Fitness Blog

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 way

AS Personal Training has recently been named one of the Top 10 Personal Trainers in Edinburgh, as featured by The Best Edinburgh. It’s a well-earned recognition for Alex, whose dedication to personal, results-driven coaching really shines through in everything he does. They put it best: “If you prefer someone who specialises in 1-1 training, Alex from AS Personal Training is one of the best options in the city.” Personalised Coaching in a Private Gym AS Personal Training is b

Client Success Story: Mark's Transformation 💪💥 As a personal trainer based in Edinburgh I take immense pride in the achievements of my clients. Today, I want to share the inspiring journey of one of my online clients, Mark, who came to me with a clear goal: to get leaner, fitter, and stronger. Mark's Goals Mark's objectives were ambitious yet attainable with the right guidance and dedication. He aimed to: Learn all the big compound lifts Gain muscle size and strength Develo

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 makes us feel worse about ourselves, which can lead to us being even less self-disciplined. However, self-discipline is something that can be trained. Like a muscle - if you train it, it will grow. More than that, it’s something you can have in your back pocket for whenever motivation drops. By strengthening self-discipline, you can stay o

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 it the thought of stepping into a busy, crowded gym gave you chills? You're not alone. Many individuals experience gym anxiety, especially when they're new to the fitness world. In fact, research suggests 50% of non gym-goers find the thought of going to a gym scary. In this post, we'll explore how personal training in Edinburgh can build yo