Category Archives: Weight-loss

Take your workout outside! Burlington Body Camp’s next session starts tomorrow

Enjoy the beautiful summer weather AND get in shape with Burlington’s most comprehensive boot camp.

Battle Ropes Workout with Burlington Boot Camp

Battle Ropes Workout with Burlington Body Camp

The benefits are astonishing:

  • Just seeing the colour green can make you feel more energized
  • Affordable (only $12/class)
  • Scorches calories (with high intensity circuits)
  • Strength Training (with battle ropes, hand weights, etc.)
  • Resistance runs (with exercise bands and hill runs)
  • Build confidence (you will be challenged)
  • No monotonous routines (every session is different)
  • Encouraging and friendly atmosphere

Starts: July 23, 2014
When: 
Mondays & Wednesdays, 7pm or 8pm
Where: 
Sidrebene Park (just north of Dundas on Alppleby)
Cost: 
$192 ($12/class) for 8 weeks/16 sessions + two FREE make-up classes ($96 for 8 weeks/8 sessions)

 

Register online

 

Have you tried Resistance Band Drills? Burn fat and increase speed and conditioning

At HomeBodyFit we like to continually challenge our clients with effective exercises and equipment. One of our favourite (high-intensity interval training) drills is Resistance Band Runs. Why?

Band runs:

  • Are very effective cardio fat burners
  • Are excellent for muscle conditioning
  • Are challenging, making normal running easier
  • Promote speed and endurance
  • Tone the main muscles of the legs and the core — the stomach and back
Resistance Running with HomeBodyFit

Resistance Running with HomeBodyFit

Find out more about HomeBodyFit At-Home Personal and Couple Training in Burlington and Oakville Ontario

 

Hill runs burn more calories and increase endurance

Did you know that hill runs and repeats – running as fast as you can up a hill and then jogging slowly back down to recover – increases your calorie burn by up to 50 percent? Your downhill jog also engages your lower abs and works your quads. 

Hill runs burn more calories and increase endurance

Hill runs burn more calories and increase endurance

So the next time you go out for a run or training session, find a hill and do a set of hill runs (fast run up, slow jog down) and you’ll burn more calories, engage more muscle groups AND increase your endurance (after a few weeks of hill training, the next time you run your regular route, you’ll be amazed at how easy it’s become).

Looking for an excellent all-body workout that incorporates hill runs into every session? Register for Burlington Body Camp (Mondays and Wednesdays) online…

Take some time for yourself and join Burlington Boot Camp

Is the daily grind starting to take its toll?  Do you need a pick-me-up after Monday morning and mid-week?

Recharge your batteries with Burlington Body Camp, next session starts July 23, 2014

Recharge your batteries with Burlington Body Camp

Forget the couch and forget the bar. We have a convenient and positive way to jump-start your battery. Burlington Body Camp. We’re a one-hour, twice a week, full-body boot camp located at Sidrebene Park (5100 Appleby Line).

The benefits are astonishing:

  • Scorches calories (with high intensity circuits)
  • Strength Training (with battle ropes, hand weights, etc.)
  • Resistance runs (with exercise bands and hill runs)
  • Build confidence (you will be challenged)
  • No monotonous routines (every session is different)
  • Encouraging and friendly atmosphere
  • Affordable ($192 for 8 weeks/16 classes + two FREE make-up classes)

Take some time for yourself and do the body good. Our next session begins on July 23, 2014. Register online here…

3 Easy-To-Follow Rules for Lean Eating

Eating lean doesn’t have to be complicated. But you do need to be smart about your choices. The following three rules are grounded in science…and they’re easy. You won’t even have to write them down.

Rule #1: Don’t deprive yourself. Eat to satisfy yourself.

Rule number #1: Don't deprive yourself . Start your day with a satisfying breakfast like whole wheat pancakes with added peanut butter and fresh fruit.

Rule number #1: Don’t deprive yourself . Start your day with a satisfying breakfast like whole wheat pancakes with added peanut butter and fresh fruit.

This may seem simple, but there’s a reason you’re hungry…it’s because you’re hungry!

We are always telling our clients, “Don’t let yourself be hungry!” Why? Depriving your body slows down the metabolism and triggers the body to store fat. You’re doing more harm to your get-lean-goal by “dieting”. Also, when you’re feeling deprived, you’re more likly to reach for foods that are easy and less nutritious.

Instead, don’t deprive your body, keep yourself satisfied. You’ll have the energy and motivation to complete your workouts; and if they’re high-intensity sessions, you’ll burn more calories while at rest. 

Here is the formula:

3 +1 = Fat loss

Eat 3 meals a day—breakfast, lunch, and dinner…and eat large meals so that you’re satisfied. You shouldn’t be thinking about lunch an hour after breakfast. Try planning your meals ahead so that you’re not tempted to run to unhealthy fast food counters.

Enjoy 1 protein-rich snack. E.g. A protein shake made with Greek yogurt and bananas or frozen fruit. On workout days, add a scoop of your favourite protein powder and enjoy within 45 minutes following your session.

Rule 2: Eat more greens and eat them first!

Rule #2: Eat your greens first!

Rule #2: Eat greens first

Proven: Eating more vegetables at a given meal equals less total calories you will eat. One way to do this is to eat vegetables first. Make or order a small salad to enjoy prior to your meal. Or eat all of the vegetables BEFORE anything else on your plate.

Rule #3: Water water everywhere.

