1-to-1 coaching · Meadowbank
Personal training in Edinburgh, built around your week
Structured one-to-one coaching for busy people who want to lose weight, get stronger and keep it. No extremes, no guesswork, no plan handed over at the desk.
Google reviews ★★★★★
in Edinburgh
Who I work with
You don’t need to be fit to start
Most people who come to me for personal training in Edinburgh have tried the gym on their own, or a plan built for someone else’s life. That isn’t failure. It’s just the wrong starting point.
You’re busy
Work, family and a full diary. You need a plan that survives a bad week, not one that collapses.
You’ve tried before
Gyms, apps, diets. Something worked for a while and then it didn’t, and you never found out why.
You want structure
Not guesswork. You want to know what you’re doing, why, and whether it’s actually working.
No extremes
No cutting out food you enjoy, no endless cardio. Results that hold because the process is liveable.
How it works
Four things every client gets
A clear starting point
A full consultation and movement assessment. Your goals, your training history, your limitations, your week. We start from what’s actually true.
Coached sessions
Fifty-five minutes, fully planned. Strength, movement quality and confidence, with technique coached properly rather than counted out.
Nutrition that fits
Guidance, not a diet sheet. Built around how you actually eat, so it still works on a Friday night and on holiday.
Accountability
Consistency beats motivation every time. Check-ins, programming in the app, and someone who notices when you go quiet.
Why train with me
Fourteen years of getting this right
I’ve coached hundreds of people in Edinburgh who arrived frustrated or unsure where to start. The pattern was nearly always the same: the last plan was built around an ideal version of their life rather than the real one.
Every programme here is built around your schedule, your history and your goals. Sessions are structured and progressive, nutrition guidance is practical, and the support doesn’t stop when you leave Meadowbank.
What you get
Included in every package
- ✓Consultation and full movement assessment
- ✓A training programme built for you alone
- ✓Fully coached one-to-one sessions
- ✓Technique coaching and clear progression
- ✓Practical nutrition guidance
- ✓The training app for programming and tracking
Real clients, real numbers
Busy people. Lasting results.
Pricing
Straightforward pricing
No hidden costs and no long contracts. Pick the package that fits your week.
One session a week
A good starting point for building consistency and learning to train properly. Best if you have some gym experience and want structure alongside your own training.
- ✓One fully coached session each week
- ✓Personalised training programme
- ✓Nutrition guidance and ongoing support
- ✓The training app between sessions
Two sessions a week
The choice most clients make. Two sessions a week is what builds the consistency behind real strength and fat loss, and it works out cheaper per session.
- ✓Two fully coached sessions each week
- ✓Programme updated regularly as you progress
- ✓Nutrition guidance, check-ins and accountability
- ✓The training app between sessions
five-star reviews from
clients across Edinburgh
Scroll to read more →★★★★★“Sandy listens, treats you as an individual and understands the pressures of real life. I’ve changed my relationship with food and got over my fear of free weights. I have osteoarthritis in both knees; with his guidance I’ve developed stronger hamstrings and glutes, which has meant improved movement and reduced pain.”
Sharon Waite · Google review, July 2026
★★★★★“Sandy provided a highly professional and scientific training programme with all steps explained in detail. He was also very supportive and encouraging throughout. I am pleased that I selected Sandy as my personal trainer.”
H Perera · Google review, August 2026
★★★★★“I’ve been doing personal training at Meadowbank with Sandy and it’s been really positive from the start. He took the time to understand my goals and put together a plan that fits around my lifestyle, which has made it much easier to stay consistent.”
Sarah Candlish · Google review, May 2026
★★★★★“I can’t recommend Sandy highly enough. He explains every exercise clearly, so you always know what you’re working towards and why. He pushes you to your full potential while making sure you feel supported throughout.”
Leanne Frame · Google review, May 2026
★★★★★“Where to begin. I have met my much needed PT. Sandy is an absolute treasure, with the patience, knowledge and general manners that made me want to stay on after every session. From a 60-year-old couch potato to Wonder Woman in a matter of months.”
Kay Bathgate · Google review, March 2026
★★★★★“I started at Meadowbank after trying hard to conquer the gym myself. Sandy has been absolutely amazing. His knowledge of his trade is second to none, he gives me confidence I didn’t know I had, and he is so encouraging when I think I can’t do this.”
Dot Ridd · Google review, March 2026
★★★★★“Super friendly, efficient and approachable. Setting a very high level for personal training in Edinburgh.”
Luke Brady · Google review, June 2026
★★★★★“He takes the time to understand my goals and tailored a programme to suit. Delighted to recommend and enjoy continuing sessions with him.”
Lewis Barrow · Google review, April 2026
★★★★★“Sandy is so knowledgeable and friendly, he really helped me improve my gym routine. If you’re looking for personal training in Edinburgh, Sandy is a great option.”
Holly Jurca · Google review, March 2026
+107 moreEvery single review on Google is five stars.
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Where you’ll train
Meadowbank Sports Centre
All personal training in Edinburgh with me takes place at Edinburgh Leisure’s Meadowbank Sports Centre on London Road. Newly refurbished, Hammer Strength racks, a full free-weights floor and free on-site parking. You don’t need an Edinburgh Leisure membership to train with me.
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 →How long is a session?+
Fifty-five minutes. Enough for a proper warm-up, a focused main block and a technique review at the end. Every minute is used on purpose.
Do I need gym experience?+
None at all. Plenty of clients arrive having never trained, or after years away. Everything is built around where you are now and progressed at a pace that feels manageable.
What if I can’t make a session?+
Life happens. Sessions can be rescheduled with reasonable notice, and your programme is flexible enough to absorb a busy fortnight without losing momentum.
Will I get a diet plan?+
You’ll get practical guidance rather than a rigid plan. The aim is habits you can keep around real food and real life, not a list of things you’re banned from.
Can I train with an injury?+
Usually, yes. Every programme starts with a full movement assessment, and training is built around your limitations rather than in spite of them. Clients with back problems, knee issues and post-surgery recovery all train here.
How is this different from a gym PT?+
Every session here is planned in advance and coached with full attention on you. No generic programme handed over at the desk, no coaching by numbers, no phone in hand while you work.
Free consultation · no obligation
Start with a coffee and a conversation
A relaxed, no-pressure chat at Meadowbank about where you are and where you want to be. We’ll decide together whether I’m the right coach for you.