A Preston personal training gym is promising a free endorphin hit this Monday (16 January) as it opens up group training and yoga sessions to help people beat Blue Monday.

The third Monday of January was first coined ‘Blue Monday’ by Dr. Cliff Arnall in 2005 thanks to a combination of the dreary January weather, the long stretch to pay day, and the time in which many people give up on their New Year’s Resolutions. It’s been known as the most depressing day of the year ever since.

Now in a bid to showcase how exercise is the key to stimulating our feel-good hormones, the team at Pro-Fit, have specially developed a Blue Monday group workout to help get people’s endorphins, serotonin and dopamine flowing – and sessions are free for anyone to attend.

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The 50 minute group workout will feature a mixture of strength and cardio exercises set to a feel-good soundtrack. They are open to absolutely everyone – from beginners and people looking to start a new exercise regime, to more experienced gym devotees wanting to try something new.

A free Blue Monday Yoga session will also take place at 8pm to help attendees unwind and destress at the end of a busy day. 

Sessions will run hourly at 5pm, 6pm and 7pm, with yoga taking place at 8pm. 

Graham Webb, co-founder of Pro-Fit said: “January can be a notoriously difficult month. Many people start the new year determined to make big lifestyle changes but can often fall at the first hurdle by trying to do too much too soon, not being realistic enough or not having the help and support that they need to be successful.

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“The dreary weather and festive financial hangover don’t help things either. We wanted to do something to give people a boost this January by showing it’s not just the physical benefits of exercise that people should be focusing on, there are far reaching mental health benefits too.

“Blue Monday therefore seemed like the perfect time to invite people into the gym to give it a go for free.

“We can guarantee that the workout the team have created will leave people feeling great – thanks to all of those feel-good hormones that will be released.

“But that’s not all – we’ve created a friendly and approachable community at Pro-Fit and everyone who comes along will be welcomed and made to feel part of the family.

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“Our experienced and hands-on trainers will be there to help anyone feeling unsure about working out – guiding them through the session and helping them work at the level they are comfortable with, whilst pushing those who are used to physical activity.

“For anyone who wants to work on their fitness and wellbeing in 2023 but doesn’t know where to start – I would say come down, try us out for free and see what we’re all about.”

To book a place people should email their name and preferred time to paul.campey@pro-fitpt.co.uk.

Pro-Fit Personal Training Gym is located at Unit 1 Capitol Trade Centre. For more information visit the Pro-Fit website.

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