Fitness Training Scotland

A visit to Grangemouth yesterday to catch up with my good friend Danny at the Grangemouth Sports Stadium.

Danny and his team have been tasked with turning around the fortunes of this fantastic facility, and I’m excited to play a small part by bringing official British Weight Lifting coaching courses to the venue.

I absolutely love the older Eleiko platforms, squat racks and plates!

These things are bloody bombproof and last forever!

We’re also in the process of arranging a UKSCA L3 Trainer Diploma for early 2027!

Really looking forward to seeing what Danny and the team can achieve here.

The futures strong!
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grangemouthcommunitysports British Weight Lifting Danny Nicoll Paul Garvie Coach
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Celebrating the success of our learners is important to us, but we also love to recognise those individuals who are about to commence their journey into the health and fitness sector through our Modern Apprenticeship programme of training, giving them the very best start to their careers!

Welcome on board Emily Rothney, Leisure Assistant and GB Snowboarder, from the Highlife Highland, Craig Maclean Leisure Centre.

“I want to do this course because I enjoy being active and helping others improve their fitness and confidence. I like working with different people, encouraging them to reach their goals and making exercise enjoyable.” Emily Rothney

Fantastic words from Emily!

The Fitness Training Scotland team are looking forward to working with Emily to the successful completion of her full Instructing Exercise and Fitness Framework, including her Active IQ L2 Gym Instructor Qualification.

We look forward to continuing to work in collaboration with Highlife Highland across 2026 and beyond!
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Contact our team now for more information on our funded Modern Apprenticeship Programme of training and our course provision.

Email: [email protected]
🌍www.ftscotland.org
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CIMSCIMSPAancing Education Partner
ActiActive IQining Provider
Training Provider
QualQualifications Scotlandtre
BritBritish Weight Liftingivery Partner
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SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPY COURSE DATES 2026/27

For you to be clinic ready and confident in your new knowledge, skills and abilities, you will hands-on from day 1 of your course, led by our experienced and clinically active team of Sports Massage Therapist and Physiotherapists.

Our new course structure brings the experience of both the Fitness Training Scotland team and the clinical insight of both the ESP Physio team and the SD Sports Injury Clinic, to ensure you are confident and clinic-ready as a soon to be qualified Sport Massage Therapist.

You will learn how to assess your clients fully and apply appropriate treatments based on real examples from your vastly experienced tutor.

It’s time to be the best Sports Massage Therapist you can be in 2026.

Contact our team now and start your career as a Sports Massage Therapist with Fitness Training Scotland, ESP Physio and SD Sports & Injury Clinic

L3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
📍Aberdeen, SD Sports & Injury Clinic
📆5/6th Sept, 3/4th Oct, 31/1st Nov 2026
🎓Assessment 21st Nov 2026

L4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy
📍Aberdeen, SD Sports & Injury Clinic
📆9/10th Jan, 6/7th Feb, 6/7th March 2027
🎓Assessment 20th March 2027
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🔜 Book your place now for our Stirling Courses.

www.ftscotland.org
📧 [email protected]
☎️ 07502316730
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CIMSPA Enhancing Education Partner
Active IQ Training Provider
Training Provider
Qualifications Scotland Centre
British Weight Lifting Delivery Partner
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Begin your career as a Sports Massage Therapist with Fitness Training Scotland and ESP Physiotherapy…

SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPY COURSE DATES 2026/27

For you to be clinic ready and confident in your new knowledge, skills and abilities, you will hands-on from day 1 of your course, led by our experienced and clinically active team of Sports Massage Therapist and Physiotherapists.

Our new course structure brings the experience of both the Fitness Training Scotland team and the clinical insight of the ESP Physio team to ensure you are confident and clinic-ready as a soon to be qualified Sport Massage Therapist.

You will learn how to assess your clients fully and apply appropriate treatments based on real examples from your vastly experienced tutor.

It’s time to be the best Sports Massage Therapist you can be in 2026.

Contact our team now and start your career as a Sports Massage Therapist with Fitness Training Scotland and ESP Physio.

L3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
📍Stirling. ESP Physio
📆19/20th Sept, 3/4th Oct, 17/18th Oct 2026
🎓Assessment 25th Oct 2026

L4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy
📍Stirling. ESP Physio
📆31/1st Oct/Nov, 14/15th Nov, 28/29th Nov 2026
🎓Assessment 6th Dec 2026
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🔜 Book your place now for our Stirling Courses.

www.ftscotland.org
📧 [email protected]
☎️ 07502316730
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CIMSPA Enhancing Education Partner
Active IQ Training Provider
Training Provider
Qualifications Scotland Centre
British Weight Lifting Delivery Partner
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ESP Physio
Bex Francis
Ryan Ferrie
Heather Chalmers
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SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPY COURSE DATES 2026/27

For you to be clinic ready and confident in your new knowledge, skills and abilities, you will hands-on from day 1 of your course, led by our experienced and clinically active team of Sports Massage Therapist and Physiotherapists.

Our new course structure brings the experience of both the Fitness Training Scotland team and the clinical insight of the ESP Physio team to ensure you are confident and clinic-ready as a soon to be qualified Sport Massage Therapist.

