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- Top 5 Pieces of Equipment to Help You Get Better Results - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeDo you feel as if your workouts are lacking something? Or maybe you just feel like you’re doing the same thing all of the time. In order for me to be a successful personal trainer then it is so important that I keep my client’s motivated, and improving using a variety of new equipment and ...
Views: 1536 - Gain Momentum in Life – Achieve Your Goals Now - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeIt has been something which I have felt strongly about for a long time – how I achieve my goals! Anyone who knows me will say that I’m a pretty motivated person, a bit more motivated than most. In this article I will discuss strategies which have helped me “get going” on numerous occasions. I ...
Views: 1525 - I Really Hate Vegetables - Solutions - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Richard ClarkeI hate vegetables. More specifically boiled veg. They just make me gag. For someone like me (a fitness and nutrition guy) you may be surprised that I’m telling you this. But I have to be honest with you, I hate them, especially boiled cabbage. It all started in my childhood… My mother used ...
Views: 1493 - Do You Have Toxic Teeth? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2013 from Richard ClarkeSo today I want to talk about those nasty looking black fillings, or mercury amalgam fillings. I can guarantee that many of you reading this today have 1 or probably more mercury fillings in your mouth, if you do then you really want to be reading this. Before going onto fillings and the ...
Views: 1489(1 vote) - The Best 5 Exercises FULL STOP - to Burn FAT and Build Muscle - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeYes that’s right, I’m giving more of the fitness industry secrets away – for FREE! This information has massive financial value and some personal trainers will be cringing. Some personal trainers have actually said to me “Rich why are you giving away all your inside secrets?” and I say ...
Views: 1489 - Healthy Burger and Chips - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2014 from Richard ClarkeI may have surprised you with the healthy burger and chips title. Healthy burger and chips? Is that possible. This isn’t even one of my cheat meals. This is just a healthy burger and chips recipe that I wanted to share with you, honestly it's delicious! One of the top reasons ...
Views: 1486(1 vote) - Is Cancer A Fungus? - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeCancer is devastating. It’s a terrible disease that ends the lives of millions and ruins the lives of our families and friends. My family have been affected and it’s made me think about lots of things I would maybe not of had to think about. In a strange way, via a mixture of fear and anger ...
Views: 1486 - 6 Everyday Foods That Make You Fat - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeThe world has a problem, obesity levels are through the roof. In some parts of the UK around 57% of people are either overweight or obese and in the US its 67%. By 2020 its reported to be around 70% and 80% respectively – now they are crazy statistics if you ask me. There is a human ...
Views: 1463(1 vote) - 77 Year Old Grandmother Achieves Target Weight - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2013 from Richard ClarkeI'm sure you all like to hear a nice story. (I read this story online) After the breakdown of her first marriage Brenda started putting on weight. When she reached 20 stone, she decided to go on a diet. Brenda now weighs 9 stone 9lbs and can finally fit into a size 10 dress. The ...
Views: 1462(1 vote) - 5 Exercise’s to STOP Doing Now! - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeHere are the top 5 exercises to remove from your program right now. 1. Anything done with a rounded back It doesn’t matter if you’re squatting, deadlifting, straight-leg deadlifting, rowing, or even doing triceps kickbacks, you must STOP doing these exercises with a rounded lower ...
Views: 1459(1 vote) - 7 Rules for Shrinking Your Belly Fat - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeHi Everyone, I read this article, by Dr. Sam Bakhtiar and just knew you would benefit from it. Your belly fat is ruining your life – literally. It may look bad in the mirror and it may make your pants fit just a bit too tight. However, what it is really doing to you is causing an increased ...
Views: 1451 - How To Rid Yourself Of The Pouch Belly - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkePaunch belly. Pot belly. Pooch belly. Pouch belly. Call it what you want but its does not change the fact that you want rid of it! This problem has become the focus of many women’s energy in the gym, spending large amounts of time trying to flatten that lower tummy area. The most obvious ...
