Is Dairy Good Or Bad For You?
There is a lot of speculation about dairy. Is dairy good or bad for you? Full fat dairy has long been criticised with claims of increasing the risk of heart disease, obesity and other health related diseases.However there is more and more emerging evidence and research which say that full fat dairy products, in moderation, have […]
Read moreEgg And Spinach Stuffed Peppers
Today I was in the mood for eggs for breakfast. I looked in fridge and saw some halves of some peppers which I had used the night before, so thought I would use these. I quickly wilted some spinach under hot water, added it to the bottom of the pepper and then cracked the eggs […]
Read moreThe Anywhere HIIT Workout
One of the beauties of High Intensity Interval Training is that the workouts are often short – which means there’s no excuses for not having the time to do them! This HIIT workout is one such workout. You can also make it harder for yourself if you take it into a gym and add weights […]
Read moreTraining with Shoulder Pain or Shoulder Impingement
Many people get shoulder pain, and are told it is shoulder impingement, but shoulder impingement in itself is not a diagnosis so to fully rectify the problem you should seek an professional assessment and advice on how to overcome the underlying cause of the impingement. However, if you still have that urge to train and […]
Read moreMy Vegan Christmas
For the last few years, we host an early Christmas dinner for our friends. So whilst this blog may seem a little early, my meal planning has to happen NOW. Last year I shared what I would be eating at Christmas and it gave some of you some new ideas for veggies, vegans and meat […]
Read moreHow To Survive The Christmas Party Season
With December just around the corner the countdown to Christmas can begin, and that means one thing….party season!! Now don’t get me wrong we all love a good party at motive8 North but too much partying could also be detrimental for your fitness goals. So here is our guide on how to survive the Christmas […]
Read moreWhat Should I Eat Before Exercise?
Fuel Your Fitness! Do you sometimes feel under fuelled for your session? Or worry that you are not taking in the best foods pre-exercise? This the question I get a lot from my personal training clients. “What should I eat before exercise?”. If your goals are weight loss the obvious aims of your session are […]
Read moreHealthy Christmas Nibbles
With December fast approaching the Christmas parties will soon be in full swing! If you are hosting a party this festive season here are some healthy Christmas nibbles to keep the party flowing but your diet under control. Spinach Thai Bites Kcal 36 Carbs 2g Protein 2g Fat 2g Sat 0 Ingredients 2 segmented and […]
Read moreHow To Successfully Use Imagery
Sample Imagery Session Following on from my last imagery blog I thought would provide a sample, walk through of an imagery session. This will give you an idea of how to successfully use imagery and get the most out of your training and performance. For most people within the health, exercise and fitness environment cognitive […]
Read moreGerman Volume Training Workout
Get Some GVT In Your Life! Looking to bulk up over Christmas before the big Summer shred comes along? Give this German Volume Training (GVT) workout a go. GVT , German Volume Training, is a high volume training method as the name suggest. This high deal of stress on the muscles groups results in muscle […]
Read moreSpicy Black Bean, Chicken and Kale Soup
Spicy Black Bean, Chicken and Kale Soup Everyone loves soup when the weather is dreary, but often they are low in protein. Left over chicken is a great way to add to protein to dishes, so here is a yummy soup that is perfect for these winter lunches or a quick evening meal. Kcal 293 […]
Read moreIs Giving Up Refined Sugar Harder Than You Think?
When we advise people to reduce their intake of refined sugar, there are obvious food and drink choices which come to mind – bread, all processed food and meat, squash and fizzy drinks, sweets and condiments, etc. On the face of it, it seems to be easy! BUT……. I challenge you to look at the food labels of the foodstuffs in […]
Read moreHow To Fight A Cold With Nutrition & Exercise
Do you believe you should starve a fever feed a cold? Do you start cramming yourself with oranges and satsumas as soon as you start with a sniffle? Have people recommended that you should have complete rest when you have a cold because it’s dangerous to exercise? Well here are our top tips about how to fight […]
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