Personal Trainer in Jackson Reveals Why Interval Training is Effective

interval-training

A personal trainer in Jackson will tell you that you can exercise day in and day out and still not see the weight loss results you want. If it’s time to get more from your effort, looking into interval training makes a whole lot of sense. This precision workout can provide the calorie-burning push you’ve been lacking in your routine. Understanding Interval Training Interval training … [Read more...]

Myth: Thigh reducers and ab equipment can spot reduce body fat

Let's face it!  You know this to be true.  Doing only crunches to reduce your waistline simply DOES NOT work.  So why do so many people still fall for the late night infomercial touting sexy abs by using their new and improved abdominal trainer, fat melting creme, or fat eliminating pill?  Answer: desperation, convenience... and a lack of complete understanding of how the body actually … [Read more...]

Myth: A Regimen of “Cardio” Will Burn the Most Fat

Cardiovascular exercise is essential for overall health and fitness, but just doing "cardio" alone as part of a weight loss program will NOT produce the fat loss that most individuals expect. Long term, your ability to burn calories at rest by just doing cardiovascular exercise for fat loss will be greatly decreased. As a fitness professional I have worked in various fitness centers and … [Read more...]

Fact or Fiction: “Dieting” Will Eliminate Body Fat

Fiction!  "Dieting" will not eliminate body fat.  In fact, long term it will do just the opposite.  Let me explain... The term "dieting" that I am referring to here is what most individuals call it when they say they are "on a diet."  I'm referring to restrictive calorie dieting.  This is where you calculate the number of calories you are currently taking in on a daily basis and … [Read more...]

Tips For Making Good Food Choices

You’ve made up your mind to lose weight. You know you need to eat healthier and smarter to make it happen. Unfortunately, knowing and doing are two very different things. Temptations do lurk around practically every corner. Can you resist and put yourself on a healthier path? You bet you can! These tricks and tips can help you navigate around temptations: Make your home a haven – It’s … [Read more...]

Lifted Spirit

All to often I get caught up in the busyness of the day.  I am constantly swatting away whatever comes at me next.  Whether it's the numerous emails I receive on a daily basis, or trying to meet my self imposed deadline on the current project I've outlined for myself or the business.  In all that, I fail to see things for the absolute blessing they really are, and in the process lose out on … [Read more...]

Super Foods for a Healthy Body

We’ve all had days when we didn’t feel like we were ‘on our game.’ And as we age, both our bodies and our brains grow old as well.  By making smart food choices though, we can preserve our precious gray matter longer and improve brain function.  Here are some brainy choices for keeping our noggins in tip-top shape. - Blueberries have been shown to shield the brain from stress, … [Read more...]

Exercise and Stress

Even though exercise may not be the most exciting word in your vocabulary, it sure is a word with a lot of benefits.  Participating in daily exercise will not only make you healthier in general, but it can also diminish the effects of stress on your body as well. Think about all the times you have heard someone say "the doctor says it's stress related".  Normally people will laugh it off, … [Read more...]

Three Diet Success Keys to Maximize Your Fat Loss

You've probably heard about how important diet is to the overall fat loss equation. In fact, it is just as important as your workouts. The combination of both proper nutrition and exercise ramps up the body's ability to burn fat. So, what are the most important factors to focus on in order to maximize your fat loss? Three simple things: 1. Increased Meal Frequency Recommended 5-6 small … [Read more...]

What to Look for in a Fitness Instructor in Jackson

You’ve decided to improve your health and lifestyle with a fitness instructor in Jackson. Congratulations! You’ve already made an important first step. The next one is to find a personal trainer that can help you achieve your goals, but where to start? Don’t make the mistake of hiring the first personal trainer you come in contact with, because he or she might not have accredited … [Read more...]

Exercise In A Pill — Don’t Believe The Hype!

