Power Plates workouts

Modern man is always searching for an easy way to melt away the pounds. Power Plate machines are the newest fitness craze. Many gyms and personal trainers are adding them to their equipment. The power plate is a workout machine that consists of a vibrating platform you stand on and do light stretches and squats for 15 minutes, three times a week. Apparently there is something in the added vibration that stimulates the muscles and causes them to tire faster than a traditional workout.

The machine looks a lot like a small treadmill with a platform and a tall stand with handles. However, instead of having a cumbersome walking track, the Power Plates machine has a vibrating platform. It produces a vibration through which energy is transferred from the platform to the body. By standing on the Power Plate you will notice how your body automatically adjusts to the vibrations. This mechanical stimulus produces a stretch reflex which, depending on the selected frequency, results in muscles vigorously contracting 30 to 50 times per second.

The Power Plates machine comes with several different training programs. The resistance program, stretch program, massage program and relaxation program are all designed to give you a full body work. In addition to increasing strength and toning the body, makers boast that it can improve blood flow and reduce cellulite if used for 15 minutes, three times a week. Instead of jogging or power walking, users are instructed to do gentle exercises like squats or stretches on the platform. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, it is now being made available in gyms across the UK and has been recommended for osteoporosis and arthritis sufferers as it puts no strain on the joints.

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