POWER PLATE STUDIO

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Power Plate equipment uses the principles of Acceleration Training to stimulate the body's natural response to vibration. Scientific research has shown that using the Power plate for even a short period of time can increase strength and flexibility as well as bringing about noticeable improvements to metabolism and circulation. The body has to subconsciously contract a variety of different muscles in order to stay balanced during the vibrations created by the Power plate. It is precisely this constant muscle tensioning that makes the Power plate so effective. Being non-impact and incredibly gentle on the joints and tendons, it is suitable for almost everyone.

Wobble your way to slimness – Daily Mail
Scientists at the University of Antwerp in Belgium studied the effects of using a Power Plate in a group of overweight or obese people – mostly women. The subjects were given the same dietary advice then split into three groups. One group did no exercise for 6 months while another did aerobic activity such as swimming and aerobics three times a week. The final group used a Power Plate for around 13 minutes a day, five days a week. After 6 months, the diet-only group lost 6 per cent of their body weight, the aerobic exercise group 7 per cent and the vibration group 11 per cent. The biggest improvements came in the loss of fat around the organs. The vibration group lost almost two-thirds more than the aerobic group and more than double the amount lost by the dieters.
The researchers said: “People say vibration machines are fitness for lazy people, but they’re only easy if you’re not using them properly. There’s no point simply standing and holding on to the handlebars – you need to do exercises such as lunges and push-ups while on the vibrating plate.”
(Mail, 26/05/09 p47, 5 cols.”)