Reviews of Fitness Soul Personal Training Edinburgh. (Personal Trainer) in Edinburgh (East Lothian).

Fitness Soul Personal Training Edinburgh

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34 Tennant St, Edinburgh EH6 5NA, United Kingdom

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Information of Fitness Soul Personal Training Edinburgh, Personal Trainer in Edinburgh (East Lothian)

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Reviews of Fitness Soul Personal Training Edinburgh

C. B.

Starting PT with Leszek was the best decision I've ever made for my health and wellbeing. I find it impossible to motivate myself to get up and do any sort of fitness on my own. Having an appointment with a PT who is always smiling and making fitness fun and never a chore has been literally life-changing. It was really hard work to begin with (and still is - if it's not, you're doing it wrong!), but the progress I've made has been unbelievable.

k. a.

This 6 week exercise class has been exactly what I've been looking for. It has helped me to increase my exercise, eat better, feel fitter, feel better and improve my overall tone. Amazing in 6 weeks I've gained muscle and lost body fat. Joanne is a great instructor and will work you to your own limits being mindful of any injuries or specific requirements. She will even help with the babies so you can focus on the exercises. This class will really make you feel like you've worked hard and you'll then want to do more in your own time. Joanne will support you with ideas, programmes and help with nutrition. Great for any mum looking to improve their fitness and overall health.

M. P.

I have gone to Fitness Soul and Joanna for many years for amazing Zumba classes. During lockdowns I put on weight and this affected my knees. Had some physio and lost some weight and the next step of 1:1 sessions with Joanna has been a great boost to my health all round. Joanna is incredibly knowledgeable, kind, professional and motivated to help with fitness goals as well as nutrition and mindset too. I have learnt so much and am now walking everywhere again which I love whereas before I was sore and stiff most of the time. I feel stronger and motivated to continue with strength training and would recommend anyone to try it too. 😊

A. J.

I can't recommend Fitmamas or Joanna as a PT enough. It's amazing to be able to have a challenging, personalised workout that I can bring my children along to. I've never felt so strong, and even after a night of broken sleep I leave each class with loads of energy. Joanna's style of coaching really adds to this as she has such an infectious enthusiasm for making people feel better in themselves. One of the benefits I've found from working out with other mums and their children is not only having a wee cheer squad, but there's always someone to soothe a crying baby/ensure mobile children are safely out of the way! And it's great to be able to connect to other parents and be a sounding board for each other. It's also an incredibly welcoming gym, I'm usually quite anxious about joining classes expecting them to be intimidating. It's definitely not the case at Fitness Soul, it's a unique place! :)

K. C.

A brilliant gym with support and encouragement to match. I went along to Fit Mammas for 6 weeks and loved every session. I lifted weights I never thought and I would and Joanna was there every step of the way, pushing me harder and holding the baby. Thanks guys!

C. M.

I have been training with Leszek for several months and can highly recommend Fitness Soul, all the staff are friendly, you get a lot of good advice and fitness tips which you can apply outside of the training sessions as well, and Leszek keeps you really motivated

S. B.

I really enjoyed my time training with Leszek. My strength and fitness improved and he provided good insight into which areas I really needed to work on to improve my overall fitness and resilience. He also provided me with some running coaching that was very useful and has improved my pace. Leszek is very knowledgeable and his training sessions are fun and effective.

R. Y.

Absolutely brilliant service. Honestly, if anyone is looking to get fit and lose weight then this is the best place in Edinburgh, by far. Leszek was absolutely fantastic, as a person in giving me confidence and in personal training. He pushed me to my limits, slowly but surely, but it was a really enjoyable experience, not harsh or an boot-camp style harsh atmosphere. He also made it FUN, which is what a lot of other types of training people forget. I've lost weight, feel better physically and mentally and struck up a good friendship with Leszek too who is possibly one of the nicest guys around. What more could you want. You honestly won't regret it.

