Ceri Baker PT

Ceri Baker PT Helping you make fitness and nutrition simple!

I am a strength and conditioning coach specialising in helping 30+ year old busy people gain and strength and build sustainable habits you can stick to for life!

More movement = More energy 🔋Nobody ever thinks of it when they first start training but it's actually one of the bigges...
03/06/2026

More movement = More energy 🔋

Nobody ever thinks of it when they first start training but it's actually one of the biggest cited benefits a few weeks after starting!

Push though those first few weeks and you'll feel more energised than you have the last 5 years!

Shoutout to a celebrity appearance on my page for

28/05/2026

The myth. The Craigleith legend that is SMASHING out a new squat PB on Tuesday 💪🏻

90kg ✅️

100kg incoming ⏳️

If you're shying away from strengthening around your previous injuries you might not injure yourself in the gymBUTYou wi...
26/05/2026

If you're shying away from strengthening around your previous injuries you might not injure yourself in the gym

BUT

You will be way more likely to do it going about your daily life

Yes you have to be smart about it (deadlift 1RM with a bad back probs isn't the smart choice) but ignoring it is the biggest mistake you can do

"Either do something about my strength and mobility now, or suffer later"That was the general motivation when Fiona star...
07/05/2026

"Either do something about my strength and mobility now, or suffer later"

That was the general motivation when Fiona started training with me last year.

Having never really done much strength training this was all new to her in terms of getting comfortable in the weights area, learning to lift effectively

Fast forward a few months and she definitely developed a bit of a reputation at the deadlift expert of my Wednesday womens weightlifting group!

She built a routine training 4x per week and was super consistent which helped her to get to the place where she was feeling stronger and more mobile than she had a for a long time.

Honestly proud of the work she put in!

If you're reading this and thinking "weights training isn't for me" or have that feeling that "you need to do something now" then use Fiona's experience as your sign to do it.

I've got an opportunity to win 2 months of coaching within my womens weightlifting group available this week, but entries are closing this Sunday so get on it fast!

Drop me a message and i'll send you the entry link!

WIN 2 months of free coaching!Yes then guys! I’m launching my spring giveaway again this year with 2 months of coaching ...
04/05/2026

WIN 2 months of free coaching!

Yes then guys! I’m launching my spring giveaway again this year with 2 months of coaching in my womens weightlifting group up for grabs!

This is for you if…

💪 2026 is your year to get finally get lifting and get strong but you’ve lost momentum/not seen the results you want.

📈 You need to build some actually consistency in the gym and drop that stop/start cycle.

🤔 You’ve been thinking about getting some coaching for a while and have been waiting for that little nudge to get you off the fence.

To enter DM me the word “GIVEAWAY” or you can find the entry link in my bio!

I’ll be taking entries all this week and announcing the winner Monday 11th

Here's some f*ck ups from my 5 years of coaching and what they taught me.1️⃣ Trying to program new workouts for my clien...
30/04/2026

Here's some f*ck ups from my 5 years of coaching and what they taught me.

1️⃣ Trying to program new workouts for my clients every session

When I first started I was terrified of my clients getting bored, so I was programming them new workouts every session.

This created three issues...
A) every time they came in the gym they felt like a beginner
B) Their results were sh*te because they had no measure of progression.
C) I gave myself sooooo much unnecessary extra programming work

Now my clients work in blocks of 4-6 weeks so they can actually progress their exercises, know what they're doing in the gym and get strong AF.

2️⃣ Programming fancy exercises to try to make things seem more individualised.

I've got one specific client in mind who was trying to build some strength to take into her running. Literally my 2nd client ever.
Week 2 of coaching i'm getting her i'm getting her doing a split squat with her front foot on a bosu ball "to build ankle stability" before i've even seen her do a f*cking goblet squat.

Idiot.

Now i'm a huge believer in mastering the basics. Learn to squat confidently. Learn to press without the bar wobbling all over the place. Learn to deadlift without curving like a shrimp. This is what 99% of people need. Not split squats on a bosu ball!

3️⃣ Not learning how to use every machine in the gym (even if I don't use them myself)

First week I moved to Craigleith. Trying to build up my reputation and my client base. Lady comes into the gym and basically announces she wants a PT and a brief show around the gym. So I show her round and we reach the glute bridge machine (one i'm all too familiar with these days), and she asked me to show her how to use it. My previous gym didn't have one of these so I blagged it.

She absolutely saw right through me.

Gave her my business card as she left and then saw her training with someone else a week later!

So yeah...young fresh-faced Ceri was a daftie, but I like to think i've learnt from these mistakes to ensure that today I get my clients the results their hard work deserves! 💪

28/04/2026

Intensity and consistency with proper structure and progression

Will SMASH half-hearted box ticking every time.

You don't need to be in the gym 6x per week as long as when you are there you train with the intensity required 💪🏻

22/04/2026

Upper body ✅️

I hope you're happy now

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