Your Personal Trainer in Castlemilk: Coach-Led Training for Every Level
Come As You Are: You Get Fit Here, Not Before You Arrive
If you have been putting off finding a personal trainer in Castlemilk because you feel you need to get in shape first, let us stop you right there. At The Training Academy on Drakemire Drive, you come to get fit and strong, not the other way about. Complete beginners are not just welcome here, they are celebrated.
Our members are everyday people from Castlemilk and across the south side of Glasgow. Some had never set foot in a gym before joining. Some were nervous about being unfit in front of others. Every single one of them was met with a warm welcome, a coach who genuinely cares, and a plan that meets them exactly where they are.
What Makes Coach-Led Training Different
Rather than leaving you to guess what to do on the gym floor, The Training Academy runs the whole week as one structured programme, led by a team of qualified coaches. Owner Patrick McVey and the coaching team have built everything around strength development as the foundation, because getting stronger is what transforms how you feel, move and live day to day.
Around that foundation you will find circuit classes to get the heart going, Hyrox training for those who fancy a challenge, and Pilates to keep you mobile and moving well. Every session is coached, so you are never left wondering if you are doing it right. Someone is always there to show you, encourage you and cheer you on.
Nutrition Guidance That Actually Makes Sense
Training is only half the story, so membership includes nutritional guidance to help you get results. Every week you will get an email packed with practical food advice, explanations of what your training is doing and why, plus video demos so you can see exactly how movements should look.
There are no fad diets or complicated rules here. Just honest, useful guidance from coaches who want you to succeed, delivered in plain language you can actually use.
Sessions 7 Days a Week on Drakemire Drive
We know life in and around Castlemilk does not run nine to five, so neither do we. Sessions kick off at 6am Monday to Friday, with evening and weekend options too. We are open 7 days a week, which is why we are so popular with shift workers who need training that fits around real life.
Membership starts from GBP140 per month, with flexible options and no lock-in on some plans. Partners and friends are welcome to train together, and honestly, bringing a pal along is one of the best ways to get started. Everything is easier with someone by your side.
Try It First With a Free Taster Session
Not sure if it is for you? Fair enough. That is exactly why we offer a free taster session. Come along, meet the coaches, meet the members, and see what a session actually feels like before you commit to anything.
You will find us on Drakemire Drive in Castlemilk. Walking through the door for the first time is the hardest part, and we promise it gets brilliant from there. Book your free taster and come see for yourself.
Ready when you are
The Training Academy serves Castlemilk and the surrounding area. Get in touch and mention this page.
Frequently asked questions
I am a complete beginner and quite unfit. Is The Training Academy right for me?
Absolutely, yes. Beginners are our speciality and you will get a huge welcome. Our whole approach is built on the idea that you come to get fit and strong, not the other way about. Every session is led by a qualified coach who will scale everything to your level, so you are never thrown in at the deep end.
How is this different from a normal gym membership?
You are never left on your own to figure things out. The whole week runs as one structured programme led by our team of coaches, with strength training as the foundation plus circuits, Hyrox and Pilates. You also get nutritional guidance and weekly emails with food advice, training explanations and video demos.
What times can I train, and does it work for shift workers?
We run sessions 7 days a week, starting at 6am Monday to Friday, with evening and weekend sessions too. That flexibility is exactly why so many shift workers train with us. Whatever your rota looks like, there will be sessions that fit.
How much does membership cost and am I locked in?
Membership starts from GBP140 per month, and we keep things flexible with no lock-in on some plans. Before you commit to anything, you can come along for a free taster session to see if it is right for you.
Can I bring a friend or partner to train with me?
Please do! Partners and friends are very welcome to train together at The Training Academy. Starting alongside someone you know makes those first few sessions much easier, and training together is a brilliant way to stay motivated.