The revolutionary Power Plate® workout took top honors from the fitness-conscious Los Angeles community in the recently announced Best of Citysearch awards. Named “Best Los Angeles Workout,” the state-of-the-art Power Plate Studio in Brentwood features group classes and personal training on Power Plate® machines featuring Advanced Vibration Technology™.

“We at Power Plate are honored to have been selected the Best Workout in L.A. There is no more competitive place in the world for fitness than Southern California, and to receive this award and recognition speaks volumes to our commitment to matching up Power Plate with the best trainers and the best facilities,” said Mark de Gorter, president of Power Plate North America. “This winning combination is making the reality of a cutting-edge, 30-minute total-body workout accessible to all.

Power Plate® technology provides an efficient and dynamic total-body workout in less than 30 minutes. By utilizing scientifically-proven Advanced Vibration Technology™, Power Plate® machines trigger involuntary muscle reactions 25 to 50 times per second. The result is a high-intensity exercise that improves muscle tone and balance, helps reduce body fat and increases strength, with little impact on your joints. A recent study found that Power Plate® exercise helped participants lose more weight, and keep it off, than traditional exercise.

Citysearch editor Mar Yvette called it “an out-of-this-world workout,” and said that “You’ll definitely feel the burn.”

Celebrities including Madonna, Courteney Cox, Clint Eastwood and Cindy Crawford, and elite athletes like Serena Williams use the Power Plate® system. People from all walks of life use Power Plate® equipment to achieve fitness benefits that include: increased strength, muscle tone, range of motion, flexibility and bone density as well as improved blood circulation and lymphatic system activation. Aesthetic benefits include: enhanced skin tone through increased collagen production, cellulite reduction and greater production of regenerative hormones to help maintain a more youthful appearance.

The complete Power Plate® line of fitness equipment is designed for health clubs, wellness centers, spas, hospitals, physical therapy and rehabilitation clinics, professional and collegiate athletic training facilities, private fitness trainers and home use. Power Plate North America is headquartered in Irvine, Calif. www.powerplate.com.

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The study, conducted at the University of Antwerp, Belgium, found that overweight or obese people who regularly undertook Power Plate® exercise were more successful at long-term weight loss and shedding visceral or belly fat (which is associated with a higher susceptibility to conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and strokes) than those who combined dieting with a more conventional fitness routine and those who simply dieted.

The study was conducted over a six month period, after which subjects returned to their daily lives and reported back for retesting at 12 months. In terms of weight loss:

* The “Power Plate®” group lost 11 percent of their body weight and maintained a 10.5 percent loss
* The diet and conventional fitness group lost 7 percent and maintained a 6.9 percent loss
* The diet only group lost 6 percent, and maintained less than 5 percent loss

Even more promising was the reduction of visceral fat:

* The “Power Plate®” group lost 47.8 sq. cm. (18.8 in.), and maintained a loss of 47.7 sq. cm (18.7 in.)
* The diet and conventional fitness group lost only 17.6 sq. cm. (6.93 in.), and maintained only a 1.6 sq. cm (.63 in) loss
* The diet only group lost 24.3 sq. cm. (9.57 in.) and maintained only 7.5 sq. cm. (2.95 in.) loss

“We are extremely encouraged by the results of this study, especially in terms of the reduction of visceral fat,” said Guss Van Der Meer, Founder of Power Plate®. “Obesity is a major concern both in the United States and worldwide and we are excited that Power Plate® exercise may provide a low-impact way for people to lose weight and belly fat.”

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As National Osteoporosis Awareness Month approaches in May, a revolutionary fitness and wellness method that’s become the method of choice with global celebrities and elite professional athletes is showing itself to be a formidable weapon in the prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis. Acceleration Training™ (vibration training) is providing individuals with an effective method in the ongoing fight against Osteoporosis.

Although Power Plate North America has never marketed its products as medical devices (specifically marketed for fitness and exercise), the company is seeing its products bring compelling results to individuals and professionals dealing with Osteoporosis. Both published research and a host of anecdotal, first-hand experiences by doctors, therapists and Osteoporosis patients are supporting the use of Acceleration Training™ via Advanced Vibration Technology™. These products, like the popular Power Plate® product line, are backed as a highly-effective method of preventing and treating this condition that affects 44 million Americans at a cost of $17 billion in treatment annually. Kay Smith, a personal trainer and Pilates instructor from Colleyville, Texas, has experienced significant and compelling results with her Osteoporosis, utilizing Acceleration Training™.

