| This is by far my most preferred Power Plate for | | | | Additionally this is the only Power Plate that also offers |
| home or office use. It has all the features you will need | | | | 4 preset programs for you to choose from including |
| to get yourself into top shape. The operating face is | | | | Strength, Stretch, Massage and Relaxation. |
| very clear and the setting symbols are easy to | | | | The maximum weight load for this machine is 135 kg |
| understand. The platform is of significant size and | | | | which again might be a little bit on the low side if you |
| allows for movement in all directions and the non-slip | | | | carry a fair amount of weight. |
| surface will give you the confidence to change feet | | | | It comes with a remote control to start the machine |
| positioning during a time sequence. | | | | when you are either seated on the platform or placing |
| The Power Plate My 5 offers 3 different vibration | | | | one or both feet on the floor. I think I do prefer a quick |
| frequencies from 30 Hz, over 35Hz to 40 Hz, with high | | | | start button to a remote control, but that's me. I tend to |
| and low intensity options and two timer settings (30 | | | | misplace or loose my remote quite easily. |
| sec and 60 sec). The best feature is the Incremental | | | | Additionally the Power Plate My5 comes with a free |
| adjustment you can make to the vibration frequency. | | | | DVD/ Manual, two upper body straps and one |
| You can go up in 1Hz increments from 30 Hz to 40 Hz | | | | contoured mat. Colour options are black, white and |
| which is fantastic considering the pre set increments | | | | silver. |
| are noticeably big steps. It also allows intensifying your | | | | Conclusion: |
| training very gradually Overall I always experience the | | | | If money was not an option this machine would be one |
| initial vibration start up on all Power Plates as very | | | | of my preferred options. The general size of the |
| sudden and it usually takes me a second to get used | | | | platform, the various setting options, the general quality |
| to it. I put that down to the fact that any Power Plate | | | | feel make it a very attractive vibration trainer. |
| has two motors that kick in simultaneously. | | | | |