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New Year, New Routine: Getting Started with Personal Training in Edinburgh
The start of a new year is often when motivation is at its highest. Fresh goals, fresh energy, and a genuine desire to feel better, stronger, and more confident. Having a structure to combat the dark days of Winter can be important to keep motivation through January, which is why working with a personal trainer is so valuable. If you’re feeling stuck, unmotivated, or overwhelmed by busy commercial gyms, personal training can be a great way to reset and build momentum in a wa
Alex
Jan 122 min read


From First Session to Ironman: An 18-Month Transformation Journey
One of the most rewarding parts of personal training is tailoring my coaching around specific client goals - whether that's fat loss, body recomposition, major milestones, or specific competitions. After 6 months working together, my client Dom signed up for an Ironman 70.3 in Portugal - no small task given it's a hefty Triathlon course of a 1.9km swim, 90km bike loop and 21km run. It was really valuable seeing where this consistency, structure, and the right foundations ca
Alex
Dec 15, 20252 min read


AS Personal Training Recognised as a Top Personal Trainer in Edinburgh
AS Personal Training has recently been named one of the Top 10 Personal Trainers in Edinburgh , as featured by The Best Edinburgh . It’s...
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Jul 2, 20252 min read


Nutrition Tips from Your Personal Trainer
Discover a comprehensive guide to creating balanced and effective meal plans curated by AS Personal Training.
Alex
Nov 6, 20242 min read


Fueling Fitness: Nutrition Guidance from a Personal Trainer
Maximise your fitness achievements with a tailored Personal Trainer Meal Plan from AS Personal Training.
Alex
Nov 6, 20242 min read


Transform Your Fitness Journey with Edinburgh's Premier Personal Trainer
Client Success Story: Mark's Transformation 💪💥 As a personal trainer based in Edinburgh I take immense pride in the achievements of my...
Alex
May 23, 20242 min read


5 Easy Steps to Be More Self-Disciplined
Discipline is something we think we either have or we don’t. Too easily we focus on the areas where we ‘lack’ self-discipline, which only...
Alex
Nov 20, 20233 min read


A Beginner's Guide to Macronutrients
If you've ever wondered what makes up the building blocks of your daily nutrition, look no further than macronutrients. These essential...
Alex
Oct 18, 20232 min read


Mastering Portion Control: Supporting Your Fitness Journey Through Nutrition
Achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about fitness and weight-training. Nutrition is vital, and one of the most...
Alex
Oct 18, 20232 min read


Fitness First Timer? Why Personal Training Will Help You Beat Your Gym Anxiety
Have you ever paid for a gym membership that you never used? Were you pumped to get started on your fitness journey, but when it came to...
Alex
Jun 21, 20233 min read

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