News

10 January 2012

Personal Best are going to the Olympics!

Personal Best: Health, Fitness and Wellbeing sports massage therapist, Michael Smith, has achieved a place in the medical team for the London Olympics this summer. With 250,000 hopefuls applying, Michael, came through multiple stages and will now be based at the Horse Guard Parade, a man made beach in the centre of London, providing sports massage for the beach volleyball athletes.

Sports Massage Association (SMA) Olympics Roll of Honour

We are ecstatic that one of our therapists is going to be involved in the biggest sporting event the world has ever seen!

10 January 2012

New Year 6 Week Challenge

We are excited to announce that you can now start your New Year with the tried and tested 6 week challenge. The programme designed by sports scientists and collaboratiing with one of Scotlands top dieticians is the most sure fire way to reduce body fat in West Lothian.

3 out of 8 in our August challenge lost at least 4 inches on thier abdomen in just 6 weeks. Yes, that’s 2 dress sizes.

Not only that, but the challengee with the most impressive results gets their money back, just ask Billy Burt from Bathgate. It pays to train!

Billy Burts 6 week challenge video

Andy Stewart 6 week challenge video

Callum Murray 6 week challenge video

08 November 2011

Indoor Bootcamps

For health and safety reasons in the darker and colder evenings Personal best bootcamps are now moving indoors for the winter. We still offer the best calorie burning work-outs in West Lothian with venues in Bathgate and Armadale! we even have music now!!!

Bootcamp details

12 October 2011

Linlithgow Chiropractic Relationship

Personal Best: Health, Fitness and Wellbeing are pleased to announce a working relationship with Linlithgow Chiropractic. We will provide sports massage on selected days at their clinic. We believe it is important to work with other valuable disciplines to get the very best results for our clients in injury rehabilitation.

02 August 2011

6 week challenge

Do you want results as soon as possible?

In 6 weeks we can see a significant body change and if you stick to our 6 week plan it may just be the best thing you do all year!

The challenge includes

• 4 x weekly outdoor training classes (24 in total)
• 1 x weekly Personal training sessions (6 in total)
• Individualised meal plans from one of scotland’s top dieticians
• Fitness assessments at the beginnning and end to measure results.

All for £300, with the winner of the most impressive body change recieving their money back and a years supply of sports or therapeutic massage.

Tempted? Talk it over with us on 07546 356 748 or email us at info@personalbestuk.com

07 July 2011

Exclusive Personal Training Studio

We are excited to open our new personal training studio in Armadale. We offer exclusive access to our personal training clients, providing the perfect environment to get results.

• Brand new equipment
• Exclusive access during sessions
• Undivided attention from your expert trainer
• Great location for outdoor training

For exclusive access, individualised programmes, effective and enjoyable exercise routines look no further.

Call us on 07546356748 or email us at info@personalbestuk.com

13 June 2011

Free exercise classes for those diagnosed with cancer

We are excited to be launching a new exercise initiative, for those diagnosed with cancer, on Wednesday the 15th of June 2011. The class is free courtesy of our great friends at Bosom Buds of Scotland. We are proud to be working alongside a great charity like Bosom Buds to provide this essential service.

Visit Bosom Buds

Each block will include:

1 x individual fitness assessment
6 x weekly exercise class

If this is of interest to your or anyone you know then please get in touch to book your free block.

20 May 2011

New blog post

Thanks to guest blogger Doug MacDonald we now have a new blog post. Check out Doug’s take on sport psychology and how it can get results. The post is particularly interesting for those doing the Edinburgh marathon this weekend.

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10 May 2011

Where now? with Maggies Centre Edinburgh

The “Where now?” programme kicked off today at Maggies Centre Edinburgh. The 6 week programme supports people who have completed cancer treatments and are trying to make the transition back to normal life.

Personal Best: Health, Fitness and Wellbeing are pleased to be involved in running exercise classes and providing specialist exercise advice for those on the course.

The course is free to attend, although there is a maximum particpants number, so if you are interested in finding out more information then contact Maggies at edinburgh@maggiescentres.org, or us at info@personalbestuk.com.

