ABOUT
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to help as many people as possible through movement.
To positively influence through our simple and highly effective methodology.
These times have shown us the importance of daily movement and good nutritional practices and it is our aim to pass this message on to as many people as we can and show that the fitness industry should be at the forefront fighting the current health crisis.
ABOUT US
We are a community based functional fitness gym located in the South of Glasgow. Whether you are a seasoned athlete or someone who has never stepped foot in a gym, our classes are for you!
Everything we do is broken down from the very bottom up, so no matter where you are in your fitness journey, there is something for you here at Black Stag.
No two days are the same here so you will be challenged daily, both mentally and physically, however you will soon find a new confidence in yourself and in your fitness, backed up by the high five’s, fist bumps and unmatched supportiveness of our amazing community.
Opened in April 2019 when owners Ollie and Graeme took the leap and left the British Army after both serving for 7 years. Health and fitness is a massive passion of ours and our aim is to positively affect as many people as possible through good quality movement and nutrition.
From our time in the military, we have seen just how effective and lifesaving the combination of functional movements and good nutritional habits can be, so it is our goal to pass this knowledge and experience on to as many people as we possibly can.
MEET THE TEAM
GRAEME
Co-owner/Coach
- CrossFit Trainer (CFL2)
- Personal Trainer (L3)
- British Weightlifting (L1)
Graeme has always been very passionate about staying fit and healthy from a young age, predominantly in the form of football. Joining the British Army at 19 and serving 7 years, his eyes were opened, and his horizons broadened by the many other methods of fitness used by his fellow infantrymen, discovering his love of functional fitness in this time. In 2018 during their tour of Iraq, Graeme and Ollie trained together almost daily, using the same methodology we see in the gym today. This was around the time they both decided they wanted to pursue their passion and open their own gym. Fast forward to 2019 and after gaining their CrossFit Level 1 and Level 3 Personal Trainer qualifications, Black Stag was born.
What is your favourite movement?
Burpee box jump over – Simple, brutal elegance.
OLLIE
Co-owner/Coach
- CrossFit Trainer (CFL2)
- Personal Trainer (L3)
- British Weightlifting (L1)
- Strength and Conditioning (L1)
Fitness has always been a massive part of Ollie’s life. From the age of 7 Ollie has participated in high level swimming as well as surfing. At 19 years old Ollie joined the British Army where he served for 7 years as an Army Physical Training Instructor. One of his lifelong dreams was to own his own gym and he decided to take action and made the move with business partner and life long friend Graeme. In April 2019 his dream became reality when the Black Stag doors opened for the very first time. One of Ollie’s favourite mottos is “#NOEXCUSES”, which you’ll find imprinted proudly on the wall within the gym.
What is your favourite movement?
It has to be the Snatch. There is so much skill and flexibility involved that when you don’t hit it right it will literally chew you up and spit you out.
Fraser
CrossFit Coach
- L2 Trainer
- MTB Coach
- L3 PT
I’ve always been into movement. Growing up, it was rugby, cross-country, and big bike rides with my family — anything that got me outside and pushing myself. But as I got older, I started to lose that connection. Training became something I should do, not something I loved.
Finding CrossFit changed that. It brought back the structure, the challenge, and most importantly, the fun. I felt like myself again — stronger, more grounded, and genuinely excited to train. That feeling lit a spark in me to help others find the same thing.
I’m also a DJ, and for me, music and movement go hand in hand. Whether I’m behind decks or coaching in the gym, it’s all about energy and connection. I want people to feel more at home in their bodies, to train in ways that feel good, and to find their own rhythm — whatever that looks like.
Sami
Coach
- CF-L1
- ST (BSc Sports Therapist)