“I have never had results like this even with weight training, which I had done for more than 15 years,” said Smith. “Even my doctor is amazed that after the huge drop in my bone density when reaching menopause, I am now building bone in my spine and hips without taking drugs or estrogen.” To date, resistance training and pharmacology have been the most common methods of treating Osteoporosis. However, conventional resistance training and its high-impact nature often present considerable challenges to the mature adult and elderly audiences that are facing the condition. Acceleration Training™ is now offering a proven solution, virtually custom-made for this audience.

“Conventional resistance training methods can create challenges for a wide range of the population either reluctant to, or unable to, engage in the time consuming and high stress obstacles associated with them,” said Scott Hopson, Director of Research, Education and Training for Power Plate North America. “Acceleration Training™ provides an exciting and holistic alternative, using the natural forces of gravity, in a significantly lees stressful and time consuming environment – as little as 20 minutes 3 times per week.”

In 2004, the American Journal of Bone Mineral Research published the results of a six-month study conducted with 70 post-menopausal woman, comparing bone scan results of those utilizing Acceleration Training™ (via Power Plate® equipment) over a 24-week period with those utilizing conventional resistance training over the same period. Bone scan results for the Acceleration Training™ group revealed a 1.5 percent bone mineral increase at the hip, while the resistance training group revealed no significant increase. As a bonus, the Acceleration Training™ group revealed significant improvements in postural control and balance, critical components to reducing falls which commonly result in fractures and significant injuries among those living with Osteoporosis. What is equally critical to note is that the Acceleration Training™ group achieved its results in half the time and with significantly less effort as those that utilized conventional resistance training – three 30-minute sessions per week for the Power Plate® exercise group compared to three 60-minute sessions per week for the resistance training group. In addition to this published research, a host of medical and therapy professionals including doctors, physical therapists, wellness & longevity therapists and chiropractors are reporting positive and compelling stories of success with their own patients. “At Pilates Central, we’ve been using Acceleration Training™ as a key adjunct to Pilates resistance training for a number of our clients managing their Osteoporosis,” said Donna Parise Byrne, a licensed physical therapist and owner of Pilates Central in Wilmette, Illinois. “Over the past 9 months, since we have incorporated the use of the Power Plate pro5 model into our therapies targeting Osteoporosis, we have documented a noticeably faster and substantial increase in bone density.”

Acceleration Training™ via Power Plate® equipment exploits the body’s innate reflexive response to disruptions in stability in order to stimulate a wide array of benefits including; but not limited to, increases in muscle strength, flexibility, hormonal release, lymphatic drainage, bone density and metabolic rates. Just as the leg kicks forward involuntarily when the doctor strikes the lower knee to test reflexes, the body’s muscles engage in an involuntary reflexive muscle contraction in response to the vibration stimulus from Acceleration Training™.

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Featuring Juan Carlos (JC) Santana

JC is the president of The Institute of Human Performance and is one of the biggest supporters of whole body vibrating exercise machines.  He has adopted the proven vibration technology into the Institute of Human Performance (IHP).  JC introduces the product, goes over its proven benefits, basic applications, upper body applications and shows you that the VibraFlex 500 can be a profit center for your facility.

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When Power Plate® machines first hit the United States in 2002, the subject of Acceleration Training™ was met with skepticism and disbelief. Over the past five years, Power Plate North America has initiated an intensive education effort to highlight the benefits, science and
methodology behind the product and technology. Now thanks to national media reports of use by global celebrities including Madonna, Heidi Klum, P-Diddy, Clint Eastwood, Elle McPherson, Claudia Schiffer and a “who’s who” list of pro and collegiate sports teams, the Power Plate has
established itself as “the” hottest innovation in fitness and wellness. More and more leading health clubs including Equinox and Spectrum Clubs are featuring the product in their facilities, creating a totally unique “buzz” among their club members. In addition, more and more manufacturers are scrambling to get into the Advanced Vibration game.

