It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas is fast approaching and people are starting to get overwhelmed with present shopping, party planning, food order, the list goes on and on. Feeling stressed over the Christmas period gives us all the perfect excuse to binge and say [...]

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Acupressure mats are the new big trend. But do they really work? And should you invest in one? We’re here to tell you the benefits of using acupressure mats. How is it different from acupuncture: Acupuncture and acupressure both stimulate acupoints. Acupuncture involves needles that pierce the skin whereas [...]

We are constantly being told that we must get between 7-9 hours of sleep a night to perform at our best. But what does that actually mean and how can sleep make that much of a difference?  Now with laptops, phones and tablets getting to sleep has never [...]

We’ve all been there, Jan 1st and you think now is a great time to change the way you live. You set your resolutions and you feel empowered that this year is going to be different.…..But then life starts again after the New Year break, it’s dark, it’s [...]

Motivate PT is made up of highly qualified personal trainers in the London area that are ready to train you individually or in a group setting anywhere, anytime. Our mission is to empower everyone to live a great every day. We understand that fitness can be difficult to squeeze [...]

Caffeine is everywhere and is a daily necessity for most. It can help to wake you up, improve concentration and focus. No wonder most people can’t start their day until they have had their morning coffee fix. It can even be found in products that are labeled as [...]

Crazy to think that we’re now just 2 months away from a new year… 2020. While it’s safe to say that we’ve all achieved a lot this year; sometimes goals in other areas of our life can over-take our priorities towards our fitness ambitions, especially in a fast-paced [...]

When we think of the weights room, we are flooded with images of Schwarzenegger types and protein shakers resting on the side of towering weight racks. This traditional image however is long gone in the fitness industry, with strength training proving a plethora of benefits for men and [...]

Dancing may not always be seen as a sport but it is in fact one of the most fun ways to get fit and has many health benefits. Whether you are dancing round your room, dancing in a studio or partaking in a Zumba class you can reap [...]

There is something to be said when you’re feeling fatigued because you’re not only tired but you’re also lacking motivation. However, you’ve scheduled a workout today, do you go even when feeling fatigued? The short answer… Yes. It could be due to jet lag, a sleepless night with a [...]

Working 9 to 5? You might be thinking it’s hard to squeeze in time for fitness around the daily grind, but you’d be wrong. There are plenty of quick little exercises you can accomplish before heading to work – and with growing concerns of back pain, emotional stress [...]

Have you ever felt overwhelmed simply by the thought of exercising, despite having the motivation to do so? Have you ever experienced sudden dizziness, racing pulse or shortness of breath just before going to the gym or before attending that fun workout class you’ve been excited to try for [...]