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About Barnsley Personal Trainer

Personal Trainer - Private Gym – Barnsley - Dedicated to Natural Health and Fitness. Providing the environment conductive to the change you've already decided to make.

How A Personal Trainer Can Be Beneficial

If you think you can’t get your workout into your day because of work—think again. If you are skipping your workouts due to a busy job and sitting in an office all day, that’s a double sedentary whammy. Sitting too … Continue reading

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Vigorous Exercise May Significantly Lower Your Stroke Risk

A new study shows that vigorously exercising at least four times per week can reduce your risk of a stroke, especially if you’re a man; the results are unclear if you’re a woman. This study (and some prior studies) seem … Continue reading

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Try Something New

People generally like to learn new things. Mixing in challenging new exercises, like kettle bell exercises or using a Swiss ball can provide an extra boost of mental stimulation, keeps the workout exciting, and challenges the body in new ways.

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How To Get Results

Fitness and dieting results won’t happen without taking action and applying the correct principles. Throwing money at gym memberships and supplements won’t secure anything if you aren’t prepared to apply the right level of effort into reaching your goal. You … Continue reading

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How To Get in Shape Before The End Of The Year

There are just over 100 days left of 2013. It’s not too late to get in shape and achieve impressive results before the end of the year. The only way to guarantee results is to set goals. Write down your … Continue reading

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Women Should Do Resistance Training

Most women who exercise are spending most of their gym time on cardiovascular exercise, and less time using resistance that challenges their bodies. Stop doing the same old routine without progressive resistance if you want to get lean and toned! … Continue reading

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How To Get A New Exercise Routine Every Month

Monthly or fortnightly appointments are a very cost-effective way of using a personal trainer. It keeps your motivation high and gives you support towards your goal. Occasional Appointments Are Better Than None At All One or two hours a month … Continue reading

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Defying Gravity: The Gym Equipment That Tones Every Muscle in The Body

The Gravity Training System (GTS) “Total Gym” works every muscle in the body in order to tone, strengthen and improve flexibility. I’ve had the pleasure of owning one since 2006. It features a moving glide board and a changeable incline … Continue reading

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Ever Get Back Pain While You Do Sit-Ups?

Sit-ups put a significant amount of force on your lower back. Even more, it reinforces the hunched over posture we spend too much time in throughout the day, which can have negative effects on our posture, breathing and core strength. … Continue reading

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Free Weights Are Safer Than Machines – They Give You More Variety in Exercise Choices & Better Abs!

The most common argument for the use of machines is that they’re safer. There is nothing safe about a fixed range of motion. Most machines jam people’s joints into awkward positions, making them less safe than with free weights. Because … Continue reading

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