Posts in “Classes”
Tabata Training is Back!
If you’ve read my other exercise blogs, you’ll know that I generally love all forms of interval training. I find it more motivating to know exactly how many seconds I have got on the clock to do as many reps as I can before I get to collapse in an exhausted heap! So now it’s […]
Read articleHow Good Is Your Posture?
When was the last time a parent said to you, or you as a parent said to a child “stand up straight” or “stop slouching”? When was the last time you took a good look in the mirror at the way you stand (and I don’t mean to work out whether you think that that […]
Read articleDo I Need Drinks With Electrolytes?
When I exercise properly, and I mean REALLY go for it; I end up being a nasty, sweaty, drenched mess. No word of a lie, when I used to teach 3 back to back classes I would just be surrounded by a pool of water at the end. You could wring out my clothes but […]
Read articleBank Holiday Work Out
I bought some lovely new running trainers at the weekend in the hope that they would return me to my pre-back pain 55 minute 10k pace. But then the rain put me off testing them out! So instead I came up with a short but effective Bank Holiday Work Out that I could do in […]
Read articleWhy women should not be afraid of heavy presses?
It’s no secret; I have a lot of favourite exercises. Luckily this week’s blog is about the second favourite on my list – Pressing. To be honest, for me it’s specifically Clean & Pressing which really gets the smile on my face. It is just an awesome feeling of power and strength when I can […]
Read articleKeep Fit This Summer – Student Discounts at Saxton
Get in shape and feel great at the Fitness Studio at Saxton The motive8 Fitness Studio, Leeds is the perfect place to get fit and stay in shape during your summer break. 10% off our 1 & 3 Month Memberships for Students with the following discount code: STU10DIS To book your FREE class, call 0113 […]
Read articleHIIT The Beach Workout!
Get ready to HIIT the Beach Workout with this high-energy cardio and conditioning routine designed to boost your metabolism so that you get that awesome afterburn to melt fat and burn calories! This is a whole body workout guaranteed to make you sweat! There are 3 rounds comprising of 4 exercises, and each round lasts […]
Read articleWhat Are Good Vegetarian Supplements?
Let’s get straight to the point: ANYONE who has a poor diet, follows a low calorie diet or cuts out certain foods from their diet, could well be lacking in some essential nutrients – not just vegetarians or vegans. This isn’t a blog where I tell the world that they should be veggie, nor […]
Read articleLower Body Kettlebell Workout
I’ll be honest; I was a little bit mean with the planning of this week’s kettlebell workout. One of the participants from Leeds Met is in his “Sprint Conditioning” Training phase, and asked for my class to target that. Plus I have two lovely ladies who when asked what they want to work, always reply […]
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