Category Archives: Exercise

Always Choose Free Weights Before Machines

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

Using free weights instead of gym machines requires more effort and a greater recruitment of muscles particularly from the core. Using free weights also has a higher calorie demand and gives you alternatives for the same movement patterns.

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Exercise Technique

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

Aiming to achieve personal records in number of reps or weight lifted at any cost is the fastest way to become injured. Enthusiasm can often get in the way of the basic rules. To help stay injury free and keep … Continue reading →

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The Need For Variety

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

An exercise programme is only as good as the time it takes you to adapt to it. As a general rule it is best to change your programme every two to three weeks. A beginner can make progress for much … Continue reading →

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Medicine Ball Walkouts

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

A tough exercise for the abs Put a medicine ball at your feet. Push your hips back without rounding your lower back. Place your hands on the med ball and slowly start walking your hands on top of the med … Continue reading →

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Recommendations For Beer Bellies & Man Boobs

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

Resistance type training is the most effective way to exercise for someone wanting to burn fat. Weight training burns more calories than cardiovascular exercises. If you don’t drink beer and still have what looks like a beer belly then you … Continue reading →

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How To Save Time When Exercising

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

Do full-body movements and use multiple muscle groups. It takes less time and burns more calories. Examples: Swiss Ball Push Jackknife Barbell Deadlift Row Combo Squat + Press Single Leg Romanian Deadlift Row Combination Box Step Up Dumbbell Press Barbell … Continue reading →

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Metabolic Finisher

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

A metabolic finisher is an intense way to burn more calories and fat at the end of a workout. Here’s a metabolic finisher I did earlier. Renegade Rows (using dumbbells) 8 each side Sandbag Cleans (to shoulder) 8 each side … Continue reading →

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3-Minute Abs

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

I have found a way of training the abs as hard as possible in only 3 minutes. It is best to try different abdominal exercises to see which ones you respond best to. Choose 2 exercises and work them back … Continue reading →

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Tips To Boost Your New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

Tip 1 » Set a goal. Tip 2 » Don’t use exercise as an excuse to continue post-Christmas binge eating. Tip 3 » Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fresh clean water everyday. Tip 4 » Add variety to your exercise … Continue reading →

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Fitness Motivation For The New Year

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

Master Your Mindset… “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” –Winston Churchill Plan… “If you don’t know where you are going, you will probably end up somewhere else.” –Laurence J Peter Take Action… “The real risk is … Continue reading →

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