About

Mobile personal trainer Scott Merrilees, 27 year old, working in and around Buckinghamshire and parts of London, knows what it’s like to keep fit and healthy at the highest possible level. Since a young age he has competed as a road cyclist in some of the biggest UK road races, riding against some of the finest British athletes. Scott says “I race competitively and strive to keep myself in peak condition to gain the best results I can. My background as a Personal Trainer began when I wanted to pass onto others the training methods I have taught myself to keep fit at the highest possible level.”

As well as cycling Scott has also competed in half marathons and local triathlons. You will regularly see him training on the local roads whether it’s on  two wheels on the bike or two feet just running.

Scott has lived in Buckinghamshire for over 20 years, living in Chalfont St Peter and now Amersham. Attending the local schools, Scott took an interest in school sports from day one and looks back on trying out every sport offered. After finishing school Scott found he had more time to dedicate to his own training and whilst working part time in fitness clubs concentrated on racing full time. Gaining results as a youngster in your teens is hard but Scott pushed forward and has never looked back.

In 2005 Scott became a recognised gym instructor and qualified through the YMCA. Gaining a level 2 certificate in fitness instructing and a reps level 2. Whilst working more in the gym Scott then went onto take other courses to enhance his knowledge in the health and fitness industry. Certificates in circuit training and studio cycling followed.  With these  new qualifications he started to teach group exercise classes in the local health clubs. Scott then took further courses in pre and post natal training to help pregnant females prepare for pregnancy, then getting back into training again after birth, how to train with young adolescents and how to train individuals using heart rate. These next qualifications really started to transform Scott into the personal trainer he is today.

In 2008 Scott then progressed into becoming a full time personal trainer and again chose the YMCA to complete a level 3 qualification in advanced instructing. This course teaches you everything you need to know to move from a gym instructor to a 1-2-1 personal trainer. All aspects are covered including sports conditioning, advanced exercise instruction, nutrition and weight management. With all his new found knowledge Scott has set out to become the best personal trainer he can be.

Scott also works for and represents a UK bespoke bike company offering a unique service including cycle training, bike fitting, nutrition and bespoke personal training. Scott being part of the team offers help and advice to people who want to make a difference with their cycle training. Scott passes this information on and offers advice on bike style, setup and efficiency as part of a personal training package to excisting cyclists and tri-athletes in Buckinghamshire.