FAQ’s

How long does a Fit U session take?

You can get excellent result in 15-25 minutes depending on your fitness goals. We do not recommend any more than three times per week. So, if time is an issue for you, this program will result in the most efficient method of exercise to help you reach your goals. The foundation of this efficiency is the use of the innovative Power Plate.

How is this different for a health club?

Fit U is all about personalizing a success plan to meet your goals. Joining a health club often involves paying an initiation fee and a monthly due, then paying $80-90 an hour for personal training to accomplish results. At Fit U we have no initiation fees, no monthly dues and the only fee you pay is a usage fee to workout. The usage fee is a fraction of the cost of traditional personal training with both semi private and private sessions.

I have a membership at a health club already, how can Fit U benefit me?

The benefit of Fit U is lower cost personal training with accelerated results due to our program and equipment. Health club personal training usually costs $80-100 an hour and group fitness fees can be $40-60 per class. At Fit U our costs are as low as $18 per half hour with a personal trainer. In addition, with no initiation fees or monthly dues you only pay for what you use.

I have home exercise equipment, how would I use Fit U?

Having home exercise equipment is one of the most convenient ways to exercise; however, many individuals need extra motivation to keep going and to keep exercise interesting. At Fit U we can help you to supplement your home exercise equipment use, design exercises for continued improvement and keep you motivated through power plate training.

Why do I need a trainer’s advice?

Most research shows that success is far more likely with a trainers advice than without it. Certified personal trainers are dedicated to the science of fitness. They correct your posture to make your workouts efficient while designing an exercise program that fits your goals or work around limitation you may have with your health. Our trainers can advise you on where to focus your efforts in order to maximize your potential for success.

What does semi-private training mean?

Our training program is set up to include a personal trainer in your routine at no additional cost to you. Because the program is engineered in a circuit to increase the efficiency of your progress, a personal trainer can oversee those exercising in that circuit; hence it is not one-on-one training but semi-private.

Can I hire one-on-one training?

Yes. All of our certified trainers can help you with semi-private or private training.

Why are there no monthly dues?

We want you to experience the greatest value from your experience with us as possible and we see no value in paying for the maintenance of massive buildings and large staffing. You pay for what you use and you come because you are experiencing success.

Can I just show up?

You need to make an appointment to use the system. Our highly trained professional trainers need to be able to limit the number of people in a class in order to ensure that each and every client gets the best service possible. Walk ins are welcome but we cannot guarantee you a class without an appointment.

What is Power Plate, and how does Fit U use it?

Power Plate equipment use advanced vibration technology to activate the body’s natural response to vibration to create rapid, involuntary muscle contractions, getting significant results in much less time than traditional exercise. At Fit U, Power Plate is one approach in a compliment of many that we use to accelerate your success.

What actually happens when I exercise on a Power plate?

When you are on the Power Plate, your muscles contract reflexively at a rate of 25-50 times per second as a result of the vibrating platform. Since the vibration movements are in three planes of motion, side to side, forwards and backwards and up and down, the shifting creates instability and the body senses this and reflexively contracts muscles to stabilize and react. The reflexive contractions, when coupled with the contraction of the moving muscle, cause more muscle to be recruited than in an isolated lift, thus your muscle gets more stimulus without the stress to the joint. You get stronger, fitter, faster.

Can Power Plate do any damage to the body?

No. Power Plate equipment is extremely beneficial because the increased blood flow and circulation is good for you, taking oxygenated blood to the muscles quicker and more efficiently and disposing of waste toxins naturally through the lymphatic system. Whole body vibration also increases bone mass reducing the chances of osteoporosis.

Will Power Plate machines help me to lose weight?

Yes, Power Plate training can be a significant tool for weight loss. As you build muscle, you increase your metabolism and as a result burn more calories. Since fat is burned primarily in muscle to produce energy for muscle contraction, having a more efficient “furnace” accelerates your ability to burn fat. An additional benefit is the reduction of the appearance of cellulite. Since the vibration therapy has a massage effect on the body which increases circulation, skin appears smoother.

Do I just stand there?

Yes and No, when you begin you will do static exercises which involve holding a position until you are strong enough to increase your range of motion. Keep in mind that although you might not be moving, your muscles are! As you progress, the exercise does more.

I have bad knees, will this make it worse?

Having bad knees is a problem for many people who want to exercise but cannot because of the load placed on the knee during movement. At Fit U you will not only increase your strength, but with the massage feature of the Power Plate, the effect will increase blood flow around the joint and help the replacement and refreshment of lubricating fluid around all joints. The result is lower pain and more mobility. Additionally, since the training is low impact, it is excellent for arthritis and osteoporosis, as validated by scientific research.

I get headaches, will they get worse at Fit U?

You should always consult with a physician before exercise on any equipment; however, if you begin slowly enough and progress as the program suggests, you should be fine. Our professionally trained personal trainers are there to help you with any limitation that you have. They will modify you exercise plan so that it best suits your needs.

Is it true that exercise on the Power Plate does not feel as hard as regular exercise?

Yes! Your body reacts as though it’s carrying twice the weight due to the increased effects of gravity, but your joints and muscles are NOT carrying extra weight, they are simply recruiting more muscle because of the reaction to the vibration. The results are dramatic. You get into shape faster with less work!

It sounds too good to be true! Is it just another gimmick?

No. Vibration therapy has been successfully used in space programs, for Olympic athletes, wheelchair bound personas to help them regain their ability to walk, to the aged and infirm. Eastern block countries used it to increase their competitive edge in strength training events and in 1999 the Power Plate became available in Europe. Today Power Plate studios are in Paris, London, Germany, Sweden and now the United States. Gimmicks come and go, usually within 1-3 years. Vibration therapy has withstood the scientific vigor as well as the test of time. This is no gimmick, it’s real science and real results.

What kind of success can I expect?

It really depends on you. Fit U has seen amazing results ranging from people with no exercise experience to professional athletes. If you are willing to try it, we are willing to show you how to get to the You that you want to be.