Functional Strength & Confidence
Edinburgh Based Fitness Studio
At Persevere Fitness Edinburgh, we believe strength, confidence and better health can be something everyone can have. Founded by Conor, our space is more than just a place to train—it's a community dedicated to building fitter, more confident humans. We take a down-to-earth approach, blending functional strength with dedicated recovery to support you through rehab, life goals, and everything in between.
Built At Persevere
Our Mission
Persevere Fitness was about creating a space & community that welcomes all bodies. That says, you CAN do that. That builds fitness for people that is sustainable, supported, rooted in sound mehcanics and solid foundations and provides people the skill, knowledge and confidence to feel like they are capable of more than they thought. Wherever they are on their fitness journey.
Name: Conor Murray-Gauld
Role: Owner & Head Coach
Meet the Team
Fun Facts: Obsessed with dogs, a nerd at heart, passionate about fitness for all
I got into being a coach because my fitness journey was so complicated, i couldnt have been further away from sports & fitness. I was overweight from a young age and Yo-yo'd with consistent fitness from late teens into my 20's.
But eventually found my way, focussing on sustainable habits and building my fitness brick by brick. I managed all of that with responsibilities as a carer, working a full time office job and balancing my passions. I realised I enjoyed what I did and that the PT role crossed over with what I did day to day (training and developing people) and decided I wanted to help others develop the tools to move and feel better.
The fitness industry is full of people trying to sell you quick fixes, fads and unsustainable trends and toxic diet culture. They shun certain bodies and can gatekeep heavily. I fell in love with fitness, and what my body could do and I wanted to create a community that felt the same. So I did.
4 Years later, 1000s of hours across every aspect of fitness, from boot camps to commercial gym floor and more. I have had the pleasure of working with hundreds of clients and adapted to their needs and seen them flourish with support and accountability.
During that time I qualified as a Sports Massage Therapist & CrossFit L2 Coach, and immediatly went into practicing on real life clients, Helping them live better life's across all of their fitness. All whilst building my business, improving my own fitness and competing in events all across the UK.
I am an enthusiastic and passionate coach who believes that YOU can do amazing things, with support time and consistency. Why? Because i did it, and thats because if someone like myself so far away from fitness can transform their life, we can find away to get you to a better place.
I've built persevere to be a space where community is the foundation of what we do. Where celebrate everyone, and strive for more. Im excited for you to be part of it.