Our Small Group and Private areas have many different pieces of equipment used to tailor specific workouts for our clients needs. One piece of equipment many people are intrigued with is the Power Plate – so what is it?
The Power Plate is a vibrating surface which forces your body to fight against regular gravity and against vibrations. It activates 138% more muscle fibres compared with a standard workout/ movement. What does that mean? It means your body is working harder and every workout goal is enhanced. Rapid flex contraction makes the muscles do more action more often.
The movement of the Power Plate is a gentle, between 1mm and 2mm, so there is no jarring or shaking sensation. The vibration is subtle and described as harmonious.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
Aside from the after feeling, we use the Power Plate for many benefits including:
Improved Circulation
Tiny vibrations flowing through your body enhance the delivery of nutrients and oxygen to cells and supporting their function. Whole body vibration increases skin blood flow. 5 minutes on the Power Plate can immediately improve circulation through the body.
Increase Bone Density
Vibration from the Power Plate increases the load on the bones helping to increase bone density. Increasing Bone Density is extremely important for Women, to avoid postmenopausal osteoporosis
Activate More Muscle Fibres
Activating more muscle fibres puts your muscles to work and achieves better results by embracing the power of micro vibrations. Delivering better results.
Muscle Recovery
Soothing vibrations directly to an injured area can deliver instant relief by helping increase blood flow and reduce recovery times.
Workout Variety
In the studio we use the Power Plate for the abovementioned reasons, but we also use it to add variety and complexity to our sessions. We often combine the Power Plate with other equipment to challenge clients. Using our Freeform Board (as per the pics in the Blog) along with weights, bands, Power Reels takes a basic workout to another level.
IT JUST FEELS GOOD
Many of our clients simply like using the Power Plate because the vibration makes them feel good. Delivering a sensation of freedom and lightness. It just feels good.
“I start each class with a body jiggle as I call it and it has more benefits than you think. The vibration/stretch combinations wake up the blood and brain receptors making it easier for my body to connect with itself. Vibration of the blood is also excellent for helping the body break down stagnant blood and move oxygen around as well as eliminate toxins from the body. Having a jiggle on the plate is now part of every Pilates class I do.”
Kirsty Strowger
Keen to experience the Power Plate:
We use the Power Plate in any of our Private of Small Group Sessions. You can purchase one of our Intro Offers to trial:
INTRO OFFERS
4 small group classes for $99
3 private sessions for $199