“With similar results as conventional training methods provided in less than half the time, Acceleration Training™ with Power Plate® equipment is quickly becoming the way for health club members to reach their fitness goals quicker, and without the rigors and potential injury associated
with many forms of conventional exercise” said Brian Dillman, CMO of Power Plate International. “Additionally, health club chains such as Equinox and Spectrum Clubs are rolling out Power Plate and Acceleration Training™ education to all their new clubs and personal trainers which is really pushing its evolution as an accepted mainstream fitness method.”
The fitness industry has also recognized the “arrival” of this Acceleration Training™ category as evidenced by Fitness Management’s recent story auditing the variety of products now available on the market – which reinforced Power Plate® equipment’s leadership in this category.

At IHRSA, Power Plate International introduced its pro5 AIRdaptive™ model, perfectly suited to the unique needs of personal trainers. The pro5 AIRdaptive™ features an air-suspension system allowing individuals to adjust settings based on their specific body weight to maximize results. The air-suspension system also makes it possible for individuals to train with weight loads of up to 500 lbs when on the Power Plate® machine – ideal for more advanced athletic training applications. Also catering to the unique needs of member-based health club environments, Power Plate
International introduced a proTRAC™ card-key member management driven software allowing clubs to better manage and regulate use of the the machines, and develop new revenue streams through the sale of Acceleration Training™ “packages” to existing members. The company’s product line was divided into commercial use and home-use product lines. The “pro” series features commercial-use products including the “pro5™” and “pro5 AIRdaptive™” models, while the “my” series features home-use products including the “my5™” and “my3™” models. All of these Acceleration Training™ products offer the same array of health and wellness benefits and feature the easy-to-use functionality, sleek design
and flowing lines that have made Power Plate® equipment the industry leader in the Acceleration Training™ category.

Educational posters, detailed training manuals and easy-to-use controls help personal trainers and self-guided users reap the benefits of Acceleration Training™ such as increased circulation, strength, fat burning capabilities, flexibility, and bone density. Hundreds of exercise positions within four primary applications (strength, stretch, massage, and relaxation) are possible with Power Plate® equipment, making it a viable fitness method for virtually anyone. Additionally, research has
reinforced the Power Plate® machines’ ability to reduce muscle pain and soreness, and expedite the recovery of damaged muscles and tendons.
Acceleration Training™ with Power Plate® machines exploits the body’s innate reflexive response to disruptions in stability in order to stimulate enhanced muscle strength and performance. Just as the leg kicks forward involuntarily when the doctor strikes the lower knee to test reflexes, the body’s muscles engage in an involuntary reflexive muscle contraction in response to the vibration’s disruption of stability. The body’s reaction to this stimulus is completely natural and occurs involuntarily at the neural level. Acceleration Training™ sessions should only last approximately 15
minutes three times per week.

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The new Power-Plate my5 offers the benefits of the “Next Generation” industrial-use model with smaller dimensions, designed to fit comfortably and conveniently in home settings. In addition to the launch of the new my5, Power Plate is also launching a new micro-site, www.mypowerplate.com, to help consumers experience the my5 on the web. “Because of its versatility and efficacy with the widest array of individuals, from the most athletic to the most sedentary, we’ve always believed this product would reach a point of mass acceptance, as has been the case with treadmills or other common exercise products,” said Brian Dillman, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Power Plate North America. “We’ve been thrilled with the rapid emergence of the Power-Plate Next Generation, and we believe the my5 will bring Acceleration Training to a level of mass acceptance because it provides the benefits of our industrial unit at half the cost.”

The new my5 model is available in silver, white or black and offers a preset frequency level of 35 hertz, high and low amplitude settings, and a maximum load capacity of 300 lbs. The my5 is available for $4,500.00 and can be purchased by phone (888-302-4530) or on the web. Power Plate introduced the world to the concept of “Acceleration Training” via Advanced Vibration Technology – a natural training method, originally pioneered by scientists with the Russian space program. The Power-Plate has emerged as one of the most sought after fitness products globally. Those reported to be users by national and international media are top celebrities including Madonna, Heidi Klum, Sean “P-Diddy” Combs, Clint Eastwood and Claudia Schiffer to name just a few. The Power-Plate is also being utilized by more than 40 professional and collegiate sports teams including the Chicago Bulls, New York Mets, New York Giants, Notre Dame, USC, UCLA and Ohio State among others.

