Wellness and Weightloss

BONE HEALTH AND OSTEOPOROSIS:
Prevention and Treatment for those who have Bone Diseases
Acceleration Training on Power Plate improve Bone Density, reverses bone loss, counteracts the effects of micro gravity, improves strength, provides strain bones , muscles, ligaments and tendons. Power Plate training improving bone density in at-risk populations. improve their balance, postural control and coordinative abilities, Power Plate is a valuable tool for reducing fall risk in elderly and frail populations.
Acceleration training causes contractions and activation of muscle and tendon fibers, which creates  traction and compression on bones, leading to remodeling of the bone.–

POSTURAL CONTROL AND BALANCE:
Acceleration Training offers hope for many who were previously considered at risk , living with disability  or impaired through trauma , it uses the body intelligent reflexes to remember how to move , often where there has been a previous NON response . Research documenting the functional improvements in movement and potential shows positive adaptations, learning and growth in all populations where is applied.
Along with the significant contribution of acceleration to strength , bone density and general wellness, it empowers persons living with disease and disability to regain  HOPE and control of their body’s movement potential such as:
.Fall prevention specifically for the elderly.
.Reflexive Standing  from seated or kneeling positions by persons with spinal cord injury.
.The capacity to walk using a walker, to jump, for those who use wheel chair or ambulation aid.
.The return of the abilities to stand, sit, and regain balance and trunk control for for those with paralysis.
.Relief for rigidity and spasticity with the vibration-induced reflex inhibition.

This positive effects of acceleration training are common daily occurrences with the Power Plate.

WEIGHT LOSS AND METABOLISM
Burn fuel for fat loss
Acceleration training on the Power Plate supports Weight Loss and boosts metabolism.
Several factors contribute to improved metabolic efficiency and promote the body’s remodeled, muscular and improved shape. Strength training on the Power Plate increases strength, endurance, builds muscle, recruits more muscle fibers, and therefore sparks the FAT-BURNING metabolic potential.
Power Plate enhances circulation, encourages the transportation of lymphatic fluid which carries out metabolic waste and reduces the appearance and size of Cellulite . Finally, acceleration training with the Power Plate reduces Cortisol, the stress hormone, a known culprit in the storage of abdominal fat and the deleterious effects of lean-tissue loss. Research-tested exercise programs that have been written for the Power Plate offer all of strategies necessary to encourage a metabolic boost. Along with a balanced diet and strength training, utilizing the Power Plate Massage will help meeting weight losses goals.

Wellness

You don’t have to be an athlete or in need of physical therapy to benefit from using Power Plate® machines. There are health benefits possible for everyone, such as enhanced metabolism, increased bone mineral density, reduction of the stress hormone cortisol, elevation of Human Growth Hormone and improved lymphatic flow. Power Plate® machines help the body in all these ways with little impact on joints and ligaments, and without always feeling like traditional “exercise.”

Anti / Active Aging

Power Plate® machines provide a simple solution to preventing age-related muscle loss, bone density loss and skin wrinkles. Firstly, Acceleration Training™ exercise using Power Plate® machines contributes to a more youthful feeling due to an increase in the secretion of serotonin, the “feel good” neurotransmitter. Secondly, not only can Power Plate® machines improve muscle strength, but they also help increase flexibility and range of motion while stimulating the production of collagen, creating tighter, more beautiful skin. And finally Power Plate® machines help play a vital role in enhancing wellness and overall quality of life.

Weight Loss

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News & Events : Keeping Up With Power Plate Vibrations

Power Plate International Ltd’s innovative machines and the support network behind them keeps people around the world talking about the benefits of Power Plate® technology.  We’ll do our best to keep you up on the latest news, events and training here.

