Platform Health and Fitness
Personal Trainers
Platform Health and Fitness
16a Gordon St, Edinburgh
# Platform Health and Fitness – Edinburgh
Platform Health and Fitness is a specialist personal training gym located in Edinburgh's historic Leith Arches, designed specifically for people seeking expert coaching in a supportive, appointment-only environment. The business focuses on 1-to-1 and semi-private personal training (maximum three people), combined with individualised nutrition guidance and bespoke training programmes.
The gym primarily serves beginners and those lacking confidence in training, helping clients build lasting strength whilst developing the knowledge and capability to train independently. Their approach emphasises quality over capacity—by operating as an appointment-only facility rather than a traditional open-access gym, they eliminate crowding, equipment waiting times and the intimidation factor many newcomers experience.
What sets Platform Health and Fitness apart is their structured progression model. New members start with one month of 1-to-1 coaching to establish technique and personalised programming, then graduate to semi-private training—their flagship offering—which maintains personal coaching benefits at a more cost-effective rate. This hybrid approach balances expert guidance with peer motivation.
Located at the bottom of Leith Walk with direct tram access, the facility is deliberately intimate, operating Monday–Friday 6am–8:30pm and Saturday 8am–12pm. Their philosophy centres on building client confidence, capability and lasting results through expert coaching and community support. Every member receives a free "No-Sweat Intro" consultation before committing, ensuring the right fit from day one.
Platform Health and Fitness is a specialist personal training gym located in Edinburgh's historic Leith Arches, designed specifically for people seeking expert coaching in a supportive, appointment-only environment. The business focuses on 1-to-1 and semi-private personal training (maximum three people), combined with individualised nutrition guidance and bespoke training programmes.
The gym primarily serves beginners and those lacking confidence in training, helping clients build lasting strength whilst developing the knowledge and capability to train independently. Their approach emphasises quality over capacity—by operating as an appointment-only facility rather than a traditional open-access gym, they eliminate crowding, equipment waiting times and the intimidation factor many newcomers experience.
What sets Platform Health and Fitness apart is their structured progression model. New members start with one month of 1-to-1 coaching to establish technique and personalised programming, then graduate to semi-private training—their flagship offering—which maintains personal coaching benefits at a more cost-effective rate. This hybrid approach balances expert guidance with peer motivation.
Located at the bottom of Leith Walk with direct tram access, the facility is deliberately intimate, operating Monday–Friday 6am–8:30pm and Saturday 8am–12pm. Their philosophy centres on building client confidence, capability and lasting results through expert coaching and community support. Every member receives a free "No-Sweat Intro" consultation before committing, ensuring the right fit from day one.
Services offered
1-to-1 personal trainingsemi-private personal trainingnutrition guidanceprogramme designstrength building coachinggoal-setting consultationsprogress trackingfree introductory assessment