The Testing Treadmill Workout
With those darker, wetter, colder evenings drawing in, this testing treadmill workout will really challenge your metal. It is a short, sharp, blast to your cardio-vascular endurance. Your legs will also feel one heck of a burn on this bad boy. The Workout: Always start any workout with a warm up. This should involve some […]
Read moreSpiced Black Beans and Jackfruit
The jury is still out for me and Jackfruit. This plant is often used as a meat alternative and has sprung onto the scene this year. It kinda freaks me out that people often rave about it because of it’s meat-like texture; as a meat alternative that’s not what I’d personally want. I want something […]
Read moreIs lack of sleep ruining your diet?
Your trainer has told you to get a good nights sleep. You’ve read it in a magazine too. But why do people say this? Is lack of sleep really ruining your diet? Not directly, but quite possibly, yes. I’m reflecting on this because this is a cycle I have just been through. I’m here to tell […]
Read moreFull Body Barbell Workout
Here’s a quick and simple full body barbell workout that only requires a barbell, a squat rack, and plenty of effort! It’s a great way to train if you don’t like running around the gym after different pieces of kit. Plus when it comes to getting results you can’t go wrong by getting really good […]
Read moreIeuan’s Banana Ice Cream Recipe
Healthy Banana & Strawberry Ice Cream For those of you who have a nagging sweet tooth, this healthy banana ice cream recipe will get those taste-buds tingling. It is an extremely easy recipe and can make good use of those bananas before they start to turn and end up in landfill. Although summer is almost […]
Read moreBody weight pyramid circuit
Tried and tested on my clients, class members and myself, I bring you the killer body weight pyramid circuit. Who knew six exercises could be so effective. Targeting the whole body and cardio system, sure to leave you feeling like you’ve worked for it. Also sure to leave you pretty sore for a few days […]
Read moreAlex’s Muscle Building Stir Fry
If there’s any single meal that’s gonna get you strong, help you build muscle and help you reach your fitness goals then this is it. This ‘strong as an ox’ muscle building stir fry recipe is also jammed full of vitamins and minerals and key ingredients to boost your performance in the gym. So What’s […]
Read moreWhat Fitness Means to Me
No, I’m not here to try and come up with some arbitrary definition of fitness. I’m actually here to talk about what fitness means to me: my own relationship with health and exercise; what drives me to train, and why I enjoy the process so much. A little about my background Although slightly odd for […]
Read moreChia seed pudding
Last week we posted about breakfast ideas and one suggestion was chia seed pudding. Pudding for breakfast? Yes, you heard me right, pudding for breakfast. This is a super easy breakfast to prepare but can also serve as an actual pudding. Ingredients: Chia seeds Milk of choice Fruit of choice Sweetener of choice Additional flavours/spices […]
Read moreMotive8’s September Members Of The Month
Yes. It’s Members, plural, this month. Simply because we couldn’t pick one and not the other. You’ll find this dynamic duo training together at lunch times; taking over the end room and giggling like – well, girls! But don’t misunderstand their girly giggles; as these ladies take their lifting seriously. Gym members Mel and Elyse […]
Read moreThe Dice Workout
This week’s workout is slightly different. Instead of dictating a workout for you I offer you an opportunity to create a “dice workout”. We roll the dice for your workout and therefore mix up your training. Keeping a little mystery in your sessions will help keep you motivated, avoid that stale feeling, but still give […]
Read more45 Minute Back And Biceps Workout
Here’s a great back and biceps workout that you can fit perfectly into your lunch break with enough time to shower and get back to the office. It uses a variety of movement patterns to target different back muscles, plus it uses supersets to save time and special metabolite techniques for a nasty pump and […]
Read moreNational Fitness Day – What Does Fitness Mean To You?
The 26th September is National Fitness Day (NFD). A whole day dedicated especially to fitness! NFD will raise awareness of the benefits of fitness and activity on our health. At Motive8 North, this is our passion and we have a whole week of promotions and activities coming up. Each trainer will also be writing a […]
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