Posts in “Top Tips”
How can I minimise unwanted fat gain this Christmas?
It’s inevitable…with Christmas comes indulgence. Parties, social events and Mum’s cooking makes it difficult to maintain bodyweight at this time of year. Before you switch off, I’m not going to get all sanctimonious and tell you to “keep your eyes on the prize” or “avoid the choccies and booze at all costs”. Heck no. The […]
Read article4 Moves For A Bigger Chest
A bigger chest is a popular goal for a lot of gym goers, with a chiseled sets of pectorals defining for many people what an athletic physique should look like. For some people blessed with the genetics of Zeus they only have to do a few cable flyes, some press ups then pound a protein […]
Read articleGet The Results You Want
Here’s a list of some really exciting fitness things: 1) Starting a cool new programme with loads of interesting new exercises you haven’t seen before; 2) Telling everyone your goals and posting your training on social media, #fitfam #workoutwednesday #norestdays #grind; 3) Hitting new personal bests or records. But guess what? Most of the exciting stuff isn’t what’s going […]
Read articleQuick and Easy Pre Workout Meals
We’ve all been in the position where we have a workout planned but havent eaten enough beforehand or are just not sure what to eat to get the most out of our training. A properly timed pre workout meal with the right nutrients can really boost your workout. So here are a few ideas for […]
Read articleMotive8’s Christmas Gift Ideas for Him
With Christmas creeping on us we thought it would be beneficial to provide some hints as to what your man (partner, brother, father, uncle and beyond) may appreciate for the festive season. We offer you a mix of christmas gift ideas for him; ranging from sport, fitness, and health-related gifts and day trips and experiences. […]
Read articleSport-Specific Training; How to Design Your Programme
Sport-Specific Training; How to Design Your Programme! The following article will provide an overview of some principles of how to design your training and implement your own sports-specific programme. Designing an effective programme will help you boost your sport-related fitness and performance. There are whole catalogue of exercises, protocols, and approaches to sport-specific training. What […]
Read articleAre BBQs Bad For You?
I have a lot of clients coming to me saying that they didn’t eat well over the weekend. They “confess” that they went to a BBQ and had a good time. A lot of my dietary advice is to “base meals around lean protein and eat plenty of vegetables”; the BBQ is a great way […]
Read articleTop Tips for Presenting Confidently
Ieuan’s Top Tips for Giving Confdent Presentations Most of us at some time in our lives will have to give some form of presentation. Whether this be leading meetings, public events, conferences, or weddings etc. It is not an easy thing to do and is very nerve racking. The thought of looking stupid and being […]
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