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Edinburgh's first health and fitness company specialising in Advanced Mobility Training.

27/03/2026

Most people don’t need more options.
They just need clarity on what they’re working towards.

When someone starts with me, it comes down to one of two paths:
1. Sport Specific
2. Ready for Anything

Either we’re building towards a clear performance goal.

Or we’re building a body that can handle whatever life throws at it.

Both work.

The key is committing to one and following it through.

Which one are you leaning towards right now?

Ps. Many thanks for the lovely review Patrick! 🙏😊

26/03/2026

Most people get this wrong when they try to add something new.

They expect to perform at the same level… in both things.

So they start a new sport and keep pushing their strength training hard.

Or they add strength training and expect their sport performance to stay exactly the same.

That’s where things start to break down.

Because you’re asking your body to adapt to two new demands at once.

The reality is:

There’s an *adaptation* phase.

And during that phase, intensity needs to come down.

Not forever. Just temporarily.

In my case, I’m training for a 100km bike race while continuing to strength train.

So I expect:
Lower intensity in my lower body sessions
A bit less performance in the gym

Because my body is learning something new.

Over time, that changes.

Capacity builds.
You adapt.
And you can push both again.

But if you skip that step and try to force it early…

That’s when you run into fatigue, overuse issues, and setbacks.

The goal isn’t to do everything at 100% all the time.

It’s to layer things in properly.

Short-term adjustment.
Long-term progress.

Are you giving your body time to adapt… or trying to force it?

21/03/2026

First in the books! Don’t know why it took me so long to do one. Really good vibes! 10 out of 10 recommend. 😎 🙂

Special thanks to Bruce and Anna for giving me a reason to go!

18/03/2026

If you feel “injury-prone”, it’s often this:

You stop every time something hurts.

Pain shows up → training stops → you wait → you restart → something else hurts.

So it feels like your body is the problem.

But it’s the cycle.

Every time you stop, your body loses strength, tolerance, and capacity.

So when you come back, you’re more likely to flare something else up.

Here’s the shift:

Injury isn’t a stop sign.
It’s a constraint.

There is almost always something you can train.

Keep momentum.
Train around it.
Rehab alongside it.

That’s how you stop being “injury-prone”.

Not by waiting.
By adapting.

Be honest.

Do you stop… or do you adjust?

17/03/2026

Firstly, the difference between amazing and good are subjective. One person’s good, might be another person’s amazing and the same goes for the other way around.

I had two clients come in today, about the same age and lifestyle.

One (Client A) has been making monster gains this year (who previously had some strength experience, but not much).

One (Client B) has been making steady progress, probably about half the progress of Client A. (Similar strength training background).

Today I told Client B about Client A’s progress, and he asked what Client A was doing differently.

Can you guess the answer?
Client A does 4 workouts per week and stays consistent, even on holiday. Client B does 2 per week and often misses sessions when away.

That’s it.

Remember this when you’re chasing the “optimal” approach or the latest training trend.

Work is work.

Work done consistently yields amazing results.

And to be clear, Client B is still doing well. He’s making steady progress. But that difference is the difference between good and amazing.

Client A trains 4x per week (30-45 mins), keeps things simple, and adjusts on holiday with 2-3 short sessions.

Client B trains 2x per week, with more inconsistency, especially around holidays.

That’s the gap.

Moral of the story:

Consistency yields results.

Good is still good.

If you want amazing, 3-4 workouts and fewer missed sessions.

It really is that simple. 🙂

02/03/2026

Bare minimum action steps:

1. Walking 10,000 steps/day
☑️ 10 mins in morning, 30 min at lunch, 20 mins evening walk and you’re pretty much there.

2. Strength Training 3-4x per week.
☑️ 30-45 minute sessions. Between 4-8 exercises each.

3. Doing 2-3 moderate to high effort cardio sessions per week.
☑️ 20-30 minute sessions. Between 4-8 exercises each. (2-4 supersets).

Bonus: Something fun to do to de-stress.
☑️Playing with your kids/dog. Playing a sport. Hiking. Reading a book. Spending time with friends… (Basically whatever that thing is that helps you completely disengage your sympathetic nervous system response and just be you, in the moment!

