TESTIMONIALS

“Mike Heatlie and I have been working together on and off since 1997. He was the first personal trainer I ever worked with and although he was originally hired just to train myself, it wasn’t long before he was working out my band mates also. Mike is completely passionate about health and fitness and is a wonderful motivator. He is tireless, compassionate and makes working out something to look forward to. He is the Superman of my tour." Gwen Stefani, Singer.

"Mike Heatlie is unquestionably the best personal trainer I have ever encountered in my twelve years of training. He adapts his training around the real-world effectively and had me at unquestionably the peak of my life. Mike realised my weakness for socialising and works around my busy social calendar even before my Big Brother and ITV1 Celebrity. We are all only human, as much as we attempt to adhere to a strict diet and a clean lifestyle, the rigours of life disallow this. Through clever instruction and expert nutritional advice, Mike understands all this, counteracts the pitfalls and worked with an admittedly difficult me to get me truly to the strongest, thinnest, and ideal me over the nearly two years of training with him.

I wholeheartedly endorse Mike Heatlie to any one that wants the quickest way to what they want."

Kenneth Tong
Big Brother 10 and ITV1's The Other Side.

“Mike helped me mature physically when turning professional by introducing me to numerous training techniques that I had never heard of before and they dramatically increased my size, strength and power, which helped me overcome many of my opponents.”
Alex Arthur, Former British, European, Commonwealth &
World Super-Featherweight Boxing Champion.

"After joining Mike Heatlie's Personal Training Studio earlier this year, I feel privileged to have worked with the most attentive personal trainer in the best gym facilities. Mike pays great attention to detail, his brand new gym has been fitted with the newest and finest equipment which caters to everyone's fitness needs. He has went through great lengths to make the gym feel comfortable and vibrant. I always enjoyed working out in his gym as it had such a great feel to it.

After only a few sessions, I noticed a dramatic change in the areas I most wanted to target. Being a woman I do find weight training difficult, however Mike encouraged me to push myself. Along with great gym facilities, fantastic personal training with quick results, Mike sent out a personalized diet plan via email everyday to me so that I can continue to be healthy and really benefit from my sessions. His training is personalised, effective and more importantly fun! With Mike Heatlie, the gym doesn't seem like a chore at all!"

Karly Ashworth
Big Brother Ten, Zoo Magazine and FHM.

     

“Mike Heatlie is the best trainer I have worked with. He is professional and consistent in regards to exercise and diet. In addition to motivating me to stick with the programmes that are laid out, he is a pleasure to be around in a work environment which he has proven time and time again over long trips that we have done together around the world.”
Adrian Young, Musician.



“I highly recommend Mike Heatlie as a personal trainer. He is superb at creating a customized work-out regiment for any type of client depending on what needs they may have. Having worked with Mike for almost a decade, I have come to know him as extremely professional, loyal and personable. His commitment to excellence sets him apart from any other trainer I have worked-out with.”Tony Kanal, Musician.

"I joined the Mike Heatlie Personal Training Studio almost 4 months ago to try to lose some weight and get into shape before hitting the big 40. I’d been a typical yo-yo dieter, having tried many eating plans over the years – from downing cabbage soup to points counting - and failed miserably as invariably the weight came back on. Having now reached 40, I’m 28lbs lighter and am genuinely in much better shape than I was ten years ago.  I feel so much more energetic than I did before and now actually love going to the gym – a first for me! 

What’s even more surprising is how quickly I’ve seen results.  Having been used to pounding the treadmill for hours in previous gyms, I’ve now got a whole new respect for resistance training and a more knowledgeable attitude towards food and how these both impact on weight loss.

Joining Mike Heatlie Personal Training has been the most positive step I’ve ever taken in terms of getting into shape.  Since the day of joining I’ve been bowled over by how welcome the team have made me feel and by the active interest which they have all given.  There is a real family feel among the team and a sense of everyone ‘being in it together’.

I’ve still got some more weight to lose but am confident that I’ll hit that target. I’m not saying that I still won’t get tucked into a take-way from time to time, but the difference is that I now know I’ll get back on track straight away as this is a life-style change for me – not just a quick fix.

Hitting the big 40 wasn’t half as bad as I thought – if anything tackling my weight once and for all has made me feel much brighter and more confident about myself going forward.  

