Elevate Your Fitness Journey With Coach Evo

Unleash your true potential with Aberdeen's premier personal training experience.

About us

Welcome to I_M_Lifting, your premier destination for personal training in Aberdeen, UK. My name is Ivaylo Marinkov - Evo and I am experienced and dedicated coach, I am committed to helping my clients achieve their fitness goals and lead healthier lifestyles.

At I_M_Lifting, I am prioritizing personalized training programs tailored to each individual's needs and abilities. Whether you're looking to build strength, improve flexibility, or enhance overall fitness, our team is here to support and guide you every step of the way.

Personal Training Services

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Online Coaching

Weight loss, strenght training or preping for a bodybuilding show. With my online training programs you will get all the help and expertise you need to help you achieve your fitness goals and improve your overall health and the way you look, regardless where you are, at home, at the gym or on a holiday.

1 - 2 - 1 Gym Plans

Personalized training plans led by me at PureGym Wellington Circle. Think about your fitness goals, visualize it and I will help you acheive it safely and injury free.

Small Group PT sessions

Do you enjoy working in a small group, while working on a fitness plan made by a experienced professional?

Then my group sessions are exactly for you, affordable, effective and fun! Enquire now as group slots are limited.

Home Gym Visits

Whether you have a well equiped home gym or just a couple of weights and a yoga mat. I can build a personalized plan and visit you at your home.

*Home gym visits are limited to a maximum of 4 days each calendar month and subject to restricted area within 20 miles from Aberdeen City.

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Customized Training and Meal Plans

My personalized training and meal plans are tailored to your specific needs and goals, ensuring effective and sustainable results. Whether you are looking to improve your overall health, build muscle, or enhance your athletic performance, I will create a customized fitness plan, offer you a food diary review and educate you on proper nutrition and sports supplementation in line with your fitness goals.

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Online Coaching

£95

per month

Access to my online app, where you will see you personalized training plan, work out history, nutritional guidance and advice as well as a few helpful reading materials.

personalized training plan and work out log book on my online app

online weekly check ins

meal plan and sports supplementation advice

online support and education

online monthly progress review

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1 - 2 - 1 Gym Floor Coaching

from £95

per month

Ranging from £95 per month for 4 x 30 min sessions to £345 per month for 12 x 60 min sessions. It all depends on how much in-person coaching you need to get you to work at the right intensity with the correct technique.

personalized training plan and work out log book on my online app

1 to 3 sessions per week

30 to 60 min sessions

food diary review

nutritional and sports supplementation advice

In person and online support

Small Group PT sessions

from £50

per month

A small group of 2 to 4 individuals with similar goals join in for intense sessions led by me - Evo. I will encourage the group to keep a high pace and high work out intensity through the whole sessions making the most out of 4 to 8 sessions per month.

standardised work out plan followed by all group members

1 to 2 sessions per week

60 min sessions

group chat support and education

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What can I say, always reliable, accommodating and fun. Good value for money and sessions last over what they are meant to even when your ready to stop 🤣Never leave not feeling like I’ve had a really good workout. Pushes me to handle weights I never thought I could manage. Encouraging and complimentary about how well I’ve done. Would highly recommend and do so to friends. Very noticeable toning on arms which were my biggest concern and improved thigh and bum toning also. Evo is my favourite PT that I've worked with.

- Debbie C

I hadn't had much experience in the gym before so had a lot of questions and needed a lot of help. Evo was always very patient and friendly with me. Happy to adapt the training based on how I was getting on or if I had new ideas towards goals. Never felt uncomfortable and he never pushed me harder than I could handle. His explanations and demonstrations were very helpful in learning the exercises, the videos on the app helped too when I was doing the workouts by myself. Would gladly recommend Evo to anyone looking to get started or even someone looking to push themselves more.