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Just to clarify, I’m not “anti-stretching”, I’m just more “pro-building muscle mass and a healthy heart”.

Ps. Stretching feels better when you have muscle and healthy tissue to stretch.

…And if you have that, you’ll also feel less stiff all the time! 💪

22/02/2026

I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but this cold/flu season has been off the chain. 👀🤧🤒🦠 A lot of people make the mistake of rushing back to training, and make a secondary mistake of bringing the intensity up too fast and too soon.��Remember, the real secret here is consistency. Starting at a low level, but staying consistent is the quickest hack to getting back to where you were pre-illness. You’ll be amazed at how quickly your training bounces back if you actually take your foot of the accelerator (which will go against your gut instincts if you’re like me!)��Conversely, if your gut reaction is to stop everything and, starting small and building consistency is the best, most effective way to build a bridge back to where you were. The hill back will be a lot less steep, trust me.��Stay well out there folks!

21/01/2026

Birthday O’ Clock (38th edition) 🎂

Although I’d prefer saying it’s a lower number, I still maintain that every year is better than the last. If you’re in your early thirties or late twenties, don’t listen to the doom and gloomers, getting older is awesome.😊

My three favourite things that happened this past year were:
1) Getting married to 💒 😍
2) Going up this mountain with my Viking brother 😎
3) Continuing to do what I love for my work and sharing unforgettable journeys with clients. (My business was able to grow considerably in the last two years thanks to my awesome clients and the people who support my mission. Many thanks to you all!)🙏

Feeling ready to make some big waves this year and get more people back doing the sports and activities they love! 💪

29/12/2025

Had an absolute blast getting a lesson in badminton from Nat, my client based in Japan when we were both home 🇨🇦 for the holidays.

It’s one thing seeing your client get back to playing the sport they love. It’s another to witness it first hand, and have the coaching roles reversed. I definitely learned a lot about what I don’t know when it comes to badminton! And as you can see, only one person looks absolutely knackered in this photo (and it’s not Nat!) 😂

Can’t wait for the next meet up!

21/01/2025

The big 37 today! 🎂 Each year it’s more and more about defending my ability to do things that bring joy, passion and purpose to my life!

I want to be able to run long distances on a whim and adventure! 🏃🏻‍♂️

Help a friend with heavy furniture.

Pull myself up onto a ledge. Jump! Sprint!

Feel strong. Feel capable. Feel amazing.

I want to be able to be there for loved ones in full health. And have fun.

It’s about internal motivation.

It’s about [earning] the right to push myself when I choose to. Planning and training for success, proving to myself over and over again that I [can] do things if I prepare for them adequately and fall in love with the process.

I realise in these 37 years thus far that purpose, meaning and appreciation the moment are the true indications of happiness and satisfaction.

Also, getting outside, getting wet, and getting cold are pretty great antidotes to screen time and long work days!

❤️

15/12/2024

2024 sessions concluded.✅
Wishing you all the best this festive season! 🥳

03/12/2024

Another google review = a lovely day. 😊 Full testimonial from Holly (who was formerly trained as a physiotherapist) below👇

“I couldn’t recommend Alex highly enough! He has such a wealth of knowledge and experience about the human body and training, and you definitely feel in safe hands with his strength training plans.

Alex really helped me strip back my strength training after an injury and has helped me to build back up to a strength plan that both challenges me and also fits around my busy schedule.

He has provided excellent advice, both during our sessions and on Whatsapp, to improve my exercise technique (for squats, RDL’s etc) and also provided answers to my many questions along the way.

He really listened to the goals I had and was very flexible about creating a plan I enjoyed but that I was also able to progress with. I would highly recommend Alex if you want to take your strength training to the next level with longevity and functionality in mind!!!”

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Get in touch soon if you would like to get on the January start waiting list. 🙂

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Mobility Edinburgh is the first and only fitness company in Edinburgh to specialise in Advanced Mobility Training.

Mobility Training is currently exploding in popularity with professional sports teams around the globe (specifically at system of training called #FunctionalRangeConditioning).

Why?

Simply because athletes and coaches are getting smarter about their training and are looking longterm, not just for longevity, but for better performance as well.