Posts in “Exercise”
Chris Baird’s Circuit Training Class
Today’s training plan called for a ‘weights/strength’ session. I normally have a plan I follow in the gym, but as I had to nip to our Marshall Court studio for something this evening I decided I would join in Chris Baird’s circuit training class. I always have personal training clients on a Monday when Chris’ […]
Read articleTHE SHOW MUST GO ON
I’m about to fly out to Paris for a weekend away with my husband this morning. My friends will think I’m crazy, but my personal training clients will expect nothing less about what I’m going to say next. I’ve been sat here since 6:15am working and drinking water so I can get out for an […]
Read articleNutrition Tips To Get Super Lean
It would be amazing if getting down to 10% body fat was effortless, however getting super lean requires planning, effort, and preparation. Although for the most part people wish to hit that super lean status for aesthetic purposes, the health benefits of being that lean are enormous. To do this is actually quite simple you […]
Read articleIs Fresh, Canned or Frozen Vegetables Better For You?
In order to get the best results for our bodies it is important to eat the appropriate nutrients but when it comes to eating fruit and vegetables is it fresh, canned or frozen better for you? There are a number of factors that can come into making a decision about this – cost, convenience , […]
Read articleThe Benefits of Exercise – Why Do I Workout?
I think many clients assume that as personal trainers we are always active with clients and therefore don’t need to train. However, our job when we are with our clients is to make sure they are working optimally towards their goals, using the correct techniques, timing their reps, etc. It’s certainly not a chance for […]
Read articleIs Breakfast Really Important?
The importance of breakfast is no new topic for any personal training client at Motive8 North it is a key component of almost all training and health goals. However, still people skip this vital meal and wonder why their training and goals are suffering. I attach so much importance to breakfast that I sit on […]
Read articleA Day In The Life Of A Personal Trainer
Hello, welcome to my first blog about A Day In The Life Of A Personal Trainer. So, why blog about my job and what I do? A few of my personal training clients have their own blogs which are interesting to read and I thought it would be interesting for people, especially our personal training […]
Read articleWhat Should I Be Eating For Optimal Body Composition
Food has become so much more than a source of fuel to us, it has become an obsession. It causes serious problems, all you have to do is look at the rising level of obesity in this country to see how bad our relationship with food is becoming. There is so much misunderstanding that no-one […]
Read articleHow To Build Bigger Arms
A 6 Week Programme to How To Build Bigger Arms To build and sculpt, bigger and stronger arms it helps if you have a bit of knowledge about your arm muscles. There are three main muscle groups in the arm: The biceps which run along the front of the arm The triceps which run from […]
Read articleWhat Are The Best Exercises To Build A Strong Core
Check out motive8 North’s top 5 exercises to build a strong core. Follow our 3 week training plan for a torso of steel! Many people struggle to see the results they desire in their abdominal area. They spend a lot of time doing sit ups trying to get that perfect six pack. The main reason […]
Read articleUnderstanding Metabolism
How many times have you heard someone say “I struggle to lose weight because of my metabolism”; “Fred eats whatever he wants and never puts on weight, I just need to look at a piece of cake and I put on half a stone” or “it all slows down once you hit 40”. The fact […]
Read articleWhat Should I Eat After A Workout?
It’s fantastic if you’re going to the gym working hard and pushing to reach your goals, being dedicated and planning your session is key to success however what you eat and drink after your workout is extremely important to help restore muscle, recover from your workout, gain muscle and burn fat. As personal trainers our […]
Read articleWhat Should I Eat Before A Workout??
The question ‘What should I eat before a workout?’ is frequently asked and the advice given is often incorrect. In fact when I read articles on this topic I think most people spend their time looking at the world through a straw. If you want to train optimally then your nutrition before a workout has […]
Read articleBusy Lifestyles- Being Prepared With Your Food
Times have changed and we are all working longer hours, the times of eating meal as a family for most people has disappeared but one thing that has not changed is our need to eat healthily and regularly. We may all have busy lifestyles but being prepared with your food will help you stay healthy […]
Read article5 Easy 10 Minute Workouts!
To change your body ideally you need to complete 45 minutes to an hour 5-6 days a week of intense physical training, but like most people maybe you don’t always have a block of 60 minutes to train… this is not a justifiable excuse. When times are tough and you cant get to the gym […]
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