AI-powered wellness journey offers game-changing results for gymgoers
SIX WEEKS was all it took for one local woman to see dramatic improvements in her strength, energy and sleep, dramatically aided by the power of personalised data and cutting-edge gym technology at one of the capital’s leading fitness destinations.
The award winning The Sheraton Grand’s One Spa fitness offering has become the only Marriott property in the UK to feature Technogym’s AI-driven ‘Checkup’ technology – a body and mind wellness assessment tool usually reserved for elite sports training facilities and high-performance labs.
Fifty-something Edinburgh resident Gail Bryden, a long-time fitness enthusiast, said the equipment has transformed her relationship with health and exercise – largely due to the bespoke programme tailored from her biometric data.
Developed by global fitness tech leader Technogym, the state-of-the-art Checkup system works in tandem with the advice of professional trainers, and measures across six holistic categories. These include body composition, cardio, strength, balance, mobility and cognitive function – helping users get detailed insight into their “wellness age”.
By pairing regular gym sessions with the personalised data and expert guidance from Sheraton Grand’s Membership & Fitness Manager, Jason Mcarthur and his team, Gail began a six-week programme that she says was “a blueprint for how to train smart, not just train hard.”
“What I found most powerful was the clarity. I’d always gone to the gym but didn’t have a real sense of what I should be working on. The Technogym Checkup gave me a great starting point – it showed where I was strong, and where I could improve. Suddenly, my training had purpose,” said Gail.
After her initial one-to-one onboarding session, Gail was surprised to discover her cardio health scored an impressive 99/100, yet her ankle mobility sat at just 20%. The tool also identified reduced core stability and areas for strength development.
“That’s what makes this gym experience different – it’s not a ‘one size fits all’ programme. You don’t have to guess anymore. You’re acting on clear, professional insight,” she added.
Gail’s programme broke down into three two-week blocks. The first focused on strength fundamentals and machine confidence – especially important as Gail had mostly attended classes before. The second phase introduced nutrition, with a spotlight on macros and protein intake, tailored to support muscle gain and energy levels.
By week three, she had hit her daily 150g protein target and was already noticing physical and behavioural changes: “Cravings disappeared. I wasn’t reaching for crisps at night. And by the end of week four, my clothes felt different. I’d never been consistent for that long before.”
Crucially, Gail also noticed an uplift in sleep quality and energy within just 10 days, which she attributes to “getting the basics right”, including hydration, movement, rest and nourishment.
Technogym’s Checkup system includes guided physical tasks to improve strength and mobility, like standing balance drills and shoulder mobility measures, alongside mental challenges designed to test reaction speed, recall and peripheral vision. Users receive a summary of scores and benchmarks by age group, helping them understand progress and set achievable targets.
“At the end of six weeks, my wellness age was seven years younger than my actual age. I think for me it’s not about chasing numbers on a scale – it’s about feeling stronger, more balanced and more in control of your body and mind,” said Gail.
The standout feature for Gail? Accountability.
“There’s no hiding with this technology. You know you’re stepping back on the machine at the end of the programme, and that keeps you focused. It’s honest, but incredibly motivating.”
Gail’s results even impressed fellow gym-goers, many of whom noticed visible changes by
week five. She managed to reduce body fat while increasing muscle mass – a combination her trainer Jason praised as the “sweet spot” of effective training.
The Checkup’s “phase angle” reading – a marker of cell integrity and health, also showed significant improvement in Gail’s stats, alongside increased ankle mobility, better lower-back strength and enhanced posture.
In his capacity as Membership & Fitness Manager, Jason was equally enthusiastic about Gail’s progress, which highlighted how the technology helped refine and personalise the workout plan from day one.
“Jason has this philosophy – ‘you train so you can live, not the other way round’. That really resonated with me,” said Gail. “You’re not expected to be perfect. The programme adapts to real life.”
“Six weeks is long enough to make lasting changes, but short enough to stick with. The structure and support give you momentum – and the results come faster than you’d think.”
She adds that it’s especially suited to people who’ve previously struggled with results despite consistent gym attendance.
“It’s ideal for people who’ve had false starts or who go to the gym but feel like they’re treading water. This shows you why things aren’t working – and gives you the tools to change that.”
Technogym’s cutting-edge solution, paired with Sheraton’s luxury gym environment, has delivered a standout experience that Gail says is “worth every penny.”
“It’s a spa-like gym, beautifully maintained, with excellent trainers and facilities. It feels like a reward in itself just being there. I think I’ve used my home shower ten times since joining!”
One Spa is offering a special membership offer this January. If you sign up by January 31st, the £250 joining fee will be waived.
Additionally, the Technogym Checkup is exclusively available to members of the One Spa’s fitness facility as part of its Transformation Package which includes a bespoke sixweek wellness plan, closely monitored by the five strong personal trainers in the wellness team.
These curated plans are designed by a trainer and tailored to a member’s goals and individual needs. Members also receive three 45minute onetoone coaching sessions throughout the programme. For more information visit Spa Offers & Packages | One Spa
