Tag Archives: reps

How To Turn Love Handles into Solid Muscle

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

Here’s a rehash of a blog post I did almost two years ago to the date. It describes the workout I had done earlier that day for abs. I did a 3-exercise circuit for the oblique muscles (love handles) each … Continue reading →

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Improve Muscle Tone With Weights

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

Exercise that increases lean muscle tissue is good news for both men and women; more muscle means a faster metabolism and a lower body fat percentage. You can get very strong and lean without looking like a bodybuilder. Heavier weights … Continue reading →

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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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60 Abs Challenge

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

Here is a brilliant superset for abdominal muscles. You need a total gym or an incline sit up board for this. The exercises are incline reverse crunches immediately followed by incline sit-ups (old school sit ups – all the way … Continue reading →

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Don’t Rush Reps

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

Have you ever tried timing your sets? For best results and for changing body shape sets should last between 40 to 70 seconds on most exercises. This will give your muscles enough time under tension to create a response from … Continue reading →

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