Why is Magnesium Beneficial?
Do you suffer from headaches, insomnia, high blood pressure or muscle spasms? Did you know that you may be able to help prevent this by increasing your intake of Magnesium? Simply put, these are some of the common symptoms of magnesium deficiency. We’re not saying you absolutely have a deficiency, but as Magnesium isn’t produced […]
Read moreChristmas Fitness Equipment Wish List
The count down to Christmas is about to begin and there has been a lot of talk about Christmas shopping so here is our Christmas fitness equipment wish list from stocking fillers to bit of a bigger treat. A Sports Watch A good sports watch is always a fantastic investment and with technology now a days […]
Read moreSlow Cooker Recipes
This week the temperature has certainly dropped with the long johns being a must this last few mornings. As always ensuring that you eat healthy during the winter months is crucial to ensure you reach you fitness goal. It is also a given that after a long cold day you want to come home to […]
Read moreHow Using Technology Affects Our Posture?
There have always been groups of people who have raised concerns how using technology affects our posture. Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), lower back ache, and PlayStation Thumb used to be some of the main complaints from people who used technology every day. We used to worry about working on computers and laptops in offices: were […]
Read moreSample Meal Plan for Weight Loss.
To achieve the best body composition and look amazing you should eat a diet high in protein and good fats and low in complex carbohydrates. Here is a sample meal plan for weight loss with some recipes that tick all those boxes ENJOY! Pepper, Tomato & Ham Omelette This is a great option for breakfast […]
Read moreNo Equipment HIIT Workout
Think you can’t get a good workout with no equipment? Think again…..try this no equipment HIIT workout. Remember for a HIIT workout to be effective you must give 100% to all of the exercises you perform. If you’re not out of breath at the end of each interval you need to work harder! Complete each […]
Read moreWhen Is The Best Time To Exercise?
People who exercise want to get the best results they can and the popular question ‘When is the best time to exercise? is asked often by our personal training clients so they can optimise their results. The time someone can train completely depends on what they have time to do. Some people have flexibility before […]
Read moreDoes Group Personal Training Get Results?
Something not a lot of people know is that at the motive8 North personal training studios in Leeds we do a lot of group personal training! When I say group personal training I don’t mean 4 or 5 people, not that we don’t have groups that big, but our main ‘(rye)bread and butter’ is when […]
Read moreWhy Should I Eat Breakfast Before A Workout.
One of the peak times to train our personal training clients is first thing in the morning. You can guarantee that there will be at least half of the team already putting a client through their paces by 6:30am in one of our personal training studios most weekdays. We appreciate that it takes some dedication […]
Read moreHow Can I Eat Healthy When Travelling?
Many of our personal training clients and gym members travel a lot with their jobs. In an ideal world you should have all your meals planned. (For advice on planning meals around a busy lifestyle click here) however due to delays or changes of travel plans you may sometimes you find yourself stuck in […]
Read moreBody Weight Workouts for Home or Away!
As Personal Trainers, we write plans for clients regardless of where they train; whether its in the home with no or a little amount of kit, in a massive gym, or in a hotel room (many of our personal training clients work away a lot), we find a way to provide a programme that meets […]
Read moreHow Eating Healthy Fats Helps Weight Loss
A common misunderstanding is that all fat should be avoided if you want to stay healthy and lose weight but this is far from the truth! Eliminating fat intake to get rid of fat from the body may seem like a logical idea but when you understand the role of ‘good’ fats in the body, […]
Read moreWhat Are The Best Vitamins and Minerals To Fight A Cold?
Lets be honest, there isn’t many over the counter drugs/ remedies that do much to fight a cold. The easiest solution is not get one in the first place! What are the best vitamins and minerals to fight a cold? Indeed, are there even vitamins and minerals which will fight a cold? What Is A Cold […]
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