Posts in “Exercise”
What Is Strong? How Do We Get There?
I’ve recently been talking to a few of our gym members who have been struggling with finding focus to develop their strength. The first thing I always ask them is are they strong? Most look at me like… did you see that 80kg bench or that 150kg deadlift…. well that’s great if you weigh 50kg […]
Read article20 Minute Workout – AMRAP!
All you need for this 20 minute workout is one pair of dumbbells, if you don’t have any dumbbells then no sweat or maybe that should be you will still sweat! I know it’s old school but fill up some old washing conditioner bottles with water or sand (the ones with handles so they are […]
Read articleWhy 10,000 steps?
So, I’ve been suckered in and I’ve bought a ‘wearable’ technology watch which counts my steps, analyzes my sleep and I can also use it to record my nutrition and training. Quite a lot of my personal training clients are now wearing wearable technology, and I will be honest that I’m a bit sceptical about […]
Read articleTop 10 Training Weight Loss Tips
This week we’ve decided to bust a few myths and give you a few tweaks to really force that weight loss during your training sessions. Use the following top weight loss tips from Personal Trainer, Chris Baird, to help smash your weight loss goals! Rest Periods Are a Crucial Component – Yes you need to […]
Read articlePersonal Training Success Stories – Harpreet Chana
Harpreet has being training at motive8 North since mid November, I think she will be the first to tell you she wasn’t too fond of the gym environment. When you exercise on a regular basis it can be easy to forget what an intimidating environment to be in if you’re not used to it and […]
Read articleUpper Body Dynamic Warm Up
Following last weeks dynamic warm up for the lower body, here is an upper body dynamic warm up. This is a great way of ensuring any pain or discomfort in the upper body is minimised during your workout. Muscles of the core and the shoulder, especially those situated around the back and the shoulder blades, […]
Read articleLower Body Conditioning Workouts
Building up a tolerance to high volume lower body training can be a hard, daunting process. It is wise to build this up over a period of time. However once you get to a period where you have build sufficient anaerobic fitness these workouts below will challenge you. These should not be a weekly session […]
Read articleThe Cupid Dash Run for Love (5k)
This weekend is Valentines day so I offer an option for the loved up ones and the “it’s just another Sunday” crowd! Temple Newsam is holding its the Cupid Dash this Sunday. A 5k run around the grounds Temple Newsam with a hint of love!This is a great way to get in a training run […]
Read articleThe Perfect Squat – A Technical Model
Squats are a critical component of pretty much everyone’s training program, we can use them to develop lower body strength, power, rate of force development, as well as a host of other elements. However squats are most effective when completed efficiently and to a technical model. Once you have gained the flexibility and mobility required […]
Read articleReduce High Blood Pressure Through Resistance Training
Last weekend my Auntie rang me about advice on how to reduce her blood pressure she is 60 but walks (and I mean ‘up hill and down dales’) for 2 hours a day and longer on a weekend, she also doesn’t consume caffeine or unhealthy foods. So I got reading and came across this article […]
Read articleKate’s Travelling Workout
For some people who are active every day, the idea of doing very little or no exercise for two weeks can be a little scary – welcome to my nightmare! I’m about to embark on a very exciting adventure holiday but the scenic walking and cycling isn’t anywhere near my normal daily routine. None of […]
Read articleKnee Pain Essential Exercises
Ieuan’s Five Knee Pain Essential Exercises Any acute trauma to the knee or prolonged knee pain should be examined by a medical or health expert. However, if you have notice noticed a minor nagging pain in the knee during or after periods of activity this article will offer my top 5 knee pain essential exercises […]
Read articleIeuan’s Shuttle Into Shape Workout
It is always nice to be able to smash a hard, tough workout even when you are limited by equipment or time. Giving those joints a rest from the heavy loading of dumbbells, barbells, and weight plates is hugely beneficial and can work you just as hard. The following shuttle into shape workout is part […]
Read articleOptimal Results – Why The Order Of Exercises Is Important
Believe it or not there is an extensive thought process use when designing a personal training client’s program. Which exercise goes first in the session, what are the implications of moving a movement or activity later in the session, should we use a force or velocity dominant movement first, what are the implications if we use […]
Read articleZzzzz….How To Get More Sleep
Sleep is not only crucial for mental and physical health but it is important in order to achieve your fitness goals. To ensure you have a good nights sleep you must alter your circadian rhythms aka your biological clock. This can be influenced by a number of factors such as genes, light exposure, frequency […]
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