- Thomas L

Evo is a great guy, I am really enjoying working with him, he is just what I need in a PT, he is very particular about form and keeping yourself safe whilst lifting weights, you can really feel the difference in all the little adjustments he asks you to make. After years away from weight training through COVID and then back problems I did not expect to be back lifting the weights he has me at in such a short time. We have been training for six weeks and I’m almost back lifting what I was in 2019, so so happy, I also wanted to work on my cardio and he has succeeded there too, feeling fit and strong and looking forward to our next month of training 💪🏼

- Amanda H

I've been training with Evo for 5 months now and it's the longest time I've been able to stick to any kind of fitness programme. I'm starting to see (and enjoy) the results, I'm stronger, fitter and finally losing weight. Evo is a genuinely nice person, but he pushes me to do my best. The workouts are tailor made to suit my needs, the advice and feedback he gives is clear and easy to follow. He also helped me adjust my diet to help me reach my goals. I used to hate going to the gym. Evo has turned it into an experience that I actually enjoy. I would absolutely recommend him.

Asta Z

I have been attending Evo's Group Training Sessions at pure Gym for many months now. He's my top go to trainer. I try to attend as many of his classes as I possibly can. He has a wonderful attitude to health and fitness and his calm, friendly, professional approach to his class participants give him an insight to what each individual is looking to achieve from their time at the gym. I especially like how Evo will motivate me to push myself as far as I can without making me feel pressured. He is always encouraging, teaches good fitness techniques and safe use of equipment. I would totally recommend Evo as a Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer.

Dona S

waiting for Ioana

Ioana B

waiting for Steven

Steven T

I used to be an annual gym supporter. I would buy a membership and would not turn up a single time to use it. I was always a chubby guy 1.70m (5' 7") tall and approx. 100kg (15 st, 10.5 lb) in weight. During Covid, I gained a bit more weight, 32kg (5st) extra. I have noticed that I sleep worse I had high blood pressure and felt worse in general. I needed to do something not to die in my 30s. I have never tried PT sessions before, as I was a member of Altens PureGym I have looked at available trainers there. I didn't know what criteria I should be looking for in a PT, so I kept it simple. I have picked the one who looked like he didn't need a personal trainer himself. I got in contact with Evo, he invited me to one of his classes at PureGym to see my fitness level. The rest is history. I am now having a weekly session with Evo, one session on my own as per the training program he designed for me and I see him every Thursday in Strength class in PureGym. I like Evo because he is friendly and easy to chat with, he is a good listener, and he tries to adjust the training programs according to the feedback and keep it dynamic now and again changing the way we train. He looked at my diet and provided feedback and guidance to follow, introduced me to macros and gave me additional knowledge on how to improve my diet. He is always sharing beneficial information on how to reach my goals faster and to my liking. To be honest my goal wasn't just to lose weight at any cost. Since I started training with Evo, my sleeping has improved, my blood pressure has dropped to a normal level and I feel much better. As a bonus, I have lost some weight as well.

Gytis Z

I've been working out with Evo for about 1 year now and it will be modest to say that the sessions with him are a major factor for me to still be alive... About 6 months ago I was assaulted by a man with a shovel who was trying to kill me. Thankfully at that time I was already a lot stronger then prior to my sessions with Evo and I managed to defend myself and keep myself alive! I can't thank you enough Evo! When I started with Evo I was 97kg bodyweight and I could barely push 45kg on the bench now I can push 80kg and I am only 89kg bodyweight.

Radoslaw R

Hey, I know it’s been a while but just wanted to remind you how awesome trainer you are. The reminders at 5 am to meet at 6 am, the constant chasing of what classes and how many I was doing to keep up with the good work! The Sunday classes on a row, circuits + LBT and Abs, I miss those soo much. You are fantastic man! With lots of love,

Mariana C

waiting for Vui

Vui Y

waiting for Claudia

Claudia C

Evo had been my personal trainer since April 2023. I initially got in touch as I had some goals I needed help to achieve. He took everything on board and tailored a 12 week plan specifically for my goals. Part way through my programme I fell pregnant and was unsure how to continue to train safely. Evo helped massively with this and done lots of research into training whilst pregnant and staying safe. He sent information to read and watch along with reviewing and switching some of the exercises in my plan as my pregnancy progressed to ensure I would still benefit, but not hurt myself. Any questions I had throughout were answered and if Evo didn't know he'd go research it and get back to me. I couldn't recommend Evo enough. I can't wait to get back to training!

