Posts in “Fitness”
Shape Up For Spring!
Top 10 Ways To Spring Back Into Shape It’s time to stop hibernating! Get into shape this spring with these Top 10 Tips from our top PT Lucy Harrison! 1) Stop Thinking About It and Do It! One of our favourite sayings at motive8 is There is no change, if there is no […]
Read articleTop tips to improve 10k time (smash that pb)
Many runners play around with programs in the attempt to improve their race times to no avail, this is simply because many runners fail to incorporate the 4 most important principals. Follow these simple tips and smash your race times. 1- Consistent– Your race time won’t improve if you are sketchy with your training, practice […]
Read articleCalories 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 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 articleHealthy protein packed snacks to help the mid afternoon slump
Protein Ball Recipe (makes 25) Great after a workout, around 186 calories per ball packed with protein and good fats!!! Ingredients Process 80g 1/2 cup of almonds 80g/1/2 cup of walnuts 80g/1/2 cup of hazelnuts 40g 1/4 cup of pumpkins seeds 40g 1/4 cup of flaxseed (linseeds) 40g 1/4 cup of chia seeds 40g 1/4 cup […]
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 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 articleLow GI high protein meals
Low GI meals COLOUR CODING SCHEME Low Calorie Meal (weight loss) High Calorie Meal (weight gain) Sport Specific Meal (i.e. recovery) All meals fall under this catogory Macro-nutrient heavy (either carbohydrate/ protein or fats) Italian-style beef stew- serves 4 225 kcalories, protein 25g, carbohydrate 7g, fat 11 g, saturated fat 3g, […]
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 […]
Read articleHow to overcome emotional eating
How to overcome emotional eating Unfortunately the majority of people i know are in some way affected by emotional eating, it could be as small as reaching for a bag of crisps when you’re bored, or that chocolate bar when you feeling stressed. This is the main problem for anyone looking to achieve any goal, […]
Read articleVitamin C and recovery
Vitamin C and recovery Most people are aware that Vitamin C is excellent at providing immune protection, however new research is highlighting some other great uses for this super vitamin, including: The reduction in cortisol levels following intensive training Minimizing the catabolic stress response and thus promoting anabolism Effective doses have been shown to fluctuate […]
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