Top Health And Exercise Myths
In the last 5 years or so, social media has massively impacted the fitness industry, with so many ‘experts’ telling you what you should be doing. The problem is there are so many different opinions that its hard know what is complete rubbish and what is useful. What are health and exercise myths? And what […]
Read more20 Minute Full Body Workout
We recently posted a motivational monday picture which listed some of the excuses people come up with not to work out: I’m tired, it’s too cold, it’s too hot, its raining, it’s too late – you get the idea. In the time it takes to come up with those excuses, you could have done this […]
Read moreReasons Why I Love Life At Motive8 North
So, it is coming up to about a year since, I started working for motive8 North, well I originally started on work experience and then Jenny was mad enough to offer me job. It’s crazy to think it’s been that long; what a wonderful year I have had here at motive8 North. There are so […]
Read moreAgility And Speed Workout
How Speed and Agility Applies To You I am sure everyone will have gathered that I attended a UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) Workshop this weekend down in London. It was about Plyometrics, Agility and Speed, some of you may not know what that means, some of you may like to know what it […]
Read moreHealthy Fish And Chips Recipe
Before I became a vegetarian, fish and chips on a Friday was a tradition in our house – like many a house in Yorkshire I think! Was it for you? Well here is my healthy fish and chips recipe to take you back to that time of nostalgia but without all the unhealthy saturated fat […]
Read moreMeet Motive8’s New Personal Trainer – Emily!
Emily has recently joined the team at motive8 as a Personal Trainer, with a First Class BSc in Nutrition, we’re excited about learning as much about nutrition from Emily as we can. Despite being quite new to the industry, Emily has already made an impact in her classes putting everyone through their paces. Why not […]
Read moreFood Trackers – Good or Bad?
Up until about a month ago I had always tried to eat healthy but never counted my calorie intake. If I was eating mostly proteins, good carbohydrates and good fats – whilst limiting the ‘crap’ foods I would be happy. To be completely honest that worked well for me, considering how active I am I […]
Read more20 Minute HIIT Workout – Time Out Workout
Sometimes we can be pulled in so many different directions that fitting in a workout can get pushed to the bottom of the priority pile. But, doing some exercise is not only important physical health and goals but is important for your mental health too. So, here is a 20 minute HIIT workout which you […]
Read moreAlex’s Healthy Veggie Chilli Recipe
I just stepped back into the studio from nearly getting blown away during lunch time class, and Brrrrrrr it is cold (when the sun goes in)! I’m not generally a big fan of Autumn, but one part of Autumn I most definitely am a fan of is the food associated with this time of year. […]
Read moreHoliday Hill Sprints Workout
I am back! Did you miss me? I know without having to ask that all my personal training clients and class members did for sure, after all I do know how to put the ‘fun’ in functional don’t I??? (feel free not to answer this!) You will all be surprised to know I didn’t exercise […]
Read moreVitamin D – You Probably Have Low Levels Of This!
It’s a broad statement to make I know – but I had to get your attention! And I’m not lying – just passing on some information. The information in this blog reflects what one of my clients was told by her GP with regards to Vitamin D. Apparently those of us lucky enough to live […]
Read moreCardio vs Resistance Workout
As our one day Motive8 Fitness Fiesta approaches, I can’t help but start to plan the classes already. It means that I can try them out in advance and iron out any timing problems, add progressions and modifications or rethink them altogether. So the Monday lunchtime class were guinea pigs for my first format – […]
Read more20 Minute Quick Curry Recipe
It’s getting to that time of year isn’t it? The dark nights are drawing in, it’s getting a bit chilly and you want something to warm you up when you get home from a long day at work. Here is the perfect recipe for you, a 20 minute quick curry recipe. Without further ado, here is […]
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