Posts in “Fitness”
Accountability: Where Personal Trainers Really Make a Difference
We all know motivation can come and go — but accountability is what keeps people moving forward when motivation fades. In fitness, accountability often makes the difference between giving up and growing stronger. And this is where personal trainers play a powerful, often underrated role. The Personal Trainer’s Role in Accountability A personal trainer isn’t […]
Read articleWhy “Functional Fitness” Is More Than Just a Buzzword
If you’ve spent any time in the fitness world lately, you’ve probably heard the term “functional fitness” thrown around everywhere—from gym classes to social media and even in rehab settings. But why has it become such a big deal, and is it just another fitness trend? What Is Functional Fitness? At its very basic, functional […]
Read articleTailoring Your Fitness Routine: The Power of Adaptation, Modification, and Alternatives
Applying the concepts of adaptation, modification, and alternative exercises to your own workout routine can significantly enhance your fitness journey by ensuring that your workouts are both effective and sustainable. Here’s how you can incorporate each: 1. Adaptation in Your Workout As you progress in your fitness journey, your body will naturally adapt to the […]
Read articleA Body Weight Workout (For When Life Gets In The Way!)
Sometimes life throws curve balls at us which means we can’t always make it to the gym or the personal training session we had planned. Sometimes, you may have an alternative day where you can fit in your workout instead. If not, then you can get still get a seriously good workout in by doing […]
Read articleGetting The Results You Want From The Gym!
Why you might not be getting the results you want in the gym – despite working hard! It can be soooooo frustrating not seeing the fruits of our labour as quickly as we would like. But sometimes, it may be the smallest thing that we are overlooking that could lead to a big win: Ineffective […]
Read articleTerri’s Personal Training Journey – One Year On
I met Terri a year ago, March 2023. It was a bit of a random meet…she was making a cushion for a bench in my dining room and happened to ask what I did as a job and the rest they say is history. Terri started her personal training journey with motive8 and never looked […]
Read articleBicep Curls in the Squat Rack – Some Alternatives!
If you Google “curls in the squat rack”, some of the memes which are returned are hilarious. The argument goes that the squat rack is a specialised piece of equipment predominantly used for big compound lifts like squats and rack pulls; whereas dumbbell curls can be done anywhere else in the gym – so don’t […]
Read articlePersonal Training Client Journey – Alice Rodwell
Some of you may have read our social post a couple of months ago about Alice. Alice has shown commitment to achieving her goals but also the story I’d like to tell here is about how it’s important to recognise that goals can change, which is why it’s important to continually re-assess your goals and […]
Read articleSustainable Weight Loss
Our personal training clients work with us for many reasons Whilst weight loss isn’t the primary motivation for some people, it can still often feature high on the agenda as a reason to work with a personal trainer. During a client’s consultation we will often hear about how new clients have lost weight in the […]
Read articleFitness Trends for 2024
It’s that time of year where some of us are thinking about our new years resolutions. If your focus this year is one of these: 🥗 A better diet😶🌫️ Improved mental health💆♂️ Recovery and well-being💪Small group training🧘♀️ Holistic fitness Then you are on trend!! These are the predicted fitness trends for 2024 – go you! […]
Read articleTop Tips For Coping With DOMS
I completed my first solo Hyrox on Sunday. On Monday I was semi smug as nothing really hurt, ‘hey my training has really paid off’ I thought. Then Tuesday came and – boom – everything other than my fingers and toes hurt. Not just movement hurt, but even putting my leggings on over my muscles […]
Read articleGetting Started With Exercise
Wednesday 20th September was National Fitness Day, a day to celebrate the both the physical and mental benefits of being healthy and active. However, what if you’re currently not doing any exercise or physical activity? How do you get started with being more active? Getting started with exercise can seem daunting…..step inside a gym and […]
Read articleRun The Abbey Dash – 8 Weeks To Go
At the time of writing this there are around 8 weeks to go until the Leeds Abbey Dash, if you live in Leeds you’ve probably heard of this annual 10k run. It’s a key event in many runners’ diaries. You may be sat reading this thinking I’d love to do the Abbey Dash, but…..I’ve never […]
Read articleTips For Training In The Heat
With scorching temperatures and high humidity, training in the heat can be hard! The body has to work harder because the conditions are tougher. Combine this with your body’s core temperature increasing, putting you at risk of heat exhaustion – we know it can be tempting to hit the beer gardens instead of doing a […]
Read articleHow To Train Like a Rugby Player
Our workout today is inspired by the Women’s Six Nations Championship which comes to a close at the end of this month. As fans of any sport here at motive8, we are always in awe of the training regime people follow. So here’s our little workout designed to mimic training like a rugby player! Strength […]
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