E. Cunningham

Since training with Evo my attitude to fitness has been transformed. I've had grown stronger in strength, attitude and mental health has been so much more positive. From being a young lady who was gym shy to practically running in the door has been amazing to experience. Great job Evo !!💪

Payton S

What can I say, always reliable, accommodating and fun. Good value for money and sessions last over what they are meant to even when your ready to stop 🤣Never leave not feeling like I’ve had a really good workout. Pushes me to handle weights I never thought I could manage. Encouraging and complimentary about how well I’ve done. Would highly recommend and do so to friends. Very noticeable toning on arms which were my biggest concern and improved thigh and bum toning also. Evo is my favourite PT that I've worked with.

- Debbie C

I hadn't had much experience in the gym before so had a lot of questions and needed a lot of help. Evo was always very patient and friendly with me. Happy to adapt the training based on how I was getting on or if I had new ideas towards goals. Never felt uncomfortable and he never pushed me harder than I could handle. His explanations and demonstrations were very helpful in learning the exercises, the videos on the app helped too when I was doing the workouts by myself. Would gladly recommend Evo to anyone looking to get started or even someone looking to push themselves more.

- Thomas L

Evo is a great guy, I am really enjoying working with him, he is just what I need in a PT, he is very particular about form and keeping yourself safe whilst lifting weights, you can really feel the difference in all the little adjustments he asks you to make. After years away from weight training through COVID and then back problems I did not expect to be back lifting the weights he has me at in such a short time. We have been training for six weeks and I’m almost back lifting what I was in 2019, so so happy, I also wanted to work on my cardio and he has succeeded there too, feeling fit and strong and looking forward to our next month of training 💪🏼

- Amanda H

I've been training with Evo for 5 months now and it's the longest time I've been able to stick to any kind of fitness programme. I'm starting to see (and enjoy) the results, I'm stronger, fitter and finally losing weight. Evo is a genuinely nice person, but he pushes me to do my best. The workouts are tailor made to suit my needs, the advice and feedback he gives is clear and easy to follow. He also helped me adjust my diet to help me reach my goals. I used to hate going to the gym. Evo has turned it into an experience that I actually enjoy. I would absolutely recommend him.

Asta Z

I have been attending Evo's Group Training Sessions at pure Gym for many months now. He's my top go to trainer. I try to attend as many of his classes as I possibly can. He has a wonderful attitude to health and fitness and his calm, friendly, professional approach to his class participants give him an insight to what each individual is looking to achieve from their time at the gym. I especially like how Evo will motivate me to push myself as far as I can without making me feel pressured. He is always encouraging, teaches good fitness techniques and safe use of equipment. I would totally recommend Evo as a Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer.

Dona S

waiting for Ioana

Ioana B

waiting for Steven

Steven T

I used to be an annual gym supporter. I would buy a membership and would not turn up a single time to use it. I was always a chubby guy 1.70m (5' 7") tall and approx. 100kg (15 st, 10.5 lb) in weight. During Covid, I gained a bit more weight, 32kg (5st) extra. I have noticed that I sleep worse I had high blood pressure and felt worse in general. I needed to do something not to die in my 30s. I have never tried PT sessions before, as I was a member of Altens PureGym I have looked at available trainers there. I didn't know what criteria I should be looking for in a PT, so I kept it simple. I have picked the one who looked like he didn't need a personal trainer himself. I got in contact with Evo, he invited me to one of his classes at PureGym to see my fitness level. The rest is history. I am now having a weekly session with Evo, one session on my own as per the training program he designed for me and I see him every Thursday in Strength class in PureGym. I like Evo because he is friendly and easy to chat with, he is a good listener, and he tries to adjust the training programs according to the feedback and keep it dynamic now and again changing the way we train. He looked at my diet and provided feedback and guidance to follow, introduced me to macros and gave me additional knowledge on how to improve my diet. He is always sharing beneficial information on how to reach my goals faster and to my liking. To be honest my goal wasn't just to lose weight at any cost. Since I started training with Evo, my sleeping has improved, my blood pressure has dropped to a normal level and I feel much better. As a bonus, I have lost some weight as well.

