Category Archives: Body Sculpting and Exercises

Functional Strength Training

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Carr Collins

Functional strength means being strong in the real world, lifting heavy, lopsided objects at bazaar angles to difficult heights. To best develop this strength, one must work the entire body spectrum – lifting something from the floor to over the … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Dena!! Looking Great at 47

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Carr Collins

Today is Dena’s 47th birthday so I’m going to brag on her.  Dena has a performing arts background but she had never lifted weights nor worried about diet until she met me just over 3 years ago.  Since then, Dena … Continue reading →

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Best 7 Ways to Burn Body Fat

Posted on May 13, 2013 by admin

1.   Avoid starches and refined sugars. 2.   Conduct interval training. 3.  Eat raw veggies. 4.   Build muscle mass. 5.   Eat every 2 hours. 6.   Eat small meals – before you get hungry.  7.   Take the supplements which will assist your metabolism … Continue reading →

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CrossFit – An Evaluation

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Carr Collins

The Crossfit workout consists of old school functional strength building exercises like: pullups, pushups, situps, deadlifts, squats and cleans.  I am a huge proponent of these exercises and Crossfit’s timed execution of these circuit stations is great for conditioning, fat loss and … Continue reading →

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Strengthening Grip

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Carr Collins

Many sports demand grip strength. The best way to enhance grip strength is with kettle bells or towel exercises. (I will explain and illustrate several kettlebell movements later on). Towel exercises simply mean that you integrate a towel into the … Continue reading →

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Getting Aggressive with a Weighted Vest

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Carr Collins

I’ve always known that a weighted vest would add demand to my workouts – great demand – but I never got around to buying one until 5 months ago.  (Picked up a 40 pound vest for $75 at Academy Sports)  … Continue reading →

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Work on Your Strong Points

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Carr Collins

No woman has ever told me that I was handsome, but that’s not the end of the world, I have other assets to work with and so does everyone.  Don’t dwell on your short comings.  Identify your strong points and … Continue reading →

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Best Butt Builder – Box Drills

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Carr Collins

If I were a woman and wanted to shape and harden my butt, box drills would be my leading exercise.  (I do them once a week because they’re also awesome for performance)  I see a lot of women stepping up onto boxes, … Continue reading →

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Louis Gear – HP’s Finest Trainer

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Carr Collins

I knew Louis Gear in high school – 1984, and since then he has forged the physiques and health of countless people in the Park Cities.  If you’re ready to take the journey – call Louis!  And drink your veggies:)    Louis direct: … Continue reading →

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Do You Have Too Much Muscle?

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Carr Collins

There is a point of diminishing return when it comes to muscle mass – where the extra muscle impedes performance and literally becomes dead weight.  When I was in college, I wanted to be huge.  But the bigger I got, the … Continue reading →

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