Posts in “Lifestyle”
40 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 articleHow Can I Stop Eating Puddings?
True story – I asked one of our gym members yesterday that if I could write about anything health, fitness or food related what would he read and he said “how can I stop eating puddings”!! And why not? That sweet tooth that some people have means that after meals they reach for something to […]
Read articleTraining Motivation – Keeping Track Of Your Journey
At motive8, as personal trainers, we believe that if you plan and keep track of your nutrition and exercise, you are one step closer to getting the results you want. Documenting your food makes you accountable for what you’re eating and drinking and documenting your progress in your training sessions be a really positive experience […]
Read article6 Exercises 4 Ways!
Here’s a simple means to change up a HIIT Session and add a bit of variation to your training. Below are 3 rounds of 6 exercises. Each round consists of 1 cardio, 1 resistance, 1 core, 1 cardio, 1 resistance, 1 core. Your workout could be performed at home or in the gym, you will just […]
Read articleAn Alternative Countryside Workout
It’s no secret that you will get the best results when you follow your training plan and that sometimes involves being strict and disciplined but, sometimes things just don’t go to plan. When it’s out of your hands about fitting in a workout, what can be done! Last weekend I knew that my schedule was […]
Read articleWhat’s the Difference – Chiropractor vs Osteopath
This week I booked myself in to see the Osteopath who previously helped me with my back. When one of my clients asked why an Osteopath and not a Chiropractor I only had two answers – I don’t like having my neck cracked and that’s what Chiropractors do (from past experience), and that I was […]
Read articleYeadon Tarnfield Park
If you’re looking for somewhere to go this weekend then why not pop and explore the beautiful surroundings at Yeadon Tarnfield Park situated 16 miles North-West of Leeds City Centre. The park is an astonishing 17 hectares in area. Wow! There are many attractions for all ages including the Tarn itself where you can go for […]
Read articleHealthy Brunch on the Go
Some mornings when I need to be out the house for 5:15am I only want to eat a small breakfast at that time. So on these mornings when I might need a more substantial breakfast later or need to eat after I train so I often prepare my health brunch on the go. One of […]
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 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 articleStress and Relaxation Techniques
Following on from my previous stress management blog this article will discuss a specific technique that is great for reducing stress and increasing relaxation; centering What Is Centering? Centering is a visualisation technique that originates from the Japanese martial art Aikido and encourages focus and reduces negative external thoughts. It is a perfect acute technique to reduce […]
Read articleMotive8 Charity Events for Martin House
This year motive8 north has chosen Martin House as our charity of the year. Martin House offers support and care for children with life-limiting conditions. As well as offering children all the care and support they need Martin House provide invaluable guidance and support for their parents and family. Martin House needs £5 million per […]
Read articleDay On A Plate Recipe Challenge!
Something you may not know about me is that I used to LOVE Ready Steady Cook – and I’m not sorry! I went to see it live when it toured the country and I even applied to be on the show. Imagine my delight when one of my exams for my cooking diploma was in […]
Read articleHow to Avoid Easter Cravings!
It’s finally Spring, its getting warmer (well a little!) and the lighter nights make it the perfect combination for getting out and being healthy. However, Easter is just around the corner which means shops are full of chocolate eggs, hot cross buns and other Easter temptations. For many, these temptations can be a huge hurdle […]
Read articleTop Sleeping Tips
As it is World Sleep Day I thought it would appropriate to give you all my top sleeping tips! Sleep is more important to some people, whereas others seem to be able to survive on very little sleep. If you are someone who struggles to sleep or just looking to improve the quality of sleep […]
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