Fitness Training Scotland

“The most rewarding moments come from recognising and nurturing the potential already within our teams. When I first joined The Bannatyne Group in Stepps at the start of the year Craig worked as a Member Care Assistant. His qualities stood out immediately⭐

By taking the time to understand his career aspirations, we were able to support his drive for continuous learning, and I am incredibly proud to share that after committing to his Level 2 Gym Instructor Certificate, Craig has officially transitioned into his new role as a Fitness Advisor 💪

Craig’s journey is a testament to the power of internal progression; by embracing new skills, he hasn’t just changed his job title—he has unlocked an entirely new career pathway.

A massive thank you to the team at Fitness Training Scotland for their exceptional support in helping him achieve this milestone 👏” David Fitzpatrick General Manger Bannatyne Stepps | Health Club | Gym | Wellness
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📩 Interested in a career in fitness or looking to develop your workforce through Modern Apprenticeships?

Email: [email protected]
🌐 www.ftscotland.org
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CIMSPA Enhancing Education Partner
Active IQ Training Provider
Qualifications Scotland Centre
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Another X Adaptive Open completed!

It’s fantastic to see this competition continuing to grow, with more adaptive strength athletes stepping onto the platform each year. From snatching with one arm to clean and jerking with one leg, these awesome athletes continue to demonstrate what humans are capable of when given the opportunity to compete and excel.

Inspiring or what!

This year also saw the introduction of a rising bar system, bringing the competition more in line with traditional weightlifting events as adaptive strength sport continues to develop and evolve.

It was great to have from WodAptive, who joined the Technical Official team this year, along with myself and .holt_ His expertise in adaptive sport, understanding of athlete classifications, and knowledge of competition standards were invaluable in ensuring a fair, professional, and successful event for all competitors.

Congratulations to everyone involved, athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, and supporters, for another outstanding competition.

The future of adaptive strength sport is looking brighter and stronger than ever.

What Do We Do?
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Our next Active IQ Level 3 Award in Designing Exercise Programmes for Disabled Clients, giving you and your team the required qualification and the experience of how to safely work with disabled clients in your facilities.

You will also receive 3-months access to Ali Jawad, World Champion Powerlifters Accessercise App.

The course is fully taught online, and the course dates are as follows:

📆1st/2nd, 22nd/23rd August 2026
💷Price £397.00/person.

Email [email protected] for more information and to book your team on this fantastic course.
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🎉✨ CELEBRATING SUCCESS ✨🎉

A huge congratulations to Libby Elder from the Highlife Highland, Dingwall Leisure Centre on successfully completing her Level 2 Modern Apprenticeship in Instructing Exercise & Fitness! 👏🏆

Starting her journey as a Leisure Assistant, Libby has worked hard to develop her skills, knowledge and confidence, progressing into a Gym Instructor role and taking on new responsibilities within her workplace. 💪

📣“I really enjoyed completing my Modern Apprenticeship and Gym Instructor qualifications, as they gave me the opportunity to learn new things and develop my skills. The programme helped me become more confident when speaking to people and working in a gym setting.

The course also improved my understanding of fitness and training, which has been valuable for both my personal and professional growth. It has enabled me to lead sessions such as Teen Gym and gym inductions, and has given me the skills and knowledge to support people in a gym environment. It will also help me pursue future opportunities within the fitness industry.” Libby Elder

We’re incredibly proud to have supported Libby throughout her funded Modern Apprenticeship programme, including helping her achieve her Active IQ Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification. 🎓🙌

Well done, Libby! We can’t wait to see what you achieve next. 🌟
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📩 Interested in a career in fitness or looking to develop your workforce through Modern Apprenticeships?

Email: [email protected]
🌐 www.ftscotland.org
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Enhancing Education Partner
Training Provider
scotland Centre
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Last week, our team travelled to the to carry out Gym Instructor assessments for a group of our students. We’re delighted to say that every student performed exceptionally well, achieving strong passes in their practical assessments. 👏

There’s nothing more rewarding than helping people build a career that enables them to support others in reaching their health and fitness goals.

Are you ready to start your fitness career in 2026?

Fitness Training Scotland is helping aspiring fitness professionals gain industry-recognised qualifications through flexible learning and expert tutor support every step of the way.

🔥 LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE 🔥

🏋️ Active IQ Gym Instructor Qualification
📍 Online Delivery
📅 6th–7th & 13th–14th June 2026
📝 Assessments: 27th–28th June 2026
💷 Only £595
🎓 Student discounts available

This course is ideal for anyone looking to:

✔ Start a career in the fitness industry
✔ Work in a gym environment
✔ Progress onto Personal Training qualifications
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✅ Enhancing Education Partner
✅ Approved Training Provider
✅ .scotland Centre
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📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.ftscotland.org
📞 07502 316730
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If you’ve never attended an Adaptive Competition before, I’d really encourage you to get along to the British Weight Lifting Adaptive Open at Oldbury Weightlifting Club in Birmingham on Sunday 7th June.

These competitions showcase some of the very best of inclusive strength sport, with athletes demonstrating incredible determination, skill, and strength across the adaptive weightlifting disciplines.

You may even spot Nigel from supporting as a Technical Official alongside myself and many others helping support the competition.

I’m always proud to be involved in supporting events along with all the other officials, coaches, athletes, volunteers and the events team, that continue to highlight the importance and impact of inclusive opportunities within our sport of weightlifting.

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What Do We Do?

Another fantastic achievement for Team Fitness Training Scotland 👏

We’re proud to share that following our first External Quality Assurance visit of 2026, we have once again achieved:

✅ Full Compliance
✅ High Confidence
✅ Low Risk Status

across our Qualifications Scotland Core Skills provision.
This recognition reflects the hard work, professionalism, and commitment our team puts into delivering the highest standards of learning and support across our Modern Apprenticeships and course provision.
A huge thank you to Marie Woods, Head EQA for Qualifications Scotland Core Skills, for the positive feedback during the visit, especially recognising our Problem Solving and Working With Others Core Skills as being “of the highest standards.”

We are passionate about ensuring our learners gain not only qualifications, but also the practical skills, confidence, and industry knowledge needed to succeed within the health and fitness industry and beyond.

A massive well done to the entire Fitness Training Scotland team 💙
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Interested in our funded Modern Apprenticeship programmes or course provision?

📧 [email protected]
🌍 www.ftscotland.org
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Enhancing Education Partner
Training Provider
scotland Centre
Delivery Partner
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