Category Archives: Exercise

Are You Worried About The Consequences of Christmas Indulgence on Your Waistline?

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

3 Quick Exercise Tips For Rock Hard Abs 1. Engage the abs on every exercise you perform, especially on multi joint exercises such as squats, lunges, rowing and pressing. 2. To achieve a balanced six-pack don’t limit your abdominal exercises … Continue reading →

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Fat Burning

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

Perform short intense intervals to boost fat loss and improve conditioning. Steady pace aerobics isn’t as effective for weight loss as interval training according to research. Resistance type exercises need to be used to achieve the best weight and fat … Continue reading →

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How To Stay Fit During Christmas

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

Schedule appointments with yourself to exercise or you may find yourself going in directions you didn’t intend. Be prepared. Keep a gym bag in your car. Park your car far away from the shops and try and do more walking. … Continue reading →

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Need To Get Motivated? Watch This!

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

This should inspire both men and women. Dropping a little too fast but still very impressive!

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Help Improve Your Posture – Try This Exercise Every Day This Week After Work

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

Prone Back Extension Instructions 1. Lie face down on the floor with your arms above your head at a 45º angle to your body. 2. As you inhale pick your chest up off the floor with your neck in neutral … Continue reading →

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Chop Crunch On Swiss Ball

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

1. Lying over a Swiss ball with your tailbone and head touching the ball. Arms extended overhead holding a dumbbell or a medicine ball. Your tongue needs to stay on the roof of your mouth. 2. Drawing your belly button … Continue reading →

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Reverse Crunch On Floor

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

1. Lying on your back with your arms on the floor and feet off the floor, thighs vertical and knees bent. 2. Drawing your belly button inwards, lift your pelvis off the floor and curl your spine peeling off the … Continue reading →

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If You Want To Get Lean Change Your Mindset

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

It’s easy to get stuck in a rut with exercise routines that don’t produce results. If you aren’t willing to try different approaches you are most likely to stay out of shape. When progress is nonexistent it is common to … Continue reading →

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The Weakest Link

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

When it comes to exercise you’re only as strong as your weakest link. When it comes to diet and lifestyle you’re never going to look and feel your best without your missing link. If you are unsure what your weakest … Continue reading →

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Dispelling The Myth About Weight Training For Women

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

Most women who want to get in shape or drop a dress size or two would rather choose cardio machines instead of anything to do with lifting weights as their preferred choice of exercise. Resistance exercises for weight loss is … Continue reading →

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