Andy's moved to a new custom-built gym on Garscube Road and if I could add another star to my previous 5-star review then I would. The gym is amazing - there's a wooden deadlift platform at the back and a strip of artificial grass for a Prowler (which is a new bit of gym equipment to me, but one that I really like already) as well as all the usual kit - a couple of rowing machines, kettle bells, dumbbells, bars, racks, benches, all that stuff. He's got several classes a day which are all included in your gym membership - strength training, conditioning, olympic lifting, Ladies Who Lift, strongman training, even two yoga sessions a week. It's a large, open space and it's a really fantastic environment to train in. There are also a couple of new members of staff and everybody is super friendly. The trainers are professional yet a lot of fun and everybody gets along really well - there are no big egos here. They run client days out every few weeks (laser tag, rock climbing, I'm sure they're open to any daft suggestions you have) and it actually feels like you're part of a really friendly gym community. If you're looking for a place to lift some weights, get fit and have a lot of fun at the same time (especially if you're a woman who is thinking of doing more strength training, I can't recommend Ladies Who Lift highly enough), then this is the gym for you. read more

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As promised, here's my review update now that I've finished the 6 week programme with AG Fitness. The first few weeks were coached with a strong focus on form and getting movements right, which I really enjoyed. As I'm a little bit out of fitness it was nice to get back into correct squatting position and deadlifts. Then in the second part of the programme we moved into a more full on workout - a 45 minute weightlifting session followed by some high intensive interval cardio sessions on the bike/rowing machine. OUCH. These are seriously a killer after you've already done a workout but they definitely feel like they're working. He'll also give you a programme to do in the house/at the gym for extra training other than seeing him which is great. I really enjoy that Andy takes the time at the start of our sessions to sit down and talk through what we've been eating that week. I'm terrible at keeping a food journal but if you did keep one, he'd look over it for you and suggest small tweeks for improvement. He isn't too focused on weight loss and instead is really encouraging about improvement in terms of form and strength which is really positive - we both leave our sessions feeling pretty damn good (even if we are in a load of pain). For the price (£185 for 6 weeks, 1 session per week for two people), I think it's worth the money. Andy is always on hand for advice (he has suggested that I can text him for food advice if I'm eating out, I haven't taken him up on that yet!) and Graeme & I enjoy getting trained together. The other reason I enjoy it is because (in my mind) it's a non-negotiable date in my diary that I can't get out of, so it's good to keep you going week-on-week. The gym where Andy trains from (Edenfit) is normally pretty quiet - on a Monday night, you're lucky if there's more than 3 other people there. I can't fault the facilities even though they aren't particularly slick or modern - they're functional, and that's what counts. Update as of August 2015: Andy is now temporarily based at a gym in the West End as Edenfit closed down. He's looking at getting his own specialised gym set up soon! read more

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I have been visiting Andy at AGFitness twice a week now for about 2 months for PT sessions and I absolutely love them....and Andy. Since it had been a while since I had done any kind of gym work Andy went pretty easy on me for the first few weeks...we focused on my diet and getting my technique right. I always left feeling like I had a great work out but never so tired I could barely speak. We have gradually over the last few weeks started to ramp up the session so I am feeling more tired (but always great) when I leave my session. Andy knows just how much to push me - occasionally we will try a new weight or a new exercise but he is always checking how it feels, making sure I am working but not hurting, which is always reassuring. Our sessions involve a little 10 minute warm up on the treadmill which is the only cardio we do (we hate cardio) then we move on to weights and resistance exercise. While we work out there is always lots of laughter and plenty of chat to make sure I am eating the right stuff and doing okay with my small 10 minutes home workouts. Andy is fully qualified and really knowledgable when it comes to nutrition and health. He is super supportive but not in a way that is pushy or frightening. I know I can fully confess my chocolate/bread meats bread/ donut sins and there will be no judgement only encouragement to pick better next time. Can not recommend AGFitness enough. I am now seeing a massive change in the shape of my body and that is 100% down to Andy's helps and guidance. read more

AG Fitness Training - Trainers Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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As I write this more muscles are sore than I knew I had. That's a good thing though. I wanted to build up my strength and so when I started hearing a lot about the Ladies that Lift classes run by AG Fitness Training I knew I had to give them a go. At £5 for an hour I think this is really incredible value. Andy had amazing attention to detail and he's not going to miss a single thing you do - so if your form isn't perfect he'll soon set you straight. This was really important to me because I find the idea of weight lifting a bit intimidating and I was scared of damaging myself. Fortunately, there's no need to worry here. The classes are small and friendly and, at the time, it doesn't usually feel like you're doing too much. It's only the next day when the aches come in that you realise how hard you've worked (and presumably how much progress you're making). read more

