Rugby Strength Lower Body Workout
The Rugby World Cup is coming to town, all eyes are going to be on rugby for the next couple of months. Why not get out there and shine on the pitch? Rugby has great strength demands to allow players to physically drive opponents backwards and generally carry themselves around the pitch. It is important […]
Read moreHealthy Protein Shake Recipes
Fancy mixing it up with your protein shakes? Try these healthy protein shake recipes as an alternative to your normal protein powder for a healthier treat. Choco-Nut & Banana Shake 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (we prefer using whey protein) 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 tbsp flax seeds 1/2 small banana 1 tbsp peanut butter 2-3 ice cubes Add to a […]
Read moreTea-toxing – Tea Detoxing Diets
So I have been given the challenge of giving you a bit of understanding behind ‘tea-toxing’ tea detoxing diets. You only have to watch TV, read a magazine or scroll down your social media to see that tea detoxing is the big new craze pushing juicing out of the top spot! The idea behind […]
Read morePreventing A Hernia During Exercise
What Is A Hernia? A hernia occurs when a portion of an organ (usually the intestine) protrudes through a defect in a muscle or soft tissue. This defect is usually a small tear or rupture allowing the organ tissue to be pushed through. A hernia can occur in several areas of the groin and abdomen […]
Read moreVegetarian 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 moreDay On A Plate – Making Food With The Family
This weekend I was back home with my family and that means eating together. My mum has always loved getting us together and cooking. From a very early age I can remember puling up a kitchen chair to the worktop and helping her prepare dinner, nowadays its often a group effort to get food prepared […]
Read moreWhat Is A Balanced Diet?
What is a balanced diet can be a hard question to answer as firstly, you need to know what healthy is defined as, it may mean one thing to me but a different thing to you. In fact issuing guidelines regarding the effect of varying macronutrient ratios on health, weight loss and aging is a […]
Read morePrawn Curry In A Hurry
Here is a tasty prawn curry that is ideal if your looking for a quick but tasty evening meal. Ingredients Kcal 166 Carbs 11g Protein 22g Fats 4g Sats 1g 2 tbsp curry paste 1 chopped onion 200g large raw or cooked prawns, defrosted if frozen 400g can chopped tomatoes 1 clove garlic , […]
Read moreFat Mass vs Lean Mass – what the scales say!
Ahhh the age old debate – do we really trust what we see on the scales? But let’s face it, weight is just a number – it doesn’t tell us anything about our body composition. What is fat mass vs lean mass? Does is matter if our weight goes up and down ? We can lose weight […]
Read moreDay On A Plate – Omlette And A Healthy Pie Recipe
When I woke up this morning I had some spinach and chicken left over from last night’s tea and then it was on train my clients. After my personal training sessions I had a training session which was followed by an omelette. I really love omelettes but I have to say my omelettes taste good […]
Read moreCoconut And Avocado Chocolate Balls
Coconut And Avocado Chocolate Balls Recipe Here is a healthier alternative to chocolate truffles. Although these are great to take the edge off any sweet cravings remember, these should only be consumed in moderation! Makes 5 Balls Each Ball – Calories 85 Carbs 4g, Protein 5g Fat 7g sat 2g Ingredients 1 Avocado 1 Tbs […]
Read moreSwimmers Strength Workout
Strength Training for Swimmers To effectively train in the gym you need to consider what movements you are looking to improve in your sport and try and replicate these movement patterns in your workouts. The personal training team at motive8 North have put together a swimmers strength workout, but before you workout let’s have a brief simple look […]
Read moreJenny’s Day On A Plate
I love cooking, and for Christmas last year, I was really fortunate that a group of my personal training clients bought me a subscription to Veggie – a vegetarian cookery magazine. It was quite funny when the first one I received in the post had a picture of a big raspberry tart on the front! Despite this, […]
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