Gytis Z

I've been working out with Evo for about 1 year now and it will be modest to say that the sessions with him are a major factor for me to still be alive... About 6 months ago I was assaulted by a man with a shovel who was trying to kill me. Thankfully at that time I was already a lot stronger then prior to my sessions with Evo and I managed to defend myself and keep myself alive! I can't thank you enough Evo! When I started with Evo I was 97kg bodyweight and I could barely push 45kg on the bench now I can push 80kg and I am only 89kg bodyweight.

Radoslaw R

Hey, I know it’s been a while but just wanted to remind you how awesome trainer you are. The reminders at 5 am to meet at 6 am, the constant chasing of what classes and how many I was doing to keep up with the good work! The Sunday classes on a row, circuits + LBT and Abs, I miss those soo much. You are fantastic man! With lots of love,

Mariana C

waiting for Vui

Vui Y

waiting for Claudia

Claudia C

Evo had been my personal trainer since April 2023. I initially got in touch as I had some goals I needed help to achieve. He took everything on board and tailored a 12 week plan specifically for my goals. Part way through my programme I fell pregnant and was unsure how to continue to train safely. Evo helped massively with this and done lots of research into training whilst pregnant and staying safe. He sent information to read and watch along with reviewing and switching some of the exercises in my plan as my pregnancy progressed to ensure I would still benefit, but not hurt myself. Any questions I had throughout were answered and if Evo didn't know he'd go research it and get back to me. I couldn't recommend Evo enough. I can't wait to get back to training!

E. Cunningham

Since training with Evo my attitude to fitness has been transformed. I've had grown stronger in strength, attitude and mental health has been so much more positive. From being a young lady who was gym shy to practically running in the door has been amazing to experience. Great job Evo !!💪

Payton S

What can I say, always reliable, accommodating and fun. Good value for money and sessions last over what they are meant to even when your ready to stop 🤣Never leave not feeling like I’ve had a really good workout. Pushes me to handle weights I never thought I could manage. Encouraging and complimentary about how well I’ve done. Would highly recommend and do so to friends. Very noticeable toning on arms which were my biggest concern and improved thigh and bum toning also. Evo is my favourite PT that I've worked with.

- Debbie C

I hadn't had much experience in the gym before so had a lot of questions and needed a lot of help. Evo was always very patient and friendly with me. Happy to adapt the training based on how I was getting on or if I had new ideas towards goals. Never felt uncomfortable and he never pushed me harder than I could handle. His explanations and demonstrations were very helpful in learning the exercises, the videos on the app helped too when I was doing the workouts by myself. Would gladly recommend Evo to anyone looking to get started or even someone looking to push themselves more.

- Thomas L

Evo is a great guy, I am really enjoying working with him, he is just what I need in a PT, he is very particular about form and keeping yourself safe whilst lifting weights, you can really feel the difference in all the little adjustments he asks you to make. After years away from weight training through COVID and then back problems I did not expect to be back lifting the weights he has me at in such a short time. We have been training for six weeks and I’m almost back lifting what I was in 2019, so so happy, I also wanted to work on my cardio and he has succeeded there too, feeling fit and strong and looking forward to our next month of training 💪🏼

- Amanda H

I've been training with Evo for 5 months now and it's the longest time I've been able to stick to any kind of fitness programme. I'm starting to see (and enjoy) the results, I'm stronger, fitter and finally losing weight. Evo is a genuinely nice person, but he pushes me to do my best. The workouts are tailor made to suit my needs, the advice and feedback he gives is clear and easy to follow. He also helped me adjust my diet to help me reach my goals. I used to hate going to the gym. Evo has turned it into an experience that I actually enjoy. I would absolutely recommend him.