AG Fitness Training - Now I'm inspired #fitspo - Trainers Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Never in a million years did I think I would want to try my hand at lifting weights, never mind enjoy it! I first met Andy at a Yelp fitness event where he had set up an obstacle course for us all, including flipping tires, lifting kettle bells and pulling ropes. However, it was only after he had moved into his new premises on Osbourne Crescent and had started his "Ladies Who Lift" classes, that I began to book myself in with him regularly. I have Briony to thank for inviting me along to the first Saturday morning LWL class, and I haven't looked back! Open to all and aimed at encouraging women of all ages, sizes and abilities to try weight lifting in a safe and sociable atmosphere, Ladies Who Lift is more than just a fitness class. It's a social event, where you can blether away to Andy about your week and laugh along with the other "ladies", while also teaching you important lessons on proper lifting technique, ways to stay flexible and recover well, and get that amazing kick you can only get from lifting 55kgs of pure iron. The equipment available in Andy's new premises is limited, but he's clever in the way that he uses the space. He's currently in the process of securing a space for the new year, with the hope of establishing his own gym and studio, which would be fantastic as he'd finally be in charge of the background music (hello, Gangsta Rap Thursdays) and could run more classes (I will inevitably sign up for them all). For such a young guy, Andy is professional and wise beyond his years. Encouraging and supportive, he's fully on board with my mission of being 'hench' by Christmas, even if he does still maintain that it's a little ambitious. Ambitious, maybe, but I'm going to really enjoy proving him wrong! read more

As a former very fat dude, with the propensity to gain half a stone just by looking at a slice of carrot cake, exercise has been quite important to me for many years. Due to some health things, it's been taking a back seat of late - but no longer. When i heard Andy (the AG in AGFitness) had started doing ladies who lift classes, i immediately thought that I'd love to give it a crack. When he announced he was doing lads who lift, i immediately signed up. And am loving it. I've never done weightlifting before so it's been great being properly taught the correct techniques to do it without hurting myself. So far we've had deadlifting, rows, bench pressing. And the week of pull ups - or, (given my rubbishness at them) drop downs as i like to call them. But the class is great fun. If hate it if it was a big class, but Andy's limiting it to 5/6 per class which is perfect. He's also really encouraging without being drill sergeanty, which would just set my inner rebel on edge! All in all, it's a great reason to drag myself out of bed on a Saturday morning. Can't recommend AGFitness highly enough. Now, if anyone fancies giving me a shoulder massage....i still have the bench press pains :) read more

Newbie with the "Ladies Who Lift" crew, Saturday was my first day joining in and seeing what sort of damage I could do to my poor body. I have loads of friends back in the states who lift for a living (body building pros), so I've given it a go a few times, but it's been quite some times since I've done any proper lifting. I currently do a lifting class at the gym, but Andy, our instructor, made sure I was aware that my gym class didn't count as lifting. Ha! I'm actually quite sore today, as Andy said we would be, and it didn't help that I'm just home from my lift class at the gym. Glutton for punishment, I suppose? Andy, we were told, just moved to this location from a Charing Cross location, where he didn't have very much room to teach and work out. This location is great, it's spacious and there's enough room for us, and the cross fit group to work out! It's in the underside of a bridge there in the Merchant City area. Smells a bit musty, as it is in a bit of a cave like atmosphere, but as soon as you start working out, that smell goes away and you focus more on what you're doing rather than your surroundings. This past weekend, a group of girls joined up to do an hour of dead lifts, which was fab. This coming weekend, will be nothing but squats. I can feel my legs burning just thinking about it, I can't wait! read more

