Posts in “Informative”
Why “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 articleFueling Recovery: How to Match Your Post-Workout Nutrition to Your Workout
Different types of workouts place varying demands on the body. Meal adjustments, such as your post-workout nutrition, are essential to support recovery, replenish energy stores, and promote muscle repair. As such, it is possible to tailor a nutritional strategy so that you can meet those specific needs. For example, endurance workouts typically require a higher […]
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 articleMenopause – Break The Silence
As someone going through the menopause myself (Kate), I understand first-hand how much it helps to be able to speak about it openly and honestly. And trust me – it doesn’t always come easily; it sometimes feels embarrassing and uncomfortable to discuss, it feels like I’m just using a boat load of excuses, and worst […]
Read articlePeriodisation for Fitness: Not Just for Athletes, but for Your Holiday Goals Too!
When people hear the term “periodisation,” they often think of athletes meticulously planning their training for competitions or races. However, periodisation isn’t just for elite sports—it’s a powerful tool that can help anyone achieve their fitness goals, including getting in shape for that upcoming holiday. By understanding and applying the principles of periodisation, you can […]
Read articleA Personal Trainers Training Story
Kate recently shared a social post on what our personal trainers goals are here at Motive8 North. This got me thinking a bit about my goals, why and what I train and my fitness journey. Unlike the rest of the team, who seemed to be working towards a competition, one of my main goals is […]
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 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 articleNavigating Nutrition: Ultra-Processed Foods and Your Health
Our predictions of fitness trends for 2024 included a focus on ultra-processed food and your health. And we were right! These energy dense, low nutrient, additive filled, convenient and reasonably cheap foods; are widely available and may already form part of your diet without you even properly realising it. But surely everything is ok in […]
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 articleCan You Really Burn 1000 Calories Doing 20 Minutes of HIIT?
We all know that High Intensity Interval Training is great for torching calories, reducing body fat and improving general well-being. But then we came across this question online “Can you really burn 1000 calories doing 20 minutes of HIIT?” and we accepted the challenge! The workout is on the link here. It was inspired by […]
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 articleAccessory Moves and Why They Are Important.
With the start of our first ever Women’s Only Strength Workshop in March, we have been posting a lot on social media about exercises to build stronger squats, or better deadlifts and so on. These are what we call “accessory moves”, and this blog explains what we mean by this, and why they are important. […]
Read articleMove More, Sit Less
Did you know that pre-covid, adults were sitting on average 9 hours a day? Would it surprise you if we said that post-pandemic, adults were now sitting on average 12 hours a day!? Hybrid working has its advantages, but it also has its disadvantages! Here are our top tips for people working from home to […]
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