About Scott Bird:
I'm the editor of the strength training site Straight to the Bar. I believe that the human body is an amazing machine, and the site looks at the fastest, strongest and most powerful athletes in a range of fields.
My goal on this site is simple - to help people change their own lives through information and inspiration. I've been extremely fortunate over the years and genuinely enjoy every aspect of my life; hopefully my articles will help you reach a similar point.
A bit about me personally
I've been surrounded by cameras and computers for a little over 20 years now, and am passionate about each. Perhaps this is unsurprising; my father was a professional motor racing photographer for many years and my mother shared her love of language, reading and writing. A quick glance at my bookshelves confirms that she succeeded.
The two passions - photography and computing - have seen me engaged in everything from travel photography (I love travel, so this was a natural combination) to 9-5 banking work. Perhaps 8-6 would be more accurate.
Lately I've returned to the areas of language, reading and writing. The expression of ideas is a vital concept, and these areas - together with the photography - cover that perfectly.
All Posts Written By Scott
Saturday, September 1st, 2007
If you’ve ever found yourself eating from cardboard and plastic containers using flimsy wooden chopsticks, the phrase ‘healthy Asian cooking’ may sound a little odd at first. However - as with most types of cooking - doing it yourself can make a big, big difference.
This series looks at several basic concepts which will help you […]
Popularity: 2%
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Saturday, September 1st, 2007
The Ab Wheel (sometimes called Ab Roller) is definitely in the class of ’simple and effective’ abdominal exercise equipment. What’s more, it’s nice and compact - if you’ve got enough room in your house for a couple of loaves of bread, you’ll be able to accommodate an Ab Wheel. This one really will fit under […]
Popularity: 8%
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Sunday, August 26th, 2007
If you enjoy a cup of coffee every now and then, ask yourself this :
Do you feel hungry after drinking it?
This seems to divide people, with some claiming that the last thing they want is food; and others (including me) reaching for the nearest source of carbs.
If you find yourself in this second group, this […]
Popularity: 2%
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Sunday, August 26th, 2007
Kettlebells are great things. If you need any convincing, just take a look at Tracy Reifkind’s site. Her transformation has been nothing less than amazing.
Once you’ve decided to try a little kettlebell training - particularly if you’re working out at home - there’s one question to answer :
Which one should I get?
I’m glad you asked.
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Popularity: 7%
7 Comments » | Posted in Weight Training, Exercise
Saturday, August 25th, 2007
If you’ve ever found yourself eating from cardboard and plastic containers using flimsy wooden chopsticks, the phrase ‘healthy Asian cooking’ may sound a little odd at first. However - as with most types of cooking - doing it yourself can make a big, big difference.
This series looks at several basic concepts which will help you […]
Popularity: 3%
3 Comments » | Posted in Health