Using Power Plate two to three times a week can lead to increased bone mineral density as well as fracture healing. A number of mechanisms are thought to contribute: as well as a possible influence from anabolic hormones, the fluid dynamics within the bone from the harmonic wave action, changes in hydrostatic pressures in the bone, and minute bending and distortion of the bone by activated muscles can promote bone-building activity.
Adults and children who cannot (or will not) engage in high-impact exercises for whatever reason can benefit from using Power Plate to stimulate bone growth and bone healing. (For more information, take a look at our Research.)
Power Plate is an accessible training tool that’s scientifically proven to improve gait, muscle strength, power and improve postural control and balance.
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Stop feeling sluggish and helps eliminate cellulite. Researchers have begun to look at reflexive movement as a gateway to stimulate the natural anti-aging effect in the human body. (For more information, take a look at our Research.)
Body composition is a good indicator of your overall health. Obesity leads to all sorts of health consequences that go far beyond just what you look like. Power Plate is good for tackling obesity and a great exercise tool for diabetics, reduces acute and chronic blood glucose levels when used as part of a regular training program.
Power Plate training has been proven to reduce Fatty Liver disease – a consequence of being, well, fat. Power Plate is also widely proven to change body composition for the better, and increase metabolism (the rate at which you burn energy) by increasing your lean muscle mass. The increase in muscle activation caused by the vibrations also increases calorie burn.
Power Plate training over a six-month period has been found to cause greater loss of visceral fat and has a longer-term effect. So, far reaching benefits can be gained that will do more for you than just cause heads to turn, without spending hours working out. (For more information, take a look at our Research.)
Hydrates the body and “unsticks” tight fascia, resulting in much better movement ability, better posture, flexibility and mobility.
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Training on Power Plate is good for your cardiovascular health and circulation. Arterial stiffness is reduced; blood is less viscous and flows more easily; blood pressure is reduced; and more blood flows to the skin. Also, over time, muscle mass and strength increase, which themselves lead to improved cardiovascular fitness. This means Power Plate training could be excellent for your health if you are diabetic, hypertensive, unfit and deconditioned, or suffer from poor circulation. (For more information, take a look at our Research.)
Hormones affect all the systems in the body in one way or another. Power Plate training can have a natural and anabolic effect on all cells in the body due to its potential to increase human growth hormone (the “youth” hormone), testosterone (not just for men), and serotonin (the “happiness” hormone). These have a positive on the growth and repair of soft tissues, muscles, and joints. Cortisol (the “stress” hormone) can also be lowered.
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Power Plate will activate injured muscle strands without painful straining or worsening of the injury. It’s been proven to speed up nerve regeneration and bring back normal sensation faster to damaged areas. (For more information, take a look at our Research.)
Power Plate increases lymphatic drainage which prevents rapid build-up of mucus and helps drain mucus from the lungs.
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Power Plate exercises promotes mental stability, reduces stress and associated high cortisol levels.
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Now this is where performance gains are made, for everyone. Elite athletes can benefit from the rapid firing rate of muscles by more muscles doing more things more often. This leads to increased muscle activation, better neuromuscular co-ordination, and better motor learning. Using Power Plate for a circulation boost before sport will also warm the muscles and improve hydration of the tissue by helping fluid to spread between the cells, and loosening adhesions. This means better performance with less risk of injury.
The level of stimulation Power Plate can cause is especially beneficial for those with neuromuscular degenerative impairments or conditions. The position and mechanoreceptors in the body (proprioceptors) are stimulated by the vibration and three-dimensional movement, leading to greater co-ordination and control, better balance, and reduced number of falls in those who are deconditioned or balance-compromised. We have seen truly remarkable outcomes among the elderly, stroke survivors, Cerebral Palsy, MS, Parkinson, Restless Leg Syndrome amongst many others.
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Reduce arthritic pain and other muscle aches and pains and reduces soreness that follows physical activity.
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With increased sensory stimulation of the mechanoreceptors on the balls of the feet, in the fascia and joints, proprioception improves, improving balance and reducing postural sway. (For more information, take a look at our Research.)
Proven to significantly increase strength including strengthen of the core and the pelvic floor.
Increase lean muscle mass and muscle strength, reversing sarcopaenia.
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SO JUST WHAT CAN IT DO FOR ME?
The benefits of whole body vibration with Power Plate are many and well documented. Over 4,000 research articles on whole body vibration can be found, with many having been performed on Power Plate.
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