“All of our players are reaping benefits from using the Power-Plate – improving their speed/quickness, jumping ability, balance and coordination, said Eric Helland, Chicago Bulls strength and conditioning coach. “Additionally, Power-Plate has proven to be a remedy to soreness and pain reduction, while accelerating rehabilitation of injuries. As
Kurt Heinrich – a big fan of the Power Plate says, “you can feel stiff as a board but, you stretch on the machine and you feel loose instantly.’” I think that says it all.” Power-Plate’s Advanced Vibration Technology exploits the body’s innate reflexive response to disruptions in stability in order to stimulate enhanced muscle strength and performance. Just as the leg kicks forward involuntarily when the doctor strikes the lower
knee to test reflexes, the body’s muscles engage in an involuntary reflexive muscle contraction in response to the vibration’s disruption of stability. The body’s reaction to this stimulus is completely natural and occurs involuntarily at the neural level. Acceleration Training on the Power-Plate offers a host of benefits such as improved muscle strength, flexibility, bone density, mobility, balance and significantly increased blood circulation. Additionally, research has also reinforced the Power-Plate’s ability to reduce muscle pain and soreness, and expedite the recovery of damaged muscles and tendons.

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Northbrook, IL. November 2 – Labeled by entertainment media as Hollywood’s “latest fitness rage,” with reported users including P-Diddy and Madonna, “Acceleration Training” with The Power-Plate is now bringing its benefits to the top golfers in the world. Currently being used by more than 40 professional football, baseball and basketball teams and universities across the country, The Power-Plate is quickly finding its place in the golf community evidenced through its use by professional golfers including Colin Montgomerie, Rocco Mediate and others.

The Power-Plate and its Advanced Vibration Technology have created an entirely new form of training known as Acceleration Training. This cutting-edge training method elicits a number of golf-specific benefits, including but not limited to increased flexibility, range-of-motion, explosive strength and balance. Elite trainers and swing coaches including PGA professional Mike Wilson – Mike Weir’s personal swing coach – utilize The Power-Plate with golfers to dramatically improve all aspects critical to the golf swing and consistent performance on the golf course. “After one session on The Power-Plate, I immediately noticed the impact the device had on both my body and my swing,” said Wilson. “My flexibility increased so much that I felt like I was a different golfer. I am definitely a fan of the Power-Plate and can foresee golfers flocking to this technology as they look to improve their games.” Montgomerie and Mediate are among the golfers who have already become believers.

Prior to this year’s Ryder Cup, an article was published in the UK in which Montgomerie named The Power-Plate as one of the items that he “could not live without.” Montgomerie went on to say that he needs to stay fit when he is not on Tour, and The Power-Plate “strengthens” him and “prevents injury.” Mediate a 20-year PGA Tour veteran who overcame career-threatening back problems, has also seen dramatic results with The Power-Plate. “I have found that The Power-Plate has increased my strength, stamina, mobility and overall coordination – all critical elements to success on the golf course,” said Mediate. “Aside from these benefits, the Power Plate acts as a preventative measure, reducing the potential for joint or back-related injuries common among golfers.” The Power-Plate resembles a large scale, with a central platform that vibrates rapidly
between 30-50 times per second. Individuals merely stand on the platform, allowing the vibrations to elicit a natural reflexive response of muscle contractions for each and every vibration. The vibrations also elicit a significant increase in blood flow to joints and tendons, increasing flexibility and range of motion. Renown film actor and director Clint Eastwood has been a proponent of acceleration training with the Power-Plate long before the product and technology gained mainstream
notoriety. Eastwood, an avid golfer who helped develop the renowned Tehama Golf Club in Carmel, CA, was instrumental in securing a Power-Plate for the Club’s member fitness center.

“Power-Plate is a fast and effective strength workout,” said Eastwood. “I like to use it before a round of golf, because it helps me feel loose and flexible.” Additionally, TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company, one of the most respected names in golf, has a Power-Plate at its headquarters in Carlsbad, CA where staff members are tapping into the machine’s ability to help golfers increase flexibility, balance and explosive strength. “During a recent visit to TaylorMade, I hit balls in between Power-Plate sessions
concentrating specifically on different muscle groups,” Wilson added. “By the end of the session, my whole body felt great.”

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Northbrook, IL., March 20 – Following a year of widespread exposure and
increased national and global acceptance of advanced reflex technology (also referred to as “whole body vibration”), Power-Plate North America is introducing several significant upgrades for health clubs and end users. The company’s debut of card-key software compatible with the Next Generation Power-Plate will allow health clubs to improve both sales and management of Power-Plate training session packages. The company also upgraded its popular Next Generation Power-Plate with an air-suspension
system, allowing user’s to maximize the effects of the product regardless of varying body weights. Finally, the Next Generation Power-Plate will no longer be limited to specific frequency (hertz level) and set durations. Users will now be able to input frequency levels and durations to specific preferences in order to meet their unique individual training needs and goals.

