Posts in “Exercise”
Get Training for the Brownlee Triathlon
I may be looking well into the year here but a number of our members and personal training clients have expressed and interest in doing a triathlon. The Brownlee Triathlon organised by the Olympic and Commonwealth Champion brothers Alistair and Jonny Brownlee is returning to the beautiful Harewood house on Saturday 24th September 2016. The […]
Read article10 Reasons Why You Should Squat
Its being a while since I’ve written a blog like this. It should really be titled 10 reasons why you should squat, and squat well! Quarter squats from now on termed ‘Ego Squats’ and should be deemed as a sin… unless of course they are required for your sport or rehabilitation. So without further rambling […]
Read articleFat Loss Intervals
For this weeks workout I’ve decided to put together an aggressive fat burning workout. This isn’t for the faint hearted! These fat loss intervals require 100% focus and intensity during the work periods and 100% rest in the recovery periods. Don’t worry about how many intervals you have to go, simply focus on the […]
Read articleQuinoa, Spinach & Egg Breakfast Bake
I have been encouraging all of my personal training clients to make this recipe for the last couple of weeks so I thought I would share it with you. This quinoa, spinach and egg breakfast bake is, as the name suggests, great for breakfast but it’s equally great for lunches. The recipe makes around 4 […]
Read articleGoal Setting – Layering Your Goals!
This article was inspired by my current PhD studies and also my experience working with clients in both an exercise and rehabilitation setting. We hear a lot about goal setting (especially from me) and it’s importance for improving our motivation, confidence, and exercise persistence. What do we do when we don’t hit our goals though? […]
Read articleWhat’s Your Excuse?
An article on my web browser caught my eye today about the types of excuses that people make for the reasons they don’t exercise. There’s no point in denying it – we all have them…..”I’m too tired”, “it’s raining and too cold”, “I should have gotten up earlier to go” “my muscles hurt too much” (almost […]
Read article5k Obstacle Course – Gung-Ho!
If you like having fun and being active then I may have found a perfect weekend activity for you! Gung-ho! 5k of fun! This 5 kilometre run is more than just pounding the pavement, it is a 5k run with inflatable obstacles! The course is made up of 10 obstacles made specifically for Gung-ho. You […]
Read articleIeuan’s Metabolic Workout – Metabolic Madness
Spring is upon us and Summer is around the corner so why not get a head start on that beach body and start stripping back some of that body fat? This metabolic workout offers a quick whole body blast that will send your metabolism skyrocketing, make you sweat like never before, and have your body […]
Read articleHow Should I Breathe When Exercising?
Honestly, if I had been asked this last week it would have been on my strange questions blog. But this was asked on Monday and as weird as it sounds ‘how should I breathe when exercising’ is a very valid question! Breathing in and out is a no brainer – we do it automatically. But […]
Read articleIs Crossfit An Injury Risk?
Crossfit is becoming an increasingly popular method of training with more and more people joining specific Crossfit gyms and adopting the training methods into their exercise routines. The following article is only my opinion as both a therapist and a personal trainer on Crossfit and it’s benefits and risks of injury. It is not a […]
Read articleAire Valley Towpath- Biking, Running, Walking
The Aire Valley Towpath is a 17 mile Canal towpath running from Leeds to Bingley. The path runs along one of the longest canals in the country and features incredible scenery, galleries, shops and museums. The path is on the National Cycle Network route 66 and 69 and is an ideal location to get out […]
Read article101 Burpee Challenge!
Have you ever noticed how personal trainers not only seem to love burpees, but also introduce new variations as if to try and disguise them? But let’s face it, we never manage to pull the wool over your eyes! But love them or hate them, they do provide a physical challenge and no one burpee […]
Read articleBilateral Deficit – Training Considerations
The bilateral deficit is an interesting phenomena by which the sum of force produced during unilateral exercise, such as a split squat, is greater than the sum of force produced during a bilateral lift (such as a conventional back squat). It appears that the bilateral deficit or indeed bilateral facilitation is associated with training habits, […]
Read articlePersonal Training Success Story – Ben Daine
Ben has been training with motive8 for several years. As Ben’s love for fitness grew he started getting tailored programmes from Personal Trainer, Lucy to ensure he was following a programme that was constantly changing and developing to fit in with his goals. During summer 2015 Ben started having regular personal training sessions to help […]
Read articleMarch Client of the Month
Motive8’s March Client of the Month – Ben Daine This month’s client of the month is Ben Daine. Ben has a personal training session once a fortnight with Lucy and comes to our running club too. Ben’s dedication and focus since Christmas has seen him achieve some fantastic results.Well Done Ben! What made you decide to […]
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