The Stairs Workout
We’ve just published a blog on why home workouts are great. So here is a home workout for you to try! But this is a stairs workout and I live in an apartment I hear you cry! Don’t worry. If you are stair-less; I’ve got alternatives – it’s like I planned this and everything! #no […]
Read more5 Reasons Workouts At Home Are Great!
Whilst the motive8 gym is still open for business, we know that this rapidly changing world of self isolation, home working and limited travel could be used as an excuse for you to forgo your usual workout routine. Yes, your workouts may now need to take a different approach, but still, even without equipment you […]
Read moreDrowning in advice – Top Tips For Staying Hydrated!
Growing up we were always told to drink plenty of water. Take water with us for sports, drink water after PE and on hot days drink extra. We even had water fountains dotted around school for breaks along with our very own water bottle… but do we know the reasons behind encouraging this? Well, as […]
Read moreFebruary’s Members of the Month
Yes, you read it right – this blog is about February’s members of the month. Occasionally it becomes necessary to shout about 2 individuals because simply put, it would be unfair to blog about one of them and not the other. This is even more the case when the two people work together! Meet Andy […]
Read moreMeet Our New Personal Trainer – Beth!
We are pleased to introduce everyone to our new personal trainer – Beth! A Leeds Beckett student studying Sports Science, Beth is ready to put our class members and clients through their paces. And don’t think for a second that this youngster doesn’t have a lot of experience – she has already competed in Bikini […]
Read moreJanuary’s Member of the Month!
We are proud to announce our first member of the month for 2020 – Samantha Barnard. Sam has had personal training sessions with motive8 for some time now and has always been massively involved with mour events – from running the York 10k with others from our community, entering the motive8 games and taking part […]
Read moreHypertrophy – Is It Just About Getting Hench?
Remember what happened when the team of Personal Trainers got together to discuss weight loss vs fat loss? Well, we did it again! This time we targeted hypertrophy. Although lacking one of Josh’s powerpoint presentations; we still managed to discuss – well, pretty much everything! What people think it is, what it really is, training, […]
Read moreDecember’s Member of the Month – Tom
We often don’t sing enough about the real heroes in the gym. These are the people who give 100% all the time – both inside and outside of the gym. Who really work for what they want, are consistent and are not afraid to give anything a go. One such hero is Tom Linforth which […]
Read moreDeck The Halls And Do Some Christmas Burpees!
With Christmas quickly approaching, it’s not always possible to get down to your usual gym or workout spot. To help balance out the festive indulgence Maddie has put together a full-body workout that you can do in the comfort of your own home, without any equipment! And yes, she’s also added in Christmas burpees! Give […]
Read moreNovember’s Member of the Month – Bushra
If you are a regular here in the Marshall Street gym, you’ll have met Bushra. She is always either pushing herself hard on the treadmill, or giving it her all in her personal training session with Emily. She always chats to other members in gym, always smiles, and her hard work really shows in the […]
Read moreWe All Have Enough Time
There are a lot of quotes doing the rounds in the fitness industry about making time for personal health and well being. Examples include : “no one is too busy, it’s just a matter of priorities” “don’t wait, the time will never be just right” “someone who is busier than you is running right now” […]
Read moreOctober’s Member of the Month – Emma
Meet October’s Member of the Month – Emma Joy (was Watson). She joined in with the classes at motive8 in July. Worried about a pre-existing knee injury, she popped in for a chat and the rest, as they say, is history! Now a regular feature in our lunch time classes, Emma works hard – and […]
Read moreMeet Our New Personal Trainers!
We would like to introduce you to the new boys in town! Meet our new personal trainers Josh Davies and Colton Roche!! These guys are a great addition to the team and we’re excited to see what their experience brings to their clients. It’s only right then that we get to know them a little […]
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