Posts in “Fitness”
Choosing The Right Trainers
Although there are lots of running and sports shops offering gait analysis, very few seem to offer good advice. During this blog I’ll help guide you through choosing the right trainers for the job, and focus on the best trainer for different activities. Choosing The Right Trainers for Weightlifting If you spend your days weightlifting […]
Read articleThe Benefits of Exercise for Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis with 8.75 million people in the UK have sought treatment for osteoarthritis: 33% of people aged 45 years and over Women are more likely than men to have sought treatment. 49% of women and 42% of men of those aged 75 years and over. Figure 1 – […]
Read articleThe Caffeine Boost – Ergogenic Effects of Caffeine
Caffeine Boost: Fact or Fiction? For decades the discussion around the ergogenic effects of caffeine (performance enhancing) have been back and forth. The actual effects of caffeine on the body and exercise performance are still in limbo and the arguments continue. The Effects of Caffeine Several theories exist for the mechanism by which caffeine may […]
Read articleYour Very Own Tour De Yorkshire
Tour de Yorkshire 2014 start taken by Lucy With the Tour de France underway its great to see so many people still buzzing off the excitement of Yorkshire’s incredible involvement in last years Tour de France. There seems a massive increase in the number of bikers commuting to work and on a weekend there are a […]
Read articleCycling Workouts
Cycling is a sport based upon lower limb power, and also an ability to sustain this power over given distances. This means when training for cycling we need to ensure we train this power, but also the ability to tolerate lactic acid build up. When looking at cycling workouts it is important to focus on […]
Read articleTennis Elbow
Tennis Rehab As Wimbledon season is here I anticipate the rising numbers of people getting themselves down to their local tennis court. Why not keep yourself ‘niggle’ and injury free, or manage any current injuries you may carrying? The most common injury associated with tennis is the aptly named ‘tennis elbow’. What is Tennis Elbow? […]
Read articleMotive8 North Gym Jargon Buster
I once covered a training session for another Motive8 Personal Trainer. I had a session plan so I knew what exercises the clients needed to work through. One of these exercises was called “Humphrey Squat”. What?! I had never heard of it! I even searched the internet for a Humphrey squat – and funnily enough […]
Read articleGet Loose with Foam Rolling
What is Foam Rolling? Foam rolling is a technique that is ever growing in popularity. It is a method of self-massage and soft-tissue release. You will see many people rolling around on the gym or studio floor on a cylinder of foam. This is a very simple method of treating yourself for aches, pains, and […]
Read articleMotive8 North Monthly Winners – June
Motive8 North Monthly Winners At motive8 North we like to celebrate our client’s and member’s success! We are extremely proud of everything everyone achieves….sometimes success is simply getting to the gym on the days when you could have gone back to bed or the pub instead of the gym! So well to everyone who comes […]
Read articleShould I Drink A Protein Shake After A Workout?
Nutritional timing is an important and popular strategy used around exercise sessions, and generally involves the manipulation of carbohydrates and proteins. It has been stated that such manipulations can have dramatic effects on body composition. In fact it has even been stated that timing of nutritional content may be more important than overall daily consumption. […]
Read articleBeach Workout
Having a workout outside is always a fantastic option so here is a beach workout! Yes, ideally it would be fantastic to do this abroad so if anyone is lucky enough to be getting a holiday enjoy! However don’t underestimate how great beach workouts are in the UK, even if they may be a little […]
Read articlePersonal Training Success Stories – Sam Webb – 7 1/2 Stone Weight Loss!
You may recognise Sam as one of our previous Motive8 Gym Members of the Month, but when you read Sam’s story we are sure you will agree he deserves a place on our ‘Wall of Fame’, aka motive8 Personal Training Success Stories. Sam’s story shows that hard work and determination really can get you […]
Read article5 Essential Exercises to Manage Lower Back Pain
Whether you have lower back pain already or are keen to avoid getting back pain; there are a couple of simple rules to follow which could help you. We’ve touched on some of these rules in previous blogs – checking your posture, correct training or workout plans and so on. For me personally, the first […]
Read articleMen’s Mental Health – Exercise for a Healthy Mind!
Exercise and Men’s Mental Health In the world and society we live in we as people now lead very busy lifestyles. We have to juggle work, family, and other life factors. These constant responsibilities can place a lot of stress on us, and we can let it get a hold of us. Too much stress […]
Read articleCircuit Training Workout
Here is a circuit training workout from the personal training team at motive8 North which you can perform in the gym. The circuit is designed to keep your heart rate elevated throughout the session to develop your aerobic fitness. As the circuit includes resistance training and high intensity interval training this will also assist in […]
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