07 April 2011

Wester Inch Village Outdoor Training

Personal Best are starting a new outdoor training class at Wester Inch village in Bathgate this Monday 11th April (newbuild housing scheme next to tesco)

Class times are:

Monday at 6:30-7:15 pm

Wednesday 7:30-8:30pm

Friday 6:30-7:15pm

It’s run by personal trainers, so you can get all of their knowledge and experience at a fraction of the cost… in fact for the first week all 3 sessions are FREE!

For anyone who gets bored at the gym, this will be different every week, you’ll be doing things you’ve never tried and it will be banter doing it (plus the first week is free!).

If you are interested then either just turn up at the Simpsons Primary School or get in touch for more details. Please spread the word and feel free to bring some friends along. The more the merrier.

22 March 2011

Cancer exercise services hit the press

We are pleased to be included in this weeks edition of the West Lothian Courier on page 60. It helps raise the profile of our new service, offering individualised programmes and exercise classes for those diagnosed with cancer.

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We know of Mike Grisenthwaite and Dr Anna Campbell who are devising courses in the UK for NACER and CanRehab respectively. If this is an area that interests you then get qualified or visit someone who is.

The bigger the network, the more people we can help!

11 November 2010

Testimonials

We have recently updated our Testimonials page. Testaments include some of the fantastic success stories, ranging from one to one, corporate and sports team clients.

By visiting our services page you can gain access to all of the testimonies by clicking on the yellow quote, or alternatively use the web address below.

Services we offer include personal training, sports massage, therapeutic massage, corporate, sports team, gp refferral and cancer exercise rehabilitation services.

02 November 2010

Chambers of Commerce Award for Personal Best

Following on from our recent success in being named the PSYBT West Lothian Business of the Year 2010, it has been confirmed that Personal Best: Health, Fitness and Wellbeing are to recieve a Commendation Award as a finalist in the West Lothian Start-up Business of the Year awards 2010, from the Chambers of Commerce. This is another excellent achievement, which caps a very successful year for the company.

The official awards ceremony will be held at Houston House on the 26th of November 2010.

31 August 2010

PSYBT Business Awards Winner 2010

The Princes Scottish Youth Business Trust (PSYBT) Business of the year awards for West Lothian 2010 took place at the Civic Centre in Livingston on Tuesday evening.

The 5 finalists were all impressive and deservedly received recognition for their achievements. We were both proud and delighted to be named as the winners.

Personal Best: Health, Fitness and Wellbeing now take their place amongst previous winners representing some of the best young entrepeneurs in West Lothian and now excitingly have an opportunity to qualify for the Scottish Finals in November.

To find out more read the links below:

West Lothian Top Young Entpreneurs are Revealed

Fitness entrepreneur limbers up as West Lothian’s top young business

31 August 2010

Cancer and Exercise Rehabilitation

Personal Best: Health, Fitness and Wellbeing want to make specialist health and fitness advice accesible for all, no matter what conditions a client may have.

It is with this in mind that we are pleased to be launching a cancer exercise rehabilitation service in January 2011.

Our specialist trainers will be able to work with those diagnosed with cancer before, during and after treatment, to give clients both support and confidence to train safely and effectively.

For more information please get in touch via the contacts page.

27 August 2010

Personal Best sponsor Edinburgh - Paris Cycle Team

Personal Best are a proud sponsor of an Edinburgh – Paris cycle team. We are sponsoring the local group who have trained for months to take on this excellent feat, in aid of the Mamie Martin charity.

The Mamie Martin charity was established in 1993 by the family and friends of Mamie Martin to advance the education of girls in Malawi. Mamie was from Edinburgh and worked in Malawi to provide education to those less fortunate.

We wish all 4 riders the best of luck and look forward to seeing them on their return, in 9 days time… we hope!

01 August 2010

An official Sports Massage provider for Basketball Scotland

Personal Best: Health, Fitness and Wellbeing are now an official sports massage provider for all Basketball Scotland athletes.