You will learn how to assess your clients fully and apply appropriate treatments based on real examples from your vastly experienced tutor.

It’s time to be the best Sports Massage Therapist you can be in 2026.

Contact our team now and start your career as a Sports Massage Therapist with Fitness Training Scotland and ESP Physio.

L3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
📍Stirling. ESP Physio
📆19/20th Sept, 3/4th Oct, 17/18th Oct 2026
🎓Assessment 25th Oct 2026

L4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy
📍Stirling. ESP Physio
📆31/1st Oct/Nov, 14/15th Nov, 28/29th Nov 2026
🎓Assessment 6th Dec 2026
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🔜 Book your place now for our Stirling Courses.

www.ftscotland.org
📧 [email protected]
☎️ 07502316730
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CIMSPA Enhancing Education Partner
Active IQ Training Provider
Training Provider
Qualifications Scotland Centre
British Weight Lifting Delivery Partner
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ESP Physio
Bex Francis
Ryan Ferrie
Heather Chalmers
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A trip up to the Armadillo yesterday for the ITO/NTO meeting ahead of the start of the Para Powerlifting competition tomorrow at Glasgow 2026

The venue and field of play are looking fantastic, a real credit to the event planning and management team for all their hard work and attention to detail.

This will be the first time in Commonwealth Games history, that the first medals will be awarded in a Para Sport, so history is being made!

It’s shaping up to be a brilliant Games. Wishing all the athletes, officials, volunteers, and everyone involved the very best for a successful competition!
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Paul Garvie Coach Russell Willey Oldbury Academy Weightlifting Club Ed Halstead Sarah Hilton Bex Francis

❗️British Weightlifting Coaching Courses❗️

Bookings are open for our British Weightlifting L1 Award in Coaching Weightlifting being held at the fantastic Aberdeen Sports Village in September.

📍Aberdeen Sports Village
📆27th September 2026
🎓Student Rates available on request

This course is designed for aspiring and current coaches looking to:

⚪️Develop a strong foundation in Olympic weightlifting techniques
⚪️Enhance your coaching confidence and delivery
⚪️Gain a nationally recognised qualification.

Whether you’re starting out or adding to your existing skill set, this is a valuable opportunity to invest in your professional development within the strength & conditioning space.
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Book Your Coaching Qualification Now!

🌍www.ftscotland.org
📧[email protected]
☎️07502316730
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Fitness Training Scotland is an official British Weight Lifting Licensed Delivery Partner.
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Fitness Training Scotland X British Weight Lifting
Aberdeen Sports Village
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Last week, we had the pleasure of delivering our Instructing Studio Cycling course exclusively for the The Bannatyne Group | Health Clubs | Spas | Hotels at the fantastic Bannatyne Falkirk Health Club | Spa | Gym | Wellness

Led by our experienced tutor/assessor, Aron Spence the two-day programme brought together Personal Trainers and Instructors from Bannatyne clubs across Scotland and received outstanding 5⭐️ feedback from all participants.

“Aron was absolutely brilliant. I’ve never been confident doing cycling so was very nervous having to instruct but I’m so confident now. His teaching style was really engaging and the masterclass was super helpful. I felt really supported for the assessment” Sophie Webber

The course equipped all with the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence required to deliver safe, effective, and engaging group studio cycling sessions. Throughout the programme, the group developed an understanding of the key principles of studio cycling, alongside the planning, preparation, and delivery techniques expected of a professional group cycling instructor.

A huge thank you to the Bannatyne team for their enthusiasm and commitment throughout the course, and congratulations to everyone who took part.
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If you’re looking to become a qualified Studio Cycling Instructor, our next course is now open for bookings:

📍 Live Active Leisure Kinross
📅 22–23 August 2026
🔖 Course Code: ISC022

🌐 www.ftscotland.org
📧 [email protected]
📞 07502 316730

We look forward to welcoming the next group of instructors on to our fantastic course.
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Active IQ

A fantastic weekend down at the amazing CrossFit Wrexham delivering the British Weightlifting Level 1 Award in Coaching Weightlifting. 🏋️‍♂️

Over the weekend we focused on the British Weightlifting technical model, exploring the key positions and stable technical components of each lift. These reference points are essential for coaches, helping them identify technical faults, reinforce good movement patterns, and support athletes in improving their lifts.

We also covered athlete assessment, common injuries, and shoulder screening before loading. Understanding how to identify potential issues early is a key part of reducing injury risk and creating a safe, effective training environment.

It’s always a privilege to help developing coaches build their knowledge, achieve their qualifications, and take the next step in their weightlifting journey.

A great way to finish the weekend with this feedback:

💬 “Thank you so much for today! I learnt so much and have such a better understanding of it all. I really appreciate it!” Abbie Deans

Congratulations to Abbie, Steven and Paul who completed the course.

Keep learning, keep coaching, and keep raising the standard of weightlifting!
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Develop as a Weightlifting Coach with Fitness Training Scotland.

🌍 www.ftscotland.org
📧 [email protected]
☎️ 07502 316730
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Fitness Training Scotland is proud to be an Official British Weightlifting Licensed Delivery Partner.
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