Straight-talking advice from tutors who've owned gyms, coached clients, and built successful fitness businesses in Edinburgh and across Scotland.
Everything you need to know about becoming a personal trainer in Edinburgh: which qualifications you need, how long it takes, what it costs, and how much you can expect to earn. The most comprehensive guide to PT careers in Edinburgh, updated for 2026.
Read the Full GuideOnline, fast-track, or classroom: every study route compared on time, cost, and what Edinburgh gyms actually hire for. Includes a full cost breakdown and a decision guide to find the right route for your situation.
Read the Full GuideFive ordered steps from deciding you want to do this to sitting across from your first paying client. No vague advice, no skipped details. The straight-talking action guide from the people who train Edinburgh's PTs.
Read the Full GuideJamie Henderson breaks down his own income journey, from an employed PT wage to founding Platform Health and Fitness and growing it to £250k in annual revenue.
Read the Full GuideReal 2026 course prices for Edinburgh, why the cheapest course is often the costliest mistake, and the actual return Jamie got on his own investment.
Read the Full GuideJamie Henderson explains what really changed when REPs merged into CIMSPA, and the exact checks he runs on a CV before hiring a trainer at Platform.
Read the Full GuideAn honest, no-nonsense checklist for comparing PT course providers in Edinburgh, from accreditation checks to red flags to watch for before you pay a deposit.
Read the Full GuideThe real maths behind replacing your salary as a personal trainer, where your first clients actually come from, and a realistic month-by-month timeline.
Read the Full GuideHow 0% finance actually works, real monthly payment figures, and what to check before signing any personal trainer course payment plan.
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