Get Active Coaching CIC

Get Active Coaching CIC Renfrewshire's entry point into resistance training for beginners. Safe, supportive, expert-led weightlifting for everyday people. Capable. Strong 🏋️‍♂️

Message us to try our small group classes for FREE today 💪

Confident.

Perfect Your Deadlift 💪💪Here's a simple checklist to go through next time you're setting up for your Deadlifts: ✅ Feet u...
21/01/2026

Perfect Your Deadlift 💪💪

Here's a simple checklist to go through next time you're setting up for your Deadlifts:

✅ Feet under hips
✅ Grip tight
✅ Chest proud, shoulder blades back
✅ Hinge at the hips, not the waist

A great way to check your form is doing them in front of the mirror (or side on) or even recording yourself (or you're always welcome along at the Weightlifting Club 🌟)

Give these a bash next time you're in the gym and let us know how you get on!

P.S shout-out to our member for the demo 💪

Comment START to hear more about our Beginner Weightlifting Club in Paisley! 🏋️‍♂️💃🏼

Monday Motivation 🌟“Micro Wins > Massive Overhauls”Feeling overwhelmed? Start tiny.10 minutes of movement.1 good meal.A ...
19/01/2026

Monday Motivation 🌟

“Micro Wins > Massive Overhauls”

Feeling overwhelmed? Start tiny.
10 minutes of movement.
1 good meal.
A short walk.
These micro wins compound massively over time.

Here's a simple little workout for you to try!

Set a 10-minute timer today and complete:

10 bodyweight squats
10 push-ups
20-second plank

Repeat as many rounds as you can.
Small steps → Big change 🔥

Or if you need an extra sprinkling of support, drop us a message to find out how you could join our weightlifting club whenever you are! 💪

16/01/2026

Why Do “Beginner Programmes” Actually Work Better?

Studies show structured beginner resistance programmes:

• Improve adherence (people stick with them)
• Reduce dropout rates
• Improve technique faster
• Lower injury risk

Random workouts = random results. Structure creates confidence and consistency.

It's all about the structure! That's the beauty of our Weightlifting Club! We provide the structure and guidance, the community provides the support and encouragement and you are in charge of your journey 💪

Comment START and I'll send you more information about our small group classes🏋️‍♂️

"How To" Wednesday 🌟Today's edition is...... How To Build Strength Without Adding Weight! You don’t need to constantly c...
14/01/2026

"How To" Wednesday 🌟

Today's edition is...... How To Build Strength Without Adding Weight!

You don’t need to constantly chase heavier plates. Try these instead:

Tempo work (3 seconds down)

Pause reps (1–2 sec at the bottom)

Reduced rest (go from 2 min → 90 sec)

Extra reps (+2 reps at the same weight)

So here's a wee challenge for you...
Pick one exercise in your next workout today and try a 3-second lowering phase and do the same number of reps as usual. Your muscles will feel the difference 💪

Monday Motivation 🌟“Strength Creates Confidence”Strength training isn’t just about muscles… it’s about becoming someone ...
12/01/2026

Monday Motivation 🌟

“Strength Creates Confidence”

Strength training isn’t just about muscles… it’s about becoming someone who proves to themselves they can do hard things. That's the foundational principle our weightlifting club is built on.

Every rep → a vote for the person you want to become.

Here's a simple tip: Write down one confidence goal (e.g., “feel stronger picking up my kids”). Then match it with one gym goal that supports it.

You’ve got this 🙌

If I could sum up my first full week back it would be the following: Burnt out from all the planning but energised from ...
10/01/2026

If I could sum up my first full week back it would be the following:

Burnt out from all the planning but energised from all our members returning and welcoming 9 NEW MEMBERS THIS WEEK!!!💪
A complete sense of achievement and pride at how far GAC has come yet overwhelmed with how far we are yet to go!
&
Ready to ride this rollercoaster again this year 😂

I'm sure all you other business owners can relate 😂

It's a real mix bag welcoming new members into the weightlifting club, setting up our sports coaches for another amazing year of helping kids get active, working with our gym based coaches to make sure our programmes as even better and more impactful than last year, setting everyone up with their new programmes on our app (🙄😂) and also trying to complete my MSc and enrol in a PHD this year as well!!!

But I have already achieved a goal of mine for 2026 and that's to become titled in chess!! ♟️

2026 is off to a flyer and I'm excited to see where it takes me and GAC!

