wonderful. And yes, you can add your own.

    To give you a brief look at the system itself, a little video :



    The Limbic Active.




    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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         Safety and Autonomous Cars (Frenchie) tag:straighttothebar.com,2021:/articles//19.30729 2021-02-15T23:02:24Z 2021-02-15T23:05:43Z A Tesla FSD (beta) drive to the hospital, and to a Police Station. An early preview of a wonderful, life-saving future. Scott Andrew Bird http://straighttothebar.com/about/

    A Tesla FSD (beta) drive to the hospital, and to a Police Station. An early preview of a wonderful, life-saving future.




    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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    Whether you're just starting out or have been training for years, grab the Straight to the Bar Strength Kit - an ever-growing collection of free resources that will help you become stronger, faster and in much better condition overall. Absolutely free.

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         Looking At : Feb 14, 2021 tag:straighttothebar.com,2021:/articles//19.30726 2021-02-14T09:44:36Z 2021-02-15T09:55:03Z Echo Point, Blue Mountains. During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Facebook, Twitter, in The Daily 'Paper' and so on. Here are a few of my favourites. Scott Andrew Bird http://straighttothebar.com/about/ Binoculars at Echo Point, Blue Mountains
    Echo Point, Blue Mountains.

    During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Facebook, Twitter, in The Daily 'Paper' and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
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  • Vaccines For US Children Could Be Authorized By September : Interesting idea - clinical trials with people 16 to 12, then 12 to 9, then 9 to 6.
  • Is There a Cure for Aging? : Great to see yet another 'Cure for Aging' article. Look forward to seeing much more focus (and money, time and research) on this area.
  • Identifying Genetic Changes In Tumors To Predict Effectiveness Of Immunotherapy Drugs : Wonderful.
  • Potential Treatment For Hunter Syndrome : Promising indeed.
  • The Precise Cause Of Sarcopenia Discovered : One step closer to preventing (and ultimately reversing) it.

    • We also talked about Data sharing and human genome research, Gene therapy for cats, dogs, and horses and a whole lot more. Keep up with the World of Health & Fitness on this site, and in the Straight to the Bar pages on Facebook, Twitter and in The Daily 'Paper'. Absolutely free.


    NB : If you're stuck at home for a while, and would still love to get the occasional workout in, swing by the guide page. Whether you're sans-equipment or already have a home gym set up, these suggestions can really make a difference.

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         Eight Sleep Pod Pro Cover (Thermoregulation Add-On For Your Mattress) tag:straighttothebar.com,2021:/articles//19.30724 2021-02-08T23:44:49Z 2021-02-08T23:48:28Z Interesting idea. Eight Sleep Pod Pro Cover.The Eight Sleep Pod Pro Cover is an add-on for your mattress, which combines thermoregulation with in-built sleep tracking functionality. I first saw this on Tim Ferriss' '5 Bullet Friday' email list, and I have to say that it looks fantastic. With dual zone temperature control (just in case), and a companion app for your smartphone. To see exactly how you slept, and get a little coaching if desired. The Eight Sleep Pod Pro Cover. Scott Andrew Bird http://straighttothebar.com/about/ Interesting idea.

    Eight Sleep Pod Pro Cover
    Eight Sleep Pod Pro Cover.
    The Eight Sleep Pod Pro Cover is an add-on for your mattress, which combines thermoregulation with in-built sleep tracking functionality. I first saw this on Tim Ferriss' '5 Bullet Friday' email list, and I have to say that it looks fantastic.

    With dual zone temperature control (just in case), and a companion app for your smartphone. To see exactly how you slept, and get a little coaching if desired.

    The Eight Sleep Pod Pro Cover.




    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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         How The COVID-19 Vaccines Could Lead To A Cure For Cancer (Joe Scott) tag:straighttothebar.com,2021:/articles//19.30723 2021-02-08T23:34:54Z 2021-02-08T23:38:45Z A fascinating look at the history of vaccines, and the potential future uses of the ideas behind the mRNA-based COVID-19 ones. Although it comes at a terrible cost, it's a wonderful silver lining. Scott Andrew Bird http://straighttothebar.com/about/

    A fascinating look at the history of vaccines, and the potential future uses of the ideas behind the mRNA-based COVID-19 ones. Although it comes at a terrible cost, it's a wonderful silver lining.




    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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    Whether you're just starting out or have been training for years, grab the Straight to the Bar Strength Kit - an ever-growing collection of free resources that will help you become stronger, faster and in much better condition overall. Absolutely free.

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         Looking At : Feb 7, 2021 tag:straighttothebar.com,2021:/articles//19.30720 2021-02-07T03:23:00Z 2021-02-08T03:25:42Z Echo Point, Blue Mountains. During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Facebook, Twitter, in The Daily 'Paper' and so on. Here are a few of my favourites. Scott Andrew Bird http://straighttothebar.com/about/ Binoculars at Echo Point, Blue Mountains
    Echo Point, Blue Mountains.