Views: 1447 - Top 10 Exercise Tips - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeBeing a personal trainer exercise is one of the most important parts of my life. I experience the massive benefits of an active lifestyle which is the reason why I turned it into a career so others can experience the same benefits as me. Every so often people fall out of their exercise routine ...
Views: 1445(2 votes) - Is Salt Really Bad For You? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2013 from Richard ClarkeJust like saturated fat, salt has a very bad reputation. Just like saturated fat, salt is actually needed in the body for it to work optimally. Salt is not totally harmless, but it’s not the devil in disguise either. Confused? Most people are. Basically our body needs salt but at the ...
Views: 1439 - Are You Addicted To Food? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2014 from Richard ClarkeIs obesity a disease or an addiction? I have been pondering this one recently disease or an addiction. Obesity is now classed as a disease in the America. This has obviously raised a lot of questions on whether this is right. Do the people have no choice about their diet and what they ...
Views: 1430 - 5 Fab Fat Loss Tips - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeFat loss! Many people have wracked their brains trying to find out the best ways to lose fat, as a Personal Trainer my research into fat loss has brought me many great strategies and nearly as many ridiculous strategies. I believe one of the reasons why many diets and dieters fail to reach their ...
Views: 1421 - Slipped Out Of Your Diet Routine Lately? My 3 Day Fix - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeSo you have had a bit too much to eat and drink lately and want to quickly get back into the swing of things I thought you may enjoy some quick detox and weight loss tips. There are so many distractions that can slow down your progress through your diet, it is vital that you don’t slip out of ...
Views: 1415 - Beat The Menopause (& MAN-o-pause) - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeThis week I will be discussing the effects that changes in our hormones have on us. As we age our hormone levels change and with that our lives and relationships can start to change. Men and women become less horny (that’s serious stuff in any relationship if you ask me!) Men especially and ...
Views: 1410 - How to Get a Personal Trainer “Body” on a Tight Budget - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeMost people can afford a celebrity personal trainer. Most Welsh people can’t even afford a gym membership and healthy eating, but you can get the extra help and motivation you need from a personal trainer even on a tighter budget. I will explain how: Here are some tips to help you stick ...
Views: 1407 - 6 Benefits of & 4 Tips To Get a Good Night’s Sleep - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeAs a Personal Trainer in Swansea my day starts at 6am every morning, this does not mean that I do not get a good night’s sleep. We all love the great feeling of waking up from a great night’s sleep; it gives you the perfect start to the day. We’ve also all felt sluggish for the whole day after a ...
Views: 1389 - Diabetes – A Silent Killer - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeI am on the subject of health, specifically people who suffer from Diabetes. It’s useful even if you don’t, because you may know someone who has it or you may get it in the future (statistically). Having been in the health and fitness industry for over 15 years, I have learned lots. To be ...
Views: 1383 - Low Fat Vs Low Carb Diet - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2014 from Richard ClarkeFirst came low fat then came low carb. But which one is better? I saw a programme the other night on the TV comparing an extreme high fat diet to an extreme high carb diet. They used two doctors who were actually twins, in the experiment which lasted a month. The results may ...
Views: 1370 - Choose Between Death Or Change - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2014 from Richard ClarkeMost people actually choose to die than to change their behaviour - fact. I know that is a strong statement but after reading this short article hopefully you will be able to see where I am coming from. So what about you? Are you UNABLE to stop eating or drinking booze? If so, don’t ...
Views: 1369(1 vote) - Losing Body Fat vs. Losing Weight - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeWhen people say they want to ‘lose weight’, what they are usually trying to say is that they want to lose their body fat (bf). The difference, however, is crucial. Losing weight is far easier than losing bf. In this article I will explain what I believe is a very important area that ...
Views: 1369 - Is Going Organic Really Worth It? - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeAs a personal trainer and nutritional expert, personally I would say that going organic is definitely worth it. Yes, it does cost quite a bit more but you are making an investment in the future. What do I mean? Well by buying organic food you are getting more benefits that a nicer tasting ...