Marcella Walsh - Edinburgh

"November 2009 I was fat, unfit and gaining weight.  Then I picked up a flyer for the Mike Heatlie Personal Training Studio.  Despite being a member of another gym (which I had lost all motivation for) I decided to give it a go as many of my clothes were starting to get tight and I felt terribly unfit. I had a personal training session where Mike provided me with a good training program and much more significantly for me a complete dietary overhaul.  Apart from eating to much chocolate I thought I ate fairly healthily, until I realised that the majority of my food intake was carbs in one form or other (normally rice or pasta dishes).

Since then I have been following a much better diet and am training six days a week.  In less than 3 months I have shed approximately 25 lbs and 6 inches from my waist. I plan to lose another 25 lbs over the next few months.  I am now fitter than I have been in years. At the gym there is an extremely supportive atmosphere with Mike always willing to give advice, be it in relation to exercise or diet.  This support has been key in keeping me motivated during the difficult initial phase and to keeping me motivated into the future.

Two things Mike has said spring to mind.  One is there is no substitute for hard work or a magic pill which will make you lose weight and get fit.  The second is to always progress your training from one session to the next, be it run faster than previous, or lift a heavier weight.  Keep challenging yourself and you will improve rapidly.

 If you are willing to put the work in Mike Heatlie is the person to help you achieve your fitness and weight loss goals."

Richard Hawkes - Edinburgh

"As a teenager I was always a little on the chubby side, I was bullied at school for years and had a really hard time. Once I left school I managed to lose all the weight, the thing was I didn't maintain it what so ever in terms of eating well and going to the gym. To be honest I always found it very boring. Over the last three years my weight has gone up and down like a roller-coaster., this was due to my over eating and alcohol binges. I had lost all self-confidence, the majority of my clothes didn't fit and was feeling down for the later part of 2009. At the start of the year I decided enough was enough and that it was time to make a huge change in my life.

A friend recommended me to join Mike Heatlie Personal Training. After looking at Mike’s website and seeing some of the past clients Mike had trained I was very intrigued to go down and take a look. Upon arrival I was not only overwhelmed by the variety of equipment in the Studio, but the main thing that stood out was how friendly the staff where. Over the last few years I have been to many gyms and I have never met such amazing staff anywhere, first impressions always make a huge impact and my first impressions here where nothing but positive.

After just one session I decided that I was going to join for initially for three months, I got my free one hour session with Mike a few days after joining. Meeting Mike for the first time was great, in some gyms the trainers can come across as intimidating, but Mike came across as a genuine, friendly and a true professional. He pays great attention to each and every one of his clients and to top it off is an amazing person. I find it really easy to approach Mike with questions and he is always more than happy to answer them and help me when needed.

During my first session Mike constructed me a program and I have been following it very strictly for the last 7 weeks. I had been given programs in the past in other gyms and they mostly consisted of cardiovascular exercises, and got boring very fast. Mikes program included a good mixture of cardiovascular and weights and has been really fun to follow. I feel that I have learned a great deal in the short time I have been a member of the Studio. Mike weighed me, took my blood pressure and asked about my eating habits, this was something that I did not receive in other gyms.

I have been a member of the Studio for just over 7 weeks and I have lost 2 stone (28lbs) I have drastically changed my diet, I attend the Studio four times a week and have cut out all alcohol from my life. I have another stone to lose until I get to my target weight. I am slowly starting to gain confidence again and a lot of my old clothes are starting to fit again. Once I get to my target weight my aim is to build muscle and continue forward with my fitness regime.

I have never felt so motivated in my life, not only do I feel better physically but also mentally and this is all down to Mike and all the staff at the studio. I really can't thank them all enough. Going to the gym is now a huge part of my life and it is a goal now to keep it up for years and years to come.........."

Alan Smith, Edinburgh

“I had read about Mike Heatlie in some articles and was very interested about attending his brand new Fitness Studio that was near to where I live. I have now been a member for about 8 months and in that time I have achieved many of my goals and have lost roughly about 1 ½ stone thanks to Mike’s Program & Sensible Diet Plan. Since then I am training for the Edinburgh Marathon as part of my goals to achieve this year and thanks to Mike’s help he is helping me get there and towards a healthier lifestyle.

On a final note, In the time I have been working out at the Studio I have seen more new members joining, that is a testament to how good Mike’s gym is people know as soon as they finish there first session that this is a great place to workout. Thanks very much Mike & all of the Staff."

