About Us


MOTIV8 Personal Training and Wellness Studio in Holywood, North Down holds the distinction of being the very first personal training studio in the country - opening for business in November 1999.

Proprietor John Ferris with 25+ years of experience along with a small team of highly qualified and enthusiastic trainers have engaged in helping members of the local community as well as further afield, to achieve their fitness, weight loss and health goals.

With a vast array of of equipment and training techniques the team operates in a private, yet spacious and relaxed studio environment with outstanding views over Belfast Lough.

John and his colleagues offer an elite, professional and friendly Personal Training service, with exercise programmes tailored to individual requirements, whether that be on a one to one, partner or small group basis. We cater for all age groups with programmes ranging from general fitness, strength and conditioning, weight loss and sports specific. We believe obtaining the balance between hard work and having fun is a vital component to any workout programme! Why not come down and give it a go? Have the first one on us. Who knows, this might just change your life!

Located in Holywood Main Street, the studio is only 10 minutes from Belfast city centre and is convenient to the North Down area.

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TESTIMONIALS:

“I have been training with John Ferris from before the Holywood gym opened. I can wholeheartedly recommend him, and his son Jordan, as personal trainers and also the Motiv8 gym. Every session is planned and executed according to the client’s needs and their personal health status. This makes the time you spend there maximally beneficial whatever your fitness level is.”
Elaine Hicks

"I started training with John after a serious back injury. He has helped me recover and rebuild my strength as well as fitness. I have great confidence in his expert knowledge. I trust in him to build my strength without irritating my injury."
Meave O’Neill

“I’ve been training with Jordan for a month! It’s been a few years since I’ve been at the gym and I was apprehensive about going back. Didn’t need to worry I was made to feel at home right away. I thoroughly enjoy the training, he pushes you through your programme and it’s always a relaxed atmosphere. Would highly recommend Jordan, he’s very knowledgable and incredibly helpful. Motiv8 is a great place to train.”
Michael Clarke

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