Lavina Mehta MBE

Lavina Mehta MBE, a personal trainer and wellness coach, is dedicated to helping people of all ages feel good physically and mentally. She is of the firm opinion that exercising regularly is a key component of treating, preventing and reducing chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. As a member of the British Asian community originally launched a national press campaign known as “Get UK Asians Fit!”. In lockdown, she started providing virtual workouts that are free for all to follow and has since become a health and fitness savant.

In her TEDx talk “Exercise for Sanity Not Vanity”®, Lavina dives why this is her slogan and how it has informed her work as a wellness and exercise coach. Teased for being underweight her whole life, Lavina is cognizant of the fact that social media today contributes to insecurities so many people feel about their bodies. In the midst of all the noise, she has developed a strong voice that promotes a healthy mindset – exercise to feel good about ourselves, not just to reach a target weight or body type. Lavina’s bestselling book 'The Feel Good Fix: Boost Energy, Improve Sleep and Move More Through Menopause and Beyond' is an excellent resource to understand how one can improve their health whilst balancing their work, family life and experiencing symptoms of menopause.

Lavina’s work has been recognised all over the world and in the form of several accolades. In 2020, she received the Health & Fitness Award at the She Awards Inspiration, as well as the British Asian Heroes Award bestowed upon her by the British Asian Trust. She was also appointed MBE for her services to health & fitness in 2020 – a matter of great prestige. With over 2000 YouTube subscribers and 158,000 followers on Instagram, Lavina’s influence is undeniable. She has been featured in numerous leading publications such as The Telegraph, The Sun and Hello Magazine. Lavina is an Ambassador for Diabetes UK, Wellbeing of Women, and Alzheimer’s Society, and Patron of Menopause Mandate, where she delivers talks on menopause and lifestyle changes. Her "Exercise Snacking" concept supports workplace wellness, helping employees stay healthy and productive. She has also spoken at companies like Barclays, LinkedIn, and YouTube, and regularly appears on TV and radio, establishing her as a trustworthy figure within the industry.

Lavina is a favoured podcast guest, having been invited to share her story and expertise on podcasts such as The Dr Louise Newson podcast, the Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me This? Podcast and the Give Me Strength podcast. Invited to address an audience at Google, Lavina is one of the most popular choices to deliver keynote speeches at events. With a stellar track record of happy clients, Lavina’s work has helped countless people develop a healthy relationship with their bodies and exercise. She is now available to hire as a speaker for events related to mental health, wellbeing, fitness and nutrition. Hire Lavina Mehta today!