Jack McManus, Edinburgh

“I’ve been working out with Mike for about six months now. I love his enthusiasm, patience, and positive drive. I’ve had difficulty committing to a regular program of exercise, much preferring to sit on the sofa eating donuts and watching bad T.V. Mike has sorted me out though, even with a few slips here and there. He’s put together an achievable program of exercise and diet, and motivates me to keep moving ahead. I’ve been told to “stick with the winners” and Mike is definitely one of them. I dream of the day when a magical pill will keep me healthy and trim, until then I’ll stick with Mike!”
Stacey Chavis, singer.

Hello, my name is Tommy. I am 75 years old.  I came to Mike Heatlie's fitness studio, for one purpose, to lose weight.  When I started at the studio I was 14 Stone 7lbs.  My target was to lose 1 stone 7lbs.  Which I achieved in 10 weeks. When I arrived I had a 1 hour training session with James, who is a Personal Trainer.  He set me a programme. You will also meet the owner Mike Heatlie, who is a personal trainer to stars in the music industry.  So get yourself along to  the studio and enjoy.  Goodbye.   Thomas Grubb

“Mike is the first personal trainer I've worked with, and I consider myself to be very lucky. Although I viewed my lifestyle as relatively healthy, Mike's knowledge, enthusiasm and professionalism have transformed my approach to fitness. Mike has helped me to think seriously about the impact of my working life, diet and nutrition on my fitness, and advised on different types of exercise to complement our training sessions together. I can honestly say I look forward to each training session with Mike, as I know that he's going to provide variety but that there is a purpose to every exercise. He is also an excellent coach - not like some of the personal trainers you see in the gym urging their victims to work harder, yelling as their clients train beyond exhaustion!"

Chris Shepley, Edinburgh.

Irene Somerville - 16 weeks - 30 lbs weight loss & 7" drop in waist size!!

"Before I started working with Mike I considered myself to be pretty active with a reasonability good diet. Mike has helped me take my fitness to a new level by introducing me to resistance training and more intense cardio workouts. He has also helped me improve what and when I eat. As a results my body shape has changed and I am now the lightest and fittest I have ever been.
 
Mike's sessions are always focused and varied with a high level of intensity.  He introduces new moves that help you stay motivated when you are down the gym doing the sessions on your own. It is the little things that help too; like saying hello when you are doing your own workouts.
 
If you are prepared to put in the hard work and are ready to make the change then Mike really can help you. Of course he isn't going to lift the weights for you but you will have his support 100%." Irene Somerville

"I would highly recommend working with Mike Heatlie to get into better shape, no matter where you stand when it comes to fitness. Over the course of two months, Mike mentored me while getting into shape for a bikini calendar shoot. I had just finished my first year at college and needed to shed my freshman 15 lbs fast! And thanks so muchMike I couldn’t have been more happy with my results. The changes were very noticeable and the diet and workouts were very doable. Mike is extremely professional and knowledgeable. His passion for fitness is very encouraging and contagious. The biggest lesson I learned from Mike is that if you eat and work out properly, you don’t have to spend hours at the gym! Thank you Mike!"
Julie Wood, Virginia Tech University, USA. www.campusgirlsusa.com


“4 months of seeing Mike twice a week has been fantastic, I couldn't recommend him enough. The sessions have been great fun, real stress busters and loads of people are commenting on how my body shape has dramatically changed (smaller, more toned yet still feminine). I've used personal trainers for about 5 years to get me out of the office and keep the weight down, and never before felt as good as I do now. The difference with Mike is that he really gets and enjoys what he's doing, lives it himself (hence a great role model) and explains to you the 'whys' rather than just the 'whats'. He's taught me that you need an intelligent combo of cardio, strength and controlled food intake to meet your goals, whether that's to trim down or bulk up. I'm now confident doing a weights session on my own and he's completely changed my approach to food, for good. Bizarrely, it's even motivated Dad to go to the gym as he can see the difference it can make! If you're thinking of starting with him you'll need to (1) Work hard in the sessions, and try not to moan! (2) Listen to what he says, he knows what he's talking about and (3) Be committed in your day-to-day life with exercise, food and booze. If you do all that, he'll get you looking and feeling fab in no time!”  Christie A. London.