Strength training reduces injury risk, improves bone density, and boosts confidence.Research consistently shows resistan...
09/01/2026

Strength training reduces injury risk, improves bone density, and boosts confidence.

Research consistently shows resistance training:

Improves joint health
Reduces fall risk
Supports long-term weight management

And no, you don’t need experience to start.

👉 Comment START to begin safely.

🏃‍♂️ FREE Community Sports Programme – Restarting Monday 12th January 🏃‍♀️Our FREE community sports sessions for childre...
07/01/2026

🏃‍♂️ FREE Community Sports Programme – Restarting Monday 12th January 🏃‍♀️

Our FREE community sports sessions for children are back from next Monday (12th January) 🎉

These sessions are designed to help kids:

✅ Stay active
✅ Build confidence
✅ Learn new skills
✅ Have fun in a safe, supportive environment

📅 Multiple clubs available across the week

👧🧒 Open to young people aged 8-15 of all abilities

📍 Limited spaces – first come, first served

👉 Sign up here:
https://form.svhrt.com/695d20a5459753fa3ee1b21c

Please share with any parents who might be interested – let’s keep our kids Healthy • Happy • Active 💙

How beginners should REALLY start lifting weights...Step 1: Don’t copy Instagram workoutsStep 2: Learn basic movement pa...
07/01/2026

How beginners should REALLY start lifting weights...

Step 1: Don’t copy Instagram workouts
Step 2: Learn basic movement patterns
Step 3: Lift light, lift well
Step 4: Progress slowly
This is exactly how we coach our beginners.

👉 Want to learn properly? Comment START.

Monday Motivation“Strong Starts Matter”A new week means a new chance to get stronger and today is the very first day for...
05/01/2026

Monday Motivation

“Strong Starts Matter”

A new week means a new chance to get stronger and today is the very first day for all of our in person and online weightlifters starting their new programme 💪

Remember, consistency always beats perfection.

If all you do this week is show up, lift smart, and fuel yourself, you’re already winning.

Here's a way to really lock in: Choose ONE lift to focus on this week (squat, hinge, press, pull).

Track the weight.
Beat it by 2–2.5kg next week or add a couple of reps with the same weight.

Let's build it! 💪

Want to get involved? Drop us a message to find out how 💃🏼

Last chance to join our January Beginner Weightlifting Block 🌟This is the final call for our first beginner block of the...
03/01/2026

Last chance to join our January Beginner Weightlifting Block 🌟

This is the final call for our first beginner block of the year.

If you want:

Structure
Accountability
Confidence using weights

A gym that doesn’t intimidate you
This is it.

📅 Block starts this week
💷 £40/month
⏱ Once it’s full, it’s closed.

👉 Comment START now.

January beginner spaces are already filling 🏋️‍♂️💃🏼Every January we see the same thing.People wait.They “think about it”...
02/01/2026

January beginner spaces are already filling 🏋️‍♂️💃🏼

Every January we see the same thing.

People wait.

They “think about it”.

Then the block starts and spaces are gone.

If 2026 is the year you stop starting again, this is your chance.

✔ Beginner-only sessions
✔ Learn proper weightlifting
✔ Build strength safely
✔ Supportive coaching

📅 January block starting soon
⏳ Limited spaces
💷 £40/month

👉 Comment START and I’ll message you today.

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All About Get Active Coaching CIC

Get Active Coaching was established in October 2019 as a sport and exercise business with one simple mission: help get more children and adults active through sport and physical activity. It was set up by me! My name is Martin, and I started this business as I love all things sport and exercise. I wanted to find a way that I could use my passion, experience and knowledge to benefit others.

I have been involved in sport all my life and reached a high level in my younger days in both rugby and football. I have been a Rugby Developmment Officer for Scottish Rugby, which is where I gained a huge amount about how to implement sport and exercise in the community. Except this time, its not just for rugby, it is for every sport you can think of. Since my time as a Rugby Development Officer, I have completed my BSC (Hons) in Sport, Fitness and Coaching, achieved numerous sport coaching qualifications, which has given me the foundation to start and build Get Active Coaching!

Now, back to business. Get Active Coaching has recently achieved a huge milestone: We are now a Community Interest Company! I have spent the last 6 months creating partnerships with local organisations to develop working relationships, business parnerships and even assemble a small coaching workforce to help me with my delivery. I can now begin to make a bigger impact in the community through sport and exercise and help people live a healthier lifestyle as a result.