Fitness Town Video Fit-Tip: The Benefits of Using a Power Plate

The Power Plate uses the principles of Acceleration Training exercise to stimulate the body's natural response to vibration. These vibrations transmit waves of energy throughout the body, activating muscle contractions between 25 to 50 times per second. The vibrations cause reflexive muscle contractions, not unlike the same effect you would get when your doctor hits you right below your knee-cap and you reflexively swing your leg out. These contractions lead to enhanced muscle strength, circulation and performance in as little as 15 minutes a day, 3 times a week.

Power Plate uses a tri-planar duo-motor for a more advanced form of Acceleration Training. More than just a fitness machine, Power Plate equipment offers the capability of whole body massage and relaxation. Not only can a Power Plate machine passively work all the muscle groups in the body, it can reduce stress by decreasing cortisol levels. The health benefits of Power Plate machines are significant, gaining users at medical, rehabilitation and therapeutic centers around the world. Under physician supervision, Acceleration Training exercise allows people with debilitating conditions such as osteoporosis, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease to enjoy the benefits of exercise without exceeding their tolerance for exertion or pain.

More and more professional athletes are now using the Power Plate to help them gain a competitive edge. Not only can the Power Plate provide the perfect warm up by increasing heart rate, circulation, and range of motion in just minutes, athletes can increase their performance by doing a quick and efficient workout on the machine itself. Over time, you will experience a dramatic increase in explosive strength, motor learning, muscular endurance, and overall agility.

For more information on the health benefits of the Power Plate visit the Fitness Town blog here http://blog.fitnesstown.ca or click on one of the blogs below!

Osteoporosis -- Power Plate helps sufferers
http://blog.fitnesstown.ca/2011/06/06/osteoporosis-power-plate-helps-sufferers/

Power Plate Vibrational training for spinal decompression
http://blog.fitnesstown.ca/2011/04/20/power-plate-vibrational-training-for-sp...

Effects of Whole Body Vibration on Visceral Adipose Tissue
http://blog.fitnesstown.ca/2011/02/25/effects-of-whole-body-vibration-on-visc...

Six NFL Teams get in shape with Power Plate
http://blog.fitnesstown.ca/2011/02/08/six-nfl-teams-get-in-shape-with-power-p...

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