 

"Mike was the first person who showed me that I could get results, despite many failed efforts in the past. He showed me how to love exercising and how to, ultimately, love parts of myself that I had always been hiding. I started with him to get healthier, I found myself with a friend for life."
Valentina Mitzkat, USA, Singer
www.myspace.com/valentinamitzkat


"I have been training with Mike for the last 6 months. Mike is very professional and very focused on helping me change. He is very personable but is less concerned about being my mate than he is about helping me to achieve my goals. His training sessions are hard but varied so I don't feel bored. He has also made me realise it is about a wider change in my lifestyle with things like making me keep my food diary and helping me understand the things I can do to eat better as well as exercise. I would thoroughly recommend working with Mike.”
Deborah Thompson, Edinburgh.

"I had never been to a personal trainer before, but when I first met Mike I knew straight away that he was the one I wanted to work with. He took the time to ask a lot of questions to establish my goals and my motivation, taking the time to put together a programme that suited me and my lifestyle. Workouts with Mike are hard work (his middle name should be 'three more'!), but rewarding and I really felt the difference after a few sessions. He advised me on what I should do in between our sessions in terms of exercise and diet, both of which are key to achieving results. I see it as a 3 step plan - tell Mike what you want to achieve, follow his advice, see the results! After 6 weeks training with Mike, I lost 18 lbs, 6 inches from my waist and 2 inches from my hips. I'm in the best shape I've ever been in and I didn't think it was possible to change my shape to this extent. Mike has completely changed the way I workout, I spend less time i the gym than previously and get better results. I have learned a huge amount from him and I would recommend his services to anyone - regardless of your current fitness level, Mike can help you improve. Encouraging, motivational, positive and a really nice guy with it."

Alastair Pope. Edinburgh.

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"At the peak of unfitness and weighing in at 16 st 13 lbs aged 47 I decided I really needed Mike's help. The initial assessment was that I was nearly too unfit to start!??8 months later I have lost 40lbs and passed my medical with flying colours - I feel and am fitter with more energy. The only downside is I have had to buy new clothes!??Mike has been the driving force behind my campaign. His sessions are fun, challenging and varied. I have weekly competitions which incentivise me to train between sessions. I have weight targets and advice on eating habits. There is variety including boxing. Mike is incredibly positive and professional and I would recommend him highly. 40 lbs in 8 months is a pretty good testimony."  David Law. Edinburgh.

"I decided that I wanted/needed to lose weight and get fit (for the first time in my life) and so I made enquiries at a couple of local health clubs.  They were expensive and didn’t fill me with confidence and so I thought I had come up with the answer – build my own home gym.  A year later the gym was built and kitted out with some basic equipment and so I started to “work-out”.  Six months later I still weighed the same (well to be completely honest, had put on 5lbs) and didn’t feel one bit fitter – I was wasting my time and my money! I needed help and so turned to the internet to find a personal trainer.  Up popped Mike Heatlie and the Mike Heatlie Personal Training Studio at Meadowbank, and it’s the best result from a Google search that I have ever had.

Mike is just brilliant and I can’t recommend him enough.  Before our first session he emailed me and asked me to send a food diary for the last week.  I was very nervous as I was overweight, unfit and uncoordinated, but at least I ate healthily……well that’s what I thought!  Mike very quickly put me right on that score, impressing me with his knowledge of nutrition, offering alternatives and backing it all up with a helpful, caring attitude. We then started to exercise – would I faint, fall off the treadmill, or be so uncoordinated as to knock Mike out with a dumbbell?  All of these thoughts flashed through my increasingly panicked mind.  Just over an hour later it was over and ……. it had been brilliant! I felt confident, filled with hope and enthusiasm and had a real belief that I had found someone who could help me to reach my goals.

I now look forward to each session and for the first time in my life enjoy exercising, even going as far as having entered my first 10K. It is all thanks to the whole team, who always have a welcoming smile and seem genuinely interested in my progress, joining in the celebrations when I reach each weight loss target, but especially Mike. I respect his knowledge and I admire his ability to motivate and encourage me.  He is never cruel, but pushes me just enough, showing me that I can and will improve.  He is funny and caring and he makes each session different and challenging, but most of all enjoyable.

The results so far are amazing and four months later I have lost over a stone, reaching my target weight and my body shape is the best that it has ever been (according to my wife and I have to agree!). Next goal…a six pack and with Mike’s help it could, no sorry, will happen!"  Derek R Radin - 14 lbs lighter - 5" off waist size!

