STRIVE — Believe, Achieve, Succeed
Matthew Douglas standing with arms spread wide in front of Loch Ness, wearing his STRIVE coaching shirt

Believe | Achieve | Succeed

Personal training in Glasgow that gets you strong

Safe lifting, fat loss, muscle or conditioning — coached one to one or in a small group in a private, fully equipped city-centre gym. Enjoyable enough that you stick at it.

5.0 on Google · 80+ reviews10+ years coachingEst. 2016Private Glasgow gym

01 / Small Group PT

Shared sessions.
Stronger together.

Our most popular way to train. Coached sessions with like-minded people, a personalised programme and results you get together — from £13.50 a session.

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Small group PT floor exercises with Matthew coaching at Strive Personal Training Glasgow

Monthly plans

1 a week£17.50 / session£70
2 a week£14.50 / session£115
Unlimited£13.50 / session£165
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02 / Personal training

Your goals. Your own plan.

1 to 1, 2 to 1 or online. Every package includes the group chat, personalised programmes, nutritional support and WhatsApp support.

Matthew Douglas spotting a member through a bench press during a 1 to 1 PT session at Strive Personal Training Glasgow

01 / Private Glasgow gym

1 to 1 PT

The most in-depth level of coaching — just you and Matthew.

£165for 4 sessions

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Two STRIVE members training together on a rowing machine and exercise bike during a 2 to 1 PT session in the private Glasgow gym

02 / Private Glasgow gym

2 to 1 PT

All the benefits of 1 to 1 coaching, shared with a friend or partner.

£140per person, 4 sessions

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Matthew Douglas standing with arms crossed beside a punching bag in the private STRIVE gym at 54 Washington Street, Glasgow

03 / Anywhere

Online Coaching

Not in Glasgow? Be coached by Matthew on the STRIVE app, wherever you train.

£125for the full month

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2 to 1 PT is private coaching for you and a friend. 1 to 1 PT is also available as 8 sessions for £300.

The Gym

Our Private Gym

A private, fully equipped gym at 54 Washington Street, Glasgow. No crowds, no waiting for kit.

Your first step is on us

Not sure where to start?
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Real people. Real progress.

A stronger mindset starts here

“Matthew changed my mindset about exercise. I actually enjoy going to the gym now.”

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Paraphrased from client feedback

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Matthew Douglas standing with arms crossed beside a punching bag in the private STRIVE gym at 54 Washington Street, Glasgow

Meet your coach

Matthew Douglas

My own fitness journey taught me that progress isn't just physical. It's finding confidence, overcoming obstacles and believing in what you can do.

Since 2016 I've coached thousands of clients, and I take pride in making every member feel part of something. I help people build a sustainable relationship with training — one that works with their life, not against it.

10+ years coachingThousands of clientsEst. 2016
More about Matthew

Simple from the start

Your next chapter, in three steps

01

Pick your training type

Find the support that suits your goals and your life.

02

Book a time online

Choose a session and tell us a little about yourself.

03

Start training

Build confidence with a clear plan and supportive coaching.

Good questions. Honest answers.

Before you get started

Your next step

How do you want to train?