Posts in “Exercise”
Accessory Moves and Why They Are Important.
With the start of our first ever Women’s Only Strength Workshop in March, we have been posting a lot on social media about exercises to build stronger squats, or better deadlifts and so on. These are what we call “accessory moves”, and this blog explains what we mean by this, and why they are important. […]
Read articleWhat is Tapering and why do we do it?
Let’s start by looking at the definition of tapering. Verb: Diminish or reduce in thickness towards the end. Noun: A gradual narrowing. Whether ‘taper’ is described as a verb or a noun, the fact is that it means ‘reduction happens towards the end.’ It won’t surprise you then that tapering in sports involves decreasing training in […]
Read articleDynamic Stretches vs Mobilisation – What’s the Difference?
Stretching and mobility can be easily confused – but what’s the difference? In the simplest form, stretching is used to improve flexibility and elasticity of a muscle or muscle group. There are also lots of different stretching techniques, such as static and dynamic stretching. Mobilisation on the other hand is preparing or ‘getting ready’; it’s […]
Read articleRunning, cycling, rowing and more! What’s the choice for you?
So, you’ve decided to get your gym shoes on, put your headphones in and are getting in the zone! But suddenly you stop in your tracks. “What am I actually going to do?” You think to yourself, “I’m motivated to do some cardio, but what will be best for me? What should I do?” Well […]
Read articleGlute Workout for Runners
Your gluteus maximus is the largest, most powerful muscle to work against gravity. It is the main muscle responsible for keeping our torso upright in an erect position. It’s the chief muscle that aids in walking up stairs. Not only is the gluteus maximus involved in high-power and speed sports such as running, it’s also […]
Read articleWorkout for Shot Put
Explosive Power. Technique. Balance. Timing. Those are the four attributes that – when perfected – demonstrates the perfect shot put! But nobody is born with the ability to produce the perfect shot put because nobody is born with those four attributes. They’re not passed down through genetics, they’re enhanced through workouts and training; perfected with […]
Read articleHelp to avoid a stitch!
Raise your hand if you’ve ever had a stitch whilst walking quicker than your usual pace! Some studies say that a stitch comes from a build-up of lactic acid. Others that a stitch is caused by eating and drinking too quickly before exercise. More recently, studies suggest a stitch is caused by irritation of the […]
Read articleWorkout of the week- Core Burn
Here we are again, another workout for the week. Its been decent weather recently (a bit nippy at times). Hot enough to burn calories just standing there on certain days. So we are going to bring continuance of the burn with this workout – a core burn! This is a time trial workout. The faster, […]
Read articleMetabolisms – What is fact and what is fiction?
Metabolism is the technical term for the process by which your body converts food into energy. However, this seemingly innocuous process is the root of much frustration, anger and resentment in the fitness world. People who struggle with losing weight will complain of too slow a metabolism and the frustration of gaining weight by even […]
Read articleMotive8 Games
And it’s the tale of the take; the story of the titans; the moment of truth, this is MOTIVE8 GAMES! When it’s the 21st September 2022, its National Fitness day! A day we acknowledge and challenge our own fitness – Nationally. A day we get to compete and meet new people. A day we have […]
Read articleCharity Coastal Ramble
Motive8 are taking part in Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity’s ‘North Yorkshire Coastal Ramble ‘– a 21.5 mile walk from Scarborough to Whitby on the 10th September. From coast to coast, beach to beach, views to views, sand to sand…….Ladies and Gentleman… Let’s get ready to RAMBLE! Once you’ve signed up and have committed to the […]
Read article8 Week Programme for the Abbey Dash 10K
Here at motive8 we recognise the importance for runners to cross train. With this in mind, motive8 will be delivering an 8 week programme specifically aimed at runners. The bonus is that it is timed perfectly to get people ready for the Abbey Dash! This programme is not here to make you run (you’ll have […]
Read articleThe Secrets to Great Cardio
Do you feel gassed out when you run, row, cycle or swim, or do you get out of breath during your day to day activities? This is a common malady that gym goers want to get rid of. It’s one of the most common areas of desired improvement, often classified under the trusty old, “I […]
Read articleFull-Body Blast Workout
Today I’m going to provide some workout inspiration, offering you some workouts that you can try to work on all the large muscle groups in your body, test your core strength, and push your lungs to the limit! There’s a few different versions depending on your experience or just what level of challenge you’re looking […]
Read articleChange & Mindset – How to keep your training fun and dynamic!
It’s common for people to say they don’t like going to the gym because they don’t know what to do and eventually get bored. Similarly, people may start training, and be making good progress, but eventually they find the same old routine is just not exciting enough to keep them engaged. Then they find reasons […]
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