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Personal Training Success Story – Stefanie Oliver
Having only been part of Motive8 North for a short space of time I am yet to have the impressive back catalogue of clients that the other trainers have. I do however have some amazing clients who are on their way to achieving great things when it comes to their goals. One of these clients […]
Read articleWarming Up – The How and the Why!
I guarantee that if there is a part of an exercise plan most people miss or choose not to do it is the warm up. Warming up is often seen as a waste of time, and not necessary, but it can be vitally important and can often be the one thing standing between you and […]
Read articleDay On A Plate -The Forgotten Lunch
So my morning started a little ropey last Friday as I was woken up 15 minutes before my alarm to the sound of an almighty thud on my bedroom window. I looked out the window to see a pigeon sat looking dazed on the window ledge after obviously flying into the window! So, I was […]
Read articleAnniversary Games 2015 & Harewood House Dog Show
After the buzz of London 2012 anyone who has tickets for this years Anniversary Games is in for a treat! Starting today and running through to Sunday there are still tickets available so if you fancy a spontaneous trip to London then click here to book tickets! Jenny went to the Anniversary Games last […]
Read articleDon’t Hide Your Height!
From experience, I have found that a large majority of tall people have poor posture. When I’ve discussed this with a couple of clients it seems it is because they are very self aware of their height, and often slouch in some way to hide it. Well, I have one thing to say to that- […]
Read articleGolf Rehab Exercises
Get Into The Swing… Golf involves the fluid motion and synchronicity of several joints and muscles. There is a lot of rotation and twisting that goes through the hips and lower back as well as a swing of the shoulders and arms. This makes it a web of things that can become an injury issue, […]
Read articleYour Very Own Golf Open Weekend
With the Golf Open on the television and a dry weekend weather prediction why not get in the spirit and have your very own Golf Open competition. If you are a keen golfer then dust off your clubs and get down for a round of golf at your local course and if you’re new […]
Read articleChoosing 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 articlePosture In The Workplace
When we talk about posture in the workplace, we’re not just talking about sitting at a desk for hours on end. We’re talking about any postural habits that you repeat or maintain for a prolonged amount of time. For example, we’re talking about the way you stand – do you stand with your body weight […]
Read articleHotel Workout
Hotels can often be places of neglect for your body, you’re thrown out of a routine, the food can often be sub standard and more than likely you’ll be tired from travelling so much! However squeezing in 15-20 minutes workouts that are intense can really blow away the cob webs and keep you fighting fit. […]
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 articleYour Very Own Wimbledon!
With Wimbledon well underway, and some fantastic weather on the cards this weekend, why not have your very own Wimbledon and hire a tennis court with your friends or family? There are a number of facilities in the Leeds area that hire out tennis court for reasonable prices. You can hire outdoor courts if […]
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