Power-Plate

Power-Plate

Power-Plate is a piece of exercise equipment common in many gyms. Developed to optimise the effects of Acceleration Training™ exercise, the Power Plate® machine works by transferring vibrations to the muscles in the body causing them to contract in a reflex action. Different parts of the body are put in contact with the platform in various exercise positions ranging from squats, lunges and push-ups to abdominal crunches, tricep dips or bicep curls. A pose is held for up to 60 seconds at a time activating multiple muscle groups simultaneously to stretch, tone or strengthen.

By assuming various positions on the Power Plate® machine, you can stimulate different muscle groups far more effectively than standard resistance training and visible results can be achieved in just three short sessions a week.

Acceleration Training exercise is low impact and gentle enabling anyone - regardless of age or fitness level to benefit without putting strain on joints or other parts of the body. When used as part of a healthy lifestyle, regular exercise on a Power Plate® machine can help to improve strength and body tone, flexibility, balance, coordination and fitness. It can also help to reduce body fat and combat cellulite. Whatever your goals, a Power Plate® machine will help you to achieve without compromising your lifestyle.

Famous Power-Plate devotees include Madonna,Manchester United, Chelsea FC, Kylie Minogue,Jonathan Ross, Donatella Versace, Claudia Schiffer and Natalie Imbruglia.Fact|date=July 2008

History

Acceleration Training is based on Rhythmic Neuromuscular Stimulation (RNS) dating back to the 1960s when Professor W. Biermann, from the former East German Republic, described ‘cyclical vibrations’ capable of improving the condition of the joints relatively quickly.

Russian scientist, Vladimir Nazarov, became the first person to utilise Acceleration Training in its most modern application - Biomechanical Stimulation (BMS). With this technology, he was able to investigate involuntary muscle contractions and involuntary movement.

As the theories of Acceleration Training developed, Russian ballet dancers with minor muscle injuries such as Achilles Tendonitis discovered that vibration aided the healing process. They also found that their muscular strength and jump height increased with only a quarter of the effort or time required by traditional training methods. Since then many athletes have discovered the benefits of Acceleration Training.

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