Movers Stories
Mover /muːvə/ {definition} :Someone who makes the most out of life, usually seen with a big smile on their face!
Movers Stories: Inspiring stories from incredible Movers
We all know that getting into a routine can turn fitness into a habit... not a chore. For many, having structure to their weeks can help them hit their workouts and commit to classes. But what...Read more
We know that being active is the key to a healthy and happy lifestyle… and we all know that nothing feels better than feeling strong. But are you that person that wants to exercise but can’t quite...Read more
Does being told to exercise for 30 minutes every day before munching diligently on your five-a-day make you want to run a mile? Us too – literally. We KNOW we’re supposed to make time to get...Read more
The 19th Century Philosopher Henry Thoreau said “Happiness is like a butterfly; the more you chase it, the more it will elude you, but if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit...Read more
Whether you've signed up for the upcoming famous London Marathon or are considering entering next year, it's worth considering your training beyond just pounding the pavement endlessly....Read more
Hands up whoever feels that 3pm slump? That mid-afternoon dead zone where you’re crashing from a full morning and a tasty lunch, and you’re struggling to keep your eyes open? I was always so prone to...Read more
Have you ever seen BodyPump classes on your local gym or leisure centre’s timetable, and wondered what the heck it is? It can sound a bit intense... but after regularly attending BodyPump for the...Read more
What does attending a new fitness class have in common with scaling Mount Everest? The thought of what lies ahead can be cripplingly terrifying, but the exhilaration gained from facing your fears,...Read more
Megan found that yoga has changed her lifestyle and is loving the flexibility of Move. Check out her Movers Story here! Q. What do you do for your profession?Scientist Q. What was your average...Read more
Have you ever tried horseback yoga? Yes it’s a real thing, and just one of many new things Donna has tried! This week we're chatting to her about the amazing and wonderful things she gets up to with...Read more
We love our Movers so much that we're giving you a regular spot on our blog! After all, it is all about you! This week we spoke to Penny from Bristol... Q. What do you do for your...Read more
We're putting our most important people in the hot-seat... YOU, our Movers about how being more active helps you in this crazy thing we called life! This week we spoke to Carly from Bristol... ...Read more
Learning to exercise even though you hate exercising Aside from walking towards things I like or places I have to be, I don't exercise much. I claim there are multiple reasons for this, but it's...Read more
I am a 29 year old mum of two beautiful children aged 6 and 4 years old. I've been on the obese size (size 20 at one point...I'm now a 14) since having my children and had no drive or confidence in...Read more
I had left the Royal Marines and come to London searching for work to be able to pay my mortgage in Devon. I've always been interested in fitness and ended up as the Fitness Manager at The Third...Read more
Image credit: Joana Freitas Having spent years commuting and working in the service industry, I had always considered myself to be quite active. I lived by the tenet 'work hard, play...Read more
I have ME/CFS, which years ago fundamentally affected my ability to function at 'normal' day-to-day levels. I would sleep all weekend, get home from work, have a bath and got to bed: it wasn't...Read more
I was never an academic person. I hated school, fought with conventional subjects and traditional sports. At 14 I picked up a skateboard and fell in love with the independence, diverse community of...Read more
I took up a fit and healthy lifestyle after I was involved in a car accident, fracturing my spine (whoops) and as a result I spent the following months sat on my sofa, off work and skipping meals...Read more