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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.

When it comes to sticking with exercise, motivation can come from two places:Extrinsic motivation – doing something for ...
26/08/2025

When it comes to sticking with exercise, motivation can come from two places:

Extrinsic motivation – doing something for an external reward.

That might be wanting to lose weight for a holiday, training for a wedding, or getting praise from others.

Intrinsic motivation – doing something because you genuinely enjoy it or value the process.

That could be loving the way a workout clears your head, enjoying the challenge of lifting heavier, or simply feeling good moving your body.

Both are useful. Extrinsic motivation can get you started. Intrinsic motivation keeps you going.

At Health by Science, we help you shift from short-term goals to long-term habits you actually enjoy, so exercise becomes part of who you are, not just something you tick off.

Which type of motivation do you notice most in yourself right now?

Most people think of rehab and training as two separate things.But they overlap. A lot.As Phil Glasgow puts it: “Rehab i...
25/08/2025

Most people think of rehab and training as two separate things.

But they overlap. A lot.

As Phil Glasgow puts it: “Rehab is training in the presence of injury.”

Take ACL surgery as an example:

In the first 6 weeks, it looks like “rehab.”

By 6 months, you’re really in the grey area between rehab and performance training.

By 2 years, it’s all about training—but the principles of rehab never really go away.

The goal isn’t just to fix an injury. It’s to build back stronger, so you’re not only pain-free but performing at your best.

That’s why at Health by Science, we don’t separate “rehab” from “training.” It’s a continuum and wherever you’re at, we meet you there.

Running on fumes lately? Here's what you need to do...Between the deadlines, sleep deprivation, family life, and endless...
19/08/2025

Running on fumes lately? Here's what you need to do...

Between the deadlines, sleep deprivation, family life, and endless to-do lists, stress builds fast — and hits harder than you think.

It’s not just your mood that suffers.
Chronic stress messes with your:

Sleep quality
Immune system
Recovery
Decision-making
Motivation to move, eat well or even breathe deeply

But here’s the good news: you can fight back without overhauling your entire life.

Start small:

Get outside (nature = medicine)
Balance intense workouts with recovery
Try parasympathetic activities (walking, sun, music)
Meditate (even for 2 mins)
Be kinder to yourself

Think of these not as luxuries, but essentials.

You don’t need to hustle harder — you need to recharge smarter.

Which one will you try today?

Eating out this weekend?Start with veg and protein.It fills you up, supports your training, and helps you stay mindful.T...
15/08/2025

Eating out this weekend?

Start with veg and protein.

It fills you up, supports your training, and helps you stay mindful.

Then enjoy the chips, wine, or dessert without going overboard.

Veg and protein leads. Pleasure follows.

AI in Physiotherapy?It’s not science fiction anymore.AI is already shaping healthcare from diagnostics to decision suppo...
05/08/2025

AI in Physiotherapy?

It’s not science fiction anymore.

AI is already shaping healthcare from diagnostics to decision support and it’s coming fast for Physiotherapy too.

The PT Inquest team digs into a study comparing physician responses vs. AI chatbot answers to patient questions.

The result?

AI was rated more empathetic and more accurate...
..at least in this context.

But does that mean AI is ready to replace us? Not yet.

It means we need to adapt.

The best future is human + machine, not one vs. the other.

📚 Ayers et al. (2023). Comparing physician and artificial intelligence chatbot responses to patient questions. JAMA Internal Medicine.

🎧 Listen to PT Inquest Ep. 294

And start thinking about the future of clinical reasoning.

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98 Giles Street
Edinburgh
EH6 6BZ

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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.