Gregor Ridley Personal Fitness
Athletic Training For Every Body
Athletic training for 'experienced bodies'
Because you've got more going on than just training..
Set the goal & enjoy the journey
I’ve been a personal trainer, based in Edinburgh for 18 years and have helped thousands of people with families,busy careers and life stresses improve their strength, movement, and overall fitness—while actually enjoying the process (yes, that part is possible). Until now, almost all of my work has come through word of mouth and long-term client referrals, which I’m hugely proud of. The downside is that my online presence has been a bit…minimal. In my defence, I’ve been too busy actually coaching people! But now that I have a toddler and a newborn baby, I thought this was the perfect time to give myself more work to do and build a whole new business(oh lordy). I’m bringing the same experience, practical approach, and results that built my reputation offline into the online world — slightly later than most, but with far more practice.
Why train with me rather than Chatgpt?
Coaching vs apps (and why experience still matters)
You can now get a training programme written by an app or AI in a matter of seconds — and for some people, that’s enough to get started. But a programme is only part of the picture, especially in your 40s and 50s.
What apps can’t do is coach. They don’t see how you move, notice when something isn’t quite right, or adjust the plan when life, stress, sleep, old injuries, or work pressures get in the way (which they inevitably do). They can’t tell the difference between “this is hard but fine” and “this is how people get injured”.
Experience matters here.
After years of coaching real people, you learn when to push, when to hold back, and when to change direction entirely. You learn how bodies respond differently with age, how recovery becomes just as important as effort, and how consistency beats intensity every time.
Good coaching isn’t about having the most complicated programme — it’s about making sure the right things are done, at the right time, for the right reasons. Especially if you want to stay strong, capable, and pain-free for the long run. Try one of my free programmes to get your started, or get in touch to find out how coaching could help you
Real people. Real lives. Real results
Every client you see here started in a slightly different place — busy jobs, family commitments, past injuries, low confidence, or a simple desire to feel better in their own body. These testimonials aren’t before-and-after hype or fitness clichés; they’re honest reflections from people who committed to the process, stayed consistent, and built strength, confidence, and healthier habits that actually last.
"Gregor has helped me run my three fasted halfs in the past two years. The mobility & strength training has helped my time and helped me to avoid any injuries"
Greg Reed
Looking to find your way to enjoy getting fit?
Let me know how I can help you
