Shape Up for the Slopes the Elle MacPherson Way :

This winter, be prepared for anything the slopes will throw at you by training on a Power Plate® machine. The quintessential fitness tool for the ski season, it’s no wonder why Power Plate® technology has become such a firm favourite among the world’s most desirable celebrities, including internationally renowned supermodel, Elle MacPherson: “I am just about to begin my ski conditioning program, and the Power Plate® will be a major component of my training for conditioning my core and legs as well as increasing my dynamic stability”.

With the ski season approaching faster than a mogul on a black run, you need noticeable results quickly. Exercising on a Power Plate® machine provides a full body workout in as little as 15 minutes, and improvements can be seen in just three short sessions a week. With notable advances in your strength, stamina and overall fitness levels, you’ll be ready for the alpine challenges in no time.

What’s more, it’s been proven that by following a Power Plate® exercise programme you greatly reduce the chances of sustaining an injury. Many top sports professionals have incorporated the Power Plate® machine into their fitness regimes for this very reason, including Premiership footballers, Olympic athletes and PGA Tour Pros. So not only will you be fit and raring to go, but you can enjoy the slopes with grace minus the fear factor. Acceleration Training™ exercise is low impact and gentle, enabling anyone - regardless of age or fitness level - to benefit without putting strain on joints or any other parts of the body.


Sale Sharks Sink Their Teeth Into Training with the Power Plate®! :

World class, professional rugby union players know that high levels of fitness, flexibility and stamina are crucial to deliver the performances that will win trophies and take them to the top of the league table. In this fast moving and extremely physical game, sustaining an injury is a devastating blow to any player, and a return to match fitness is a priority. Now the Power Plate® machine is being used by professional rugby union players to achieve peak fitness in training, and as a tool to aid recovery from injury and deliver a fast and effective return to form.

Sale Sharks Rugby Union club recently introduced the Power Plate® machine into their training programme. Nick Johnson, Head of Physical Preparation at the club comments, “I have found the Power Plate® machine an excellent piece of equipment to integrate into our conditioning and prevention programmes. Players use it for strength, as well as for massage. Many players also use the Power Plate® machine for warming up before games and during matches at half time or before coming onto the pitch.” Developed to optimise the effects of Acceleration Training™, the Power Plate® delivers the equivalent of a full body workout in just fifteen minutes, as well as massage and relaxation which are also a vital part of training for many sportsmen and women.
Power Plate® machines work by transferring vibrations to muscles, which naturally activates reflexive muscle contractions. A static or dynamic pose, held for up to 60 seconds at a time, activates multiple muscle groups simultaneously to improve power, performance and flexibility. As well as building strength and tone, performing dynamic stretching movements on a Power Plate® machine also helps improve range of motion, helping players to make that penalty-winning kick or match-winning try.

“Acceleration Training is fast becoming part of sports training programmes across the UK and we are delighted to be working with the Sale Sharks.” comments Jeff Davis, Technical Consultant for Power Plate® UK. “The unique and extremely positive benefits of Acceleration Training are quickly evident to users, and it is a great tool to have for assisting in preparation. It really is set to change the way many players train.”
New Years’ Revolution With The Power Plate® Machine :

We all know that new years’ resolutions are easy to make and impossible to stick to. Marathon gym sessions and crash diets are soon abandoned, leaving you stuck with those post-Christmas pounds, dull lifeless skin, and a body crying out for a detox. This year, however, one revolutionary piece of fitness equipment can tackle all these problems. The Power Plate® machine works to help you tone up and lose weight, revive dull skin and improve overall fitness, delivering a full body workout in just fifteen minutes. Just three sessions a week are enough to see results, making it the fastest and most effective way to shape up for 2008.

Like aerobics in the ‘80s and Spinning in the 90’s, Power Plate® classes are the must-have workout for the ‘noughties’. International celebrities including Kylie Minogue, Elle MacPherson and Claudia Schiffer have taken up this exercise phenomenon, making it the hottest way to fight the flab and gain the body you want. With Power Plate® Studios opening up and down the UK, including the world’s first in-store studio at Harrods, finding fifteen minutes to exercise has never been easier, whether you fit a workout into your lunch hour or meet friends for a class after work.

