Fun Strength Training Ideas

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Lifting weights is an excellent and proven way to increase muscle tone and strengthen the body. The problem is the routine can wear thin rather fast. If you want to enjoy your workout time even more, consider working with your trainer to come up with a plan to incorporate fun options into your routine.

If it’s your goal to increase muscle tone and strength, but not necessarily bulk up like a bodybuilder, there are tons of options at your disposal that do not call for barbells and dumbbells. When you work with a trainer or other professionals at your health club, chances are you will find it is easy to work some variety into your strength training routine.

When it’s time to set aside the weights for a while, you might want to consider such things as:

  • Pilates – Take a class or get a video that shows you the ins and outs of a pilates program. This type of exercise routine involves gentle resistance training that focuses on building flexibility and core strength. While it might not result in pumped biceps, it can help you tone muscles and boost overall strength. Plus, it’s a fun alternative to sitting on the bench!
  • Water aerobics – This is an unusual exercise routine that blends a bit of cardio along with some strength training. As you work through aerobic routines, the water adds resistance to your movements. This, in turn, helps with muscle development and toning.
  • Swimming – Just plain old swimming can help with strength training courtesy of that resistance just mentioned. Mix in a few laps a week to help with toning and strengthening. This activity does tend to impact most major muscle groups, so it provides a fun and refreshing change of pace away from those standard weights.
  • Yoga – Take a yoga class if you want to add an interesting twist to your strength training routine. This ancient art does involve muscle toning movements along with intense flexibility training. It’s a unique and fun way to address health through mind, body and spirit.
  • Boxing or kickboxing – This particular sport strikes a nice balance between endurance and strength training. Kickboxing classes can be particularly fun if you are tired of typical routines. If your health club or gym doesn’t offer these classes, check with your trainer on how you might work this activity into your program.
  • Kettlebells – Although similar to weights, this type of training can mix things up while also helping to improve endurance and flexibility. Kettlebells are fairly cheap to buy and they can offer adjustable weights so they grow with you as your body strengthens.

Strength training doesn’t have to call for chaining yourself to a weight bench. There are a variety of ways to mix things up and still realize some incredible results. If you’re ready to add fun to your routine, talk to your trainer about incorporating unusual and enjoyable activities into your routine.


Want to burn fat in the least amount of time possible… Do This NOW!

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Here is a great video that I put together that reveals the secret behind burning body fat in the least amount of time possible.

If you want to look great this spring, but don’t want to spend hours in the gym this winter, than this is a great way to do just that.  Bodyweight circuits are great for increasing metabolism, promoting fat loss, increasing strength and increasing the mobility of your joints.  But in order to get maximum results from a 10 minute workout the intensity has to be high.

So in this workout you are going to do 9 different exercises:

  • Jumping Jacks — 60 repetitions at 1 repetition per second
  • Y Squats — do as many proper form repetitions in 30 seconds
  • Push Ups — for 30 seconds
  • Squat Jumps — for 30 seconds
  • Standing Y’s — for 30 seconds
  • Crunches — for 30 seconds
  • Mountain Climbers — for 30 seconds
  • Alternating Lunges — for 30 seconds
  • Bench Dips — for 30 seconds

Repeat that circuit for a total of 2 circuit sets and 10 total minutes.

You’ll experience a great cardio workout and gain a tremendous amount of “real world” strength.

Have fun…  And as always I welcome your comments.

Yours in health,

Clint Barr
Raising The Barr, Inc.
www.bestjacksonpersonaltrainer.com

The Time is NOW!

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Dear Friends,

This morning while I was talking with a client, whom I have to thank for spurring this thought, stated that he was ready to finally take control of his eating habits.  Then he said “I’m gonna start next Monday.”

Have you ever noticed how we always say “I’m gonna start on Monday”?  It’s as if Monday’s hold some kind of magical power that makes it possible to start doing something.

There is no time like the present… like NOW!

I have been talking a lot lately about goals and how to set goals.  Hopefully you have written those goals down and shown them to somebody to make them real.  The next step is to develop a plan… a plan of ACTION.  Now you have to physically do what it is you planned to do.

You must put thought into action.  Your desire to lose weight, get fit, look lean, or feel good cannot be realized if it is just a thought.  Thoughts do not become reality until you act on them.

The following exercise will help you do just that:

Every time you think about something you could do to help you realize your goals, whether it is a new cardio routine, a cleaner diet, etc., write it down and within 1 days time do it.

I think of things all the time right before I fall asleep.  So you know what I do?  I keep a notebook on my bedside table and write down whatever it is I was thinking about.  When I wake up the next morning I read through the notebook to refresh that thought and immediately take action.

Haven’t you ever been sitting there and thought something like…”I could do that,” or “I would love to do that!”  Well why don’t you?  Take action on those thoughts.  There is no better time than RIGHT NOW.

Instead of looking back three months from now and wishing you would have started new healthy lifestyle habits months ago, look back months from now as the defining moment in your life when you claimed victory over your health and fitness.

GET GOING NOW!

START EXERCISING NOW!

EAT HEALTHIER NOW!

Now is the time to take action.  Don’t wait for Monday.  I promise you’ll be glad you did.

Yours in health,

Clint Barr
Raising The Barr Fitness

P.S. Need help?  Let us help you Kick Start your health and fitness!  NOW is the time to act and get a leg up on the holidays.

No Gym… No Problem!

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It’s just a few days ’til Christmas and just a few days after that ’til the new year.  Where did 2008 go?  Another year gone by, and another New Year resolution unresolved.

Did you know that 92% of New Year resolutions fail?  Astonishing isn’t it!

But I like to think of myself as a glass is half full kind of guy.  Which means that 8% of New Year resolutions are actually successful.

So what did the 8% do that the 92% didn’t do, you ask?  Simple.

They made realistic and attainable goals.  And… they knew that there would be failures along the way which allowed them to overcome them when they happened.

Secondly, those 8% had a plan!

Without a plan you can’t take action, and without action there is no results.  So today I am bringing you a simple yet effective workout that you can do from the convenience of your own home using common household items.

Check out the video:

Basic program for this workout is to perform 10 repetitions of each exercise and complete as many sets of the 5 exercises in 10 minutes.

Take your time learning the exercises and with each day you do the workout try to complete more sets and repetitions.

Good luck and have fun!

Clint Barr
Raising The Barr, Inc.
www.bestjacksonpersonaltrainer.com

P.S. The new year is right on top of us and things get really busy around here.  If you want more help just give us a call at 601-201-3823 to schedule your free, no obligation health and fitness consult to see if we are the right fit for you.

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Welcome to Jackson Fitness Blog!

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Dear Friends,

Welcome to Jackson Fitness Blog!  I am excited to share with you fitness and nutrition ideas to help you shed unwanted pounds and get you in amazing shape.  The goal is to provide you with content rich ideas to transform your body, motivate you to take action, and ultimately change your life!  I’m sure there will be an occasional rant or two as well.

Thanks for reading and check back often!

Clint Barr

RAISING THE BARR FITNESS – Best Jackson Personal Trainer

601-201-3823

www.BestJacksonPersonalTrainer.com

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