Health by Science

Health by Science Health by Science is a leading provider of Personal Training and rehab services in the Edinburgh

Health by Science is a leading provider of Personal training and rehab services in the Edinburgh area. We are on a mission to help individuals thrive with science-backed coaching programmes that aim to assist clients in losing weight, improving fitness, and achieving overall health and well-being. Their team of dedicated professionals offers bespoke Personal Training services, utilising the latest research and techniques to ensure effective and safe workouts. Whether you are looking to kickstart your fitness journey or take your training to the next level, Health by Science is committed to helping you reach your goals.

Every programme at Health by Science starts with clarity.Movement.Strength levels.Injury history.Lifestyle constraints.R...
25/02/2026

Every programme at Health by Science starts with clarity.

Movement.
Strength levels.
Injury history.
Lifestyle constraints.

Ross oversees the systems that make that possible.

If you’re serious about improving, start with assessment, not intensity.

Most people don’t struggle because they lack effort.They struggle because they lack structure.A clear programme tells yo...
23/02/2026

Most people don’t struggle because they lack effort.

They struggle because they lack structure.

A clear programme tells you:
• What to do
• How hard to push
• When to progress
• When to adjust

Whether your goal is strength, rehab, fat loss or performance, it starts with assessment and ends with a structured plan.

That’s what the Movement MOT leads to.

We often hear new members say they’ve accepted “just having a bad back” or that they are “too old” to build real strengt...
19/02/2026

We often hear new members say they’ve accepted “just having a bad back” or that they are “too old” to build real strength.

At Health by Science, we see the opposite every day in our Thrive classes.

The Thrive approach isn’t about intensity for the sake of it. It’s about:

Evidence-based movement: Exercises tailored to your current capacity.
Structured progression: Moving from “I can’t” to “I just did” through measurable steps.
Long-term independence: Building the physical confidence to enjoy life outside the gym.

Watching our members reclaim their mobility, whether that’s playing with grandkids or walking the water of Leith pain-free, is why we do what we do.

There is no hype and no extreme transformations. Just consistent, supported progress.

No hype. Just showing up with the right support.

16/02/2026

The deadlift isn’t about “lifting with your back”.

It’s about:

• Setting your position
• Creating tension
• Moving with control

Most problems I see aren’t strength issues , they’re setup issues.

Bar drifting forward.
No brace.
Trying to squat the deadlift.

Get the basics right and the lift feels strong, stable and smooth.

If your deadlift feels awkward or your back always “takes over”, it’s usually a positioning problem, not a weak back.

Love it!
16/02/2026

Love it!

You trust us with your rehab.Your strength.Your confidence.The space should reflect that.Over the past year, we’ve level...
12/02/2026

You trust us with your rehab.
Your strength.
Your confidence.

The space should reflect that.

Over the past year, we’ve levelled up both of our gyms at Health by Science, not just new kit, but the entire look and feel of the environment.

Brighter spaces and fully installed air conditioning so we can properly control the temperature all year round.

No more roasting in summer.
No more freezing between sets.
Just a consistent, comfortable space where you can focus on training well.

Because environment matters.

When you walk in, it should feel professional.
Calm.
Structured.
Intentional.

We’ve always held ourselves to a high standard with physiotherapy, personal training and rehab.

Now the space matches the service.

If you haven’t been in for a while, you’ll notice the difference.

Start with a Movement MOT and experience it properly. Link in bio.

If training feels hit-and-miss, it’s not because you’re lazy or inconsistent.It’s usually because you’re guessing.Guessi...
10/02/2026

If training feels hit-and-miss, it’s not because you’re lazy or inconsistent.
It’s usually because you’re guessing.

Guessing what exercises you should be doing.
Guessing how hard to push.
Guessing whether pain is “normal” or a red flag.

The Movement MOT removes the guesswork.

We assess how you move, what’s limiting you, and what’s holding back your progress, then give you a clear, personalised plan so every session actually counts.

