Posts in “homepage”
Transformation Thursday
You may remember Maddie from the previous blog we wrote about her. That was September 2018 and Maddie had lost a stone and a half. But Maddie didn’t stop there. Another Do It In 12 later and a Race For Fitness competition, combined with balancing her food and social life; sees Maddie 2 stone and […]
Read articleResistance band glute workout
“I like big butts and I cannot lie.” Glute training is all the new hype. Women of Instagram are seen flaunting tiny waists and bodacious curves. “Strong is the new skinny” they all quote. I think a few men are actually getting into training lower body too. To grow your glutes, weekly training should include […]
Read articleJanuary’s Member of the Month – Andrew White
We start 2019 by announcing January’s member of the month – Andrew White. Andrew was unanimously nominated by the Motive8 team. And can I just say that I have never seen someone so excited to get a free drawstring M8 bag and keyring! Not only has Andrew lost half a stone since joining, he always […]
Read article7 Years At Motive8!
I know that it’s hard to believe, but I’ve now spent 7 years at motive8! Have things changed since I joined back in 2012? Well, I’ve seen the team change, changed my hair colour a number of times, the gym got new flooring and kit, I got injured, had my teeth straightened, I’ve been involved […]
Read articleShoulder Workout
For this workout blog I’ve decided to explain the strength program that myself and my personal training client Sam are currently following to try hit our strength goals – new year, new PBs! Firstly as a disclaimer I didn’t create this program, it is an adaptation on Wendler’s 531 program. There are numerous ways this […]
Read articleYellow Split Pea Dahl
Finally did some actual cooking in the van this weekend. I don’t think scrambled eggs or fried tofu counts as actual cooking, which is what I mostly make. Or no-cook dishes like my go-to kale and lentil salad to take with me when I’m out and about. I love lentils if you hadn’t guessed already and […]
Read articleNew Year Meditation (part 2)
And now, the moment you have all been waiting for. The gym-hippie has returned to tell her tale. If anyone read my previous blog, I explained how I would be spending my New Year at a 10-day silent meditation retreat. Not for the weak minded. This was one of my biggest challenges yet. Described to us on the […]
Read articlePower and Plyometric Workout
Wanting to get a bit more powerful and explosive? Perhaps you play a sport that you want to improve at? Or perhaps you just want to feel athletic in your training? Here’s a great power and plyometric workout that you can blast through in around 45 minutes. 1) Reactive Counter-movement Jumps – 3 sets […]
Read article5 Strength and Fitness Goal Ideas for the New Year
Stuck for ideas of what to set yourself for new year’s resolutions? Here are 5 strength and fitness goal ideas for 2019. They are specific, measurable and achievable goals that you could start working towards. 1) Master the pull-up One of the classic bodyweight exercises, the pull-up is a great strength to bodyweight ratio test, […]
Read articleNew Year Meditation
As 2018 is came to a close, many of you will have seen in the New Year toasting champagne at midnight. Unless of course, you are me. I chose to spend my New Year in silent meditation. Not just the evening of the 31st but 10 days of silent meditation. Sorry, what? On the 27th December, […]
Read articleNew Year Cardio Blast
If there is a type of exercise that I dislike the most – it’s cardio! I love cycling and rowing, but actually getting round to doing cardio exercises (you know, star jumps and burpees), I avoid them. New year, new you right? So here’s a quick new year cardio blast that even I can stand […]
Read articleJenny’s Kettlebell HIIT Combo
For the regular readers of our blogs you may know I had a baby 8 months ago. This means I’ve had to be a bit more flexible with the strength training element of my training schedule as I can’t always make it to the gym and have to workout at home instead. So I devised […]
Read articleChristmas Bodyweight Blast
With the build up to Christmas comes the extra calories that need to be accounted for if you’re looking to stay on track over the festive period. The biggest issue that fitness fanatics face over the festive period (apart from trying to resist 2nd and 3rd helpings of Christmas dinner), is that gyms are on […]
Read articleBroccoli and Pea Soup with Pesto Tofu Croutons
I appreciate that this isn’t a Christmas recipe. I also agree this this is quite possibly the easiest meal you could make! However, despite being quick and easy to make, it’s tasty. All I’ve done is spiced up a broccoli and pea soup with pesto tofu croutons! A quick note here on tofu – you […]
Read articleTop 5 Fitness Trends for 2019
As the end of 2018 grows ever closer, we look ahead to what are set to be some of the biggest fitness trends for 2019. Here are 5 key things to look out for in the new year. 1) Mindfulness Based Yoga Yoga has consistently been a trending fitness activity for the past decade. […]
Read article