R. J.

I have gone to Fitness Soul for many years so knew that Joanna knew her stuff. I decided to try personal training instead of classes primarily because I had been struggling to lose my lockdown belly and felt that I would benefit from a 1:1 approach. In a surprisingly short time (just a few months), Joanna helped me lose my lockdown belly and I also learnt alot from our sessions regarding exercise, diet, and my body in general. Joanna is very open with her knowledge and I would highly recommend her for personal training as I am sure she will help you achieve your fitness goals.

E. N.

Leszek is a great coach. Each session is slightly different (so I don’t get bored), whilst always focusing on flexibility, strength, and cardio. Leszek has taken the time to understand what exercises I don’t enjoy and enjoy, so that he focus on tailoring the training sessions to ensure I start to enjoy exercise more than I have in the past! Having never exercised routinely in the past I’ve really appreciated the one on one sessions as I can go at my own pace whilst Leszek encourages and supports me to push my own boundaries. I now feel confident to go to some group exercise classes. Leszek has also taken into account a long standing health problem and ensures that I work to strengthen the muscles around the affected area that will help me in the long run. He has also given me advise on how to mitigate the risks of having a desk job and enjoying visits to the pub too often. If you are looking for a personal trainer Leszek is the one!

R. G.

Been going for a good few months now and have had excellent results, Fitness Soul has an excellent wee community vibe going on, would highly recommend it folks!

J. B.

Leszek has been a breath of fresh air to work with - just what I needed to round off 2020. Myself and three friends have just completed 14 weeks of group PT (all of us starting with roughly the same fitness level). The sessions have been varied, well structured, and have pushed each of us to achieve our goals. He is clearly passionate about his work, and has a tremendous knowledge of all things fitness and nutrition. Bags of personality, professionalism, inspiration and knowledge in equal measure - highly recommend.

R. B.

For many years, I've considered myself to be fit, strong and healthy and I've worked with a number of personal trainers during this time - some good and some not so good. Working with Leszek is different. Firstly, he's a kind, considerate and friendly soul who is evidently committed to what he does. What I particularly enjoy about working with him is that he listens to what it is you want to achieve and he then helps you to achieve this in tandem with training you for longevity (and not just for looking good). Looking and feeling better are of course the outcomes of working with him but Leszek trains at 'source' by focusing on a combination of strength, flexibility and endurance to produce the desired outcomes and to therefore help equip his clients for leading longer, healthier, more active lives. After all, what good is strength and muscle mass if you're going to lose flexibility and be unable to move your body in later years? In working with Leszek, you can fully expect to be pushed to your limits - and sometimes a little beyond them - but Leszek is always aware of where those limits are, is supportive in helping you achieve them and is eager to monitor and measure progress. If you're looking for a trainer who is as effective as he is unconventional and understanding, go and see Leszek, do what he says and pay what he asks! If your experience is anything like mine, you'll be glad you did!

J. S.

Highly highly recommend! I've been training with Leszek for 4 months now and am absolutely delighted with the progress I've made. Leszek is a fantastic coach, really motivates you and he has helped me to get a healthy, balanced view of fitness and nutrition. He's great at seeing when I'm struggling and adapts routines to suit. We tried lots of different types of exercises to see what I enjoyed, so there's a lot of variety, this training is really suitable for everyone! The biggest shock for me is although I always hated running, with his tips and advice I've found a love for it and am now training for a half marathon!! I've never ever stuck with any kind of fitness routine before but he has helped me to make it a genuine lifestyle choice now. No going back! :)

G. B.

I have really enjoyed PT sessions with Leszek - he is knowledgeable, fun and approachable. He’s encouraged me to think about how to change my wider lifestyle to think about long term goals for health and well being as well as pushing me to work hard and enjoy being active. I would really recommend!

L. O.

I started personal training with Laszek around 16 weeks ago, mainly to gain back my confidence and improve my overall fitness. Every session has been enjoyable, challenging and different. I have throughly enjoyed every session and most importantly, I have learnt how to input the same training style into my daily routine. My overall fitness and strength has dramatically increased over the past 16 weeks - I have gained back confidence and overall, I feel really good. Laszek is a fantastic trainer, he is very knowledgeable, patient and motivating. I would highly recommend Laszek to everyone.

m.