"As far as I can remember I have been in and out the gym trying to get myself sorted out. I would drive my wife crazy every January with my “new Stuart” routine. In January 2008 something completely new happened. A Personal Trainer! At first I felt like a bit of film star but I soon realised that this would be no walk up the red carpet. I was fat, unfit and a strange shape. At 35 years of age I had reached a cross roads in my life, should I become the fat stereo typical police constable who eats donuts or a fit again role model to my two kids? There was no debate. I was measured as a waist 36” which is bigger and wider than I had ever been. The first few sessions were an eye opener and I still hate that rowing machine! But I enjoyed every second of sweat, pain and sometimes blood! (Stuart cut his hand on a dumbbell in case anyone thinks I gave him lashings with a whip! Mike.)

I grew in confidence and with the use of Mike’s diet plan, coupled with protein shakes and vitamins changed my diet beyond recognition. I was introduced to some gym equipment that I had previously no idea how to use that were designed to stimulate muscles I didn’t know I had. Mike has a football manager like quality and has an incredible motivational attitude that is infectious. I soon became very confident and was able to plan my training. After 6 or 7 sessions I was being complimented by friends and family about my new shape and even fitted in to a pair of designer jeans that were previously a bit skin tight. The love handles had gone! As the end of my sessions came closer I was gutted as my Saturday mornings had become a huge part of my training schedule and were hugely enjoyable. I am by no means the finished article but I now have the knowledge, the ability and the mind-set to achieve my goals. I am well aware that Mike Heatlie is a personal trainer to the stars but he puts the same 100% commitment towards his local clients as he does his celebrities. That says it all. I would recommend any person of any age, sex or background to see a personal trainer like Mike if at all possible. It saves 10 years time wasting and listening to amateurs who have no idea!"  Stuart Ross, Edinburgh.

“I have lost nearly 45 lbs since I’ve been training with Mike Heatlie. I have found Mike to be a first class trainer, a great motivator with a good sense of humour. He is extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of training and other related topics. He is passionate about what he does and has put together a training program for me which is outstanding. Mike has a great ability to quickly recognise what changes need to be made to my program to ensure the best results are achieved at all times.”  Kevin Coetzee, South Africa.

"I haven't done very much exercise for 20 years and was very apprehensive about joining an Edinburgh gym. When I walked through the doors at Mike Heatlie's Personal Training Studio I was immediately put at ease. I was given a programme that was tailored to my level of fitness and was doable. The first couple of weeks were a struggle and yes I did ache for a few days, but now 10 weeks later, 12 pounds lighter and 1 dress size smaller I feel fantastic. None of this would have been obtainable if it wasn't for the help of all the team at Mike's. Lorraine Thorne, Edinburgh

"I first heard about Mike when we were looking for a personal trainer for my      husband before our wedding. He had 10 days to start to get him into shape, I was  amazed in the difference. I decided on return from honeymoon that I would give it a try too. I have never enjoyed going to the gym but Mike is thorough, encouraging, patient, knows his stuff, very professional, friendly and knows when to push you that bit more. I saw my fitness/stamina grow each session. Mike also gave good sound nutritional advice on when I should be eating before and after the gym session. I have recommended Mike and his holistic approach to many friends including a  pregnant one." Fiona Melling, Edinburgh.

"We hired Mike Heatlie as our trainer with the aim to lose weight for our wedding in April 2010.  We thought we were being optimistic with only four months to meet our target of losing enough weight to look and feel good on our big day and keep it off as apposed to a quick fix, however from the moment we stepped into the Studio and met Mike he assured us it was achievable and he didn’t lie.  We both lost over 1 stone in weight and lost several inches round our waist and hips and generally toned up all over which was enough to make us feel great on the big day.  Looking good in our wedding pictures meant a lot to us as we can now look back on them in years to come and be happy with what we see, we can’t thank Mike enough for this.       

Now that the wedding is over and we have met our goal we could easily give up and go back to our old ways of ‘thinking’ we are eating healthy and ‘occasionally’ doing a workout but we have no plans of stopping and that is down to Mike.  Over the last four months Mike has educated us on the importance of diet and exercise, he has gave us a lot of advice and information on what we should be eating and when and although we do occasionally slip up we know how to get back on track and keep the pounds off. 