Rule# 3: Cut out the sugary drinks and replace with water and unsweetened tea.

Rule# 3: Cut out the sugary drinks and replace with water and unsweetened tea.

Cut out the sugar-sweetened drinks. They are the easiest obstacle to remove in your goal to get lean. Focus on drinking water and unsweetened tea. Try green tea which provides added fat-burning and cognitive-boosting benefits.

Your goal should be to drink half of your body weight in ounces of water (including tea) per day. For example, if you weigh 180 lbs, aim to consume 90 ounces of water and tea.

For more specific workout and meal plans, contact HomeBodyFit about our Online At-Home Training Programs

 

The HomeBodyFit Method – 5 Reasons Why My System Works

Are you looking to:

  • Transform your body
  • Maintain your toned and fitter physique
  • Learn what to eat and when for the best results

I’m here to help. I have assisted hundreds of clients with transforming their lifestyle with a system that works. It doesn’t require hours on a cardio machine (more on this below). Instead, I recommend 2-3 at-home sessions a week. I’ll take you through specially designed workouts that work within your fitness level (from beginner to guru) that will get you toned and lean.

Five reasons why my system works:

1. All you have to do is open the door!

At-Home Fitness Training on Burlington and Oakville Ontario

All you have to do is open the door!

Are you ready for a change? A new challenge? Perhaps you feel that something’s gotta give, but you don’t know how to get started. I’m here to make it easier…and fun.
I started HomeBodyFit in response to a comment I’d heard countless times from gym clients, acquaintances and friends:

“I never have time to exercise.”

Many purchased expensive gym memberships and equipment only to see their money wasted when they couldn’t make the classes or felt their motivation wane.
My at-home training system makes it easy. I bring all of the equipment and no two workouts are alike. All you have to do is open the door!

We can workout in the comfort of your home or even at a nearby park. Also, many of my clients partake in “pushing cars”. It’s fun and a great all over body workout.
Be prepared to work and have fun and let me worry about keeping you on track.

2. Getting in shape is easier than you think.

At-Home Fitness Training on Burlington and Oakville Ontario

Getting in shape is easier than you think!

All it takes is commitment and the will to change. If you bring this, I’ll take care of the rest, and by reading this you have shown a desire for a more positive lifestyle. Also, we get you away from monotonous cardio sessions that are doing you more harm than good and concentrate on building more lean muscle so that you’re fitter from head to toe and burning more calories at rest.

Depending on your fitness level, I’ll work to build up your cardio with various circuit training combinations. You’ll work harder, but for shorter periods of time at varying intensities. Not to mention we’ll continually change the muscle groups you’re working. This is the key to getting results.

The important thing is we start moving. The exercises will get easier and leave you feeling positive and energized. It’s my job to motivate you and keep you on target. Like I said before: All you have to do is open the door!

3. It’s affordable.

At-Home Fitness Training on Burlington and Oakville Ontario

It’s affordable.

You’re probably thinking that having an at-home personal trainer is expensive. However, it’s more affordable than you think. In fact, it’s on average 30% cheaper than having a personal trainer at the gym (who is splitting the fees with the gym). As well, at-home training is an iron-clad appointment. A gym membership is no guarantee that you’ll stick to a routine and what happens when you get sick or take a trip? At-home training can be rescheduled with no loss to your investment.

Looking to make it even more affordable, consider splitting the cost with a partner, friend or small group.

4. It’s not just about the workouts.

At-Home Fitness Training on Burlington and Oakville Ontario

It’s not just about the workouts.

Getting a great workout is…well…great. But it won’t get you the results you’re after unless you’re feeding your body right. All of my clients have the included option of taking a food journal for the first week of training. Afterwards we discuss good and bad habits as well as some tweaking. For example, you should be eating a high protein snack after every intense workout. This assists the body with building the muscle and tone you desire.

But you’ll be happy to know that I don’t subscribe to a very strict regimen. In fact, a “cheat day” is necessary. It’s all about balance and I can help you bring this to your new lifestyle and diet (more on this below).

5. I’m the trainer for you. Why? Because I’ve been there.

At-Home Fitness Training on Burlington and Oakville Ontario

At-Home Personal Trainer Matt Johnson

I live and breathe fitness lifestyle. But this has not always been the case. I used to be 100 lbs. overweight. I lacked desire and motivation and I never gave a thought to nutrition. But now I know that it’s possible to transform and maintain a fitter body and change counter-productive eating habits. In fact, I eat more now than when I was overweight, I simply changed what and when I ate certain foods. I can show you how.

I love the benefits of regular exercise and healthy eating and it’s my mission to help others see and believe that it is possible to make and maintain a healthier lifestyle.

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Still not convinced? We can meet to discuss your goals and schedule. Fill in our questionnaire and we’ll get back to you with recommendations and a program tailor-made to your needs and goals.

New! Online At-Home Training Programs

HomeBodyFit is pleased to announce a new Online At-Home Training Program.

This program is ideal for clients with extremely busy lifestyles, who want and need the benefits that come with working with a personal trainer. Our Online At-Home Training Programs are tailor-made for each client…and you will never do the same workout twice!

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Are you:

  • Motivated to get healthy and in shape, but need guidance, variety and structure in your program?
  • Looking to make better use of your at-home or private gym?
  • Away from home a majority of the time, perhaps for vacation or work?
  • A parent who needs a flexible workout plan that works around your child’s erratic sleep schedule?

Interested? Learn more…