Imagine a workout that is fast, easy and gives you results in weeks with the least amount of effort. Well, that is what the power plates can do for you.

The vibrating platform gives the power to power plates and has revolutionized the world of fitness. Nowadays you will see power plates in gyms, and many users have it also at home. The list of high profile users is endless; in fact many celebrities including Kylie Minogue, Colin Montgomerie or Elle MacPherson are big fans of this device and professional sportsmen all around the world incorporate it as a part of their training routine. Rehabilitation institutes, universities and many fitness centres have Power-Plate as a part of their gym equipment.

Are power plates as good as they sound?

One of the great advantages of the Power Plates is that is fast, fits easily into a busy lifestyle and has benefits. Indeed, using it for 10 minutes equals to 60 minutes of conventional exercise. This is because when we are doing average exercise, the muscles generally contract once or twice a second, but the vibrations of the Power-Plate cause an automatic reflex muscle contraction of 30-50 a second.

Is it difficult to use?

Using it is extremely easy. The user just needs to simply stand on the machine, select the appropriate vibration level on the control panel, and follow the program of recommended positions in order to work on the different groups of muscles. It is essential to adopt a position that puts tension on the muscles. Usually all the models offer a different range of settings to adapt to the different needs of the users

Are there any special requirements when exercising with Power Plates?

As with any other workout it is important to start with short sessions, increasing the frequency and the intensity gradually. It is also important to wear comfortable, loose clothing and always drink water to keep the body hydrated.

I already practice other sports, is power plates of any good for me?

You'll get an even better training response when combining the power plate with other sports. For example if the aim is to strengthen the muscles used in a specific sport, you’ll need to stand in the sport-specific position.

No other workout gives as effective results as power plates do. It develops resistance, there is no impact through the joints, burns fat, reduces cellulite and tones up your body. Whatever your wellness goals are, the power-plates will help you to get there faster.