Power Plate Technology: How Does It Work?

Power Plate® machines work because the vibrating platform naturally activate reflexive muscle contractions, 25 to 50 times per second. The Power Plate oscillates in three directions, exactly how the body is designed to move.

Using the principles of Acceleration Training™, the Power Plate® machine can help people to improve sports performance, enhance fitness and wellness and even accelerate recovery from injury. Acceleration Training™ provides the following advantages:

• Shorter training time without compromising results
• Increased muscle tone
• Improved flexibility
• Increased blood circulation
• Aids the reduction of pain
• Increased bone mineral density
• Increased levels of key hormones – Human Growth Hormone, IGF-I, Testosterone and Serotonin
• Massage applications
• Decrease in Cortisol levels (Stress Hormone)
• Increase in balance and coordination

Power Plate Technology: Aids Ski Preparation

A study by Power Plate International Research, Development, Education and Training have revealed that using the principles of Acceleration Training™, on the Power Plate® machine is a valuable training modality for pre ski season preparation.

Power Plate® training provides the following advantages to the skier:

• Enhancing the body's sensory awareness to adjust quickly to changing terrains and avoid obstacles
• Improved endurance to charge across the mountain all day
• Improved strength and reaction speed to attack the double black diamond runs with renewed vigour
• Improved general fitness to be able to ski all day and party all night with less muscle soreness the next day

Power Plate Technology: Ski Programmes

Ski specific training programmes have been created to accommodate all levels of fitness developed by our in house expert. Regardless of whether you are an experienced skier, you will need to start with the level one Power Plate Ski programme and progress through each programme before moving up. For maximum results it is advised to focus more on correct technique than progression.
If you would like a ski specific programme or one for general fitness, tone and strength please contact Power Plate as below.

Ski Conditioning Classes

When: Thursdays at 5:45pm and 6:45 pm - starting this Thursday
Where: 7 Akaroa St, Parnell
Trainer: Peter Yeoman (Peter is a sport and exercise consultant that is also a master trainer for Spinning, Star Trac and Human Sport. He is also an elite cyclist and multi sport athlete not to mention a great skier!)
Duration: 30 minutes
Bookings: are essential as the classes are limited to 6 people
Casual class: $15 per class per person
Concession: is $120 for 12 classes
Phone: 09 366 0610
Or email: info.nz@powerplate.com

Tailor Made Programmes and Personal Training by Request

Power Plate also offers customized programmes and training.
To make an appointment please contact:

Power Plate:
info.nz@powerplate.com
Telephone: 09 366 0610

7 Akaroa St
Parnell
Auckland

Accelerate your Rehabilitation

If you have an injury either new or something you have been carrying for a long time I recommend that you see Power Plate's rehab expert and qualified Physiotherapist, Jaydn Nixon. Power Plate is a very effective and fast way to progress back to full fitness. People often think there is nothing they can do about old niggles and put up with the discomfort but you don't need to.

Skiing to success thanks to Power Plate rehabilitation [PDF, 306 KB] »

Personal Experience - Fiona Stevens

I have been using Power Plate regularly for 4 months and like many people I have tried other forms of vibration training. The Power Plate is completely different. Power Plate is like driving a Volkswagen Touareg as compared to a Tractor. The approach and the machines are nothing like what I had thought it would be.
It is such a positive form of fitness and training and the Power Plate approach of Acceleration Training has given me great results.

In a Nutshell:

It's quick to do
It's incredibly effective
It's low impact with fast results
It's brilliant for stretching
I have had no soreness at all

After several years on my knees (usually praying for snow at the same time) I am now able to do full press ups again.
And I have found it such a positive way to exercise as it energises you – so if you're feeling a bit slow or tired a few minutes on the Power Plate does wonders.

If you are carrying any kind of injury I recommend that you see the Power Plate expert who is a qualified physio to get a rehab programme to help you back to where you want to be or in our case – back on the slopes where we belong.

I am not the only convert and addicted user – BlackonWhite Ski Camp Coaches - Claudia Riegler, Former World Cup Slalom Champion, and her husband, Antoine Deneriaz, current Olympic Downhill Gold Medalist are using Power Plate too.
We all swear BY IT.

Fiona Stevens
If you have any other queries contact
Info@snowvision.org.nz

NOTE:

YOU SHOULD CONSULT A PHYSICIAN BEFORE BEGINNING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM, INCLUDING A PROGRAM INVOLVING THE USE OF THE POWER PLATE MACHINE.

IF YOU HAVE ANY KNOWN MEDICAL CONDITION, OR ANY PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS ON YOUR ABILITY TO EXERCISE, POWER PLATE STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE USING THE POWER PLATE MACHINE.

IF, WHILE USING THE POWER PLATE MACHINE, YOU FEEL DIZZY, FAINT, SHORT OF BREATH, OR ANY PAIN, STOP USING THE POWER PLATE MACHINE IMMEDIATELY, AND CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.

Power Plate Technology: More information

To find out more information about purchasing your own Power Plate or locating a Power Plate Authorised Centre to start your pre- ski training programme, contact:

POWER PLATE TRADING LTD
MAIN LINE: +64 9 3660610
Info.nz@powerplate.com

POWER PLATE TRADING LIMITED
7 AKAROA STREET
PO BOX 37 767
PARNELL
AUCKLAND 1052

www.powerplate.com »

Power Plate is also used by:

French Ski Team
German Ski Team
Madonna
Cher