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My Lovely Personal Trainers In Leeds
I’ve been pondering what to write about for the last few days in my blog, you must be sick to death of hearing about me and my running, or what I’ve had for tea (baked eggs again last night….yum!) So, I thought I’d write about my personal trainers in Leeds, for without them, motive8 North […]
Read articleIs Saturated Fat Good or Bad For You?
Good Fats Vs Bad Fats Every weekend I hop down from my apartment to my favourite coffee shop to sit and drink my Americano and every weekend is I see the same customers drinking the same “skinny latte, low fat jam eating, reduced fat cracker” individuals. Most people think that limiting fats particular saturated fats […]
Read articleWhy Should I Squat? (If You Don’t Squat You Aren’t Squat!!)
Why Should I Squat? Let’s turn this around and say why shouldn’t you squat? There are so many reasons why and I’d like to start this blog by stating that if you can’t currently squat 160% of what you bench press you’re neglecting your leg training. In my experience people tend to shy away from […]
Read articleMust Have Essential Foods for Healthy Eating
If you have read any of my blogs before I am a big fan of locally sourced meat, fruit and vegetables. My weekly trips to my local butchers and greengrocers results in better quality and quantity for my money’s worth as well as the relationship I have built been greeted by my name, offered advice […]
Read articleWhat Are The Must Have Essentials For Healthy Eating?
<!– P { margin-bottom: 0.21cm; direction: ltr; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); widows: 2; orphans: 2; }A:link { color: rgb(0, 0, 255); } –> If you have read any of my blogs before you will know I am a big fan of locally sourced meat, fruit and vegetables. My weekly trips to my local butchers and […]
Read articleFIBRE AND FAT LOSS… ARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH FIBRE?
Dietry fibre is all over the media as a great tool for fat loss… for once the media aren’t swinging out of their trees! Fibre does really help fat loss, no it’s not a magical pill but it certainly is in the bag of tricks for optimising fat loss. If you’re overweight consuming food groups […]
Read articleWhy Grass Fed Meat Is Better Than Grain Fed?
Recently more than ever people have been concerned about what they are eating. The recent horse meat incident caused uproar and led to people being concerned about the meat they eat. Society is on board with free range chicken eggs and frowns upon battery chicken farms which is not only beneficial for the chicken’s welfare […]
Read articleWhat Should I Eat After A Workout?
It’s fantastic if you’re going to the gym working hard and pushing to reach your goals, being dedicated and planning your session is key to success however what you eat and drink after your workout is extremely important to help restore muscle, recover from your workout, gain muscle and burn fat. As personal trainers our […]
Read articleA Wake Up Call – The Health Risks of Energy Drinks
I’m the first to admit I get a little opinionated and upset when I see children stood at the bus stop in a morning with a packet of crisps or chocolate and a bottle of pop to wash it down. It shocks and upsets me because I know the consequences not only on their health […]
Read articleHow To Find The Right Fitness Classes For You
I’m a firm believer that there are Group Exercise Classes for everyone, it’s just that we’re not always brave enough to try them! As an Instructor I know that you will think that I’m biased on this subject, but every year I go to fitness events so that I can be a participant – […]
Read articleI Can’t Run! But In fact – Anyone Can Run
I can’t run! I hear this a lot as a personal trainer, people are adamant that they are not built for running. I agree that not anyone can become the next Mo Farah or Paula Radcliffe but it is not impossible for anyone to dream of running a mile, running a 5k or a 10k. I […]
Read articleThe Psychology of Running
So, going for a run is easy right? You put on a pair of trainers, sling a t-shirt and some shorts on, step out of your door and set off on your run. Sounds simple, but I beg to differ, whilst the majority of people are physiologically and biomechanically blessed to be able to run, […]
Read articleHow To Find The Right Fitness Class For You.
I’m a firm believer that there are Group Exercise Classes for everyone, it’s just that we’re not always brave enough to try them! As an Instructor I know that you will think that I’m biased on this subject, but every year I go to fitness events so that I can be a participant – just […]
Read articleThe Calorie Price Of Christmas
Ok, so the Festive Season is coming up and boy can we tell! The number of personal training sessions we are delivering has gone through the roof and the gym at Marshalls Court is busier than ever!! Who said dark nights and cold mornings made people not want to exercise….not at motive8, our personal training […]
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