Which Multivitamin Should I Be Taking??
I get asked a lot which multivitamin should I be taking to help me reach my body composition goals? This is such a complicated question and in my opinion is often overlooked. One size does definitely not fit all when it comes to choosing your multivitamin. Before we get into which ones I think work […]
Read moreWhy Are Fish Oils Important?
There is numerous research to support why are fish oils important, fish oil supplements are good to take if you are interested in altering your body composition, improving overall health as well as maximizing training potential. Fish oils contribute greatly to minimizing a large number of health problems Fish oil have medical applications in the […]
Read moreWhy Should I Squat? (If You Don’t Squat You Aren’t Squat!!)
Why Should I Squat? Let’s turn this around and say why shouldn’t you squat? There are so many reasons why and I’d like to start this blog by stating that if you can’t currently squat 160% of what you bench press you’re neglecting your leg training. In my experience people tend to shy away from […]
Read moreHow Many Carbs Should I Eat For Weight Loss?
How many carbs should I eat and what types of carbohydrates should I eat are two of the most asked questions we are asked as personal trainers. What we believe at motive8 North and what research into weight loss suggests (I’m talking scientific research with significant participants and substantial findings not something a magazine has […]
Read moreWhat Are The Best Exercises To Build A Strong Core
Check out motive8 North’s top 5 exercises to build a strong core. Follow our 3 week training plan for a torso of steel! Many people struggle to see the results they desire in their abdominal area. They spend a lot of time doing sit ups trying to get that perfect six pack. The main reason […]
Read moreNew Year’s Resolutions – SMARTER Fitness Goals for 2014
Christmas is over and the New Year has begun this is a perfect time to set yourself a fitness goal. Whether you want to lose weight, get lean, gain muscle, become stronger or run your first ever 10k there is no time like the present to achieve your fitness goals in 2014! For many people […]
Read moreThe Top 3 Reasons Why People Avoid Healthy Food
When most people hear the words ‘Healthy Eating’ the common thoughts are of salads, celery sticks and ‘rabbit food’ but this does not have to be the case! When I was studying at university in my final year I specialised in nutrition with my dissertation focusing on childhood obesity in Leeds and the factors that […]
Read moreAre Your Days Dragging Due To Dehydration
Our bodies are made from water that we need to replenish regularly, just like any other nutrient in our body. Our muscles are 75% water and our brains are 80% water so they require optimal resources to function and their highest potential. Adequate water consumption will prevent the onset of many symptoms such as headaches, […]
Read morePost workout meals
Mediterranean Muscle One hundred grams of chicken will provide 18g of protein, plus it’s packed with anti-inflammatory omega-3s Makes 2 servings Ingredients Method 4 chicken breasts handful of cherry tomatoes 2 tbsp chopped olives 1 tbsp minced garlic 1 tbsp pine nuts 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar Extra virgin olive oil […]
Read moreSuper-foods that will improve your health now!
There is no such thing as one meal or food type that will instantly give you your goals on a plate. However adding in these super-foods to your current healthy eating plan provided by Motive8 North will make a massive improvement and help you smash those targets. Coconut oil– although coconut oil is rich in […]
Read moreSummery Snacks
Frozen Fruit Stick 31 kcalories, protein 1g, carbohydrate 7g, fat 0 g, saturated fat 0g, fibre 1g, sugar 3g, salt 0.01 g (makes 8) Ingredients Method 100g strawberries , hulled and halved 8 seedless grapes 100g/4oz mango chunks 100g/4oz melon chunks 2 kiwi fruit , peeled and cut into chunks 100g/4oz pineapple chunks juice 2 limes 4 passion fruits , halved and seeds […]
Read moreBenefits Of The Front Squat
Many people often only squat with a bar rested on their upper back, BUT how often do you front squat, and, what are the benefits of the front squat over the back squat? Benefits of the front squat: Focus is placed on the quads more so than other squat variations; don’t forget to include posterior […]
Read moreComplex Training
Strength work is well documented for improving athletic performance particularly for sports requiring sprinting, jumping and throwing. However it does not develop rate of force, this refers to the speed at which the force is achieved. For example a back squat takes around 400msec to develop maximum force however for sprinting the foot ground contact […]
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