Monthly Archives: May 2011

Food Shopping

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

There are different kinds of phone apps available these days that can help you compile a shopping list. Or there is the old-fashioned way; scribbling on a shopping list you have hung up in your kitchen. Both ways work and … Continue reading →

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Grains Vs Vegetables

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

If you can’t see your abs try eliminating grains from your diet. Aim to get most of your carbohydrate intake from nutrient dense fibrous vegetables. Greener the vegetable the better it is. Vegetables are far more superior to grains for … Continue reading →

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Great Core Exercise for Power, Speed, Strength and Toning

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

Here is a brilliant exercise for anyone wanting to improve speed, power, strength and athletic performance. This core exercise will benefit many sports because of the functional carry over effect. Not only that but it’s a great way to tone … Continue reading →

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Breakfast

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

People let breakfast time screw up their healthy eating routines. I’ve heard every reason why people fail to eat breakfast. This essential time to eat good nutrients commonly gets ignored by people who want to change their body shapes. It … Continue reading →

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Orange Juice (and All Fruit Juice)

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

Did you know that fruit juice has about eight full teaspoons of sugar per eight-ounce glass? This sugar is called fructose and for dieters is just as bad as table sugar. Both sugars cause an increase in insulin levels. Even … Continue reading →

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Think Big – Not Small

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

All different kinds of success and achievements are born out of a goal. Everybody needs a plan and needs to follow directions in order to get what they want. Avoid playing Russian roulette with your time and energy. Success stories … Continue reading →

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How Often Do You Change Your Exercises?

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

Do you perform the same exercises every week? If your progression has stalled then it’s time to shock your body. Aim for a training response from each workout by using the method of rotating exercises frequently. Even though there are … Continue reading →

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Thought Of The Day

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

If you are not losing weight or body fat and training hard these are the first things to check. Are you eating the right kind of foods? Have you experimented with your protein and carbohydrate ratios? Are your portion sizes … Continue reading →

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Finding it Difficult to Eat Vegetables?

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

For an easier way to eat your vegetables try experimenting to see what you like best. 1. Try roasted vegetables, absolutely delicious! 2. Blend some raw vegetables and whey protein powder and make your own customised vegetable smoothie. 3. Try … Continue reading →

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If You Want To Look Like An Athlete You Have To Live Like An Athlete

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

If you want the best results you have to stick to some guidelines. The guidelines I am talking about are the ones that are applicable outside the gym. Exercise alone can’t fix a poor lifestyle and make you healthy and … Continue reading →

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