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We are a private personal training facility for Women in Edinburgh & Surrounding Areas. We specialise in small group and 121 personal training.

Coaching| Nutrition | Mindset About Claire Adams Total Health

Welcome to our page...

We are specialists in small group and 121 training for women. We work with only a small number of clients at a time at our private facility in Leith, Edinburgh. We pride ourselves in the gaining the best results with our clients. We believe everything is in moderation and that life is for living. However, we understand that our health is our wealth. We need to look after it and do it well. We aim to change as many peoples lives as possible with our comprehensive services. Our services include behaviour change, education, nutrition support and personalised coaching. The best part about our studio! the amazing community of Women who all support one another. Do you want to be the best version of yourself? Increase your confidence, health, fitness and mindset? Contact us HERE: https://www.claireadamstotalhealth.com/about/

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05/11/2026

BACK SQUAT – KEY FUNDAMENTALS

The back squat is one of the most effective compound exercises for building lower-body strength, power and muscle.

Here are the key fundamentals to focus on when performing a back squat:

1️⃣ Set-up: Position the bar securely across your upper back, feet shoulder-width apart and toes slightly turned out.

2️⃣ Brace: Take a deep breath, engage your core and create tension through your trunk before initiating the movement.

3️⃣ Descent: Bend at the hips and knees, keeping your heels grounded and knees tracking in line with your toes.

4️⃣ Depth: Aim to reach at least parallel, maintaining control and a stable spine throughout.

5️⃣ Ascent: Drive through your whole foot, push the floor away and extend your hips and knees together.

6️⃣ Finish: Stand tall, maintain control and reset your breathing before the next rep.

Remember:
✔️ Control over speed.
✔️ Technique over weight.
✔️ Consistency over ego lifting.

Master the movement first, then progressively increase the load.

Build strength. Move well. Lift with purpose. 💪

Team, C.A.T.H

04/11/2026

💪 DID YOU KNOW YOUR MUSCLES DO MORE THAN MAKE YOU STRONG?

Did you know that your muscles play a HUGE role in how your body manages blood sugar?

Here's something you might not know! 👇

When we eat carbohydrates, our bodies break many of them down into glucose (sugar), which enters our bloodstream.

Our muscles use glucose for energy, and they're one of the main places our bodies store it.

So why is strength training important, especially after 40?

💪 1. Your muscles use glucose for fuel.
When you exercise, your muscles increase their uptake of glucose to help power movement.

❤️2. Strength training improves insulin sensitivity.
This means your body can become more efficient at responding to insulin, the hormone that helps move glucose from your blood into your cells.

🌸 3. Menopause can affect metabolic health.
Changes in hormones, body composition and activity levels can influence how our bodies respond to insulin.

🏋️‍♀️ 4. Building and maintaining muscle matters.
Muscle is metabolically active tissue, and keeping it healthy supports how your body uses and stores energy.

🚶‍♀️ 5. You don't have to spend hours in the gym.
Regular strength training, combined with everyday movement like walking, can help improve blood sugar regulation.

✨THE TAKEAWAY?✨

Strength training isn't just about changing how your body looks.

It's about improving how your body FUNCTIONS!

And that's something worth investing in! 💗

03/11/2026

Does Your Metabolism Really Slow Down Every Year?

We talk about the common belief that metabolism slows down every year as you get older, and share research showing it stays stable between ages 20 and We explain that weight management challenges often come from muscle loss, reduced activity, and lifestyle changes, and offer tips like strength training, protein intake, and sleep to support metabolism.

02/11/2026

5 KEY WAYS TO SUPPORT A HEALTHY BACK! 💪✨

Your back does so much for you every day — from keeping you moving to supporting your posture and everyday activities. So, why not give it the care it deserves? 🙌

Here are 5 simple ways to support a stronger, healthier back:

✅ Strengthen your core – Help support your spine and improve stability.
🍑 Build strong glutes – Support your hips, pelvis and everyday movements.
🚶‍♀️ Keep moving – Regular movement can help reduce stiffness and keep you active.
🧘‍♀️ Improve mobility – Gentle movement helps maintain flexibility and ease of movement.
🏋️‍♀️ Use good technique – Learn to bend, lift and move with confidence.

✨ Remember: Small, consistent habits can make a big difference. Start where you are, progress at your own pace, and give your body the attention it deserves.

💬 Which of these 5 habits could you work on this week? Let me know in the comments!

📌 Save this post as a reminder to look after your back, and share it with someone who needs it!

Team, C.A.T.H

01/11/2026

💗 SUNDAY REMINDER — CONSISTENCY IS KEY! 💪

Don't let the weekend throw you off track!

Staying consistent doesn't mean being perfect 24/7. It's about making small, positive choices that add up over time.

🚶‍♀️ Keep your body moving
🥗 Fuel your body with balanced meals
💧 Stay hydrated
😴 Make time for rest and recovery
💪 Keep showing up for yourself!

And remember, enjoying a meal out, a glass of w**e or a lazy Sunday doesn't undo all your hard work!

It's what you do MOST of the time that matters, not what you do SOME of the time.

✨ Progress comes from consistency, not perfection!

Let's head into a new week feeling positive, strong and ready to go! 💪

👇 Ladies, what's ONE healthy habit you're focusing on this week?

31/10/2026

Team C.A.T.H. in the kitchen

Follow along with Lisa as she makes corn on the cob ribs 😋

30/10/2026

💪 Benefits of a Dead Hang

Hanging from a bar might look simple, but it has some great benefits 👇

💪 Improves grip strength – Builds stronger hands and forearms.

🧍 Shoulder mobility – Helps develop shoulder range of motion.

🦴 Spinal decompression – May provide temporary relief from spinal compression.

💪 Builds upper-body endurance – Challenges your shoulders, arms and upper back.

🤸 Improves body control – Develops awareness and control while hanging.

🏋️ Supports pull-up progress – A great starting point for building strength for pull-ups.

29/10/2026

Realistic Fitness Expectations: Why Consistency Beats Perfection

We talk about how social media creates unrealistic fitness expectations, emphasising that progress isn't linear and that consistency, not perfection, is key to long-term success.

28/10/2026

Never take your ability to move for granted!🏋

Every squat, step and rep is an opportunity to build a stronger, healthier you.💪

Fitness isn't just about how you look... It's about what your body can do and keeping it strong for years to come...
At CATH, our Small Group PT sessions are about building strength, confidence and the ability to keep doing the things you love.

Move because you can, not because you have to🩵

27/10/2026

Strong looks different to everyone 💪

It's not about lifting the heaviest weight in the room or competing with anyone else. It's about challenging yourself, building confidence and discovering what your body is capable of.

As we get older, strength training is about so much more than how we look. It's about building muscle, supporting our bones and staying strong for the life we want to live.

One rep at a time. One session at a time. Getting stronger together!

💪

Address

Unit 2 Swanfield, Bonnington
Edinburgh
EH65RX

Opening Hours

Monday	6am - 9:30pm
Tuesday	6am - 9:30pm
Wednesday	6am - 9:30pm
Thursday	6am - 9:30pm
Friday	6am - 9:30pm
Saturday	8am - 2pm

Website

http://www.claireadamstotalhealth.com/

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