Asta Z

I have been attending Evo's Group Training Sessions at pure Gym for many months now. He's my top go to trainer. I try to attend as many of his classes as I possibly can. He has a wonderful attitude to health and fitness and his calm, friendly, professional approach to his class participants give him an insight to what each individual is looking to achieve from their time at the gym. I especially like how Evo will motivate me to push myself as far as I can without making me feel pressured. He is always encouraging, teaches good fitness techniques and safe use of equipment. I would totally recommend Evo as a Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer.

Dona S

waiting for Ioana

Ioana B

waiting for Steven

Steven T

I used to be an annual gym supporter. I would buy a membership and would not turn up a single time to use it. I was always a chubby guy 1.70m (5' 7") tall and approx. 100kg (15 st, 10.5 lb) in weight. During Covid, I gained a bit more weight, 32kg (5st) extra. I have noticed that I sleep worse I had high blood pressure and felt worse in general. I needed to do something not to die in my 30s. I have never tried PT sessions before, as I was a member of Altens PureGym I have looked at available trainers there. I didn't know what criteria I should be looking for in a PT, so I kept it simple. I have picked the one who looked like he didn't need a personal trainer himself. I got in contact with Evo, he invited me to one of his classes at PureGym to see my fitness level. The rest is history. I am now having a weekly session with Evo, one session on my own as per the training program he designed for me and I see him every Thursday in Strength class in PureGym. I like Evo because he is friendly and easy to chat with, he is a good listener, and he tries to adjust the training programs according to the feedback and keep it dynamic now and again changing the way we train. He looked at my diet and provided feedback and guidance to follow, introduced me to macros and gave me additional knowledge on how to improve my diet. He is always sharing beneficial information on how to reach my goals faster and to my liking. To be honest my goal wasn't just to lose weight at any cost. Since I started training with Evo, my sleeping has improved, my blood pressure has dropped to a normal level and I feel much better. As a bonus, I have lost some weight as well.

Gytis Z

I've been working out with Evo for about 1 year now and it will be modest to say that the sessions with him are a major factor for me to still be alive... About 6 months ago I was assaulted by a man with a shovel who was trying to kill me. Thankfully at that time I was already a lot stronger then prior to my sessions with Evo and I managed to defend myself and keep myself alive! I can't thank you enough Evo! When I started with Evo I was 97kg bodyweight and I could barely push 45kg on the bench now I can push 80kg and I am only 89kg bodyweight.

Radoslaw R

Hey, I know it’s been a while but just wanted to remind you how awesome trainer you are. The reminders at 5 am to meet at 6 am, the constant chasing of what classes and how many I was doing to keep up with the good work! The Sunday classes on a row, circuits + LBT and Abs, I miss those soo much. You are fantastic man! With lots of love,

Mariana C

waiting for Vui

Vui Y

waiting for Claudia

Claudia C

Evo had been my personal trainer since April 2023. I initially got in touch as I had some goals I needed help to achieve. He took everything on board and tailored a 12 week plan specifically for my goals. Part way through my programme I fell pregnant and was unsure how to continue to train safely. Evo helped massively with this and done lots of research into training whilst pregnant and staying safe. He sent information to read and watch along with reviewing and switching some of the exercises in my plan as my pregnancy progressed to ensure I would still benefit, but not hurt myself. Any questions I had throughout were answered and if Evo didn't know he'd go research it and get back to me. I couldn't recommend Evo enough. I can't wait to get back to training!

E. Cunningham

Since training with Evo my attitude to fitness has been transformed. I've had grown stronger in strength, attitude and mental health has been so much more positive. From being a young lady who was gym shy to practically running in the door has been amazing to experience. Great job Evo !!💪

Payton S

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