No random workouts.
No wasted effort.
Just clarity, confidence, and progress you can feel.

👉 Start with a Movement MOT for just £15 (normally £60).

09/02/2026

Being inclusive isn’t about good intentions. It’s about informed action.

On 27.02.26 (15:00–16:30), this CPD session asks an important question:

Can we genuinely say we are LGBTQ+ Affirmative Practitioners?

We’ll explore sexual and gender diversity, the impact of language and awareness on trust, and the lived history of discrimination that still shapes people’s experiences today. Despite legal progress, real barriers to accessing care remain and it’s on us as practitioners to recognise and reduce them.

This session is about creating spaces where clients feel safe, respected, and able to show up as their authentic selves. Non-judgement isn’t assumed. It’s demonstrated.

05/02/2026

January told us everything.

We completed 20 Movement MOTs in one month, not just for people in pain, but for people who wanted to:

Feel confident using the gym
Know they’re lifting, running, and moving well
Stop guessing and start progressing

A Movement MOT isn’t about being told to “rest”.
It’s about understanding how your body moves so your training actually pays off.

Because of demand (and the time involved), the price is increasing in March.

Right now it’s £15 and includes:

Full movement assessment
Clear, personalised next steps
Free physio assessment if we find an issue

If you want to train with confidence and get more return from the work you’re already doing, this is for you.

DM us to book in.

04/02/2026

The stick drill is one of the simplest ways to clean up your deadlift hip hinge.

Three points of contact:

Head
Upper back
Tailbone

If all three stay in contact as you hinge, you’re moving from the hips, not rounding your spine, not squatting the weight down.

Why it works:

Teaches a true hip hinge
Reinforces a neutral spine
Improves load tolerance and consistency under the bar

If the stick loses contact, that’s instant feedback. Adjust, slow it down, own the pattern, then load it.

Master the movement first. Strength comes after.

02/02/2026

Sleep advice usually stops at “get more of it”.

Helpful… but not very realistic when you’re a busy human.

So what actually happens if you train after a bad night’s sleep?

A large meta-analysis (69 studies, 227 outcomes) shows that acute sleep loss (≤6 hours) does reduce performance but not equally across everything.

What takes the biggest hit?
Skill-based tasks: coordination, precision, fine motor control.

What’s more resilient?
Strength and power still drop, but less dramatically around ~0.4% per hour awake before training.

That might mean failing a rep early, not falling apart entirely.

How to train smart after poor sleep

• Train if you can, but auto-regulate
• Aim for ~2 reps in reserve (2 RIR) rather than chasing PRs
• Let load or reps come down naturally that day
• Save true near-failure work for well-recovered sessions

Timing matters too:
• Morning sessions tend to outperform evenings after poor sleep
• Keeping bedtime normal and waking earlier is less damaging than staying up late

Big picture:
One bad night won’t blunt long-term adaptations.
Poor sleep changes the cost of effort, not the value of training.

Sleep is a performance multiplier not an on/off switch.

DOI: 10.1007/s40279-022-01706-y.

If you want help adjusting training around sleep, stress, and real-life chaos, that’s exactly what our Movement MOT is designed for.

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98 Giles Street
Edinburgh
EH66BZ

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 10pm
Tuesday 6am - 10pm
Wednesday 6am - 10pm
Thursday 6am - 10pm
Friday 6am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

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Who We Are

We are Scotland’s first Personal Training/Physiotherapy Social Enterprise, and we strongly believe that our social enterprise model could offer a new paradigm for physiotherapy and personal training in the UK.

The profit we make goes towards our social purpose, which is helping people who have been discharged from the NHS but still have rehab potential.

We are a team of university graduates passionate about highlighting the importance of science and changing lifestyles to help maximise people’s wellbeing and minimise the risk of preventable illness. You can meet the team here.

We believe in science. Believing is easy. Being sceptical is hard. As healthy sceptics, we do the research before helping our clients to apply the evidence using the principles of sustainable behaviour change.