Posts in “Training”
Hybrid Shoulder and Core Workout
Because of my background in strength and conditioning and sport science, I am usually against ‘body-builder’ type workouts. I always recommend to my clients to train their whole body every workout. Firstly, it is much more functional and relateable to everyday life (when would you ever just use your biceps and triceps?). Secondly, it allows […]
Read articleShoes or No Shoes? Is Barefoot Running Better?
What are your training shoes like? High support? Low support? Do you run barefoot? For decades an argument over whether barefoot running is better for us than shod running has been lingering. The answer is still unclear and in my opinion it depends upon what factors you are looking at. The following article will provide a […]
Read articleJulie’s Do It In 12 Story – 1 Week To Go!
Our Do It In 12 personal training programme has had some amazing results, and I am delighted to say my first Do It In 12 client has only enhanced the programme’s success stories. When Julie first came to the gym she was noticeably uneasy and it was clear to see that she had never stepped […]
Read articleGet Ready For The Burn! Kettlebell and Barbell Workout
Hi guys, it’s Louis and here’s your weekly dose of Workout Wednesday! For those of you who know me, I like to get the most out of my workouts when I’m taking a class. But this also goes for me when I’m training myself as I’d rather get the work done as quick as possible […]
Read articleTops Tips To Achieving Your Goals
As a personal trainer, it is essential that we educate our clients so they are empowered to make their own nutrition, exercise and lifestyle choices in order to achieve their goals. For me, the biggest compliment I could receive, as a personal trainer, is that a client feels confident enough to stop training with me and ‘do […]
Read articleGoal Setting – Why You Should Be Setting Process Goals Ahead of Outcomes!
Goal setting….we’ve all been there! You’re ready to make a change, you’re sat thinking about setting that end goal to keep you focused; whether it be fitness, physical or even a weight goal. Specifically with a weight goal, as personal trainers, we often hear….’I want to…. Weigh X amount by Z date’ More often then not, […]
Read articleSmash Your Food Prep, Smash Your Goals!
I know, I know, you’ve heard it before….but preparation is key if you want to see results! Personally, I sit down each Sunday and plan when I’m going to fit in my training sessions. I also enjoy sitting down with my recipe books, and planning my week’s food over a healthy breakfast. Here are some top tips […]
Read articleKiller Circuit Workout
This week I’ve covered a couple of our circuit training classes, which I love teaching! I think I’ve put the guys through their paces in their classes, so I thought I’d share my killer circuit workout with you for you to try. You can either do this by yourself or grab a group of friends […]
Read articleGet Your Heart Pumping More!
This week the Telegraph reported that the British Heart Foundation’s latest research illustrated that in some parts of the country, nearly half of adults are not meeting the official exercise guidelines recommended by the Government. These guidelines simply recommend that each adult undertakes AT LEAST 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity a week. That’s […]
Read articleTricep Workout
This week the lovely Kate posted a blog about how to get rid of your bingo wings, explaining that it’s not just exercise which influences how toned your arms are but other things like hormones, nutrition, stress, sleep. So, I thought I’d put a tricep workout together for you. Now, before we go any further, […]
Read articleLadies – Get Rid Of Those Bingo Wings!
Honestly if you Google “how to get rid of bingo wings”, it just lists all kinds of weird and wonderful arm “toning” workouts which range from 5 all important exercises to 20 minute blasts, 30 day challenges and surgery! None of the sites which come up explain why we have this excess fat on our triceps […]
Read articleNo Kit, No Problem! Equipment Free Workout
I’ve recently started teaching a body weight conditioning class at one of our corporate sites. It’s a 30 minute blast of a class so I try to ensure that we target as much of the body as possible with the bare minimum kit i.e. if they’re lucky, I take mats! I obviously factor in a […]
Read articleExercise for Older Adults
Last Friday I had a consultation with a 91-year-old women about starting personal training, yes you read that right…91 years old! So maybe before you think about using the excuse of being too old, or it not be safe to exercise you should consider this woman. This got me to think about the challenges […]
Read articleThe Secret Life of a Personal Trainer – Part 1
Have you ever wondered what goes on in a personal trainer’s mind? Are our bodies really a temple? Do we eat cake on our birthdays? Are burpees really our favourite exercise? Do we always make healthy choices. Honestly, we are asked all sorts when we tell people that we’re personal trainers – people seem to […]
Read articleGetting To Know Louis
We’d like to say welcome to our new(ish) Personal Trainer, Louis, to motive8 North. Having survived his first two months, and making a huge impact in his personal training sessions and classes, we thought we’d invite you to find out more about him, what makes him tick, what he likes to do in the gym, which […]
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