Posts in “Abdominal muscle”
Which Muscles Are Used When Skiing ?
If we asked you ‘ which muscles are used when skiing ‘ you would probably most likely say ‘the legs’ but skiing is one of those sports where there isn’t much you don’t work from a muscular point of view, however as you might have gathered there are some muscles that take a bit more […]
Read articleHow Does Sprinting Get A Six Pack?
As Chris has already said in his blog this week ‘How To Build A Functional Core’ http://www.m8north.co.uk/blog/build-strong-functional-core/, spending all your training doing sit ups and crunches will not lead you to that washboard stomach you are looking for. True core strength is built using big compound movements and total body workouts will trigger off the fat […]
Read articleWhat 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 articleCommon fat loss mistakes
Vitamin D deficient– Research has shown that a deficiency in Vitamin D is associated with greater fat mass in all ages, races and genders. A recent study examining vitamin D and weight loss established that when vitamin D was introduced into their normal diet the group lost 2.7kg more fat than the other […]
Read articleBody Shape and Training
While it is true that not all humans were born the same, as humans we can all achieve similar ends results, however depending on your body type you will have to train at different intensity and for different duration’s, see which picture fits your body shape the best and jump to the section below: Ectomorphs: Characterized by long […]
Read articleThe health benefits of Zinc- why you should be eating a diet rich in this amazing micronutrient
The health benefits of Zinc- why you should be eating a diet rich in this amazing micronutrient Zinc is so important because its found in every tissue of the body and is directly involved in cell division, its a powerful antioxidant and is directly involved in proper endocrine function and therefore the maintenance of hormone […]
Read articleThe 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 articleThe importance of the military press
I would argue that this is probably one of the best lifts for the development of the upper body; most people don’t like to do it as the poundage can be very humbling. There seems to be a mindset in most gyms that strength is determined by how much one person can bench press, now […]
Read articleHealthy dinner party recipes
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 articleMotive8 North’s tips to build strength
Now im not talking about bodybuilding here, so if your interested in increasing your muscle size quickly, this isn’t the article for you. Being strong has many benefits both on the athletic field and in your daily life. Research is beginning to indicate that strength and the utilization of the stretch shortening cycle and correlated […]
Read articleCalorie 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 articleSome little tips to help burn fat.
Often people ask me why their friend who eats the same as then is skinnier, or how come some people have to work so much harder for the same results, sure genetics plays a part, however you would be surprised at how subtle changes in your lifestyle effect the amount of body fat you store. […]
Read articleCompound 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 articleHow to speed the detoxification of alcohol
Alcohol is a terrible substance, it stops fat burning, erases performance gains and delays recovery, and should be avoided! However since it’s the holiday season and most of you will have had some its handy to have a few strategies that will help your body cope best with the poison. Before we begin to discuss […]
Read articleEccentric 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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