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 NEW STUDY FINDS POWER PLATE® EXERCISE AIDS IN WEIGHT LOSS, REDUCTION OF HARMFUL VISCERAL FAT : Irvine, CA (May 11, 2009) – New research presented at the 17th European Congress on Obesity (ECO) suggests that exercise done on Power Plate® vibration plate exercise machines in conjunction with a healthy diet may help people lose weight and trim harmful belly fat.The study, conducted at the University of Antwerp, Belgium, found that overweight or obese people who regularly undertook Power Plate® exercise were more successful at long-term weight loss and shedding visceral or belly fat (which is associated with a higher susceptibility to conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and strokes) than those who combined dieting with a more conventional fitness routine and those who simply dieted.

The study was conducted over a six month period, after which subjects returned to their daily lives and reported back for retesting at 12 months. In terms of weight loss:

• The “Power Plate®” group lost 11 percent of their body weight and maintained a 10.5 percent loss
• The diet and conventional fitness group lost 7 percent and maintained a 6.9 percent loss
• The diet only group lost 6 percent, and maintained less than 5 percent loss

Even more promising was the reduction of visceral fat:

• The “Power Plate®” group lost 47.8 sq. cm. (18.8 in.), and maintained a loss of 47.7 sq. cm (18.7 in.)
• The diet and conventional fitness group lost only 17.6 sq. cm. (6.93 in.), and maintained only a 1.6 sq. cm (.63 in) loss
• The diet only group lost 24.3 sq. cm. (9.57 in.) and maintained only 7.5 sq. cm. (2.95 in.) loss

“We are extremely encouraged by the results of this study, especially in terms of the reduction of visceral fat,” said Guss Van Der Meer, Founder of Power Plate®. “Obesity is a major concern both in the United States and worldwide and we are excited that Power Plate® exercise may provide a low-impact way for people to lose weight and belly fat.”

Power Plate® is the global leader in vibration training products and company most responsible for pioneering the use of Acceleration Training™ through Advanced Vibration Technology. For more information regarding Power Plate® products and accessories, please visit www.powerplate.com.

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One of the biggest health issues for obese people is visceral (or abdominal) fat. Visceral fat is the fat tissue between the organs in the abdomen. It is a major health concern because there is a strong correlation between high levels of visceral fat and the incidence of cardiovascular diseases, such as heart disease, hypertension and diabetes.

The study of Vissers et al. (2009) involved 79 obese adults (61 of whom completed the study), who were randomly divided into 4 groups:

Group 1 received a hypocaloric (low in calories) diet only program (DIET).

Group 2 received a hypocaloric diet plus fitness program (cardio and weights exercises) (FITNESS).

Group 3 received a hypocaloric diet and progressive Power Plate® machine program (see figure 1)

(POWER PLATE)

Group 4 made no changes to their lifestyle (CONTROL).

Each group followed the intervention for six months and had a six month ‘no intervention’ follow up. The anthropometric data, body composition and metabolic features were measured at three, six and 12 months. One measurement performed was the determination of visceral fat tissue.

In all three intervention groups (DIET, FITNESS and POWER PLATE) body weight decreased significantly, by 5-10%, which is the international standard for a real impact on health, in measurements taken after the 6 intervention months. Only the FITNESS and POWER PLATE groups managed to maintain their weight loss of 5% or more in the six ‘no intervention’ months (see figure 1). The POWER PLATE group even maintained a weight loss of over 10 %. The mean weight in the POWER PLATE group was 95.2 kg, in which case 10% means that they lost 9.5 kg of their body weight, which is a considerable amount and is regarded to be significant enough to improve health.

The main difference between the POWER PLATE group and other groups is in the decrease of visceral fat that occurred. As illustrated in figure 2, the POWER PLATE group lost twice as much visceral fat after six months, when compared to the FITNESS and DIET groups. The decrease in visceral fat also remained at the same level in the POWER PLATE group after 12 months, while the DIET and FITNESS groups returned to their baseline values after 12 months.

Figure 1.

There was a significant difference in weight loss, expressed as a percentage of initial weight, between the 4 study groups (p<0.001).

Whole body vibration can reduce abdominal fat in weight and obese adults .