1-to-1 boxing coaching · Meadowbank
Boxing personal training in Edinburgh
Learn real boxing from a coach who competed internationally for Scotland. Pads, footwork and conditioning, coached from scratch. No sparring, no contact, no experience needed.
experience
Google reviews ★★★★★
Who it’s for
For people who are bored of the treadmill
Boxing is one of the hardest full-body workouts there is, and one of the few that never feels like cardio. Most clients arrive having never worn gloves.
You want a real skill
Not just a workout. Stance, footwork and combinations you’ll actually get good at, coached properly from the first session.
You get bored easily
Every session is different. If you’ve quit gyms because the routine got dull, this is the antidote.
You want confidence
Coordination, balance and the quiet confidence that comes from knowing how to move properly.
You want to get fit without getting hit
There’s no sparring and no contact. All the benefit of boxing, none of the risk of taking a punch.
How it works
What a session actually looks like
The fundamentals
Stance, guard and footwork first. Get these right and everything else follows. Most people are throwing proper combinations inside a few weeks.
Pads and conditioning
One-to-one pad work is where the fitness comes from. Rounds on the pads with technique corrected as you go, built around your current level.
Never the same twice
Boxing is one of the most effective cardio workouts there is, and it never feels like cardio. Every session is different, which is why people stick with it.
Clear progression
You’ll always know what you’re working on and why. New combinations, longer rounds, better movement, all measured rather than guessed at.
Why train with me
Boxing since I was nine
I started boxing at nine years old and went on to compete internationally, representing Scotland at tournaments around the world. That isn’t something most personal trainers in Edinburgh can offer, and it shapes every session I coach.
The difference shows in the detail. Where your weight sits, how you turn your hip, why that combination isn’t landing. Clients progress faster because the coaching is precise rather than approximate, and they enjoy it more because it feels like learning a sport rather than doing a workout.
Want the longer version? Read more about my boxing background and what to expect from a first session in the boxing coaching guide.
What you get
Included in every package
- ✓Consultation and boxing assessment
- ✓A boxing and fitness programme built for you
- ✓One-to-one pad work and technique coaching
- ✓Structured progression from basics upward
- ✓Practical nutrition guidance
- ✓The training app for programming and tracking
Pricing
Straightforward pricing
No hidden costs and no long contracts. Boxing sessions are priced the same as my personal training in Edinburgh, and you can mix the two.
One session a week
A good starting point for learning the fundamentals at your own pace. Works well alongside training you’re already doing.
- ✓One fully coached session each week
- ✓Personalised boxing and fitness programme
- ✓Nutrition guidance and ongoing support
- ✓The training app between sessions
Two sessions a week
The choice most clients make. Boxing is a skill, and skills need repetition. Twice a week is where technique starts to click.
- ✓Two fully coached sessions each week
- ✓Mix boxing and strength however suits you
- ✓Nutrition guidance, check-ins and accountability
- ✓The training app between sessions
five-star reviews.
Here’s what boxing clients say
Scroll to read more →★★★★★“I have been training with Sandy for a couple of months now, he is an amazing boxing personal trainer. I really enjoy our sessions on the pads. He breaks down every aspect of technique from footwork, defence and developing power. He’s a brilliant motivator and has encouraged my return to training after an ACL injury. I’m feeling fitter and more confident.”
Jess Davidson · Google review, November 2025
★★★★★“Can’t recommend boxing personal training with Sandy enough. His knowledge, support and patience has not only helped me gain confidence in sessions, but reminded me cardio can be fun! Best workout sessions I’ve done in years. You learn, you’re challenged, you sweat, and you leave feeling great.”
Claire H · Google review, September 2025
★★★★★“I was looking for something to get me fitter and the boxing side of the training had been really effective. Lost about 5kg in the 3 months. Highly recommended!”
Adam Young · Google review, February 2025
★★★★★“I initially went to Sandy for boxing training and thoroughly enjoyed it. He is extremely knowledgeable and explains the technique well, so within just a couple of sessions I could feel myself getting faster and stronger using the combinations. He strikes a great balance between encouraging you and listening to your needs on that day.”
Dawn Murdoch · Google review, June 2025
★★★★★“Great guy but even better boxing coach, best I’ve come across. Gets your technique up to scratch while improving fitness too, but also helps with any specific goals you have.”
Sasha Green · Google review, November 2023
★★★★★“The boxing classes with him are both fun and exhausting. He adjusts the intensity according to your level and helps you build your overall fitness. I can already feel the difference in my strength in 6 weeks of training with him!”
Sai Tanushya · Google review, November 2023
★★★★★“I recently started sessions with Sandy as my boxing personal trainer. They’re really enjoyable and helping me on my way back to being fit!”
Andrew Ritchie · Google review, August 2025
★★★★★“I did some boxing personal training sessions with Sandy. Highly recommended, very knowledgeable and a great guy.”
Sean Boyle · Google review, February 2026
★★★★★“Great trainer. Well worth it, boxing is fun, engaging and a hard workout.”
Scott Mitchell · Google review, July 2024
★★★★★“Enthusiastic and thorough boxing personal trainer based in Edinburgh. Highly recommend.”
Stuart Rae · Google review, March 2026
+106 moreEvery single review on Google is five stars.
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Where you’ll train
Meadowbank Sports Centre
Sessions take place at Edinburgh Leisure’s Meadowbank Sports Centre on London Road. Newly refurbished, with a proper free-weights floor and space to work pads without an audience. Free on-site parking, and no Edinburgh Leisure membership needed.
Before you book
The questions I get asked most
Anything else, just message me. I’d rather answer it before you book than after.
All FAQs →Do I need boxing experience?+
None at all. Most clients have never put on a pair of gloves. Everything is taught from scratch, covering stance, footwork and basic combinations, and progressed at a pace that suits you. You’ll never be thrown in at the deep end.
Is there any sparring?+
No. Sessions are pads, technique and conditioning only. No sparring, no contact, and nothing you’re not comfortable with. This is boxing for fitness and confidence, not fighting.
Is it good for losing weight?+
Very. Boxing combines conditioning, strength and coordination in a way that doesn’t feel repetitive, so people actually keep doing it. Consistency is what drives fat loss, and enjoying your training is what drives consistency.
Can I mix boxing with normal PT?+
Yes, and most people do. A common setup is one strength session and one boxing session a week. Same price either way, and your programme is built around whatever balance suits your goals.
Do I need my own gloves?+
Not to start. You can borrow a pair for your first sessions, so there’s nothing to buy before you know you like it. If you carry on, your own gloves are worth getting for hygiene, and I’ll advise on what to buy.
Am I too old or unfit for this?+
Almost certainly not. Rounds are set to your fitness, not someone else’s, and pad work can be as gentle or as brutal as you need it to be. Clients in their sixties box here.
Free consultation · no obligation
Put the gloves on and see
A relaxed chat at Meadowbank about what you want from training, and a look at what boxing sessions actually involve. No experience needed, nothing to lose.