Five Star Fitness Glasgow

What Five Star Fitness Glasgow does

Five Star Fitness Glasgow is a privately held, founder-owned personal training studio founded by David in 1997 and based in Newton Mearns on the southside of Glasgow, Scotland. The company delivers one-to-one personal training, Pilates, TRX suspension training, Power Plate training, and weight management services, primarily online via Zoom, Skype, and FaceTime for a global client base, with one Saturday in-person small group Pilates class held at Thornliebank Parish Church Hall for the Glasgow market. The business operates with two principal trainers (David, the founder, and Caroline, who joined in 2012) and a total headcount of 11, relying on a small-group and one-to-one service model rather than technology platforms or proprietary software.

The service portfolio is delivered through pre-paid session blocks: 10 one-hour personal training sessions for £620, 10 half-hour TRX or Power Plate sessions for £300, and Pilates class passes (£57 for a 6-class pass; one-to-one sessions at £62 per hour). The core technology is commodity video conferencing, supplemented by in-person Power Plate equipment at the Newton Mearns studio. The underlying delivery model is appointment-based, with a free initial consultation, personalised home programs, and 7-day trainer accessibility positioned as core service features.

The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer, with customer acquisition driven by a content-marketing blog (weight loss and nutrition articles), social media presence across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, and a portfolio of 14+ named client testimonials describing specific outcomes (weight loss, body fat reduction, resolution of osteoporosis medication, improved mobility). The customer base spans general wellness seekers, mature adults (60s-80s+), clients with medical conditions or injuries, and athletes seeking sports-specific training. There is no evidence of external investment, enterprise contracts, or institutional backing; the business is bootstrapped and remains at lifestyle scale.

Name

Five Star Fitness Glasgow

Legal name

Five Star Fitness

Website

https://fivestarfitness.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Five Star Fitness Glasgow is a privately held personal training studio founded in 1997 in Newton Mearns, Glasgow, delivering one-to-one personal training, Pilates, TRX, Power Plate, and weight management services online worldwide and in-person in Glasgow.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personal Fitness Training Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

General Personal Training (In-Person & Virtual) (HSADAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pilates Instruction (Mat & Reformer) (HSADACAB), Online/Remote Personal Training & Programming (HSADAAAM), Strength & Conditioning Personal Training (HSADAAAB)

Keywords

• Personal training services
• Pilates classes
• TRX suspension training
• Power Plate training
• Online fitness coaching

Headquarters

HQ city

Glasgow

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Personal Training Sessions: Block booking model for one-to-one personal training sessions delivered online worldwide. Sessions are 1 hour duration with block of 10 sessions priced at £620. Includes free initial consultation, home programs, and ongoing support.
2. Pilates Classes: Small group Pilates classes (max 8 on Zoom, max 10 in-person) plus private sessions. Revenue generated through 6-class passes (£57), one-to-one sessions (£62), and bulk purchases (5 sessions £300, 10 sessions £580). Saturday class held locally at Thornliebank Parish Church Hall.
3. TRX Suspension Training: One-to-one TRX sessions delivered online worldwide. 30-minute sessions sold in blocks of 10 for £300.
4. Power Plate Training: One-to-one Power Plate sessions. 30-minute sessions sold in blocks of 10 for £300. Online sessions available worldwide for clients with their own equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Five Star Fitness Glasgow is a private personal training studio offering one-to-one Personal Training, Pilates (small group and one-to-one), TRX Suspension Training, Power Plate Training, and Weight Management. Services are delivered primarily online worldwide via Zoom, Skype, or FaceTime, with one Saturday in-person Pilates class held at Thornliebank Parish Church Hall. Sessions are sold in blocks (typically 10 sessions) with a free initial consultation included.

