Posts in “Exercise”
Calories Burnt Statistics
Most people over estimate how many calories they burn during exercise and underestimate how many calories they consume in their diet. This leads to weight gain, have a look through the table below and see how many calories your roughly burning every hour. Top 10 Exercises That Burn The Most Calories Per Hour 130 lbs […]
Read articleThe sprint protocol that will help you burn fat
Recent research is beginning to indicate that using decreasing distance sprint protocols will effectively produce a significant anabolic response for body composition goals. The research indicates that all is needed is a few all out sprint efforts, the greatest protocol to reduce body fat is detailed below: Sprint 400m- Rest 4 minutes Sprint 300m- Rest3 […]
Read articleHow to balance your quadriceps and hamstrings
The quads and the hamstrings are the two largest group of muscles in the lower limbs, providing the ability to extend and flex the knee joint. However according to multiple pieces of research the quads are commonly overdeveloped in relation to the hamstrings, this can lead to injuries and adversely affect the joints performance. However […]
Read articleThe importance of the military press
I would argue that this is probably one of the best lifts for the development of the upper body; most people don’t like to do it as the poundage can be very humbling. There seems to be a mindset in most gyms that strength is determined by how much one person can bench press, now […]
Read articleMotive8s Take on Tabata training
Tabata falls into the category of high intensity training. However instead of hours upon hours of intense training Tabata protocols are limited to 4 minutes. The research indicates that when compared to either traditional interval training or steady state training Tabatha’s improves both aerobic and anaerobic fitness more efficiently. What do Tabatha’s looks like? 4 […]
Read articleMotive8 North’s tips to build strength
Now im not talking about bodybuilding here, so if your interested in increasing your muscle size quickly, this isn’t the article for you. Being strong has many benefits both on the athletic field and in your daily life. Research is beginning to indicate that strength and the utilization of the stretch shortening cycle and correlated […]
Read articleCalorie Cycling, Is it any good?
The recent buzz in the fitness world has been the notion of cycling calories, whether this is effective or not as a means of loosing unnecessary fat is uncertain. Here is what the theory suggests; regular dieting teaches our bodies to need fewer calories, this means that after a long term calorie deficit the instance […]
Read articleSome little tips to help burn fat.
Often people ask me why their friend who eats the same as then is skinnier, or how come some people have to work so much harder for the same results, sure genetics plays a part, however you would be surprised at how subtle changes in your lifestyle effect the amount of body fat you store. […]
Read articleCompound vs Isolation Training for strength and muscle
When it comes to training there is no argument that exercise selection will make or break a gym plan. The common misconception especially amongst beginners lifting weights is that more is better, after all it would seem logical that hitting the same muscle from every possible angel is beneficial….. WRONG Isolation exercises are great […]
Read articleThe Launch of a New Exercise Studio In Leeds
We are pleased to announce that we will be launching the brand new Motive8 North exercise studio at Saxton, Leedson 10th January 2013! We set up ourLeeds’ personal training studio atMarshalls Courtin July 2011 and things have come on leaps and bounds since then! We have a great success in motivating our clients to achieve […]
Read articleEccentric training the facts
Like most training principals eccentric training has its place, research has shown that eccentric training produces favourable neural adaptations for strength as they develop type 2 fibres very effectively. Here are the facts about eccentric training The eccentric phase occurs when the muscle lengthens under contraction You are up-to 1.75x stronger in the eccentric phase […]
Read articleDon’t fear eggs- eggs don’t negatively affect cholesterol
Research has shown that eggs as part of a low carbohydrate diet can help you lose fat, improve cholesterol and decrease inflammation despite what folk law would have you believe. Research has shown that the macronutrient carbohydrate actually causes more inflammation, elevates triglyceride levels more profoundly and subsequently elevates bad LDL cholesterol. This becomes even […]
Read articleSelecting the right rep range for you
Low Reps: Typically this referes to a 1-5 rep range, these low rep ranges place the heaviest load on the muscles, other than placing a large load on the muscles this rep range has the added benefit of activating all of the fibre types, including slow twitch fibres. This rep range is most successful at […]
Read articleFront squats, the secret abdominal exercise
Front squats, the secret abdominal exercise The front squat is a highly functional lift developing far more than just the lower limbs, it requires tremendous trunk strength and great flexibility at the shoulder girdle. A study in the journal of strength and conditioning examined a series of exercises on EMG readings of the rectus abdominus […]
Read articleImproving Posture
Improving posture Poor posture is a very common condition. Posture issues are generally caused by muscular imbalances, in which a muscle is either too tight or too weak. The problem with poor posture is the likelihood of receiving an injury, according to the ACA upto 85% of Americans experience back pain at some point, highlighting […]
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