We are both very fortunate to be going on a 6-month honeymoon around the world and our aim is to continue to attend personal training sessions with Mike not only to lose the remaining pounds to meet our target but to tone up so that we can look good and feel confident in whatever part of the world we are in.  Mike has introduced us to more intense cardio sessions and resistance weight training with such encouragement and enthusiasm we are confident we will meet our goal.  Mike has created an environment where we believe people feel comfortable working out and enjoying their gym session.  We no longer look for excuses to not go to the gym but now look for the time where we can fit the gym in.  "

Hazel & Steven Forrester, Edinburgh
 
 
"I have been training with Mike since June 06’ and in that time I have improved my strength, shape and posture immensely. I would recommend anyone who is serious about getting in shape to give Mike a call." Tim Hegarty, N. Ireland. 
 
 
"My name is Sue, and I'm a 48 year 'young' mother of 3 grown children.  Although I have been 'active' all of my life and rarely sit still, I never 'exercised' until the day I met Mike Heatlie, just this past year!  When I met Mike I was 15 pounds heavier than my ideal weight, healthy but not muscular nor fit, I was slowing down 'with age', and my eating habits were good but not ideal.  Unfortunately I was letting my age in years dictate how I felt about my future, and I felt like a middle aged woman who's best years had passed.  I met Mike and was immediately impressed by his energy level, smile and zest for every second of life.  I found out he was a fitness expert and I immediately began asking him questions.  He answered all of my questions, convinced me of the importance of diet and exercise, and in a very supportive and encouraging way got me focused on ME.  Mike changed my outlook on my future and the very next day I began to change my habits.  I purchased his book 'How to Lose 10 Pounds/Years in 5 Weeks' which I have used as my guide every since.  I've lost the 15 pounds I always dreamed of losing, but more importantly I have dropped 3 dress sizes and am proud of my new fit figure.  I get comments all the time from friends and family about how great I look... they often say I look 18 old years and they have never seen me happier.  And I am happier!  I've spent my career as an accountant and financial planner, and I can tell you that focusing on my personal fitness is the best investment I've ever made and every little bit I do compounds tenfold!!!!  Thank you Mike for making my life so much better!"  Sue Wood, Northern Virginia, USA.


“Mike, I just wanted to thank you for the best health and fitness advice I have ever received. I have spent the past 3 days riveted at my computer and soaking up every ounce of knowledge at my computer. I am a 34 year old female, mother of one. I am 5'7" and currently 121 lbs. Although most would consider this a healthy weight I am lacking the muscle tone that I use to have. In the last year I have fallen out of a consistent fitness regimen and have seen a slight weight gain of about 6 lbs.  
 
The number on the scale doesn't upset me as much as seeing the muscle tone that I have lost. In researching on line for a new direction, I ran across your article. It incorporated many concepts that I use to be religious about following but then also opened my eyes to many myths that have mislead me over the years. It was like a light bulb went off above my head, literally. I sat down and thought about how I have slowly made some dietary and exercise changes in the last year that have directly contributed to my lost muscle tone. I am excited about what the next few months will bring for myself and for my family.
 
I am doing very well with your program. I have already dropped 6 lbs but more importantly I have seen a tremendous change in my muscle tone. The notional plan was been incredibly easy to follow. It also opened up my eyes to how mindlessly our culture eats. It is quite scary actually. It isn't hard to make the right food choices once you realize what are the right choices. It is so important for me to be a good role model for my son Ryan. I am laying a foundation for him that will hopefully lead to life time of healthy living for him.
 
The fitness program has been easy to work into my daily routine. I happily cut back in the amount of cardio I was doing and increased my weight training. I feel more engaged and in the moment when I am weight training versus cardio. Ironically I have always been told by trainers that I needed to do more cardio. Like magic, my muscles have "popped". I can see more definition and lean lines than I have seen in years, even at my lowest weight. I have already had to increase in repetitions as I have seen my strength increasing. My favorite part of the day is first thing in the morning when I wake up to do my 5 minute morning PT session. My little boys runs into my room and jumps around with me doing his "exercises". A 3 year olds energy is boundless!! Plus it is wonderful to see him excited about exercise!
 
When I ran across your ebook I was hesitant. There is so much information out there and so much bad information at that. I was beginning to resign myself to the fact that I am in my mid thirties and this is what happens as you age! Thankfully, I took the time to sit down and read your book. My eyes were opened to many myths about diets, nutrition, and exercise. Simply put, your program works. My strength & muscle tone are back. My energy is boundless again. I couldn't be happier with my decision to purchase your ebook. I have recommended it to friends and family as I am excited to share my success with them.
 
