Based at Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh, offering personal training and boxing coaching for people who want real results without the nonsense.
Personal Trainer Edinburgh for Busy People Who Want Lasting Results
We cut through the noise, learn what makes you tick, and build something that actually works.
100+ 5⭐️ reviews from clients across Edinburgh
Learn More About Forsyth Fitness
Thinking about personal training in Edinburgh? Learn exactly what to expect from your first session at Forsyth Fitness, and how the coaching process works from day one.
Services
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Personal Training Edinburgh
Structured 1-to-1 coaching for people who want lasting results, not quick fixes.
Clear plan built around you
Coaching that knows when to push and when to pull back
Nutrition that fits real life
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Boxing Personal Training Edinburgh
Boxing-based coaching to build fitness, confidence, and skill. No experience required.
Real boxing skills
High-energy, stress-relieving sessions
Beginner to advanced friendly
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The FF Method (Online Coaching)
Online coaching for busy people who want results without extremes.
Built for busy schedules
Clear 90-day structure
Ongoing accountability
Forsyth Fitness offers personal training in Edinburgh and online coaching for people across the UK who want structured, no-nonsense coaching that actually fits their life.
Why Choose Forsyth Fitness?
13 Years Experience | Boxing Background | No Nonsense Approach
Most people who come to Forsyth Fitness have already tried the gym, the diets, and the programmes that promised results. They didn't fail, they just never had a coach who took the time to understand what actually makes them tick.
Over 13 years of coaching busy people across Edinburgh, Sandy Forsyth has built a reputation on one thing: finding what works for each individual and cutting everything else out. No generic plans, no extreme diets, no coaching by numbers.
Sandy's background in competitive boxing brought the discipline and structure. Over 100 five-star Google reviews reflect what happens when that structure meets genuine care for the person in front of you.
Real Results for Busy People in Edinburgh
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Mark (Abbey Hill)
Scientist
Lost over 10kgDeadlift 120kg
Improved performance in bouldering
“Sandy built a plan that fit around my life, I’m stronger, leaner and I finally have a fitness routine that I can stick to”.
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Thomas (Lochend)
Games Designer
Lost 9kgFrom 0 to 20kg weighted pull-ups
Gained confidence and energy
“I’m stronger and leaner than I’ve ever been and have achieved things that I never thought I could”.
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Lorna (Portobello)
Assistant Collections Registrar
Lost 15.8kgGained strength and muscle
Improved confidence
“My whole perspective on dieting and training has completely changed since starting personal training, I feel like a new person”
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Dee (London Road)
Deputy Head Teacher
Lost over 20kg
Improved relationship with food
Doesn’t fear the gym anymore
“Since starting personal training with Forsyth Fitness, my whole perspective on diet and exercise has changed for the better”
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Fiona (Mountcastle)
Medical Assistant
Lost 22kg
Learned how to diet while managing a social life
Improved confidence and energy
“I’ve lost over 22kg while still going on holiday and having regular nights out, my whole mindset has been completely changed, I couldn’t recommend more”.
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Terry (Leith)
Tech Design
Lost 7kg in 10 Weeks
Gained strength and muscle
195kg Deadlift
“I’m the strongest I’ve ever been and as a self confessed foodie, Sandy has taught me how to lose weight without giving up my favourite foods”.
⭐️ Over 100 busy people across Edinburgh have achieved results with Forsyth Fitness
These aren’t fitness models or full-time gym-goers. They’re busy people with jobs, families, and real lives.
At Forsyth Fitness, results come from simple, effective training combined with practical nutrition and consistent coaching, not endless cardio, extreme diets, or living in the gym.
Our clients succeed because the process fits their life, making progress sustainable long after the initial changes.
As Featured In:
Forsyth Fitness has been recognised as one of Edinburgh's leading personal training businesses, featured in The Scotsman and The Edinburgh Reporter for our approach to sustainable, no-nonsense fitness coaching.
Forsyth Fitness is proud to be one of the highest-rated personal training businesses in Edinburgh, with over 100 verified Google reviews from local clients.
Train in Meadowbank, Edinburgh
Sessions take place at Edinburgh Leisure's Meadowbank Sports Centre on London Road, Edinburgh EH7 6AE. Newly refurbished and centrally located, it's one of the best equipped training facilities in the city.
No gym membership required, free parking on site, and easy to reach from across Edinburgh including Leith, Portobello, Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Craigmillar and Edinburgh city centre. Fitting personal training around work, family and real life has never been easier.
FAQ
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That is completely normal. You do not need to be fit before starting personal training. Most clients begin feeling unsure, especially if it has been a while since they trained. Coaching is tailored to your current ability and progressed at a pace that feels safe, supportive and achievable.
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Many people come to us after trying approaches that didn’t fit their life. Our coaching focuses on structure, consistency, and realistic habits rather than short-term intensity, which is why results tend to last.
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Life getting busy is expected. Your programme is built to work around real schedules, with flexibility and support to help you stay consistent without guilt or all-or-nothing thinking.
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Your free consultation is a relaxed, no-pressure chat over a coffee at Meadowbank Sports Centre. There is free on-site parking available, and we will talk through your goals, training history, and lifestyle, map out what success could look like for you, and decide together if Forsyth Fitness is the right fit.
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Personal training packages at Forsyth Fitness currently start from £220 per month for one session per week.
Most clients choose two sessions per week (£420 per month) as this provides the structure and consistency needed to build strength, lose fat and create long term results.
If you want a full breakdown of personal trainer prices in Edinburgh and what affects the cost, you can read the guide here.
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Most clients notice improved energy and how they feel within the first two to three weeks. Visible changes in body composition typically become clear between weeks six and twelve depending on consistency, starting point, and goals. Clients who commit to two sessions per week alongside the nutrition guidance consistently see the strongest results.
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In most cases yes. A full movement assessment is completed before any programme is built, and training is designed around any limitations, injuries, or health conditions. Clients with back problems, knee issues, and post-surgery recovery have all trained successfully at Forsyth Fitness.
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Yes. Roughly half of all Forsyth Fitness clients are women. There are no generic male or female programmes, everything is built around the individual regardless of gender, age, or starting point.
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Forsyth Fitness operates from Meadowbank Sports Centre on London Road, Edinburgh EH7 6AE, part of the Edinburgh Leisure network. The location is easy to reach from Leith, Portobello, Musselburgh, Dalkeith, and across Edinburgh, with free on-site parking available. No Edinburgh Leisure gym membership is required.
If you're still unsure how personal training works, you can read a complete guide to personal training in Edinburgh here.
Ready to Get Started?
You've seen the results, read the reviews, and now you know what makes Forsyth Fitness different. The next step is a free, no-pressure consultation to talk through your goals and see if we're the right fit for you.
Over 100 five-star reviews. 13 years coaching busy people across Edinburgh. Nothing to lose.
