Fast Fitness Hardcore
Case Studies
Andrew Stark, Operations Manager, DHL
Age: 47
“ I have managed to lose a well
needed 22lbs!”
What
can I say?!....... As a long retired ex-rugby player, majorly
going to seed, determined to get fit fast in preparation
to run this year’s Edinburgh Marathon..... I was so glad
that my wife discovered studioEH1- Power Plate, convincing
me that it’s not just for girls. What was good enough
for the Scottish Rugby team must be good enough for me.
Having
tried many fitness regimes over the years; some more successful
than others - Power Plate and the tortuous circuits
dished out by the trainers three times a week, regularly
makes my muscles ignite!
The beauty of each session only lasting
25 minutes means I know I can really go for it! The mixture
of power, balance
and aerobic work outs, have made this a fantastic way in
building my core strength and stamina, which gave my marathon
training
a real boost.
The results since February have been fantastic,
which has made it amazingly rewarding – especially when
you see Luke down on his hands and knees mopping up my pools
of sweat!
I
have managed to lose a well needed 22lbs and all my MOT results
are moving significantly in the right direction.
The dietary
advice encouraged me to make some life changing decisions,
which has augmented my overall health and wellbeing.
The personal approach and good natured banter from all the
Trainers makes it a pleasure to be part of the “Platters’” community.
The
motivation and support is second to none – and
the enthusiasm to help me reach my goals has made every session
really worth doing. The best, most efficient and effective
training I have ever experienced.
Now I can start really working on the abs to convert my “keg” into
a “six pack”.
Good vibrations - I highly recommend
this fitness solution - thanks to all the team at studioEH1.
Doug Christiansen, Edinburgh Capitals Player/Coach
“I can’t run yet, I can’t
skate but I need to get stronger”
I’m
used to giving the orders but I’ve been on the receiving
end as I continue my rehabilitation from knee surgery.
Former soldier Luke McMullen is putting me through hell at
studioEH1. I’m using Power Plate – a machine that
vibrates and puts you off balance, engaging small muscle fibres
that you don’t normally use.
I’m trying to strengthen muscles especially around
my knee. My hamstrings, quads and backside have fallen apart
following the injury and a lot of things I would do normally
during the course of a season, I can’t do.
The machine is excellent for rehabilitation and is also a
way of getting my upper body and core stronger. What I am trying
to do is to gain strength and fitness in an unorthodox way.
I can’t run yet, I can’t skate but I need to get
stronger without putting my body in a tough position.
I found studioEH1 through the Space Clinic (link to Space),
who look after the Team. They thought I would be better off
with a specialist like Luke, who served in the army for six
years in places like Bosnia and Iraq. He is a serious guy,
who is also a recreational ice hockey player. It’s nice
to have someone who is really serious about conditioning and
performance and understands the game of hockey.
The treatment is definitely on the cutting edge. I do not
rest for 30 minutes and go from one exercise using one muscle
group immediately to another.
At the end of it I’m exhausted. It’s tough and
miserable. I did 140 press ups the other day and Luke loves
to make me do that kind of stuff. I can’t lift my arms
now but it’s working. I need a guy like Luke to push
me. When you’re working on your own you do two or three
exercises and grab a drink, talk to somebody then you do a
couple more then it’s time for the sauna – this
is no joke for 30 minutes solid.
studioEH1 also have a professional golfer and two people
from the Gladiators TV show that they are training and they
are trying to branch out into professional sport.
As far as Luke goes, I can’t stand him when I’m
doing his workouts but we have a good laugh when all the training
is done.
Willie Hunter, Solicitor, Hunters Residential
Age: 55
At the start of the year I was asked to have a few photographs
taken that could be used in some publicity shots for the
business. There must have been something wrong with the camera
because each and every photograph seemed to make me look
overweight! At about the same time a friend asked me if I
might be interested in walking the West Highland Way. When
he explained that would involve five consecutive days of
walking around 20 miles a day over rough terrain I realised
that I would have to get myself into some sort of shape.
Add to that the fact that since my rugby playing days I
have had constant lower back problems culminating in surgery
on two discs and I was probably a prime candidate for something
like Power Plate®.
For several years I had been a member of a gym but I found
it difficult to get into any sort of regular routine. I would
go at it flat out for two or three weeks until something
would cause me to miss a couple of sessions and before I
knew it the enthusiasm had gone and I would find all sorts
of excuses for not going.
I had read about Power Plate® and that there was a studio
just round the corner from the office. One of my partners
in the office agreed to come along with me for a trial
session and we both enjoyed it so much that we signed up
for a three
month term.
There are lots of positives as far as I am concerned. Firstly,
I can turn up for a session at 8.30am and be behind my desk
feeling refreshed and ready for the day around 35 minutes
later. It is over so quickly that it is easy to keep pushing
yourself for the full session.
The staff have been great and there is always plenty friendly
backchat and humour which helps to keep your mind of the
pain!! Because there is always someone there taking you through
the session there is no time wasted and every minute of the
workout is filled. It certainly beats wandering about a gym
waiting for equipment to become free.
The effect after only
three months was very evident when I took on the West Highland
Way. My legs coped no problem
and I was able to take on the steep climbs without any
real difficulty. I even took time out at the top of Conic
Hill
to send a text to Helen and Ian saying how good I felt.
I have had no back problems since I started and that must
be down to the improved core strength. The only down side
is that I have had to get rid of every suit that I had in
the wardrobe as I have gone from a 38” waist to somewhere
36” and even 34“ for some of my casual trousers.
I would recommend it to anyone. There is no doubt that I
have more energy and generally feel better and it is the
first form of exercise that I have seriously stuck with.
Gordon Cairns, Solicitor
Age: 53
Gillespie Macandrew
I would recommend the studio to anyone who, like me, wants
to be healthy and fit but who always finds a reason
to work even harder or longer than is good for you or
your
family.
It is convenient, fun and as serious as you want it
to be with fantastic staff who have the people skills
to
deal with
all eventualities!
The results are not instantaneous but
my own lifestyle has not changed at all other than my twice
weekly visits for
25 minutes each time, and friends and colleagues have remarked
that I appear leaner and meaner!
I certainly feel a lot better than I did without having
had to resort to diets and/or more time consuming and exhausting
exercise regimes and I have never yet felt sore or stiff
the following day as I had expected I might.
I am a natural cynic and doubted that I would continue beyond
the first few weeks but I am well and truly hooked to the
extent that I now turn out on a Saturday morning as well!
Give it a try-you won’t regret it!