Since the new year, I decided to start to train with Leszek and it was my best decision. He is absolutely ambitious person, clever and returning the for the details. His commitment to training have brought me success in something I absolutely never tried and he encouraged me to getting started another form of trainings than I expected. His knowledge is infinite and patience angelic. Wonderful man in the right place. I can with a clear conscience to recommend anyone to train with Leszek. I am grateful for his person! Best for u ! Monika

K. G.

Leszek is a really motivating and supportive trainer. I have been training with him for just over a month and he has completely changed my attitude toward fitness and what I am capable of achieving. Everyone at Fitness Soul is really friendly and welcoming - not at all intimidating as some gyms and classes can be!

C. B.

In the past year, while I have been training with Leszek, I have seen a huge increase in my level of fitness and enjoyment of sport and exercise. Leszek is a highly motivating trainer and takes a real interest in all aspects of your progress, focusing on diet and lifestyle as well as delivering varied and effective personal training sessions. He is very supportive and skilled in providing just the right level of challenge you need to keep you progressing, whatever your reasons for training and whatever level you are starting from. Little did I think a year ago I would now be competing in kettlebell sport competitions and be able to do a handstand or two, amongst other things. With his extensive knowledge, great interpersonal skills and dedication to helping you surpass your goals, I cannot recommend Leszek highly enough.

K. H.

I did a programme of Personal Training at Fitness Soul to try and break the stubborn routine of inactivity and excuses. Leszek helped me go from a point of little to no regular activity, to looking forward to liftin weights each week! My goal was to reset my routine and mindset, and there's no doubt that without the discipline of weekly sessions that that would not have happened. Leszek made sure that sessions were fun, progressive and challenging, but always within my abilities - and helped me realise that I could in fact lift heavy things!

J. H.

Leszek is an inspirational trainer who has given me a whole new sense of what I am capable of in my running and strength building. He is at the same time patient and demanding, funny and strict, and I recommend him unreservedly to anyone who, like me, enjoys exercise but has never really tested and pushed themselves beyond their comfort zone.

K. D.

I've had a few personal trainers over the years, so feel confident in saying that Leszek is one of the great ones. His sessions are well thought out and creative. He is very approachable, a good laugh and very motivating. I feel like he really cares about my progress and he knows how to motivate me by getting me to compete with my sister!

M. M.

I have really enjoyed training with Leszek. I particularly like the functional approach to strength and fitness. Leszek ensures that one works at his/her own pace while at the same time encouraging them to push the boundaries of their comfort zone. I always come away from sessions feeling like I have achieved a little something, and motivated to go a bit further the next time around:)

P. G.

Leszek was recommended to me by friends who were aware of a shoulder injury that I was recovering from. After some months of inactivity I had lost range of movement and strength and as a keen padel player this meant I was missing out on my favourite sport. What I particularly liked about training with Leszek is that he took time to really understand my needs and goals and then tailored activity to focus on what I needed. He was able to push me to achieve these goals and make some other lifestyle changes that have improved my overall health and throughout he has made the sessions interesting and fun! I will happily recommend him to my friends and the racquet players in our clubs. I also like the community feeling in the club and will now become a regular at the Fitness Soul classes and can play padel again! Thanks Leszek and Fitness Soul.

M. T.

Leszek took a great deal of time getting to know me and and my sport in order to put together a comprehensive training program. I was impresessed by his knowledge and his approach to personal training. Very personable guy, super motivated and dedicated to job. Knows his stuff. Spotted my weaknesses straight away and got me working on them. Would recommend to anyone of any fitness level looking for a personal trainer.

S.

I've really enjoyed my sessions with Leszek. He is clearly very passionate about health and fitness and that comes across in every session. He plans each session to be different so you don't feel bored and finds the right balance - Pushing you, so you see real progress, without wearing you out so you feel discouraged. I highly recommend him!