As well as beginners, intermediate and advanced classes, many studios offer classes with specific aims such as “Fat Buster” and “Body Boot Camp” all taught by qualified Power Plate® instructors. Different poses are held on the Power Plate® machine’s vibrating platform for up to 60 seconds at a time, allowing you to target problem areas, whether you want to regain a once flat stomach or tone up your bottom or thighs.

Internationally renowned Supermodel and mother, Claudia Schiffer says: "I love using a Power Plate® machine as part of my fitness regime as I can do a really intensive work out in such a short space of time. As a working mother with a hectic work schedule exercising on a Power Plate® machine helps me stay in shape without having to spend hours in the gym."

So start your new years’ revolution today and shape up like the stars with the Power Plate® machine.


Swing When You're Winning with the Power Plate® Machine :

Professional golfers know that optimum fitness, strength, flexibility and range of movement are crucial for winning matches and taking home trophies. PGA golfer Lee Westwood has successfully incorporated Power Plate® training into his fitness regime, with excellent results. The Ryder Cup winner recently claimed this year’s Quinn Direct British Masters, adding to a trophy cabinet already overflowing with 28 international titles. Lee comments, “I was introduced to Power Plate® in September 2005 by Jeff Davis and was immediately impressed with the versatility and applications specific to golf conditioning; including hamstring stretch, massage (for recovery/relaxation) and for developing my core stability. I have now progressed to the Power Plate Pro5Air™ to further develop stability and power in my golf swing”.

Developed to optimise the effects of Acceleration Training™ exercise, the Power Plate® machine delivers a full body workout in just fifteen minutes, and is an ideal way to warm-up and get ready for action. As well as building strength and tone, performing dynamic stretching movements on Power Plate® equipment helps to improve range of motion. Lee Westwood also uses his Power Plate® machine to complement his training and believes “it is very useful for stretching and can also give an excellent leg massage”.

Power Plate® technology works by transferring vibrations to muscles, which naturally activates reflexive muscle contractions. A static or dynamic pose, held for up to 60 seconds at a time, activates multiple muscle groups simultaneously to improve strength, power, performance, flexibility and range of motion.

Other internationally renowned golfers, including Colin Montgomerie, Darren Clarke and Simon Dyson, are also among the many professional sportsmen and women who regularly train on Power Plate® equipment.

Colin Montgomerie comments, “The Power Plate® machine complements my fitness routine, it’s great for increasing strength, it has helped me increase my range of mobility in my lower back and I feel more flexible after I have used it.”

Due to the positive response from the professional golfing world, a Power Plate® machine was placed on the PGA Physiotherapy Bus for The European Golf Tour Players, allowing them to train and warm-up before rounds. It also featured in the European Team Room at the last successful defence of the 2006 Ryder Cup in Ireland, and was acclaimed at the World Golf Fitness Summit in Orlando earlier this year.


From Kick Off to Commentary Box Power Plate® Scores in the Premiership :

Every boy dreams of growing up to be a professional footballer, but along with the glory of scoring goals and winning trophies comes the hard work of keeping in prime physical condition. Now top flight footballers up and down the country are achieving peak fitness with the Power Plate® machine, the revolutionary training equipment that delivers a full body workout in just fifteen minutes. Players at Premiership clubs including Chelsea F.C., Manchester United F.C., Everton F.C and Middlesbrough F.C. have incorporated the Power Plate® machine into their training programmes and are extolling its virtues.

Former England Goal Keeper David James is just one of the many Premiership footballers to have discovered the benefits of training on the Power Plate® machine. He comments, “Playing regularly in the English Premiership is very demanding, and as a goalkeeper I need to be at the peak of my physical fitness. The Power Plate® machine adds a new dimension to my training."