At least that is what researchers are calling it. But is it really exercise? The drug is called AICAR. It is a drug that they are calling the ultimate workout for the couch potato. You're going to be hearing a lot about it, if you haven't already. AICAR was originally developed as a means of preserving blood flow to the heart during surgery. To date, it is only one of two studies that … [Read more...]

Eat More Fish…Lose Body Fat!

Orange roughy is definitely my favorite white fish.  Great flavor and texture, with little to no "fishy" scent.  Tonight I combined my fish with some fresh baked green beans....  Mmmm!  Another easy, clean, and healthy meal.  Won't you join me?! To your health, Clint Barr Raising The Barr, Inc. 103 W. Washington Street #B4 Ridgeland, MS 39157 … [Read more...]

Baked Salmon and Asparagus…Clean eating at it’s finest!

Ingredients (2) 3 oz Salmon fillet 3 cups of fresh asparagus Juice from one half freshly squeezed lemon 2 tbls extra virgin olive oil Sweet basil Ground pepper Sea salt Preparation Preheat oven 400 degrees.  Place salmon fillets in a baking dish.  Drizzle 1 tbls of olive oil over the salmon, season with basil, pepper, and sea salt.  Set aside.  Place the asparagus in a … [Read more...]

Change, The Secret to Your Success

Have you ever noticed how you pick up on things in the most unexpected places?  This past weekend I had to make a trip to Orlando for a business conference.  It was fabulous! (Orlando's not so bad either.) The conference was held in a brand new Hilton in Point Orlando right next to the convention center.  I was just a few short miles from Disney World, but unfortunately didn't take any time … [Read more...]

The Benefits of a regular stretching routine…

The Benefits of a regular stretching routine... Whether you've trained with me in that past or you are currently training with me then you know that I don't put you through a lot of stretching exercises during our workouts.  What I like to do is put you through the full range of motion of an exercise so that we can increase the mobility of a joint. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't … [Read more...]

Healthy or Not? Do your research!

Have you seen the commercials for KFC's new "grilled" chicken? If not, you must not watch that much television because they are running spots on almost every channel. One of my clients asked me if the new grilled chicken was healthier than the fried chicken, so I did a little research. Here's what I found: The Original Recipe Breast (1) has 370 calories, 21 grams of fat, 5 grams of … [Read more...]

Swine Flu (Is your immune system up for the challenge?)

Well if you've been listening to the news lately then you know that everyone is talking about the Swine Flu. One of two things will occur. Either it will disappear over the next couple months, which would be the best case scenario, or it will turn into the pandemic that all the news stations would make you believe it is already. Could this thing get bad? Of course. So don't misunderstand what … [Read more...]

My Top 5 Snack Foods

Do you ever find it difficult to get that mid morning or afternoon snack between your regular meals to help curb cravings and keep metabolism stimulated? If you're like me than, yes, you do all the time. I usually don't have much time to eat between meals due to my client schedule, but have recently found several snacks that work very well and are very healthy. So today I am bringing you my … [Read more...]

Want a Quick, Healthy, Nutritious, and Energizing Lunch?

Try this! Recently I posted a video of me teaching you how to make Spaghetti Squash. Well the response was overwhelming!  And I plan on bringing you many more healthy, "real world" recipes straight from my own kitchen in the near future. But it got me thinking that maybe I could share other types of meals that I like to eat, as well as ideas that others share with me. Like the lunch I had … [Read more...]

When Life Gives You Lemons…Make Lemonade

As a professional athlete I was at high risk of injuring myself.  The thing is, for the 2+ years that I spent playing in the New York Yankee farm system, and four years of college, I merely had minor injuries. By minor I mean a broken thumb, broken ring finger, broken hand, 10 stitches in my chin, and two concussions... Whew!  Maybe I was more injury prone than I thought. But none of those … [Read more...]

Why Exercise is GOOD for The Brain!

My neighbor was so proud to tell me all about his regular aerobic training on the elliptical trainer the other day.  It's an interesting phenomenon but I've noticed that when people know you as a fitness professional, they almost feel obligated to inform you about their pursuit of peak fitness. This particular gentlemen admitted that though his elliptical training was regular, it was not nearly … [Read more...]

