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 : 8 Glasses of Water Per Day?
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Burn more, drink more.Looking At : Sep 18, 2016
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What's been going on this week? Quite a lot actually.
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Video : Down South Pulling Wars
Gymchat 278 - TBA
We're still finalising the details for this week's discussion. I'll post them on the blog (and Twitter, Google+ 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 can watch 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: Fast or Slow Reps?
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.
One of the areas that Josh Hewett and John Paul Catanzaro covered in Gymchat 256 - Injury Prevention & Management was the general approach to choosing rep speed based on your goals. John Paul outlines the basic idea :
Good stuff.
Checking Out : The Keto Summit
As the name suggests, the Keto Summit is a conference which takes a detailed look at ketosis and ketogenesis. If you've ever considered (or currently enjoy) a ketogenic diet, swing by.Despite the wealth of information available - through dozens of talks taking a look at the area from all angles - it's free, and available entirely online. To find out more (and to sign up), swing by :
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.