Views: 1367 - This Is The Real Problem - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2014 from Richard ClarkeThere are some days when I will not be following my normal eating plan. For example a day in the school holidays where my son is off school and I book the day off work to take him and the family somewhere for a day out. I will definitely have a coffee or two and will probably have at least ...
Views: 1364 - Energise With Exercise - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeA lot of people will find it hard to believe that exercise will give you energy. How can an activity which depletes so many of your body’s stores give you more energy? Well as a personal trainer for many years I can tell you that it really does. I know if you’re tired the last thing in many ...
Views: 1361 - The Best Day To Start A Diet - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Richard ClarkeI was recently talking to a lady who I met in the gym she was telling me about how it was a new week and she was going to get herself back on track and lose the weight she wanted to. Firstly it is great that the lady was in the gym on a Monday and a bit fired up to start her week on the front ...
Views: 1357 - Is Obesity A Disease? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Richard ClarkeDid you know obesity is now an actual disease in America? The American Medical Association voted to classify it as a disease last year. Overnight millions of Americans became officially “diseased”. Is this a crazy or clever move? I don’t really know. Basically they are saying being fat ...
Views: 1356 - 4 Things Which Tell You You're Healthy - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2014 from Richard ClarkeA personal training client of mine recently got on the scales and was disappointed by what she saw. She was feeling positive and thought everything was going well until she got on the scales and had not lost a single pound. Of course she then went from feeling positive, to the complete ...
Views: 1345 - Have You Ever Had An Ugly Day? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2014 from Richard ClarkeDo you ever get “Fat ugly days”? Days when you just feel fat and ugly and don’t want to leave the house? My wife was having a fat and ugly day yesterday according to her. She said it’s very common amongst women, especially at a certain time of the month. (and some men too of ...
Views: 1332 - Want to Cut Out the Harmful Chemicals in Your Body? The Benefits of Detox .. - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeI have dedicated a substantial part of my life as a personal trainer from Swansea reasearching and trying to find the best weight loss methods, the best exercises and the best ways to treat your body. Recently I have delved into the body of research surrounding ‘Detox’, my findings have lead me ...
Views: 1328 - Do You Gain Weight Really Quickly? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Richard ClarkeI was in the gym with a client doing some squats the other morning. He was telling me how he was feeling a bit “bloated and wobbly" around the tummy area and had put on half a stone in a matter of days. He lifted up his shirt to prove it, and he looked to me, to be holding water. Now ...
Views: 1323 - You Are Not Really In Control - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2014 from Richard ClarkeOur brains are wonderful things, when they work properly. They say we have two voices/people inside each of us. Your brain and thoughts can make or break your success in anything you choose to do. Not sure if you are aware but your brain has two levels of function. Things are ...
Views: 1302 - Fat Information Service – Propaganda Machine? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Richard ClarkeIn the last few weeks I have been watching a story unfold online and I just have to bring it to your attention. It involves a new online service called the Fat Information Service (FIS), which has been set up to help people better understand the role and benefits of dietary fats, primarily ...
Views: 1291 - Patch Sewn Into Tongue - Makes You Eat Less - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2013 from Richard ClarkeHave you heard the one about the man who had a patch stitched into his tongue so he could eat less food? I’m afraid to say there is no punch line and it’s not even a joke, it’s true. Some people are so stupid. They would rather opt for crazy surgery than do so basic things right. The ...
Views: 1288 - Super Calorie Burning Circuit - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeIf you continually do something again and again then it becomes boring, exercise is no different. Being a personal trainer in Swansea I can assure you that it is vital that you don’t let your training go stale. I love exercise, it is one of the biggest parts of my life but not even I could enjoy ...
