Is Calorie Counting Worth It?
There’s no point shirking the issue – calories are important. They give us energy to live and move, even when you are asleep you are using calories to keep your body alive. For some people, counting calories is a kick start to their weight loss plans, a measureable method to help cut down on what they […]
Read moreAvocado Chocolate Mousse & Blueberry Ice Cream
Most people associate avocado with salads but they can be used for other things apart from salads. You can enjoy them as a snack (I’m known for eating mine like an apple!) and they are delicious for breakfast with poached or scrambled eggs and make you can make an awesome avocado chocolate mousse with them…..mmmmm. […]
Read moreChristmas Day In Burpees
You know how much the personal trainers at motive8 North love burpees! Here is a quick blog, which might make you think twice about over indulging on Christmas Day! Ooooh bah humbug you might be thinking, but when you look at how many burpees you need to do to burn off one too many mince […]
Read moreAdapting to Exercise: Optimise Your Workout Goals
Train Well! Rest Well! Make Gains! Following on from last week’s blog about burnout and overtraining this blog will cover the general principles of adaptation and what part rest plays in this process. By understanding this principle, we can make sure we are training optimally but ensuring we are resting enough to make sure we […]
Read moreWomen and Obesity – Future Generations, The Disturbing Truth!
The Chief Medical Officer’s report entitled “The Health of the 51%: Women” hit the news last week. Isn’t it funny how different newspapers report on the same topic about women and obesity so very differently? The Independent focused on the recommendation made in the report that the government should include obesity on the national risk planning. […]
Read moreEgg And Spinach Stuffed Peppers
Today I was in the mood for eggs for breakfast. I looked in fridge and saw some halves of some peppers which I had used the night before, so thought I would use these. I quickly wilted some spinach under hot water, added it to the bottom of the pepper and then cracked the eggs […]
Read moreThe Anywhere HIIT Workout
One of the beauties of High Intensity Interval Training is that the workouts are often short – which means there’s no excuses for not having the time to do them! This HIIT workout is one such workout. You can also make it harder for yourself if you take it into a gym and add weights […]
Read moreTraining with Shoulder Pain or Shoulder Impingement
Many people get shoulder pain, and are told it is shoulder impingement, but shoulder impingement in itself is not a diagnosis so to fully rectify the problem you should seek an professional assessment and advice on how to overcome the underlying cause of the impingement. However, if you still have that urge to train and […]
Read moreMy Vegan Christmas
For the last few years, we host an early Christmas dinner for our friends. So whilst this blog may seem a little early, my meal planning has to happen NOW. Last year I shared what I would be eating at Christmas and it gave some of you some new ideas for veggies, vegans and meat […]
Read moreJenny’s Non-Vegi Day On A Plate – Baked Salmon with Roasted Tomatoes and Olives
As you may have guessed from the blogs I write, I am a vegi but my lovely husband isn’t. Whilst it often means we make two separate dishes for our meals, it doesn’t bother me, I love cooking and like to try new recipes for him. The only downside is that I obviously can’t […]
Read moreWhat Should I Eat Before Exercise?
Fuel Your Fitness! Do you sometimes feel under fuelled for your session? Or worry that you are not taking in the best foods pre-exercise? This the question I get a lot from my personal training clients. “What should I eat before exercise?”. If your goals are weight loss the obvious aims of your session are […]
Read moreHealthy Christmas Nibbles
With December fast approaching the Christmas parties will soon be in full swing! If you are hosting a party this festive season here are some healthy Christmas nibbles to keep the party flowing but your diet under control. Spinach Thai Bites Kcal 36 Carbs 2g Protein 2g Fat 2g Sat 0 Ingredients 2 segmented and […]
Read moreHow To Successfully Use Imagery
Sample Imagery Session Following on from my last imagery blog I thought would provide a sample, walk through of an imagery session. This will give you an idea of how to successfully use imagery and get the most out of your training and performance. For most people within the health, exercise and fitness environment cognitive […]
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