Posts in “Personal Training”
Running and Injury Prevention
Following on from last week’s blog about the benefits of strength and conditioning and running, this weeks article looks at running and injury prevention. Specifically, the use of stretching and other methods in preventing injury for runners. Several academic articles offer contradicting findings and conclusions but this article is based upon a review of the […]
Read articleIeuan’s Outdoor Body Blast Workout
This Outdoor Body Blast Workout is ideal for taking your training and fitting it in anywhere, anytime. All you require is your body weight and a bit of open space. This workout is perfect for raising your heart rate, turning on your sweat tap and giving your metabolism the kick start it needs for the […]
Read articleGaining Weight the ‘Webb Way’
While its no surprise that a significant number of personal training clients at motive8 North have weight loss goals in mind, it may come as a surprise to you that roughly half of my clients have aspirations of gaining weight, lean weight that is. Like a lot of individual’s training to gain muscle, overtraining is […]
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 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 articleStrange Questions Personal Trainers Are Asked!
As personal trainers, not only do we train people, provide nutritional advice, help them to reach their goals and so on…but we also often step up to be life coaches, pain gurus, sounding boards, training buddies and above all else, a vast font of incredible knowledge! What has become apparent to me at least over […]
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 […]
Read articleGetting In Shape For Your Wedding
It’s that time of year when, as personal trainers, we get a lot of enquiries from brides-to-be or bridesmaids wanting to get in shape for their Summer weddings. So I thought I’d share my top exercises for getting in shape for your wedding dress (or bridesmaid dress). Cardio If you’re looking for a lean and […]
Read articlePersonal Training Success Stories – Harpreet Chana
Harpreet has being training at motive8 North since mid November, I think she will be the first to tell you she wasn’t too fond of the gym environment. When you exercise on a regular basis it can be easy to forget what an intimidating environment to be in if you’re not used to it and […]
Read articleMeasuring Your Weight Loss Journey
When you’re working hard at your new fitness regime and eating clean but don’t see a change on the scales, it’s hard not to be disappointed. We’ve blogged before on why our weight fluctuates on the scales, and as such it can’t be used as the only measurement of your progress. We are also asked […]
Read articlePersonal Training Success Stories – Ellie Nicholson
19 year old Ellie had 9 weeks before the end of the semester, a ski trip, and going home for Christmas. Our mission was to get her stronger and leaner within those 9 weeks. Personal training was a way to ensure that Ellie made time for training during a busy University schedule, whilst at the […]
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