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This is the place to find opinions, views and information from the motive8 team. We are passionate about three key things - gym design, training and schools sports provision.

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motive8 Fitness Equipment – Sneak Preview!

Posted on 20 February 2012 by Kim Mead

We’re very excited to give you a sneak preview of our very own gym equipment - full range coming soon! Watch this space!

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Overcoming Injury

Posted on 20 February 2012 by Kim Mead

Training and Injury So far training had been going very well for 2012; I worked up to being able to back squat 140kg for 5 reps quite easily. So I pushed on and moved to 145kg for 6reps which again … Continue reading →

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Great input from the motive8 Schools Team in a successful fundraiser at Sheen Mount Primary

Posted on 20 February 2012 by Kim Mead

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Event Commitment

Posted on 17 February 2012 by Kim Mead

I have got a bit out of the habit in the last couple of years of committing to running events. Yet I know that this is such a good way of keeping motivated to train each week. I decided to … Continue reading →

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Low GI meals

Posted on 16 February 2012 by Kim Mead

Hello Hope you are well. What a great week we have had; clients have been smashing goals, the sun is shining… sort of! and now you have some new amazing recipes. So this week I’ve collected a series of recipes … Continue reading →

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Motive8 2012 Tournaments and Budget Cuts

Posted on 15 February 2012 by Kim Mead

Last year I read this bit of information which made me quite unhappy, and disappointed: ‘ A battle is raging at the heart of government over a decision by the education secretary, Michael Gove, to slash £162m of sports funding … Continue reading →

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Weekly recipes….it’s tuna!

Posted on 13 February 2012 by Kim Mead

Hello Sorry its abit late this week. So I love fish but it can be very hard to prepare and cook especially if you’re a busy person. So this week I have found a series of recipes of the beloved … Continue reading →

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Mixing It Up

Posted on 10 February 2012 by Kim Mead

Having accepted the fact that I now feel guilty if I don’t exercise, the next challenge is to keep myself interested and motivated. I have fallen into a very set exercise routine – Swim on Mondays, Run 5K Tuesdays, Spinning on Wednesdays, … Continue reading →

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Overcoming the barriers to training

Posted on 09 February 2012 by Kim Mead

I have been in pursuit of glory with my training and very slowly but surely I am making headway.  I am feeling stronger and faster in some aspects and have noticed a slight change in my body shape for the … Continue reading →

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Fighting the cold snap

Posted on 08 February 2012 by Kim Mead

Last weekend was definitely one where I wished I had a cosy motive8 home gym! Or at the very least some decent gym equipment indoors – maybe a spinning bike and some kettle bells. My boyfriend and I made the … Continue reading →

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