What's for Dinner?… (follow me into my kitchen)

Spaghetti Squash a.k.a. "Squaghetti" Cut in half lengthwise and remove the seeds from the center Place face down in about a 1/4 inch of water in a baking dish Cook at 350 degrees for 35 minutes Remove from oven, drain water and turn squash over Fill with your favorite marinara or meat sauce Sprinkle with some fresh Parmesan cheese Put the squash back in the oven at 350 for about 15 minutes … [Read more...]

Top 5 Resistance Tubing Exercises (Home Gym Series #4)

Alright everybody.  Today I am here to share my top 5 Resistance Band Tubing exercises.  This is a great piece of equipment.  It is very versatile and its resistance profile matches the strength profile of your muscle tissue. What do I mean by that? Well, when you are at your weakest, or when the muscle is at its maximal length, the tubing is at its shortest length.  Conversely, when you are … [Read more...]

Why You Should Ignore All The Government Warnings About Exercise

Hi Everyone, Today I want to communicate to you the truth about exercise. I want to explain to you why you need to ignore all of the gvernment warnings about how much you should be moving. As MD Henry Lodge states in his powerful and provocative book, "Younger Next Year" the government's recommendation to exercise 3 or 4 days per week is only a bare minimum. A desperate plea from the medical … [Read more...]

Top 5 Stability Ball Exercises (Home Gym Series #3)

Welcome back for video #3 in the How to Build a Home Gym for Under $300 series.  Here are my top 5 Stability Ball Exercises. Stability Ball Crunch Big Ball Push Up Stability Ball Jackknife Stability Ball Leg Curl Stability Ball Cobra (Low Back Extension) If you don't want to wait for your stability ball to arrive by mail you can always go to your local sporting goods store like Academy … [Read more...]

My Top 5 Reasons That It's More Important Now Than Ever Before to Exercise And Eat Right – A Bad economy is bad for your health…

At this point, you simply can't ignore the current state of the economy. And while everyone is focused on how it's affecting the financial bottom line, they are missing a much more important impact. Many of us right now are faced with some of the toughest challenges of our lives. As a business owner myself I know that that I'm having to work as hard as ever to take good care of clients while … [Read more...]

Top 5 TRx Exercises (Home Gym Series #2)

As promised here are my Top 5 TRx Suspension Training System exercises. Here they are: TRx Bulgarian Split Squat TRx Push Up TRx Body Weight Row TRx Jackknife TRx Body Weight Leg Curl If you haven't picked up your TRx yet just click here to be directed to the only place where these are available.  Get yours today and get your home gym started. Yours in health, Clint Barr Raising The … [Read more...]

How to Use the Struggling Economy to Improve Your Health

I don't know about you, but I'm getting tired of hearing every day about how bad our economy is. And don't get me wrong, I'm not here to complain. I think if you're listening to the news on a daily basis (which maybe you shouldn't be), you hear enough complaining and negativity. What I do think is that all of this is actually a great metaphor for your commitment to your health, fitness, and … [Read more...]

How to Design a Home Gym for Under $300

Have you ever wanted to have your own home gym, but could never afford it?  Well in this video I give you 4 pieces of equipment that are absolutely essential for any home gym, they are the only pieces of equipment you need, and together it will cost you less than $300! The first piece of equipment is the TRx Suspension Training System.  This is quite possibly the most versatile piece of home … [Read more...]

Expect To Be Successful

Okay, so Tiger Woods didn't have the storybook comeback that everyone was hoping for....including me.  But that doesn't mean that he won't ever taste victory again. Let's take a look at Tiger's career, arguably the best in PGA history.  He has won 65 tournaments, 14 of which are majors.  Tiger has 236 career starts and made the cut in 222 of those tournaments.  He is one of the greatest … [Read more...]