STRONGER TOGETHER: Local fitness studio leading the fight against Multiple Sclerosis.

SAN DIEGO, CA--Dec. 29, 2007--Weak muscles, unexplained fatigue, and an inability to get out of bed in the morning are all mysterious physical limitations associated with Multiple Sclerosis. For many years, lifting weights was considered taboo, and those with MS had few options to build the muscular strength that would help combat their various ailment. However, the value of strength training has since been recognized by the MS Society as a powerful ally in the fight against MS. Since 2003, Addie’s Personal Training Studio in San Diego has been working closely with the MS society, developing specialized workout programs designed for MS clients.

“For those living with MS , adding muscle to one’s physical piggy bank can help to maintain an active lifestyle,” says Tyler Merrill, who owns Addie’s Studio’s two San Diego locations along with wife Addie. “Muscle deterioration is a common side effect of MS but targeted weight training can yield amazing result.”

Success Stories

Addie’s Studio client Anne Martin was the recipient of their annual MS fitness scholarship in 2007. She experienced a 45% gain in muscle strength with MS targeted workouts.

A former professional rock-climber, skydiver and lawyer, Cynthia McGrew, mother of two young children isn’t one to sit back and let life happen. When McGrew was diagnosed with MS in 2000 she listened to her doctor and began a strength training program immediately to maintain mobility.

“Since I began working out I have lost two dress sizes and feel stronger than I did when I was rock-climbing,” says McGrew who performs MS targeted workouts three times a week at Addies’ University Towne Centre location.

Changing Lives

Through their revolutionary MSF.I.T.T. program, designed by Tyler Merrill, Addie’s Studio has worked successfully with several hundreds afflicted with Multiple Sclerosis to increase mobility, balance, and strength. In 2005, the Addie’s Personal Training Studio MS fitness program was approved by the MS Society’s prestigious Clinical Advisory Committee, and received a winning endorsement from neurologist Dr. Jody Corey-Bloom, MD,PhD of UCSD “The MSF.I.T.T. program is an exceptionally effective exercise method for strengthening weakening muscles associated with multiple sclerosis.” In 2007 the MS Society recognized the years of diligent work by Addie’s with the MS Wellness Partner of the year award and bizSanDiego magazine highlighted Addie’s commitment to MS clients as one of their top business stories of 2007.

If you are living with MS and would like more information on exercise options please visit addiesstudio.com to learn more.

CONTACT: Addies Personal Training Studio
Tyler Merrill, Phone: 858.483.2711
Email: tyler@addiesstudio.com
Fax: 858.483.2722
Web: addiesstudio.com