| Modern man is always searching for an easy way to | | | | of the workout while introducing the benefit of the |
| melt away the pounds. Whether it is a magic diet pill or | | | | device from the very beginning. |
| a "no-effort" exercise option, the idea of losing weight | | | | All workouts begin with a warm up and end with a |
| without effort is appealing for the overweight individual | | | | cool down. The hamstrings and quads can be |
| who is in the midst of a crazy schedule. While there is | | | | massaged by laying them on the machine and laying |
| no "magic pill" that will turn an obese individual into a | | | | the rest of the body on the support pad. This pose |
| skinny super-model, the Power Plate offers an | | | | should be held for 60 seconds. This should be done at |
| advantage over the typical treadmill workout. Power | | | | the beginning and end of a workout. Also, typical |
| Plates are popping up in gyms across the country, and | | | | stretching exercises can be done with the Power |
| many a home gym is now sporting one as well. How | | | | Plate. Simply balance the leg that is being stretched on |
| does this piece of exercise equipment work, and what | | | | the plate to add the benefit of the vibrations. |
| is a typical Power Plate workout like? | | | | Beginners can also work the calves by standing on |
| What Is a Power Plate? | | | | tiptoe with a slight bend to the knees. A beginner will |
| Power Plates are vibration devices designed to | | | | work the arms by placing the hands on the machine, |
| increase the effectiveness of a workout. It is | | | | bending the elbows to a place where the individual can |
| comprised of a large plate that the exerciser stands | | | | control his or her body, and balancing on the toes and |
| on, a tower, and a handle. When turned on, the plate | | | | hands. Each of these poses should be held for 30 |
| vibrates, which sends waves of energy through the | | | | seconds, followed by a 30 second rest. |
| body. | | | | Workout for Weight Loss |
| The device capitalizes on the body's natural response | | | | Those who are using Power Plates for weight loss |
| to vibration. By simply adding vibration to the workout, | | | | add many movements to the routine. For instance, a |
| the muscles contract an extra 25 to 50 times per | | | | lunge can be done with the bent leg on the machine, |
| second, making the workout much more effective. In | | | | holding the pose for 30 seconds and then increasing |
| fact, simply standing in an active pose, such as with | | | | the holding time to 60 seconds. The triceps can be |
| the knees bent, while the Power Plate is on increase | | | | worked by holding on to the machine with the hands |
| calorie burn tremendously. | | | | and lifting the hips off of the edge of the machine with |
| Once the beginning workout stops causing fatigue, the | | | | the elbows bent. |
| workout chosen varies depending on the results | | | | There are numerous other routines that can be |
| desired. For instance, someone who is working on | | | | performed with Power Plates, including those focused |
| increasing stamina will do a different workout routine | | | | on cellulite reduction, stretching, upper body strength, or |
| than someone who is working on weight loss. | | | | lower body strength. Because of its versatility when |
| How Does the Exercise Program Work? | | | | compared to other home gym equipment, like a |
| The creators of the Power Plate advocate a | | | | treadmill, the Power Plate is likely to become a popular |
| trademarked "Acceleration Training" program. This | | | | item, and many will consider its high cost to be worth |
| program is carefully designed to increase the intensity | | | | the investment for the flexibility provided. |