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Quick Kettlebell Blast
If you’re looking for a quick burst of exercise, then this is it. Something that will get the heart rate up with minimum kit in minimum time. Because it’s so short, I’m not even sure we can call it a “workout” – but one thing is for sure, it’s effective. This kettlebell blast can be added into […]
Read articleHealthy Chicken Satay Recipe
Ieuan’s Healthy Chicken Satay The following recipe for a healthy chicken satay recipe is perfect for an easy lunch, tea, or even an ‘on the go’ snack. For those who are big fans of the popular peanuty chicken dish the following is a simple and delicious recipe. It will provide you with a huge boost […]
Read articleTop 5 Stress Management Tips
Stress Management: A “Real World” Perspective In recent weeks I published a blog article on the whats, whys, and hows of stress which drew on some of the psychology of stress and the management of stress. What I wanted to do with the current article was to offer a little more of a “real world” […]
Read articleThe Make-Up of Exercise Rehabilitation
Ieuan’s Insight Into Exercise Rehabilitation Injury is something most of us experience at some time in our daily training/sporting lives. How we fix it is often put in the hands of someone else; a sports therapist, like myself, a physio, a doctors, a rehabilitator. We can fall into the trap of being a little […]
Read articleVegan Comfort Food – Vegan Shepherd’s Pie
There was a conversation during my massage group on Tuesday, about the difference between a Cottage Pie and a Shepherd’s Pie. Just in case you didn’t know – it’s the meat that’s the difference. In a Shepherd’s Pie it’s lamb (shepherds watch their flocks by night!) and in a Cottage Pie it’s beef. Apparently one […]
Read articleAre You Training For Your Body Type Part 1 – Endormorph
Ever had one of those weeks? You know, where you start to self-sabotage, go back to old habits, let life get in the way, can’t explain why and get in a general funk? Well that was me this week, and I had to find a way to snap out of it before it undid […]
Read articleMental Health Awareness
What is Mental Health? The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines mental health as: “A state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.” Mental health affects […]
Read articleConcussion – What Is It and Should I Train?
Having been severely concussed several times myself and observed/treated many many clients with concussion I felt it necessary to spread a little knowledge about this invisible threat. I had one client message me recently asking whether they should attend their session; “I got concussed in the game Saturday, should I still train tonight?”. Although a […]
Read articleHarden Those Hamstrings! Stay Injury Free!
Ieuan’s Hamstring Protection Workout! I am currently treating several people with hamstring complaints and when observing their daily workout regimes I am noticing a common gap and deficiency in how they are loading these problematic hamstring muscles. So this week’s workout installment offers a workout that will help make those hamstrings bomb-proof and give you […]
Read articleMy Do It In 12 Journey – Measurement Week!
The last 3 weeks of doing our Do It In 12 Personal Training programme have seen frustration at myself for not getting enough workouts in; an obsession with calories and carbohydrates that became totally ridiculous; and a mild panic when it started approaching measurement time. I AM human after all! I’m definitely feeling pressure to […]
Read articleWhat Is Burnout? And Why Do We Get It?
It is usually around this time of year that people start giving up on the gym, one reason for this we call ‘burnout’. Some people may just have a lack of motivation or not sufficient drive to reach their goals, whereas burnout can be caused due to several different factors. So how do you […]
Read articleKettlebell Workout Combos!
I’m not sure if it’s common knowledge, but I LOVE kettlebells! They are such a versatile piece of kit and perfect for a quick workout. And recently, that is exactly what I have been using them for. This kettlebell workout assumes some prior use of kettlebells; as elements such as a kettlebell swing are used […]
Read articleIeuan’s Protein Boost Shake
Today’s installment of the Tuesday Treat is a simple concoction that will give you the protein and energy boost you need. This Protein Boost Shake is perfect for anyone who is on the move, can’t fit a snack or meal in, or simply those looking for a quick protein boost post-workout. I sit slurping on […]
Read article4 Top Tips On Goal Setting and Sticking To New Goals
We write a lot about goals. As personal trainers, we help our clients to realise and hit their goals; it’s integral to our role. As a client, you find the ownership, determination, will power, enthusiasm and perseverance to achieve those goals. This week, through our Do It In 12 programme, I experienced a different perspective on […]
Read articlemotive8 Member of the Month
February sees the relaunch of our member of the month award! This month’s member of the month is ….drum roll…….Grant Walker! Grant is a gym member at motive8 and trains around three times a week. He’s a ‘crack on and get on with it’ type of guy, but always has time for a friendly chat […]
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