Athena Personal Training
Personal Trainers
Athena Personal Training
10 Swanfield, Edinburgh
# Athena Personal Training
Athena Personal Training is a strength-focused coaching business based in Edinburgh, founded by Coach Kim (Kimberley Wilson). The gym specialises in powerlifting and strength training, serving clients ranging from complete beginners to competitive athletes.
Coach Kim helps clients build physical strength as a catalyst for broader personal transformation. The business philosophy centres on the idea that strength extends beyond the body—it encompasses mental resilience, confidence and empowerment. This person-centred approach, with particular emphasis on mental health support, distinguishes Athena from typical commercial gyms.
The business serves a diverse clientele across all fitness levels and backgrounds. Notably, Athena has successfully coached multiple lifters to compete at regional and national powerlifting competitions, with recent achievements including podium finishes at the Scottish Powerlifting Open in November 2024.
What sets Athena apart is the community aspect. Rather than isolating clients as individuals, Coach Kim fosters a supportive network of like-minded lifters who encourage one another through social media groups and competitive events. This creates a "force to be reckoned with" mentality where clients feel genuinely supported by both their coach and peers.
Coach Kim's background in sports psychology and competitive powerlifting (competing since 2017) brings credibility and lived experience to her coaching. Her dedication to understanding the psychological benefits of strength training means clients receive holistic guidance that addresses both physical performance and mental wellbeing.
Athena Personal Training is a strength-focused coaching business based in Edinburgh, founded by Coach Kim (Kimberley Wilson). The gym specialises in powerlifting and strength training, serving clients ranging from complete beginners to competitive athletes.
Coach Kim helps clients build physical strength as a catalyst for broader personal transformation. The business philosophy centres on the idea that strength extends beyond the body—it encompasses mental resilience, confidence and empowerment. This person-centred approach, with particular emphasis on mental health support, distinguishes Athena from typical commercial gyms.
The business serves a diverse clientele across all fitness levels and backgrounds. Notably, Athena has successfully coached multiple lifters to compete at regional and national powerlifting competitions, with recent achievements including podium finishes at the Scottish Powerlifting Open in November 2024.
What sets Athena apart is the community aspect. Rather than isolating clients as individuals, Coach Kim fosters a supportive network of like-minded lifters who encourage one another through social media groups and competitive events. This creates a "force to be reckoned with" mentality where clients feel genuinely supported by both their coach and peers.
Coach Kim's background in sports psychology and competitive powerlifting (competing since 2017) brings credibility and lived experience to her coaching. Her dedication to understanding the psychological benefits of strength training means clients receive holistic guidance that addresses both physical performance and mental wellbeing.
Services offered
One-to-one powerlifting coachingGroup strength training sessionsCompetition preparation coachingOnline coaching programmesCommunity support groupsMental health-focused trainingBeginner gym inductionCompetitive athlete coaching