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Tricking

Team Ryouko

by Scott Bird | November 15, 2008

Via Low Tech Combat : gymnastic fun from Team Ryouko. Nice one. Continue reading »»

Enthusiasm and Red Bull (Inro to Tricking)

by Scott Bird | November 12, 2008

Via FlipCatch : what's tricking all about? Harrison James explains. Good stuff. Continue reading »»

Alberto Poli Demoreel 2008

by Scott Bird | November 10, 2008

Definitely a name to remember Alberto Poli. Continue reading »»

Norway in a Nutshell

by Scott Bird | October 27, 2008

Via FlipCatch : TDMonkeys' Villdyret flipping, tricking and generally enjoying himself. Good stuff. Continue reading »»

Nexus Europe Summer 2008

by Scott Bird | September 27, 2008

The Nexus Europe team enjoying the summer. Nice one. Continue reading »»

Remi Bakkar - Pure

by Scott Bird | September 15, 2008

NexusEurope's Remi Bakkar in action. Brilliant. Continue reading »»

Nied Tricking 2008 Sampler

by Scott Bird | August 26, 2008

Via FlipCatch : another dose of tricking goodness. Enjoy. Continue reading »»

• Brett Curry : No Gym | 19 Aug 2008
• Gabriel Stahl - Circular Motion | 30 Jul 2008
• Bergen Gathering 2008 | 17 Jul 2008

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In addition to the articles on this site are a number I've written elsewhere. These include :

• Change Your Thinking, Change Your Fitness
• Rock the Kitchen: How to Plan for Diet Success
• 10 Challenging Bodyweight Exercises
• The Art of Working Out Alone
• A journey from alcoholic to weightlifter
• Buying Your First Kettlebell
• Get Motivated: Inspiring Transformations

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