The Gym Near Croftfoot Where Beginners Belong
A proper coach-led gym, just up the road from Croftfoot
If you live in Croftfoot and you have been putting off joining a gym because you feel unfit, hear this loud and clear: you come here to get fit and strong, not the other way about. The Training Academy Glasgow sits on Drakemire Drive in Castlemilk, a short hop from Croftfoot, and it is built for everyday people, not fitness models.
Owner Patrick McVey and his team of qualified coaches lead every session. You are never left wandering about wondering what to do with a dumbbell. From the moment you walk in, a coach is guiding you, correcting your technique and cheering on every bit of effort. Complete beginners get the biggest welcome of all.
One structured programme, not a random collection of classes
The whole week at The Training Academy is one joined-up programme, designed by the coaching team so every session builds on the last. Strength development is the foundation, because getting stronger is what makes everything else in life easier, from carrying the shopping up the stairs to keeping up with the kids.
Around that strength work you will find circuit classes to get the heart going, Hyrox training if you fancy a challenge, and Pilates to keep you moving well. You do not need to plan any of it yourself. Just turn up, follow the coaches, and the programme takes care of the rest.
Nutrition guidance included, so the whole picture makes sense
Training is only half the story, so membership includes nutritional guidance to help you fuel the work you are putting in. No fads, no starving yourself, just sensible advice that fits real life in the Southside.
Every week you will also get an email packed with food advice, explanations of what you are doing in training and why, plus video demonstrations so you can see exactly how the movements should look. It is like having a coach in your pocket between sessions.
Sessions 7 days a week, including 6am starts
Life around Croftfoot does not run nine to five, and neither do we. Sessions kick off at 6am Monday to Friday, with evenings and weekends covered too, seven days a week. Shift workers love it here because there is always a session that fits, whatever your rota looks like this week.
Fancy bringing your other half or a pal? Partners and friends are welcome to train together, and honestly, having someone beside you makes those early starts a lot easier and a lot more fun.
Come try it, on us
The best way to see if we are the right gym for you is to come along for a free taster session. No pressure, no awkward sales patter, just a proper session with the coaches and a warm Glasgow welcome. Membership starts from GBP140 per month, and some plans are fully flexible with no lock-in, so you are never trapped in a contract.
If you are in Croftfoot and you have been telling yourself you will join a gym once you are a bit fitter, flip that on its head. This is where you come to get fit. Book your free taster and let us show you what you are capable of.
Ready when you are
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Frequently asked questions
I am a complete beginner and quite unfit. Will I be able to keep up?
Absolutely, and you will be in good company. Most of our members started as nervous beginners. Every session is coach-led, so exercises are scaled to your level from day one. You come here to get fit and strong, not the other way about.
How far is the gym from Croftfoot?
We are on Drakemire Drive in Castlemilk, just minutes from Croftfoot. Loads of our members travel over from Croftfoot for the 6am sessions, evening classes and weekend training.
What does membership include?
Membership covers the full coach-led programme, including strength sessions, circuit classes, Hyrox and Pilates, plus nutritional guidance and weekly emails with food advice, training explanations and video demos. Prices start from GBP140 per month, with flexible no lock-in options on some plans.
I work shifts. Can I still make it work?
Yes, that is one of the reasons shift workers love training here. We run sessions from 6am Monday to Friday, plus evenings and weekends, seven days a week, so there is always a slot that fits your rota.
Can I try a session before joining?
Of course. We offer a free taster session so you can meet the coaches, feel the atmosphere and see how a coach-led session works before committing to anything. You are welcome to bring a partner or friend along too.