I recently had a session at the lifestyle institute with Jessica and loved it. The studio itself is quite small and with limited facilities (bathroom is in the hallway and shared by other businesses and the changing room is bit like those you find in a clothing shop) but it has a good vibe and the instructors are fantastic.

I was really impressed with Jessica's enthusiasm and knowledge and I think that may be the most important factor in places like this. I had an individual lesson, but the advantage of a small studio like this is that even the larger classes are only four people so you really get the kind of attention that you need to improve your fitness.

I had never tried power plate before and although I am fairly fit I was amazed at how hard it was. In just 30 minutes you really do feel like you have had a full work out -- its amazing. Jessica quickly figured out what areas i needed to work on and focused the lesson on that.

Whether in a group or individual, I think the lessons are great value. In just 30 minutes you walk away feeling like you have trained harder than you would at a traditional 60 minute personal training session that costs three times as much.

If you work in the city and are looking for a great way to get fit that you can work into your busy schedule without breaking the bank then this might just be the ticket.