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Suspension Training and Kettlebells
Don’t worry – not using them both at the same time! That would be something though wouldn’t it! This week I’ve had the awesome pleasure of covering Lucy’s fab HIIT class on Monday, which is then followed by my own Kettlebell class. I spent some of sunny Monday planning the sessions. I remembered that a […]
Read articleKettlebells and Core Stability
So carrying on the theme from last week, I’ve looked kettlebells and core stability exercises and shoulder stability exercises. I generally try to avoid the “conventional” exercises that people still seem to associate with “Core” such as sit ups and crunches, and I focus instead on exercises which force multiple muscles to work together to […]
Read articleBack To The Gym – Full Body Workout
Last week we posted a blog about getting back into the gym, so this week we’re sharing a ‘get back into the gym’ workout, this is a full body workout which can be adapted quite easily depending on your strength and fitness levels. This full body workout uses dumbbells, so if you don’t feel quite […]
Read articleStrength Exercises for Cycling
This week is Cycling UK’s ‘Bike Week 2020’, so we thought we would share our top strength exercises for cycling. A recent survey by Sports England which looked at people’s attitudes towards exercise & activity during ‘lockdown’, found that over a period of 7 weeks the number of people cycling in the UK doubled from […]
Read articleThe Best Workout Kit For Your Home
Right now, there is more access to workouts than there has ever been. The online fitness community has seen a massive surge in classes and personal training being made available. We’ve recently launched our own online platform which has FREE pre-recorded workouts and live workouts too! Interested in joining us? Contact us and we’ll send […]
Read article5 Reasons Workouts At Home Are Great!
Whilst the motive8 gym is still open for business, we know that this rapidly changing world of self isolation, home working and limited travel could be used as an excuse for you to forgo your usual workout routine. Yes, your workouts may now need to take a different approach, but still, even without equipment you […]
Read article15 Minute Kettlebell HIIT
I recently recommended the Fitness Blender website to one of my clients who travels a lot and was bored of doing the Body Coaches HIIT. I love Fitness Blender as an accessible – and doable – home workout. They have a lot to choose from! In fact, I took some inspiration for this 15 minute […]
Read articleThe Return of Kettlebell Kate!
It’s been a while since I’ve focused on a predominantly kettlebell full body workout; so here sees the return of kettlebell kate! Sometimes I just need to remind myself that these individual pieces of kit can produce great fat burning hiit routines. This routine takes less than 10 minutes to complete (and that’s to complete […]
Read articleTwo Fat Burning Circuits
I do love a good circuit. Whether it’s to teach in a class, to go through with a client, or to do in my own time; there’s something to be said about the quick fat burning blast you can get from this style of training. The possibilities are endless: limited rest between exercises, a mixture […]
Read articleKettlebell Workout Combos!
I’m not sure if it’s common knowledge, but I LOVE kettlebells! They are such a versatile piece of kit and perfect for a quick workout. And recently, that is exactly what I have been using them for. This kettlebell workout assumes some prior use of kettlebells; as elements such as a kettlebell swing are used […]
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