Aristos
The Story So Far
Family-run business, Aristos Fitness, has been constantly evolving since it first opened its doors to the Stewarton community in 2015.
Back then, we believed that fitness could be measured by how much we could lift, or how fast we could run. We believed that visible abs were an indicator of health. We believed that exercise had to be intense to be worthwhile.
We were wrong.
Maybe it’s because we’re older – having endured a global pandemic, become parents, and lost loved ones to illness – that we have come to view health and wellness through a very different lens.
Now we define fitness as the ability to do the things we want to do, when we want to do them, with no fear of physical limitation.
Outrunning grandchildren, climbing mountains, travelling the world, playing with our children, sport, or long walks on the beach. Whatever brings joy to our lives, we strive to be equal to the task.
We proudly reject the rhetoric of the mainstream fitness industry. We don’t care about big biceps, we don’t care about wearing the “right” brand of trainers, and we don’t care about counting the calories in an apple.
What we do care about, is health, and by extension, fitness. And at Aristos, we believe that fitness should enhance our lives, allowing us to do the things that we find meaningful for as long as we want to do them.
To support people of all ages and abilities on their health and fitness journey, the Aristos team has grown to consist of personal trainers, nutritionists, injury rehabilitation practitioners, physiotherapists, sports massage therapists and mental health professionals.
Our service offering has expanded considerably to cater for a wide range of health demands.
Our physiotherapy clinic offers traditional treatments such as movement assessment, dry needling, and massage. More recently, the team has introduced injury rehabilitation classes, designed to bridge the gap between injury and illness. The clinic also features state-of-the-art foot scan and gait analysis technology, complete with an orthotics prescription service.
In the post-pandemic landscape, we have witnessed a surge in demand for mental health support. We are therefore glad to see children and adults alike benefiting from 1:1 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) sessions with our inhouse mental health professional, Angie McDonald.
Meanwhile, our traditional coaching services remain in high demand.
The increasingly popular Legends program emphasises the importance of strength training for over 50s. Youth and Teen programs prioritise movement skills alongside general athletic development. The Group fitness program develops a broad base of fitness through a balanced, progressive approach to strength and aerobic training.
The coaching team also work 1-1 with clients, both in-person and remotely, through a wide range of services including lifestyle and nutrition coaching, body composition analysis, pre- and post-partum specific coaching, Olympic Weightlifting instruction, as well as personal training and bespoke program design.
The Aristos team is forever searching for solutions to the health-related problems posed by modern day life. As such, expect to see some new services in the coming weeks and months.
Firstly, we’ll be collaborating with Battle Cancer to deliver an exercise rehabilitation program designed to help people post-cancer treatment to build physical confidence, independence, health and a better quality of life.
Stay tuned for the launch of a bespoke coaching service focused on supporting women through menopause with Personal Trainer and Nutritionist, Vicky England.
Finally, we’ll be introducing Aristos Barbell – a strength club for those looking to learn or compete in the sport of Olympic Weightlifting. Delivered by national champions, Chris Burwood and Shona Oldham, we anticipate high demand for membership!
If you would like to find out how we could help support your fitness journey, or for advice on how to get started, please book a free consultation at www.aristosfitness.co.uk or www.aristosphysiotherapy.co.uk.
Yours in fitness,
The Aristos Team
