German Volume Training Workout
Get Some GVT In Your Life! Looking to bulk up over Christmas before the big Summer shred comes along? Give this German Volume Training (GVT) workout a go. GVT , German Volume Training, is a high volume training method as the name suggest. This high deal of stress on the muscles groups results in muscle […]
Read moreIeuan’s Low Carb Burger
If you are like me and always want a head start on the post-Christmas health kick and body transformation try this low carb burger dish. It is a perfect lunch or dinner, and even better it’s really tasty! I will be honest before I start, I did not make the burger myself but I am […]
Read moreSpicy Black Bean, Chicken and Kale Soup
Spicy Black Bean, Chicken and Kale Soup Everyone loves soup when the weather is dreary, but often they are low in protein. Left over chicken is a great way to add to protein to dishes, so here is a yummy soup that is perfect for these winter lunches or a quick evening meal. Kcal 293 […]
Read moreIs Giving Up Refined Sugar Harder Than You Think?
When we advise people to reduce their intake of refined sugar, there are obvious food and drink choices which come to mind – bread, all processed food and meat, squash and fizzy drinks, sweets and condiments, etc. On the face of it, it seems to be easy! BUT……. I challenge you to look at the food labels of the foodstuffs in […]
Read moreHow To Fight A Cold With Nutrition & Exercise
Do you believe you should starve a fever feed a cold? Do you start cramming yourself with oranges and satsumas as soon as you start with a sniffle? Have people recommended that you should have complete rest when you have a cold because it’s dangerous to exercise? Well here are our top tips about how to fight […]
Read moreNo Equipment HIIT Workout
Here’s a great little ‘no equipment HIIT workout’ I designed for one of my personal training clients who trains at home. They have very little amounts of kit and short of always doing tabatas, had run out of ideas. The beauty of this workout is that you work at your own level. Obviously, to get […]
Read moreLeft Over Roast Chicken Coconut Curry
On Sunday I had a busy day at home reorganising my house, washing skirting boards and de-frosting freezers!! However, I must say it was extremely satisfying! Because I was home all day it gave me perfect opportunity to do a big batch cooking. I had a perfect executed plan of cooking that involved most pans […]
Read moreIs The Sugar Tax A Good Idea?
This blog looks at whether the sugar tax is a good idea. A series of studies published between 2009 and 2013 lead to the notion that obesity rates could be reduced through the taxation of sugar. Here is quick summary of the research: In 2009 the Journal of Contemporary Economic Policy published an article suggested that: 1% point change […]
Read moreProcessed Meat – Are Bacon and Sausages A Killer?
If you have been reading the papers or listening to the news lately you will have heard that sausages, ham, bacon and other processed meats appear to increase the risk of dying young. Many people appear to be panicking about this, but how much of this is true? A study of half a million people across […]
Read moreImagery and Exercise – Seeing Your Success
Are you struggling to make progress? Getting stuck on the one weight or one distance? Why not try using some imagery techniques to help you overcome your exercise hurdles? Imagery and exercise does not just have to be reserved for elite athletes, anyone can benefit. What is Imagery? Imagery is a psychological technique used very […]
Read moreWhat Are BCAA’s? How Can They Help My Training?
BCAA’s & benefits You may have seen that motive8 now sell bottles of BCAA’s in our studios so what are BCAA’s and what are the benefits? What are BCAA? BCAA’s are Branched Chain Amino Acids contain 3 essential amino acids, Leucine, Isoleucine and Valine in the ratio of 2:1:1. These BCAA’s are 3 of […]
Read moreLime And Coconut Balls
Here is a recipe for some rather tasty Lime and Coconut Balls, which can be enjoyed as a treat every now and again Ingredients: 1/2 cup cashew nuts 1/2 cup almonds zest and juice of 3 limes 1 1/2 cups Medjool dates (or other dates), pitted 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut Method It’s soooo easy to […]
Read moreGout: The Good & The Bad!!
What is Gout? Gout is a rheumatic disease that results from the deposit of urate crystals in and around the joint often caused by chronic hyperuricaemia (high levels of uric acid). It is the most prevalent inflammatory disease in developed countries. The old tale of rich food and alcohol being the cause of gout is […]
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