Views: 1288 - How To Get Your Diet Back On Track - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2014 from Richard ClarkeCountless well meaning individuals eat and exercise well and get into a great routine and then something happens. It could be anything from a night out, a flat tyre, a holiday, Christmas! Anyway this event throws out your healthy eating plan/regime sometimes only for 1 day but it can have a big ...
Views: 1284 - Some Tips For Fast Weight Loss - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard Clarke1. Cut out soft drinks. They are useless calories. If you have to have a fizzy drink then mix fizzy water and squash or juice. The removal of soft drinks alone has been credited as removing the insulin-related belly fat of many a dieter. 2. Stop eating processed foods. Processed foods have ...
Views: 1277(1 vote) - Top 10 Tips to Beat “Winter Blues” - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeSo the cold weather has arrived a tad early and it has left many people wanting to “hibernate” through until spring. Get the shopping in, close the door, put the TV on and don’t leave the house all day, sound familiar? In the UK at this time of year, the amount of daylight we get is less than ...
Views: 1274 - Being Overloaded is Actually Good for You? - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeThe word overload triggers a degree in caution in most people I would say. As a personal trainer in Swansea I have planned and designed thousands of exercise programmes and worked with thousands of different clients of all ranges and abilities. In order for my clients to improve I need to ...
Views: 1268 - The Worst Food You Can Eat If You Want a Flat Stomach - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeI wonder what you are all thinking, McDonalds maybe, KFC, Burger King, Pizza, Chocolate I would imagine would be the most common answers to this question. Quite surprising that these things spring to mind and are probably consumed more than most in the world today. Being a personal trainer ...
Views: 1264 - Is The Flu Jab Effective? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2014 from Richard ClarkeEvery year where I live and around the UK many people get the flu jab in an attempt to ward off the flu like symptoms for the dark cold winter months. Let me explain why, unless you are in a “high risk” group you should not bother with the flub jab. They advertise Flu Season like it is a ...
Views: 1259 - Workaholic or Peak Performer? - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from Richard ClarkeThe work place is a competitive environment, and is even more competitive in recent times. With promotions becoming all the more important, people are willing to do whatever needs to be done to keep their jobs or get a new one. To get the “bit extra”, you need to do that bit extra, ...
Views: 1254 - It Always Makes Her Ill - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2014 from Richard ClarkeI was having a chat with a lady in the gym recently. She was “starting back” (AGAIN). I said “how’s the training going?” She said “its ok at the minute, but ask me again in a couple of weeks”. I said, “Why, what do you mean?” She said “every time I try to get fit and lose some weight, I do ...
Views: 1253 - Why To Follow A Paleo Diet - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2014 from Richard ClarkeLast Monday during a session with my personal training clients I was talking to the girls who have just joined one of my new group programmes. The group is there to teach exercise primarily but I would never train anyone without at least informing them of the basics of diet in relation to ...
Views: 1252 - 4 Simple Steps to Get Your Healthy Eating Back On Track - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeWe’ve all been there, pigging out at the weekend, had a stressful day in work come home and ordered a curry, this is life I’m afraid. As a personal trainer I’m not ashamed to say that I’ve been there myself. Many people train and train, they improve their fitness but the reason that their ...
Views: 1251 - Feed Your Brain This - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeFats get a bad rap. There is a common conception that if the fat content is high then it is automatically bad. As far as I am concerned this is just a myth. Today we will look at things from a different perspective and demonstrate how you can benefit physically and MENTALLY by eating more ...
Views: 1240 - 3 Fab Fat Loss Tips - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeFat loss! Many people have wracked their brains trying to find out the best ways to lose fat, as a Personal Trainer in Swansea my research into fat loss has brought me many great strategies and nearly as many ridiculous strategies. I believe one of the reasons why many diets and dieters fail to ...
Views: 1235 - Three Stress Busters - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeWe live in a high paced, high stressed world. Most of us suffer from some sort of stress, myself included. Busy busy busy all of the time. Not even enough time to stop and take a deep breath and relax for a moment. Everyone working full time, longing for each day to be over so you ...
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