Monthly Archives: February 2011

Misconceptions About Health, Diets & Exercise

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

Everyone has their own idea about what they think will work when it comes to achieving goals for health and fitness. The knowledge a person accumulates about diets and exercise and puts into practise can determine their overall outcome. This … Continue reading →

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Beer Belly Solutions – the Easiest and Quickest Way to Get Rid of a Beer Gut

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

Exercise recommendations for beer bellies and man boobs should be something that gets your heart rate high. Resistance type training is the most effective way to exercise for someone wanting to burn fat.

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Advanced Abs Workout

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

In a previous post I talked about 3 minute abs. I introduced you to the concept of training your abs as hard as possible in only 3 minutes. Just to recap, choose 2 abdominal exercises and work them for 30 … Continue reading →

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Are You Ready to Quit Exercise & Dieting?

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

If you aren’t getting results with exercise and dieting then its time to look at what you may be doing wrong.

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Train Hard & Rest Hard

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

For best results workouts should be intense and short. Whatever method you use it should keep your heart rate elevated and breathing increased whilst resting between sets or circuits. Workouts should also be structured and have a purpose.

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Exercises You Must Try If You Want To Transform Your Body Shape

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

Most pieces of gym equipment cater for working only one or two muscles at a time. What has this got to do with losing weight or shaping the body?

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80/20 Principles for Diets & Exercise

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

The 80/20 principle is when you do everything correct for at least 80% of the time. This encompasses diet and exercise. I’ve seen too many people wanting to give up when something unexpected happens and prevents them from following their … Continue reading →

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How To Eat Healthy At Work

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

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Social Support

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

Are you running out of steam and lacking motivation? Having a good set of friends and family around you is essential for successful dieting and reaching your fitness goal. Here’s why…

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Shopping List

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

Below are some of the foods I’ve eaten over the past week. I have a low body fat percentage year-round without worrying about portion sizes and calories. The principles of a successful diet are

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