MC Fitness
Personal trainer in Edinburgh offering one-to-one sessions, online coaching and home visits.
About this business
MC Fitness is run by Martin, a personal trainer in Edinburgh who works from the Centre for Sport and Exercise at 46 Pleasance. He has a degree in Applied Sports Science from the University of Edinburgh and has been lifting weights since 2001, first starting at the age of 14.
He began his career in the fitness industry as a fitness instructor in 2006 and has been a personal trainer since 2009. He has also run strength and conditioning programmes for rugby clubs, played club rugby for Gala and Watsonians with almost 300 first XV appearances, and trained clients aged 12 to 82, from complete beginners to international and professional athletes.
Sessions are held in a private studio exclusive to personal training clients, with access to the wider facilities at the Centre for Sport and Exercise. Online coaching is also available for clients who want a structured programme without weekly in-person sessions.
Why choose them
- Personal trainer in Edinburgh since 2009, fitness instructor since 2006
- Degree in Applied Sports Science from the University of Edinburgh
- Private PT studio at the Centre for Sport and Exercise, 46 Pleasance
- Has trained clients aged 12 to 82, from beginners to international athletes
- Online coaching published at £60 per month
Services
- Address
- 46 Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9TJ
- Credentials
- Degree in Applied Sports Science, University of Edinburgh (Bachelors Degree)
- Pricing
- Online coaching: £60 per month. Personal training prices are not published on the site; the site directs enquiries to get in touch for latest pricing.
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Frequently asked questions
Where do the personal training sessions take place?
Sessions take place at the Centre for Sport and Exercise, 46 Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9TJ. You do not need to be a member of the centre to attend, and you get full access to all of the facilities during your session.
How much does online coaching cost?
Online coaching is £60 per month. It includes a bespoke app with an individualised programme and demo videos, a weekly check-in, support via WhatsApp and nutritional guidance. It is aimed at people who want a structured programme without weekly in-person sessions.
What qualifications and experience does the trainer have?
Martin has a degree in Applied Sports Science from the University of Edinburgh and has been a personal trainer since 2009, after starting as a fitness instructor in 2006. He has also run strength and conditioning programmes for rugby clubs.
What kind of clients does MC Fitness work with?
He has trained clients aged 12 to 82, from complete beginners to international and professional athletes. He states he does not niche himself to a specific demographic and works with any goal.
What equipment is available in the private studio?
The private studio is exclusive to personal training clients and includes a multifunctional rig with two squat racks, dumbbells from 1kg to 30kg, kettlebells up to 30kg, a cable machine, TRX, a spin bike, a prowler and track, boxes, benches, battle ropes and medicine balls. Clients also get access to the cardio gym.