Tag Archives: muscle

Achieve Greater Efficiency

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

Correcting your exercise technique will help you use your time more wisely in the gym, because you’re actually exercising the intended muscle groups. Poor form is the result of trying to make a difficult move easier at the expense of … Continue reading →

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Women Should Do Resistance Training

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

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

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

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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How Exercise Influences Hunger and Weight Loss

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

Recent research shows that 45 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise in the morning may reduce food cravings, both immediately afterward and throughout the day. Exercising first thing in the morning, especially if done on an empty stomach, has been shown to … Continue reading →

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Muscle Vs. Fat

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

5 lbs. of fat is much bigger than the 5 lbs. of muscle. Five pounds are still five pounds. Muscle does not weigh more than fat but fat takes up more space (volume) than five pounds of muscle. A person … 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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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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Can Exercise Help Turn Fat Into Muscle?

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

Fat is fat and muscle is muscle. The right approach to exercise helps reduce body fat levels and tone muscles. The end result will be a lean physique with a strong athletic look.

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