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Use Proper Exercise Technique For Maximum Results & Wellbeing

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

The most common injuries in a gym are related to poor exercise technique. Proper technique is important in order to reduce chances of injury and gain maximum results. Lack of control when using barbells or dumbbells can be harmful especially … Continue reading →

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Free Weights Are Safer Than Machines – They Give You More Variety in Exercise Choices & Better Abs!

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

The most common argument for the use of machines is that they’re safer. There is nothing safe about a fixed range of motion. Most machines jam people’s joints into awkward positions, making them less safe than with free weights. Because … Continue reading →

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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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How To Cure Boredom From Exercising

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

How do you cure boredom from doing the same workouts every week? Set a challenge! Just for something different, forget about doing your regular workout. Set a challenge that involves only your body weight. Choose exercises that will work your … Continue reading →

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More Essential Health & Fitness Tips You May Have Missed or Neglected in 2012

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

Choose One New Healthy Habit At A Time – Not 10 or 20 Small, simple changes can help you reap large results. Decide to do one small thing each day, such as drinking more water first thing in the morning … Continue reading →

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A Straightforward Discipline For Quick Fat Loss

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

The key is to eliminate the carbohydrates that turn to sugar quickly in the body particularly grains. The name of the game is insulin management. Without boring you with science eating excess carbohydrates end up in fat cells. If the … Continue reading →

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Testimonial

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Barnsley Personal Trainer

On the 14th of March this year I had my first personal training session with Anthony. I regularly go to the gym and although at the time was pleased with my workout programme I thought I needed a point in … 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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