U. v. D. (.

Two months ago I started going to PT classes with Leszek twice a week. I was overweight, weak as a kitten, full of insecurities about on/off back ache and an achilles heal problem. Leszek has built up mind, body and spirit through: mindset coaching while training; remarkable improvements in strength; and a two KG's weight loss so far! Fitness Soul has a great vibe - everyone welcome, no matter where you are on the fitness scale. The results are fantastic and I couldn't recommend Leszek highly enough.

S. A.

Leszek is a great trainer and person! From day one I felt comfortable training with him. He is good about variying up what we do from session to session. He approaches training in a very wholistic manner and is very knowledgable and informative. I would recommend training with Leszek to anyone! Getting back in shape and losing weight can be a difficult journey but with Leszek’s coaching/training it has been a whole heck of a lot more enjoyable!!!

J. M.

Leszek has been helping me improve my fitness for the past 3 months. He identified some weaknesses and problems with my shoulders which we work to improve every session, as well as providing advice and guidance around what I can and should be doing to improve my overall health and fitness. Each session brings something new and Leszek makes sure that I push to the limit each time. Not only that but he does seem to try and make me laugh at the most inopportune moments, which just makes me look forward to the next session even more. I can’t recommend him enough, and looks forward to finding out what he has in store for me next!

K. P.

Leszek is an amazing personal trainer. He will make sure that he encourages you but takes into consideration anything that might be a problem i.e. I suffer from Arthritis and Leszek makes sure that the exercises suit me. I highly recommend him - if you are looking for someone to help you get fit, healthy and to enjoy exercise again, then look no further!

N. W.

Leszek helped me to prepare for my CST and Tacfit certs. Each session continued on from the previous one which allowed me to see my progress. I found Leszek to be very informative, positive and supportive, he was also very resourceful in finding ways to break down techniques if I was having difficulties. I would fully recommend Leszek to anyone.

S. L.

I signed up to the City to Summit which is , in many ways, similar or equivalent to an Iron Man. I have always been quite fit and have pushed myself as far as I can in all sporting activities but this was a step into the unknown. My friend insisted that I meet with Leszek about this endurance event and I quickly realised there is a lot of science and theory to be considered when training and competing in an endurance event. Leszek's knowledge was incredibly impressive and he helped me to understand how the body works (e.g. aerobic versus anaerobic, heart rate zones), useful equipment, the importance of nutrition, how to put together a training programme, the psychological aspect of an endurance event... the list goes on. Above all else, Leszek genuinely believed I was capable of completing the event and was beyond supportive throughout my training programme. Leszek is second to none in my opinion and I can't recommend him enough. I know I wouldn't have been been able to cross the finish line after 19 hours of exertion without his help!

A. M.

I have had numerous personal training sessions with Leszek and he gets results ! Not just that , I find that he has a unique combination of friendly humour and professionalism which makes the sessions a lot of fun as well as being very effective . Even after the third session I was seeing a big difference in how I looked and felt . If you are looking for a personal trainer that really takes an interest in your wellbeing , Leszek is your man.

B. M.

Leszek is a great motivational trainer, who has completely changed my outlook on fitness in a greatly positive way! Unlike most typical trainers, he's always thinking of creative excerises from a variety of sports that work for me and my style of training!

F. T.

Leszek helped me in training from my second Ironman triathlon in Lanzarote. Although I started training with him from a position of good fitness and health, I wanted to increase my overall core strength, and Leszeks kettlebell classes were just amazing for this. His motivational skills are brilliant, his enthusiasm for what he does is off the scale, and he's just generally a really nice bloke. Oh, and I managed to smash my previous Ironman time by 1hr 25mins with his help. I recommend him to anyone looking to gain fitness/strength/stamina and generally just to feel good.

a. s.

I started to train with Leszek half year ago and was so much impressed with his passion about sport and the way of how he was able to share his knowledge. I highly reccommend him as a personal trainer and hopefully will join his session in nearest future. Anna

G. M.

I’ve really been enjoying my sessions with Joanna. She’s positive, enthusiastic and knows how far to push you without going too far. As well as being very knowledgeable about health and fitness she’s created a great sense of community around the gym. I’m so glad I’ve started training with her and I’m looking forward to seeing what we can achieve.

