Posts in “Exercise”
Understanding Blood Pressure Readings
Last week I was in hospital and I had my blood pressure taken no less than 10 times and every time it was different. It was low in the morning and normal in the evening, and on a couple of occasions it was a little bit high. It got me thinking, we’ve blogged many times in the […]
Read articleSeated Dumbbell Workout
Sitting down doesn’t have to be easy, and the gym doesn’t have to be out of bounds when injuries creep in. Injuries to the lower limbs and the back can be very frustrating, especially for those who love hitting the gym and pumping iron. It doesn’t have to stop us ticking over with our training […]
Read articleMetabolic Advantage – Fat Loss You Can Sustain
For a lot of people sustaining fat loss is hard and can be a vicious cycle. They are able to diet for a few weeks and lose weight, however once they stop and go back to their original eating habits the fat soon comes back and often faster than when they lost it. This kind […]
Read articleExercise And The Immune System
Exercise symbolises health, fitness, and well-being but when is it too much or when should we tone it down a little? I often get clients coming to sessions with illnesses or ringing to ask if they should train. My advice is always listen to your body, it will tell you, but this article focuses on […]
Read articleJoin motive8 North And Run The Leeds 10k
Join the motive8 gang and run the Leeds 10k on 10th July 2016. It is the 10th anniversary of the event and we are hoping to get as many of our members joining team motive8 as we run the 10k course! We already have a number of members signed up from complete beginners running their first […]
Read articleSand Bag Workout
The sand bag is a great piece of kit that can be used for a number of exercises. So grab a sand bag and give this sand bag workout a try. If you have a selection of weights then chose appropriately to get the most out of your workout. Ideally you should be using a […]
Read articleHow Often Should You Strength Train?
“How often should you strength train?” is a question I am frequently asked. There really is no simple answer to this question, the reality is that if you have two days free, then its going to be two days, likewise if you’ve got three days a week even better. Below is a table to help […]
Read articleWhat Is An Eating Disorder?
Eating disorder – this topic has recently come to light again in the media, and more focus is being brought to men (who can, and do, suffer from eating disorders). But what is an eating disorder? What Is An Eating Disorder? Eating disorders (ED) are clinically diagnosed psychological conditions that result in disturbed or abnormal […]
Read articleA Night with a Rugby Player
If rugby is your thing then get yourself down to Wetherby Race Course on Thursday 19th May for a night with ex-England International Will Greenwood. Will was a 2003 world cup winner, has 55 England caps and scored 31 international tries. Will toured with the Lions 3 times including the 1997 series win in South […]
Read article40 Health & Fitness Inspired Goals
One of my personal training clients turns 40 next year (I’m sworn to secrecy on who….needless to say, she doesn’t look it because she leads a very healthy and active life!). She has a created a list of 40 things to do before she is 40, which gave me the inspiration to write this blog. […]
Read articleBody Weight Interval Workout
This is a great 30 minute body weight interval workout all about exercise progression. You need a 10 meter space and that is all! You can make it harder by adding dumbbells to the work out – but honestly, if you work hard enough at it you shouldn’t need them! I’m not going to apologise […]
Read articleTop Tips for Working Out In The Heat
The temperature is beginning to heat up, and warm weather always brings that feel good factor perfect for some outdoor workouts and getting outdoors and being active. But, living in England, we are often not accustomed to exercising in the heat. So with the temperature gauge rising, and some holidays in warmer climates booked, […]
Read articleRunning and Injury Prevention
Following on from last week’s blog about the benefits of strength and conditioning and running, this weeks article looks at running and injury prevention. Specifically, the use of stretching and other methods in preventing injury for runners. Several academic articles offer contradicting findings and conclusions but this article is based upon a review of the […]
Read articleIeuan’s Outdoor Body Blast Workout
This Outdoor Body Blast Workout is ideal for taking your training and fitting it in anywhere, anytime. All you require is your body weight and a bit of open space. This workout is perfect for raising your heart rate, turning on your sweat tap and giving your metabolism the kick start it needs for the […]
Read articleTotal Warrior Mud Run
Over the years the mud run assault courses have become ever more popular for people to run as a team event or individually. It’s a great way to challenge yourself and do something a bit different than running around your local park. Mud runs involve a combination of endurance, strength and determination to battle the […]
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