Tag Archives: fat burning

Circuit Training With Weights

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

At Pro Active I like to prescribe circuit training for fat loss and general toning up because it keeps you moving by only allowing you to take minimal breaks between exercises. This workout is different from other programmes you may … Continue reading →

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3 SNACKS for a Flat Belly


Posted on March 1, 2013 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

I’d like to share with you Dr. Johnny Bowden’s super-easy to make snacks. They have the OPTIMAL combination of fiber, fat, and protein that keeps your fat STORAGE hormone insulin under control while optimizing your fat BURNING hormones at the … Continue reading →

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Exercise Larger Muscles for Greater Calorie Burn

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

Serious fat burning takes place when large muscle groups of the body are used to perform an exercise. The greater the overall recruitment of muscle there is, the higher the calorie expenditure. For best results gym workouts should include free … Continue reading →

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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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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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Fat Storage & Aging

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

As we age we tend to move less, this results in muscle loss and a decrease in resting metabolic rate, the rate our bodies burn calories at rest. Starting from ages 25 to 30 as part of the aging process … Continue reading →

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Fat Cardio Myth Part 2

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

In this second blog about The Fat Cardio Myth I will attempt to compare as briefly as possible the difference between cardiovascular type exercises and resistance training. The chief reason for this is to look at their effectiveness in favour … Continue reading →

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Solutions To Help You Eat Healthy Meals

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

In my Personal Training Gym in Barnsley I have come up with answers for people who find it difficult to eat healthy due to time constraints.

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The Fat Cardio Myth

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

If you asked any group of people including doctors, physical therapist and most personal trainers which type of exercise is the best for burning unwanted body fat 99% would say cardiovascular training or cardio for short. Cardio training are exercises … Continue reading →

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7 Reasons Why Low Calorie Diets Don’t Work

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

1. You don’t learn anything from dieting. All you learn is how to imprison yourself for months and even years. Nutrition is a lifestyle that needs to be taught so it can be applied for a lifetime! 2. You increase … Continue reading →

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