S. M.

Leszek is infectiously enthusiastic and really knowledgeable. He has helped me recover my fitness after surgery and I have learned a lot about my own strengths and weaknesses. Really recommend him.

R. H.

I really enjoyed personal training with Leszek. He was so encouraging and also created programmes especially for me but there was always so much variety. More importantly I saw a change in my body shape in a weeks.

R. Z.

I got the pleasure to have Lezsek as my coach for over 6 months when I got stuck at my progress and Lezsek was able to make a programming which had helped me to achieve my goal. Good communication Professional approach Great recommendations Outstanding video content 5/5 can recommend!

L. G.

Les has been my personal trainer for a few months now and he is just great. Following a neurological injury a long time ago and a recent foot fracture he has really helped me in terms of balance and mobility. This is improving my confidence and am feeling really good. I will be signing up for more sessions in the New Year as I feel it is making a difference. He is such a nice guy and so passionate about wellbeing yet being able to tailor his programmes to meet specific needs. He really is quite exceptional and is very good at building a rapport with people. Thanks Les

I. Q.

Great place to get fit. Leszek is brilliant at getting the most out of people and I work out much harder. Great community. Went for the fitness and stayed for the soul♡

T. B.

I’ve got so much from my PT sessions with Joanna. I started working with her post-baby and she has helped me build my fitness back. I would highly recommend!

A. B.

Leszek is a very positive man with a lot of passion for sport and fitness! Could teach a monkey how to be healthy :) possibly. Great coach!

B. K.

Joanna’s Trigger Point Pilates sessions I try very hard not to miss. I swim, I cycle, I run, I sit on a chair, all things which lead to niggles, soreness and tight spots. It is an active way to address all these things in a fun and ultimately relaxing way. For running for me, it prevents those pesky hamstrings or IT band issues becoming problematic. Basically, I don’t understand why anyone would not want to use this opportunity.

A. J. G.

If you’re looking for a PT, I’d highly recommend getting in touch with Leszek. Great guy and an amazing coach. Incredibly knowledgeable and charismatic. 10 stars.

C. P. P.

I have problem breathing and I thought this was going to be difficult for me to do exercises but Leszek helped me to overcome that. It helped me getting fit but also happier. Thank you so much Leszek, Joana and Roz.

T. l.

Great personalised workout with Leszek, highly recommended. He tries to push you but also have fun at the same time, so what’s not to like :)

C. H.

Excellent personally tailored advice on exercise and diet that really works. You can even be honest about what you eat - you just might have to train harder :)

A. M. (.

I have been training with Leszek since September 2022, resuming my training after a gap of almost six months. My training sessions have helped me immensely with improving my flexibility and regaining some strength. It is a very friendly environment and Leszek is a fantastic motivator and helps you push your boundaries. Amit

A. P.

At the end of June I (unexpectedly) qualified for the UCI Pump Track World Champs in Chile and to prepare myself for the race I knew I had to work on my strength but didn't know where to start, as I've never trained in a gym or had a PT. A friend of mine recommended that I get in touch with Leszek and after our first meeting I knew that was a good choice. Leszek's energy and enthusiasm is electrifying. Having someone teach me how to lift weights and look after me during sessions was so important, it took away the worry that I could do something wrong and hurt myself. It was hard work but fun and always rewarding. Leszek will push your limits but that's the point, that's how I progressed and got stronger and I definitely don't want to stop. I only wish I had started strength training much earlier in my life. I must add that training with Leszek went beyond him just telling me what to do in the gym, he helped me with my worries and doubts when it comes to racing, and showed me strategies for how to deal with high stress situations. He's an accomplished athlete himself with huge knowledge, a passion for coaching and getting the best out of people.

J. G.

Great personal training in small group focusing on health, strength and fitness. Small group is an additional motivator and works really well

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