Transform Your Fitness,
Transform Your Life
David Richard BSc, Personal Training & Fitness Coach
Midlothian Based Personal Training
Fitness is so much more than just a workout— it’s a transformative tool that creates lasting, positive changes that extend far beyond physical health.
My passion is helping professionals and fitness enthusiasts in Midlothian and Edinburgh take control of their well-being, empowering them to create a balanced, fulfilling lifestyle through personalised one-to-one and online coaching.
With a solid foundation and strong academic background in Sports Coaching and Personal Training and over a decade of experience in weightlifting, martial arts and competitive sports, I bring a proven, results-driven approach to personal training.
My focus is on delivering real progress and lasting impact by providing uplifting, educational training sessions that not only challenge and inspire you but also teach you effective fitness, nutritional and well-being techniques. Together, we’ll build habits that keep you motivated and help you get the most out of your fitness journey.
Whether you’re interested in strength training, athletic performance/fitness events, martial arts or developing flexibility and mobility to improve your movement, I will help you take charge of your fitness journey and realise your full potential.
Specialised Training For Every Goal
Strength & Conditioning
Build power, endurance, and functional strength to improve overall fitness and performance, tailored to your individual goals.
Muay Thai / Kickboxing
Sky rocket your fitness and sharpen your skills with Kickboxing and Muay Thai. These high-intensity sessions blend striking techniques with cardio to improve your technical striking skills whilst improving agility, and coordination, while offering a fun therapeutic way to train for all ages and ability levels.
Body Transformation & Fat Loss
Sculpt your body, shed fat, and enhance your confidence with personalised training and nutrition strategies designed for lasting results.
Flexibility & Mobility
Increase your range of motion, reduce injury risk, and improve overall movement with targeted flexibility and mobility training techniques with follow-along training routines.
Athletic Performance
Prepare your body for peak athletic performance, sports competitions, events or uniformed service fitness assessments with specialised training that enhances speed, agility, strength and endurance.
Online Coaching & Programming
Already confident in the gym but need a clear plan to reach your goals? I’ll provide personalised workout programs with weekly check-ins and support whenever you need it, helping you to stay on track - anytime, anywhere.
How we will transform your fitness
Assess your starting point:
We’ll begin by conducting an in-depth assessment of your current fitness level, abilities, and goals to get a clear picture of where you are now and pinpoint areas for development. This helps us identify strengths to build on as well as any limitations to address.
Develop a Strategy:
Together, we’ll create a personalised roadmap based on your individual goals, training needs and lifestyle to ensure a focused and practical approach.
Implement a Custom Training Plan, Nutritional Advice & Realistic Lifestyle Changes:
I’ll guide you through a personalised workout programme, offer tailored nutritional guidance and meal plans, helping you implement sustainable changes that seamlessly fit into your daily life. With ongoing support and accountability, I’ll be there to keep you motivated and on track every step of the way.
Achieve Your Goals:
With consistent effort and support, you’ll start seeing real progress—whether it's losing weight, gaining muscle, or improving performance.
Adjust, Recalibrate & Go Again:
Once you’ve hit your initial targets, we’ll reassess, set new challenges, and keep pushing the boundaries to continue your progress.
Why I do what I do…
I believe fitness is about so much more than physical health; it's about building mental strength, resilience, and self-confidence. My "why" is rooted in helping people push past their limits to become better versions of themselves, not just in the gym but in all aspects of life. Whether it’s through strength training, martial arts or improving flexibility and movement. I’m passionate about empowering others to take control of their fitness and, in turn, their lives.
I love helping people achieve their goals. Fitness should be fun and transformative, which is why I focus on creating balance and sustainable habits.
With a Bachelor of Science degree with distinction in Sports Coaching from Edinburgh Napier University and a sporting background in basketball and martial arts, I’ve always been drawn to health and fitness. Inspired by my upbringing as the son of a fitness instructor and doctor, I now work with people of all ages and abilities, from complete beginners to those training for competitive sports or who approach their fitness with a performance-driven mindset.
My goal is simple: to make fitness enjoyable and accessible while helping you grow both physically and mentally. I bring a friendly, supportive approach to coaching, an uplifting energy to every session, and personalised training tailored to your specific needs.
Whether you're striving to enhance your physical capabilities or build a stronger, more confident version of yourself, I will help you unlock your full potential.
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