Personal Training | Mental Conditioning | Professional Athletic Trainier http://barryheyden.com Live the Life of a Professional Athlete Mon, 11 Jan 2010 01:47:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 Do Your Cardio Workout Before You Eat Breakfast http://barryheyden.com/do-your-cardio-workout-before-you-eat-breakfast/ http://barryheyden.com/do-your-cardio-workout-before-you-eat-breakfast/#comments Mon, 11 Jan 2010 01:47:10 +0000 admin http://barryheyden.com/?p=39 In today’s video, I wanted to share with you a technique to burn more fat and increase your metabolism. We always push our athletes and clients to get in a high intensity workout in the morning before you eat breakfast. Here is a video I shot that explains more about this great way to start your day.


Perform High Intensity Cardio Workouts Before Breakfast

The next time you want to feel the burn and have a great day, try getting in 20 to 30 minutes of cardio to kick start your day. Then get into your daily routine of breakfast, reading the paper and checking your email. Your body will thank you.

Barry Heyden
NYC Personal Trainer

]]> http://barryheyden.com/do-your-cardio-workout-before-you-eat-breakfast/feed/ 4 Burning Body Fat by Feeding Your Body Fat http://barryheyden.com/burning-body-fat-fatty-acids/ http://barryheyden.com/burning-body-fat-fatty-acids/#comments Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:33:48 +0000 admin http://barryheyden.com/?p=36 A great and far underused tactic to burn fat is to actually eat healthy fats. These come in the form of essential fatty acids and are found in foods like fish oils and nuts. In the video below Barry gives a quick one minute fitness tip to help you understand how eating fats can help you burn fat off your body.


Burning Body Fat By Feeding Your Body Fat

Another great source of beneficial fatty acids is by eating flax seeds. They contain a high source of omega-3 fatty acids that are proven to burn body fat that may be stored in you.

Go out today and grab some nutritional fatty foods and start shedding pounds with exercise and a healthy diet.

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Backwards Walking Technique

The book I mention i the video is Born To Run by Christopher McDougall. It’s a great read for people looking to know more about the benefits of running.

If you are looking to take your workout to the next level, check out this cool video we shot that gives you the mental secret to workout like a pro athlete.

-Barry

]]> http://barryheyden.com/barefoot-running-technique/feed/ 2 Why Backwards Walking is the Key To Body Balance http://barryheyden.com/why-backwards-walking-is-the-key-to-body-balance/ http://barryheyden.com/why-backwards-walking-is-the-key-to-body-balance/#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:02:15 +0000 admin http://barryheyden.com/?p=19 Walking backwards in the middle of Central Park may cause a few people to stare at this unusual fitness exercise, but the benefits of this simple technique can improve total body balance and muscular balance. In the video below I walk you through a simple way to add backwards walking to your routine whether you are on the treadmill at home or in the gym, at a park or just walking around the block.


Walking Backwards – Treadmill and Gym Fitness Tip

I hope that you enjoyed the video and take action towards living a more fit life. I’d love to hear from you in the comments below on this exercise, your experience and how I can help to get you moving in the best possible direction to improve your fitness and well being.

-Barry Heyden

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  • Muscular Balance
  • Avoiding Injury and Back Pains
  • Improving Your Posture

Check out the video below to learn put some easy to implement back exercises into your routine. If you like it, or have any questions about your own workout, please leave a comment and I’ll be sure to help you out.


Workout Tips To Improve Posture and Avoid Injury

To your workout success.

-Barry Heyden

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