My husband is due home from Iraq in less than a week now. I am so excited to share your book with him. I know he will appreciate the streamlined and highly effective workout. I will be sure to send photos of our progress!!
 
Mike, again many thanks for taking the time to write a no nonsense book about nutrition and fitness. It has made such a positive influence on my life in such a short amount of time. Your dedication to your work and to your clients is unparalleled. You truly care about people achieving success. I would be more than happy to share my story as a testimonial to the success of your nutrition and fitness program.
 
With appreciation and thanks,"   Heather Miller, USA.

"I have worked with Personal Trainers in the past but never obtained the results I was hoping for. This all changed when I signed up with Mike. He took the time to understand my lifestyle then tailored an exercise and nutrition plan that helped me to achieve the results I wanted. Mike is committed to his career within Health & Fitness and it is impossible for his positive outlook not to rub off on you. I am now on my third block of training with Mike and would have no hesitation recommending him to others" Claire Rennie, Edinburgh.

"I have really enjoyed training with Mike. He is a consummate professional and so positive. He listens hard and I love his resistance training. He promised that we'd flatten my tummy without sit-ups and he delivered in spite of my scepticisim. He seems to understand women and their bodies and his workouts are focused and feel good. He takes his own professional development seriously and is always sharing new ideas on best practice. If I could afford it I'd have Mike and a housekeeper every day!" Christine Liddle, Edinburgh.

In my first email to Mike last November I described myself as over 60, overweight and unfit but not happy to stay that way and asked if he could help. I didn’t actually believe that someone who was personal trainer to an American singing star would take the time to phone me, let alone take me on as a client. Out of all the Personal Trainers I had researched online Mike stood out as the most qualified and most highly regarded. However I felt desperate enough to try and had nothing to lose if he simply didn’t reply.

I couldn’t believe my luck when Mike promptly phoned me back and arranged to see me. More amazingly still he agreed to see me at a time outside his already long working hours, to fit in with my weekly visits to Edinburgh to look after my little grandson. Far from making me feel that I would be wasting his time Mike was so encouraging from our first meeting that I really believed that with his help I could be slimmer and fitter and stay that way!

As a new grandmother who had promised to care for a baby grandson for a day each week I was concerned that as he grew heavier and more active I would find it difficult to carry him up and down the stairs in my son’s house never mind the 18 concrete steps from the front door to the street. After all not only was I very overweight and unfit I was getting older by the day. However over the next three months, by following the dietary advice in 'How to Lose 10 Pounds/Years in 5 Weeks' and with Mike’s cheerful but firm encouragement during out PT sessions, I saw my weight drop by more than 20lbs! Amazing - especially when you consider that those three months included Christmas, New Year and a holiday abroad with as much free food and drink as I wanted!

By the end of February I was looking and feeling so much better and every week when I carried my grandson upstairs I was reminded of the weight I had lost . As he gained weight I lost weight - he was one year old at the end of February and weighed the same as the amount I had lost.!!

But it hasn’t stopped there. ‘Poor’ Mike had to go off to the States in March - I’m sure he would really rather have stayed in chilly Edinburgh working with me and his other Scottish clients - but Gwen Stefani had made him an offer he couldn’t refuse. I had a cunning plan though - I saved the last of my ten sessions so that Mike has to return to Edinburgh to complete the deal!!. In my head (and sometimes by email too) Mike still provides the encouragement to stick to the basic eating plan and increased physical activity so instead of putting weight back on, as happened so often in the past after a couple of months, I have continued to lose weight.

Now I am 2 stone lighter than when I met Mike for the first time and absolutely delighted to be able to say it!.
People ask me if Mike is expensive but I can truthfully say that my sessions with him were worth every penny - and more! I have wasted far more money on diet books and aids that produced at best only a small or temporary weight loss. Besides I have spent far more on new clothes and make-up etc. this summer than on my 10 sessions with Mike and I’ve loved every minute of it !! It’s brilliant to be able to buy fashionable summer clothes three sizes smaller that last year.
Best of all I find it easy to stay that way by following the basic principles of Mike’s eating plan - it’s not like being on a diet just a healthier way of eating that I thoroughly enjoy and one which gives me the energy and stamina to keep up with my little dynamo of a grandson!

Thanks Mike, thanks a million! Kay July ‘09
(PS I’ve now lost more than little William 16 months old weighs - shoes and all)
Kay Gall

Kay Gall - 30 lbs lighter and three dress sizes smaller! Well done Kay, we're proud of you! x

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