Are Low Calorie Diets Effective For Weight Loss?
The desire to lose weight has become more common in the last 10 years than at any other point in the last 100 years. As in business…if there is demand, their will be someone willing to supply. With this huge demand in people wanting to lose weight, it has given rise to a industrial juggernaut […]
Read moreHealthy BBQ Meals – BBQ Thai Prawns
The sun is out and that can only mean one thing….it’s BBQ season! Many people associate BBQ’s with unhealthy food but if you make your own burgers with lean mince or chicken skewers and serve them with salad and roasted vegetables then you can make some really healthy BBQ meals. So here is hoping that the fantastic […]
Read moreHealthy Places To Eat Near Leeds – Cheerful Chilli Review
Whilst, at motive8 North, we love to exercise and eat healthy, we also like to enjoy a nice, healthy meal out. And as we don’t want our personal training clients or class members to live completely like monks it’s nice to recommend healthy places for them to eat. Here is a restaurant recommended by personal trainer, Ieuan Cranswick, as […]
Read moreHealthy Curry Recipe
The words curry and healthy are often not two words you would associate together, but just because you might be watching your waistline doesn’t mean that you have to only eat salads. Here is a tasty, healthy curry recipe for you to enjoy. You can substitute the chicken for turkey if you prefer and if you’re a vegetarian then […]
Read moreGoal Setting- Set Yourself Up For Success!
Goal Setting You may have already set yourself targets or have ‘dreams’ of achieving different things. Too many people will set themselves something to achieve and then never fully satisfy this goal. A great example of this are the New Year resolutions people make. They will tell themselves and others this year I want to […]
Read moreHow Much Fat Should I Eat Each Day?
As with our “how many calories” blog we posted last week, this blog aims to answer the question of ‘How much fat should I eat each day?’ As with calories, how much fat you should eat per day will vary depending on what you read. And just like our calorie blog, your fat intake will also […]
Read moreManage Your Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Rehabilitation The shoulder is a very complex joint, most of us will have or will do, at some point, experience shoulder pain. The shoulder itself has a large range of movement and is a highly mobile joint. This large range of movement has its downfalls because the stability is sacrificed to achieve these ranges. There […]
Read moreOil And Oxidisation, How Does It Affect Your Goals?
The oxidative stability of an edible oil simply refers to the oils resistance to oxidisation during the process of creation and its storage. An oils resistance to oxidisation determines the product’s shelf life and ultimately it’s quality, the lower the oxidisation of the oil generally the greater its quality. This is because the oxidisation of […]
Read moreChicken And Mushroom Casserole Recipe
This healthy and low calorie chicken and mushroom casserole recipe with bacon and peas is super tasty. The recipe makes 4 portions so great for bulk making and freezing to ensure you always have a meal prepared on those busy days! Chicken and Mushroom Casserole Recipe Kcal 260 Protein 32g Carbs 3g Fat 13g […]
Read moreHow Many Calories Should You Eat Each Day?
If you’re wondering how many calories should you eat each day we need to make sure it is specific to YOU. Let’s get this straight from the start – you need to ignore the many sites which tell you it’s 2500 calories for men and 2000 calories for women – if only it were that […]
Read moreHIRT Workout – The Workout From Hell…6-6-6!!
For those hardcore trainers that thrive on the feeling of having nothing left in the tank this workout is perfect for you. The HIRT Workout – high intensity resistance training – provides the perfect stimulation to increase resting energy expenditure (meaning you will be burning calories even after your session!!!), and also increases fat oxidation […]
Read moreHow Much Protein Should I Eat Per Day?
Are you concerned that you’re not getting enough protein in your diet or that you’re having too much? How much protein should I eat per day….as personal trainers we get asked this question a lot. But if we said to you that you need to eat 80g of protein a day (rhetorically speaking)- would you […]
Read moreHealthy Salmon Recipe – BBQ Dill Lemon & Salmon Fillet
With the weather being a little warmer at the moment here is a recipe for Salmon fillets you can BBQ with lemon and dill. Salmon is packed full of healthy fats and is a great source of protein for that post workout meal. This healthy salmon recipe is super easy to make and can be […]
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