Product overview

Five Star Fitness Glasgow operates as a private fitness studio offering a portfolio of five distinct service offerings: Online Personal Training, Pilates Classes, TRX Suspension Training, Power Plate Training, and Weight Management. The core delivery model is one-to-one personal attention supplemented by small group classes. Services are primarily delivered online via video platforms, with limited in-person options (Saturday Pilates in Thornliebank). The portfolio is unified by a focus on personalized, private instruction and evidence-based exercise techniques.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Personal Training One-to-one personal training sessions delivered online via Zoom, Skype, or FaceTime. Sessions are customized to individual fitness goals, available worldwide, and include home exercise programs and a free initial consultation. Sold in blocks of 10 one-hour sessions for £620.
• Pilates Classes Low-impact mat-based Pilates sessions taught by Caroline Sinclair. Offered as small group classes (max 8 on Zoom, max 10 in-person), tandem sessions, or one-to-one appointments. A 6-class pass is priced at £57 and is valid for 2 months. Saturday classes are held in-person at Thornliebank Parish Church Hall.
• TRX Suspension Training One-to-one TRX suspension training sessions focused on core strength and full-body conditioning. Delivered online by appointment worldwide, these 30-minute sessions are tailored to individual fitness levels and sports-specific goals. Sold in blocks of 10 sessions for £300.
• Power Plate Training 30-minute one-to-one personal training sessions using Power Plate vibration technology to amplify exercise effects. Sessions aim to build core strength, burn calories, and improve overall fitness with faster results than conventional training. Online sessions available worldwide for clients with their own equipment. Sold in blocks of 10 sessions for £300.
• Weight Management Dietary guidance and nutritional advice integrated with personal training programs. Focuses on portion control, eliminating processed foods, regular eating schedules, and sustainable lifestyle changes rather than restrictive dieting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Clients report losing 6.5lbs in 4 weeks through portion control and increased activity
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Ten Health & Fitness: London-based multi-location boutique fitness and physiotherapy studio offering 1:1 PT, Pilates, TRX and clinical services. Comparable because it operates a similar premium multi-modality portfolio (PT, Pilates, rehabilitation) at higher price points, though at significantly greater scale and capital intensity.
• Barry's UK: Global boutique fitness brand with UK presence offering premium 1:1 PT and group conditioning. Comparable as a premium-priced boutique PT competitor though with significantly larger brand awareness and marketing budget.
• Apple Fitness+: Subscription video fitness service including Pilates, strength and HIIT classes. Relevant as a low-cost substitute for FSF's online offerings — exercises pricing power on the premium 1:1 model and is a structural competitive threat.
• Future plc (Future Fitness platform): App-based platform pairing users with remote personal trainers for 1:1 video-based coaching. Directly comparable to FSF's online PT delivery model but operating at scale with significant marketing and technology investment.

Direct peers

• KXU (formerly KX): London boutique fitness club combining 1:1 personal training, Pilates, and small-group classes. Directly comparable business model — premium-priced personal training with Pilates integration in a small-format studio.
• Core Collective: Boutique London fitness and physiotherapy studio offering 1:1 PT, Pilates, and clinical rehabilitation in a premium studio environment. Closest comparable in terms of multi-discipline offering (PT + Pilates + rehab focus) and price tier, though located in London and at larger scale.
• The Fitting Rooms: UK boutique personal training studio offering 1:1 and small-group training programmes with a focus on individual attention and outcomes — closely aligned with FSF's positioning of premium 1:1 PT over gym alternatives.

Emerging players

• F45 Training: Global franchise offering functional group training with a strong community/identity layer. Less directly comparable (group conditioning rather than 1:1 PT/Pilates) but relevant as a competing boutique fitness brand operating in similar price and demographic tier.
• Glo (Yoga, Pilates & Meditation): Subscription app offering Pilates, yoga and meditation classes. Comparable to FSF's online small-group Pilates offering though delivered via recorded/app format rather than live 1:1 coaching.

Regional players

• OneFit: Online platform connecting users with independent personal trainers for 1:1 sessions. Similar economic model to FSF's online PT (trainer-hour based, premium pricing) but operating through a marketplace rather than direct studio branding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/starfitnesss
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC-HlZ-0kkdljKOwP5E4lh2Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/fivestarfitnessglasgow
• Instagraminstagram.com/fivestarfitnessglasgow
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/five-star-fitness

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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