Personal Trainer in Madison MS

Personal Trainer in Jackson Reveals Why Interval Training is Effective

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

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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

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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...]

Getting Happy with Your Body With the Help of Madison Personal Trainers

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Madison Personal Trainers Report! Just as some people have to come to terms with the fact that they’ll always be of short stature, a lot of us also have to come to terms with the fact that we’ll never be a size zero. Madison personal trainers are in the same boat! Setting unrealistic goals in our fitness or diet routines can not only set us up for failure, but also a lack of self confidence … [Read more...]

You Stand To Gain A Lot From Cross Training And Madison Personal Training

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Cross training is achievable with Madison personal training. No matter who you are, what your fitness goals are, or what your top targeted result for working out is, you can benefit from cross training. All you need to know to get you started is why cross training is a good idea for you and where you can learn more about the best cross training methods and techniques to enhance your fitness … [Read more...]

Madison Personal Training To Help Combat Cellulite

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Madison personal training experts know that cellulite is the bane of millions of women. Often appearing around the hips and thighs, cellulite has the appearance of dimples and it’s often characterized by the not very appealing name of “cottage cheese thighs”. Some people will experience this phenomenon while others may never have to worry about it. But understanding what cellulite is can … [Read more...]

Are You Too Busy to Exercise? A Personal Trainer in Madison Can Help!

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A personal trainer in Madison understands that among all the excuses one can make about avoiding exercise, claiming that you’re just too busy has to be the most often heard excuse. The truth is that this excuse just doesn’t cut it anymore. Everyone can find a way to incorporate an exercise routine into their busy lives, even if their lives are scheduled down to the last minute. Here are a few … [Read more...]

Injuries, Strains and Sore Muscles A Personal Trainer in Madison Can Help

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A personal trainer in Madison understands that experiencing soreness the day after a work out isn’t uncommon. After all, you’re pushing your muscles beyond what they’ve been used to doing. But sometimes we mistake injuries and strains as sore muscles and push through the pain, which can lead to lasting damage. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at why muscles become sore, what you … [Read more...]

Why You Can Benefit from Madison Personal Trainers

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With Madison personal trainers you can improve your life through a healthier choices and fitness. Deciding where and how to begin your fitness journey are just as important as making the decision to begin in the first place. For those that have never traveled down this path before, it can be complicated and confusing. That’s why working with Madison personal trainers is a great choice for … [Read more...]

Three Diet Success Keys to Maximize Your Fat Loss

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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

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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!

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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!

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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...]

The Benefits of a regular stretching routine…

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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!

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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?)

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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

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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?

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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...]

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)

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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

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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)

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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…

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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)

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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

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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

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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...]

Due Diligence…The Key To Success (Tiger Woods Proclaims)

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Hi Everybody, Well, he's back! In case you have been living on another planet and haven't heard the news, Tiger Woods returns to play on the PGA Tour today after missing the last 8 months due to ACL knee surgery. Why is that important? Actually, the fact that he recovered so quickly is the biggest news. You see it usually takes longer than 8 months to return from ACL reconstruction on … [Read more...]