One of our therapists is currently in Romania with the Junior Womens Scotland squad helping them to take on some of Europes elite in the European, B Division Championships.

We are looking forward to a long and successful partnership with Basketball Scotland.

For more information: West Lothian entrepreneur to help Basketball hopefuls

20 July 2010

PSYBT Business awards for 2010

Personal Best: Health, Fitness and Wellbeing received PSYBT funding when they began trading and are now excited to be a West Lothian PSYBT Business Awards 2010, finialist.

Being in the final is testament to the progress the business has made and encourages us to strive towards providing the best services for our clients.

If we progress from this stage then we shall be entered into the Scottish finals, giving us the opportunity to compete against the best young entrepeneurs in Scotland.

Read more on the West Lothian Courier

14 June 2010

Discounts for Pesonal Best Customers

“One of the first things to get dropped when I’m busy is my gym time…”
“I’d love to get more serious about my training but I have so many other things that need doing first…”

If you recognise yourself in these phrases then it’s time to consider taking control of your time. Is it really necessary for you to do everything? Delegate to cushion the impact, your personal PA and we’ll make sure that all your errands are completed, your activities coordinated, and your to-do lists done, leaving you the time you need to live the life you want. Mention the fact that you are a Personal Best customer and take advantage of the special 10% discount we are offering. www.cushiontheimpact.co.uk

Contact us on 01506 631795 or e-mail Scotland@cushiontheimpact.co.uk

12 June 2010

Deloitte ride across Britain support

The Deloitte ride across britain starts today and is a 9 day event which sees cyclists go from John O’Groats to Lands End. Riding between 95 and 130 miles each day is a massive task and there will be alot of aches and pains.

Personal best; Health, Fitness and Wellbeing will provide sports massage support on the local leg of the event. So far over £158,000 has been raised in support of paralympicsGB.

Our team wish the riders all the best for an excellent cause.

10 May 2010

GP referral scheme

Today we launch our GP referral scheme. The scheme offers a fantastic 3 month gym membership, 6 one2one sessions with a Wright Foundation Instructor (WFI), specialising in improving health and underlying conditions and for just £150!

This is a phenomenal package and with the support and knowledge of our trainers you can exercise with confidence and reach the goals you not only want to achieve, but need to.

For more information please get in touch using our contact page.

13 March 2010

6 Nations Rugby

The Women’s Scottish Rugby Squad have been excellent at this years 6 Nations event. With a win against France and draw against Italy so far they are looking to add another tally to the win column against England today.

Personal Best: Health, Fitness and wellbeing have been privileged to help out the squad with sports massage and wish them all the best for the big game this afternoon. Come on Scotland!

23 December 2009

European Championships for Personal Best: Health, Fitness & Wellbeing

The Scottish Junior Women’s basketball squad are preparing for the European Championships, Division B, in Oradea, Romania (July 29th – August 8th).

Personal Best: Health, Fitness & Wellbeing worked closely with the squad last year and sports massage therapist, Michael Smith, will be travelling with the squad to the European Championships. Michael is relishing the opportunity to work with some of Scotland’s elite sportswomen in what is a very competitive and prestigious event.

22 November 2009

Sports Massage for Letting Agents

West Lothian’s premier letting agent Live and Let Ltd have recently signed up for regular sports massage from Personal Best: Health, Fitness & Wellbeing.

Live and Let’s manager Lyndsay Smith, believes that having a workforce that is focused and tension-free puts them ahead of the competition.

More info at www.liveandlet.net

10 October 2009

Corporate Partnership

Personal Best: Health, Fitness & Wellbeing have entered a partnership with corporate giants Kwik-Fit Insurance. Personal Best: Health, Fitness & Wellbeing will be providing sports massage at Kwik-Fit Insurance’s Uddingston call centre, on a weekly basis.

Kwik-Fit Insurance were recently voted the 17th best company to work for by The Sunday Times and Personal Best: Health, Fitness & Wellbeing are proud to play an important role in providing excellent service for a company with such stature.