Developed to optimise the effects of Acceleration Training™ the Power Plate® machine works by transferring vibrations to muscles, which naturally activates reflexive muscle contractions. A static or dynamic pose, held for up to 60 seconds at a time, activates multiple muscle groups simultaneously to improve strength and power, performance, flexibility and range of motion, crucial skills for making that top of the net save, or beating your opponent to the ball.

Such is the increasing popularity of the Power Plate® machine in the sporting world that it is not just the players themselves who have joined the legion of fans. Industry professionals are also using this ground-breaking device for themselves. Sports commentator Alan Parry comments, "Power Plate® has an excellent reputation in football. As a commentator for Sky Sports, I talk to coaches and physiotherapists all over the country and they tell me how important Power Plate® is in helping players to maintain fitness. Many clubs also use Power Plate® on match days as part of the players' warm up routine. I have my own Power Plate® at home and I know how good it is in helping me to keep fit." So whether you are an armchair fan or a football fanatic, now you can train like your sporting heroes with the Power Plate® machine, and bring a slice of sporting action to your own front room.


Power Plate® Studio at Harrods Celebrates 1st Anniversary :

Internationally renowned department store, Harrods of London, celebrates the first anniversary of its Power Plate® Fitness Studio, the world’s first in-store health and fitness studio.

David Morrell of Power Plate® International comments “The studio has proved a great success in its first year and demand continues to grow. Training on a Power Plate® machine delivers benefits including a toned body and weight loss, and the Harrods studio offers a fun, fast and effective way for clients to work at getting the look they want.”

The Harrods studio offers group Power Plate® machine classes for up to four people throughout the day during store opening hours. Classes are held for all levels from beginner to advanced, and are taken by qualified Power Plate® Academy trainers. These classes incorporate all aspects of training on a Power Plate® machine including stretching and toning as well as massage and relaxation, and classes take just 25 minutes including warm up and stretch.

Classes start from £20 for a single session and £200 for a block of 12. For more information please contact the studios directly on 020 7893 8518.


Power Plate® Hits the Road with The Police for Highly Anticipated Reunion Tour :

Power Plate International, the leading manufacturer of Advanced Vibration products and Acceleration Training programs announced today that legendary rock band The Police, will use Power Plate® products while on the road to stay in shape amidst the physically demanding rigors of the band’s international reunion concert tour.

“The band must be in peak physical form to withstand the demands of daily travel and nightly performances,” said Sting. “The Power Plate is that key component in helping us feel and look our best. Taking it on the road made a big difference.”

“We’re excited about the Police choosing Power Plate® products as their primary fitness weapon to combat the intense physical demands of this world tour,” said Brian Dillman. “Being big fans of the Police, we’re proud to know they’re such big fans of our products.”

New "my5" Model : The Power Plate® machine, arguably the hottest new high-tech fitness method among top celebrities, professional athletes and elite personal trainers, is now available for use at home. Power Plate International, manufacturers of the highly sought-after training product, have created the "my5™," a brand new model designed for use in the home, office or any other personal environment. The new Power Plate® my5 offers the benefits of the "pro5" industrial-use model with smaller dimensions, designed to fit comfortably and conveniently in home settings. "Because of its versatility and efficacy with the widest array of individuals, from the most athletic to the most sedentary, we've always believed this product would reach a point of mass acceptance, as has been the case with treadmills or other common exercise products," said Brian Dillman, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Power Plate North America. "We've been thrilled with the rapid emergence of the Power Plate® pro5, and we believe the my5 will bring Acceleration Training to a level of mass acceptance because it provides the benefits of our industrial unit at half the cost."

Making Waves With Pro Golfers : Currently being used by more than 40 professional football, baseball and basketball teams and universities across the country, the Power Plate® machine is quickly finding its place in the golf community evidenced through its use by professional golfers including Rocco Mediate. Mediate, a 20-year PGA Tour veteran who overcame career-threatening back problems, has also seen dramatic results with the Power Plate® product. "I have found that the Power Plate has increased my strength, stamina, mobility and overall coordination – all critical elements to success on the golf course," said Mediate. "Aside from these benefits, the Power Plate acts as a preventative measure, reducing the potential for joint or back-related injuries common among golfers."