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Imagery and Exercise – Seeing Your Success
Are you struggling to make progress? Getting stuck on the one weight or one distance? Why not try using some imagery techniques to help you overcome your exercise hurdles? Imagery and exercise does not just have to be reserved for elite athletes, anyone can benefit. What is Imagery? Imagery is a psychological technique used very […]
Read articleMotive8 October Winners
It has been another fantastic month in the motive8 studios. Well done for all your hard work. Below are this month’s monthly winners. Well done Gym Members of the Month This month we have a joint award for Gym Member of The Month. It goes to two people who are quite frankly, the motive8 double […]
Read articleHealthy Weekend – Hallowe’en Weekend
Hallowe’en is a great time of year, I’m not talking about the sweets and treats as you know they certainly won’t help you on your fitness goal journey! However, Hallowe’en is definitely a time to have some fun, push yourself out your comfort zone and have a bit of a spook. There is a lot […]
Read articleGout: The Good & The Bad!!
What is Gout? Gout is a rheumatic disease that results from the deposit of urate crystals in and around the joint often caused by chronic hyperuricaemia (high levels of uric acid). It is the most prevalent inflammatory disease in developed countries. The old tale of rich food and alcohol being the cause of gout is […]
Read articleTop Essentials For Your Gym Bag!!
So we know organisation is key and having an organised gym bag is also very important for a productive workout! So here are our top essentials for your gym bag! Protect Your Feet Your feet are so important so it’s a given the trainers you wear are important. Anyone who knows me will know I […]
Read articleHome Circuit Training Workout
Last week we wrote a blog about our top 5 pieces of home exercise equipment, so we thought we would put them to the test with this home circuit training workout. This home circuit training workout is a total body workout designed to develop your fitness levels, burn body fat and improve your general muscle […]
Read articleMiddle Eastern Kale Salad
Its officially kale season so be sure to take advantage of some lovely fresh kale in this amazing salad recipe Kale is a super green vegetable that is high in nutrients and low in calories. A portion of kale contains Vitamin A, K , C, B6, Calcium, Potassium & Magnesium Middle Eastern Kale Salad Kcal […]
Read articleHealthy Weekend – Leeds LaughterFEST & Rugby Fan Zone Feedback
Leeds LaughterFEST is a comedy festival with a twist which takes place Thursday 1st Oct – Sunday 11th Oct Leeds LaughterFEST is a proud supporter of Variety Children’s Charity. Leeds LaughterFEST’s sole main purpose is to connect people by instilling warm joy at fun unforgettable occasions, providing a positive community spirit feel, creating a vibrant […]
Read articleBenefits of Sports Massage
The use of sports massage as a preparation or recovery tool for sport and exercise seems to be getting more and more popular. If we understand how it works we can understand what the benefits of sports massage are. What is Sports Massage? Sports massage is a manual technique where a therapist will use their […]
Read articleRugby World Cup 2015
If you didn’t already know England are hosting this years Rugby World Cup 2015 and it starts tonight! With England kicking off the tournament playing Fiji. Kick off is at 8pm at the heart of English Rugby, Twickenham. With the final being on Saturday 31st October it’s set to be a fantastic 6 […]
Read articleVegetarian Lemon Bulgar Wheat Salad with Roasted Veggies
Here is a great vegetarian bulgar wheat salad that packs a little punch! Make in bulk for so you can use for several lunches throughout the week. If you fancy some meat with it then chicken or prawns are a great option. Kcal 448, Protein 10g, Carbs 75g, Fat 14g Sat 2g Ingredients 1 tbsp vegetable oil […]
Read articleHealthy Food Shopping On A Budget
Most people like to save money but when it comes to eating healthy you shouldn’t sacrifice the quality of your food for price. Here are some tips for healthy food shopping on a budget, to help you save money on your food, but not compromise your fitness goals. Cheaper cuts of meat If you’re prepared […]
Read article30 Minute Spanish Chicken Recipe
No one wants to cook after a long day, so here is a recipe for Spanish style chicken which is easily made in 30 minutes!! And it’s super tasty! Kcal 310, Protein 43g Carbs 17g, Fats 5g, Sat 1g Ingredients 1 large onion, sliced 1 tsp olive oil 1 garlic clove, crushed 8 boneless skinless chicken […]
Read articleBiomechanics of Running Part 1
Biomechanics of Running Part 1 Joint Mechanics The first part of this blog series identifies key points during the phases of running in relation to the joint positions and mechanics and highlights some common faults. The second blog will look at the muscle actions during each phase of running. Running Phases Stance Phase Initial Contact […]
Read articleOutdoor HIIT Workout
Now is the perfect time to be exercising outdoors. The sun is out, it’s nice and warm, and everyone is wearing sunglasses so you don’t need to worry about your white legs! In Leeds we are lucky enough to have easy access to the canal and a large number of parks that we can use […]
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