The Science Behind
Power Plate
The Power Plate vibrations create instability in the human body, causing it to react by contracting muscles, multiple times per second. These vibrations are actually the plate oscillating on on three planes as does the human body. The net result from this movement is incredible improvement in force production.
The principle behind the Power Plate lies in the Law of Motion, stated by Sir Isaac Newton: the force of an object is equal to its mass multiplied by acceleration, or f = m x a.
Published Research Studies
Effect of long-term Whole Body Vibration training on visceral adipose tissue: A preliminary report
Published April 7, 2010
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of Whole Body Vibration, combined with caloric restriction, on weight, body composition and metabolic risk factors in overweight and obese adults. Conclusions: Combining aerobic exercise or Whole Body Vibration training with caloric restriction can help to achieve a sustained long-term weight loss of 5–10%.
Conclusions: These preliminary data show that Whole Body Vibration training may have the potential to reduce Visceral Adipose Tissue more than aerobic exercise in obese adults, possibly making it a meaningful addition to future weight loss programs.
Comparison of the Power Plate and Free weight exercises on upper body muscular endurance in college age subjects
International Journal of Exercise Science. Vol.2(3), pp: 215-222, 2009
The Power Plate is designed to reduce training time while providing a muscle stimulus that leads to positive changes in muscle mass. This study investigated the effect that training on the PP has compared to a free-weight program, on upper body endurance, defined as the number of push-ups completed at one time prior to failure. Subjects in both groups saw increases in upper-body endurance with statistically significant differences within groups.
Conclusion: Based on our findings the Power Plate is a useful tool which enhances upper body muscle endurance.
The effect of whole-body vibration short-term exercises on respiratory gas exchange in overweight and obese women
The Physician and Sportsmedicine. Vol. 37(3), pp: 88-94, 2010
This study's aim was to anaylze the effect of Whole Body Vibration on oxygen uptake and carbon dioxide production among overweight and obese women. Measurements were taken in 20 adult overweight women. Ventilation of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and heart rate were measured using a portable gas-analysis system. Exercises were performed on a vibration platform with a frequency of 35 Hz and with the intensity set on "high". Two dynamic exercises and one static exercise were performed during three minutes with and without vibration, with 10 minutes rest between exercises. Mean values of the third minute of exercise were compared. Results: Ventilation of oxygen and carbon dioxide were consistently, significantly higher in the exercises with vibration compared with the exercises without vibration.
Conclusion: The addition of Whole Body Vibration to both static and dynamic exercises appears to significantly increase oxygen uptake in overweight and obese women.