I've lost count the times I've joined a gym, gone for an induction, then never went back, they are so intimidating, busy, and full of people posing in front of the mirrors, if that's your thing then that's great for you, it's my worst nightmare. I followed AGFitnessTraining on social media for a while, Andy opened his new gym and after a couple of months of me thinking "what's the point in going as it'll just be the same as the gyms I've been in before" I decided to go along to see Andy for a chat, as soon as I walked in the door I knew it was different. There was no mirrors (who wants to see themselves pulling daft faces while working out anyway) I told Andy what concerns I had and what I'd like to achieve. He was very reassuring, he knew what he was talking about and right away I felt comfortable with him. I started 2 PT sessions the following week, that was 4 months ago, I'm so happy with the service Andy provides I'm now doing 3 PT sessions a week and a member of the gym. I've lost 1 stone 5lb, I've gained muscles I didn't know i could possibly have, I feel fitter than I have done in years, that's awesome, but what's more important to me is the confidence I've gained, I stepped out my comfort zone and with Andy's full support I've changed my life. Eating healthy thanks to his knowledge and guidance on nutrition, enjoying my PT sessions and going along to the Yoga class. There is also group sessions you can attend where you'll get the support of the other members who all had to start where you probably are right now so they all know how you feel. Each session is different so they're never dull or repetitive, he'll challenge you to push ur limits but being an expert he doesn't push you to breaking point. The point of this review is to say if you are scared, nervous, anxious or self conscious about taking the first step to getting in shape get yourself down to AGFitnessTraining and speak to Andy, it'll be the best thing you'll ever do for yourself Andy's helping me to be a better version of myself, I'm on track to be who I've wanted to be for years, the only thing I'm not happy with is myself for not starting sooner. His chat is pretty awesome too :) read more

Prior to using AG fitness I was very reluctant to engage in any gym environment. For years I have been trying to get in to fitness, but have lacked motivation, and honestly, intimidated by crowded gyms. I seen AG Fitness advertised through a friend and thought I would give it a go. It has genuinely been the best money I have ever spent. I have Personal Trainer sessions with Juan once per week. Not only am I being supported to increase my fitness and general health, but my confidence too. I look forward to my sessions with Juan each week, and have recently started attending the group sessions, which is something I never thought I would have the confidence to do. If you're lucky enough to have sessions with Juan then you are in for a winner; he is super supportive, and works with you to achieve your goals. Genuinely can not thank him enough for the work he has done with me so far. Andy offers an unintimidating gym environment that allows you to develop at your own pace. I cannot recommend this gym enough. If you're new to lifting, or experienced, I guarantee Andy and his team can support you in new ways to become stronger, and healthier. read more

This is actually quite a long overdue review, but I was sort of putting it off because I have a feeling it'll go to someone's head. (Yes, Andy G, I mean you.) Seriously though, Andy is pretty fantastic! As previously mentioned in my review of the Yelpy obstacle course we did a while back, I HATE exercise. I really do. However, I really seem to love AG Fitness Ladies Who Lift sessions! I don't love the pain when I'm struggling to move myself for days afterwards, but the sessions are genuinely fun! I've also really surprised myself with the amount of weight I have actually been managing to lift - before I started I always said I'd be amazed if I could even lift the 15kg bar without keeling over, but most times I end up getting weight added to that. Not massive amounts obviously (this will make sense if you've seen me) but enough to make me pretty happy. At £5 a session it's an absolute bargain as well, although be warned you might end up a bit of a lifting addict - I missed a session the other week due to a conference and actually found myself MISSING lifting heavy-ish things! I mean what?! Andy is very knowledgeable about all aspects of fitness and can easily see if your posture's right or not, if you're capable of lifting more and just generally helping you to lift things more easily - sometimes all it takes is a little tweak and you'll find it much easier! (Not easy. I did not say easy. Don't get the two confused.) If you try hard and are up for really pushing yourself then you might find that Ladies/Lads Who Lift is for you. My younger sibling has also started going to Lads Who Lift and has found it seriously useful - he's been lifting for a fair while now and so is much more experienced than myself, but Andy has been giving him tips to improve the amount he can lift or just lift things in a better way. He deadlifted 150kg last week and he's aiming for 160kg by Christmas, which is definitely in part thanks to Andy's help. (My brother may deny this but I'm pretty sure it's true.) I also have it on good authority from Pammi G and Briony C/Graeme H that Andy's personal training sessions are well worth it as well. He creates detailed, individual plans for all his clients and is always on hand to help with any questions - if I knew someone who was looking for a PT I would most definitely recommend him. If nothing else, you should sign up for Andy's daily emails because they're usually pretty funny and sometimes he even manages to make good points about different subjects :P read more

Really enjoying the ladies lifting class and find Andy very supportive and full of great tips. Only been a few times so will update my review soon. read more