    During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Facebook, Twitter, in The Daily 'Paper' and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
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  • US Nursing Homes Are Seeing COVID-19 Cases Drop Due To Vaccines : Wonderful. Hope it also applies to the general population, and globally.
  • Preventing Misinformation (COVID-19 Vaccines In This Case) With The Go Viral Game : Terrible that it's necessary, wonderful that it's available (and effective).
  • Inspiration4 Mission and Medical Research : Donating to a children's hospital and possibly winning a trip into space? Definitely.
  • The Apple Watch Can Monitor Parkinson's Disease Symptoms : Incredible potential.
  • Potentially Groundbreaking Drug Reverses Alzheimer's Disease In Mice : Fantastic - hope to see similar results in humans.

    • We also talked about Artificial skin and healthcare robots, Bleeding gums and lack of vitamin C and a whole lot more. Keep up with the World of Health & Fitness on this site, and in the Straight to the Bar pages on Facebook, Twitter and in The Daily 'Paper'. Absolutely free.


    NB : If you're stuck at home for a while, and would still love to get the occasional workout in, swing by the guide page. Whether you're sans-equipment or already have a home gym set up, these suggestions can really make a difference.

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    Ready to transform yourself?

    Whether you're just starting out or have been training for years, grab the Straight to the Bar Strength Kit - an ever-growing collection of free resources that will help you become stronger, faster and in much better condition overall. Absolutely free.

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         Pivot Bed (A Folding Bed Which Transforms Into A Home Gym) tag:straighttothebar.com,2021:/articles//19.30718 2021-02-01T23:39:06Z 2021-02-02T23:43:10Z Interesting combination. The Pivot Bed is a wall-mounted bed which can be quickly transformed into a basic home gym. Space for a little free-weight work, inbuilt bars for chin-ups and assorted ab exercises, and a variety of mounts for video screens. Perfect. It even has connections for an optional power rack and dip bars. A little video : The Pivot Bed. Scott Andrew Bird http://straighttothebar.com/about/ Interesting combination.

    The Pivot Bed is a wall-mounted bed which can be quickly transformed into a basic home gym. Space for a little free-weight work, inbuilt bars for chin-ups and assorted ab exercises, and a variety of mounts for video screens. Perfect.

    It even has connections for an optional power rack and dip bars.

    A little video :



    The Pivot Bed.




    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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         How Weightlifting Changed My Life (Henry Rollins) tag:straighttothebar.com,2021:/articles//19.30717 2021-02-01T23:31:13Z 2021-02-02T23:34:38Z Feel like working out right now? You certainly will (and likely quite a bit more) after watching this. NB : Incidentally, if you ever have an opportunity to help someone else begin their own fitness journey, take it. As you can see, it really can have a massive impact. Scott Andrew Bird http://straighttothebar.com/about/

    Feel like working out right now? You certainly will (and likely quite a bit more) after watching this.

    NB : Incidentally, if you ever have an opportunity to help someone else begin their own fitness journey, take it. As you can see, it really can have a massive impact.




    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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    Ready to transform yourself?

    Whether you're just starting out or have been training for years, grab the Straight to the Bar Strength Kit - an ever-growing collection of free resources that will help you become stronger, faster and in much better condition overall. Absolutely free.

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         Looking At : Jan 31, 2021 tag:straighttothebar.com,2021:/articles//19.30714 2021-01-31T03:07:52Z 2021-02-01T03:14:36Z Echo Point, Blue Mountains. During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Facebook, Twitter, in The Daily 'Paper' and so on. Here are a few of my favourites. Scott Andrew Bird http://straighttothebar.com/about/ Binoculars at Echo Point, Blue Mountains
    Echo Point, Blue Mountains.

    During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Facebook, Twitter, in The Daily 'Paper' and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
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  • TALEN Gene Editing Tool Up To 5 Times More Efficient Than CRISPR-Cas9 When Dealing With Heterochromatin : Interesting.
  • Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine 89 Per Cent Effective (On Average) : Yet another COVID-19 vaccine joins the ranks. Incredible.
  • A Thermostat For Blood Pressure (To Help Patients With Spinal Cord Injuries) : Wonderful.
  • The MiniMed 780G 'Artificial Pancreas' : Fantastic.
  • 3D Printing Bone Directly Into the Body : Soon.

    • We also talked about The upcoming @AgingSciTalks discussion 'Geroprotection on the Treadmill', The brain's senescent cells and cognitive function and a whole lot more. Keep up with the World of Health & Fitness on this site, and in the Straight to the Bar pages on Facebook, Twitter and in The Daily 'Paper'. Absolutely free.


    NB : If you're stuck at home for a while, and would still love to get the occasional workout in, swing by the guide page. Whether you're sans-equipment or already have a home gym set up, these suggestions can really make a difference.

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    Ready to transform yourself?

    Whether you're just starting out or have been training for years, grab the Straight to the Bar Strength Kit - an ever-growing collection of free resources that will help you become stronger, faster and in much better condition overall. Absolutely free.

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