From community gym to scalable hub: Smart Gym’s plan to grow a family-first fitness business
23 April 2026
High Growth Scotland: "The expansion creates a one-stop commercial fitness centre where families can access gym facilities, play services, coffee, martial arts, gymnastics, sports clubs, performance coaching and on-site physiotherapy in a single location..."

Glasgow Times: The new hub will house a range of programmes for children and adults, with activities including martial arts, gymnastics, sports coaching, and physiotherapy. Confirmed partners include Tulach Ard Muay Thai, Praxis Performance, Sapphire Gymnastics Club, Pro Judo, Soccer Stars, Quinn Physiotherapy, and Les Mills Born to Move..." https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/26020812.family-friendly-glasgow-gym-announces-expansion-wedge/
Kidlocale: "Smart Gym is the only the low-cost gym with a creche gym in Glasgow. They aim to prevent intergenerational health issues including depression, anxiety and obesity-related illnesses in children through early intervention, which includes exposing them to a gym environment from a very young age as well as improving the lives of their role models: their parents and carers..." https://kidlocale.co.uk/get-smart-with-smart-gym-glasgow-the-low-cost-family-gym-in-glasgow/
Barrhead News: "Dean Hardie from Uplawmoor started Smart Gym at The Wedge in Pollok, in 2022, after being inspired by his own struggles with mental health following the birth of his first child and the absence of affordable gyms with crèche facilities." https://www.barrheadnews.com/news/24355959.low-cost-family-gym-looking-open-new-spot-glasgow/

Glasgow Times: "As a family of six, including four young children, it had always been very difficult for us to make time for the gym around our limited childcare, but Smart Gym has completely changed our lives." https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/24353377.low-cost-family-gym-looking-open-new-spot-glasgow/

The NEN - North Edinburgh News: "Smart Gym CIC, which supports families through innovative and affordable wellbeing services, won £75,000 in the Social Enterprise category, supported by the Postcode Innovation Trust." https://nen.press/2024/05/28/two-new-awards-and-35-winners-take-centre-stage-at-scottish-edge/

Scottish Business News: "Smart Gym CIC, which supports families through innovative and affordable wellbeing services, won £75,000 in the Social Enterprise category, supported by the Postcode Innovation Trust." https://scottishbusinessnews.net/two-new-categories-and-35-winners-take-centre-stage-at-scottish-edge/




