The sprint protocol that will help you burn fat
Recent research is beginning to indicate that using decreasing distance sprint protocols will effectively produce a significant anabolic response for body composition goals. The research indicates that all is needed is a few all out sprint efforts, the greatest protocol to reduce body fat is detailed below: Sprint 400m- Rest 4 minutes Sprint 300m- Rest3 […]
Read moreLow GI breakfasts
Veggie breakfast bakes (serves 4) 127 kcalories, protein 9g, carbohydrate 5g, fat 8 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 3g, sugar 5g, salt 0.4 g Ingredients Process 4 large field mushrooms 8 tomatoes , halved 1 garlic clove , thinly sliced 2 tsp olive oil 200g bag spinach 4 eggs 1. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the mushrooms and tomatoes […]
Read moreHow to balance your quadriceps and hamstrings
The quads and the hamstrings are the two largest group of muscles in the lower limbs, providing the ability to extend and flex the knee joint. However according to multiple pieces of research the quads are commonly overdeveloped in relation to the hamstrings, this can lead to injuries and adversely affect the joints performance. However […]
Read moreBeetroot recipes
Warm mackerel & beetroot salad (serves 4) 645 kcalories, protein 24g, carbohydrate 29g, fat 49 g, saturated fat 3g, fibre 3g, sugar 11g, salt 2.37 g Ingredients Process 450g new potatoes , cut into bite-size pieces 3 smoked mackerel fillets, skinned 250g pack cooked beetroot 100g bag mixed salad leaves 2 celery sticks, finely sliced 50g walnut pieces 1. Boil the […]
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Thai squash & pineapple curry (serves 4) 172 kcalories, protein 4g, carbohydrate 20g, fat 9 g, saturated fat 5g, fibre 3g, salt 0.5 g Ingredients Process 1 tbsp vegetable or sunflower oil 1 onion , chopped 4 tsp Thai red curry paste medium butternut squash (about 500g/1lb 2oz) peeled, deseeded and cut into chunks ½ x 400ml […]
Read moreCalorie Cycling, Is it any good?
The recent buzz in the fitness world has been the notion of cycling calories, whether this is effective or not as a means of loosing unnecessary fat is uncertain. Here is what the theory suggests; regular dieting teaches our bodies to need fewer calories, this means that after a long term calorie deficit the instance […]
Read moreHealthy protein packed snacks to help the mid afternoon slump
Protein Ball Recipe (makes 25) Great after a workout, around 186 calories per ball packed with protein and good fats!!! Ingredients Process 80g 1/2 cup of almonds 80g/1/2 cup of walnuts 80g/1/2 cup of hazelnuts 40g 1/4 cup of pumpkins seeds 40g 1/4 cup of flaxseed (linseeds) 40g 1/4 cup of chia seeds 40g 1/4 cup […]
Read moreNuts About Nuts
NUTS ABOUT NUTS! At motive8 North, our personal trainers Leeds, love to encourage our personal training clients to eat nuts. Most people know they are are a great source of protein but here is a list of of other benefits! Research has found that nuts can: – reduce the risk of heart disease, research found that […]
Read moreSnack Ideas- Dips for work or on the go, just add you fave veg!
Lemon & coriander houmous (serves 6) 179 kcalories, protein 7g, carbohydrate 13g, fat 11 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 6g, sugar 1g, salt 0.12 g Ingredients Process 2 x 400g cans chickpeas in water, drained 2 fat garlic cloves , roughly chopped 3 tbsp Greek yogurt 3 tbsp tahini paste 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil , plus extra zest […]
Read moreCompound vs Isolation Training for strength and muscle
When it comes to training there is no argument that exercise selection will make or break a gym plan. The common misconception especially amongst beginners lifting weights is that more is better, after all it would seem logical that hitting the same muscle from every possible angel is beneficial….. WRONG Isolation exercises are great […]
Read moreLeftover Christmas day food ideas (healthy boxing day meals)
Leftover turkey casserole (SERVES 4) 411 kcalories, protein 39g, carbohydrate 34g, fat 13 g, saturated fat 3g, fibre 4g, sugar 18g, salt 0.8 g Ingredients Process 2 onions , finely chopped 1 eating apple , cored and chopped 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp dried sage , or 5 sage leaves, chopped 2 tbsp plain flour 300ml vegetable or chicken stock 2 […]
Read moreChicken ideas For winter
Middle Eastern chicken & apricot stew (serves 4) 295 kcalories, protein 41.6g, carbohydrate 28.3g, fat 2.5 g, saturated fat 0.6g, fibre 3.6g, salt 0.29 g Ingredients Process olive oil 1 large onion , chopped 1 tbsp root ginger , grated 2 garlic cloves , chopped 4 skinless chicken breasts , cut into chunks 2 tsp baharat or ras-el-hanout spice blend (look for Bart […]
Read moreEccentric training the facts
Like most training principals eccentric training has its place, research has shown that eccentric training produces favourable neural adaptations for strength as they develop type 2 fibres very effectively. Here are the facts about eccentric training The eccentric phase occurs when the muscle lengthens under contraction You are up-to 1.75x stronger in the eccentric phase […]
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