“Our goal with this software was to provide clubs with a turn-key solution to maximize the revenue potential of the Next Generation Power-Plate and better manage the general use of the product by members,” said Mark Minter, President, Power-Plate International. “As our product and technology grow in prominence, our top priority is providing a product that not only responds to the training needs of our end users, but also the
revenue-generating goals of the industry, including club owners, therapists and personal trainers.”

The card-key software provides a solution for health clubs looking to better manage member access and use of Next Generation Power-Plates. Through the card-key technology, clubs can program specific session packages onto a Power-Plate session card, redeemable each time members swipe their cards to use the machine. The air-suspension and  functionality upgrades are also significant. Originally, the Next Generation Power-Plate featured preset frequency level settings 30, 35, 40 and 50 hertz (number of vibrations per second) and duration settings of 30, 45 and 60 second sets. The upgraded functionality will now allow users to input specific frequency levels (increments of one hertz) within a range of 25-50 hertz and of variable duration. The adjustable air-suspension system will ensure that the Power-Plate has maximum effect for individuals of varying body weights, and also largely eliminates the residual vibration often felt in the surrounding environment (floors, neighboring walls, etc.) when the Power-Plate is in use.

Power-Plate has enjoyed a year of widespread global exposure through increased use among health clubs and elite training professionals. Increased use by mainstream health clubs and physical therapy clinics, elite athletes and athletic training specialists, as well as a variety of high-profile celebrities has resulted in a host of global media attention.
Reports from the UK press that pop music icon Madonna was training on the Power-Plate in preparation for her current world tour helped create a significant spike in global awareness, generating a host of national and media attention for the Power-Plate from top national magazines and television programs. One notable example is Muscle & Fitness Magazine who named Power-Plate the “Best Technological Innovation for 2005”
in the annual “Best of” special feature in the magazine’s February issue.
Yet another area of significant progress has been in scientific research and strategic partnerships. Currently, research studies utilizing the Next Generation Power-Plate are underway at Ohio State (focus: Fibromyalgia study), Ball State (multiple studies underway), University of Miami (focus: Obesity and Geriatric Wellness) and the Miami Project, a leading organization devoted to advancements in treatment of paralysis
resulting from spinal cord injury. Also worthy of note is Power-Plate’s official partnership with Athlete’s Performance (AP), arguably the most renowned athletic training center in the United States, responsible for annually preparing the top NFL prospects in the country for the NFL combine, as well as a who’s who list of the world’s most recognized
and successful athletes. AP Founder and President Mark Verstegan, arguably the nation’s elite athletic training specialist, was one of the earliest adopters of Power-Plate training and has championed the product ever since.

“We’ve always believed that we had a product and technology that would literally change lives,” said Minter. “It’s certainly rewarding for us to see both industry professionals and consumers on a global level beginning to realize what we’ve known all along about the Power-Plate.”

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Tempe, AZ & Carson, CA – November 14 – Athletes’ Performance, the
worldwide leader in integrated performance training and therapy for elite athletes, has signed a two-year deal with Power-Plate to significantly integrate Advanced Vibration Training into its systems and to lead Power-Plate’s protocol development around its ground-breaking technology and applications.

Power-Plate, as the Official Advanced Vibration Partner of Athletes’ Performance, will utilize Athletes’ Performance’s expertise for observation, protocol development, educational digital tool development, curriculum and certification development support, and research and consulting. “We have a passion and responsibility to provide athletes with the best, scientifically proven methodology and equipment,” said AP president Mark Verstegen. “We believe Advanced Vibration Training is shifting the paradigm of ethical human performance, through the research and our athletes’ success using the first prototype Power-Plate
brought into the United States, which we placed inside AP in early 2002. Our Power-Plate relationship showcases our commitment to team with best-in-class partners to work together in bringing world-class solutions to our athletes.”

Power-Plate’s advanced vibration technology exploits the body’s innate reflexive response to disruptions in stability in order to stimulate enhanced muscle strength and performance. Power-Plate produces a vibration through which energy is transferred to the body. This mechanical stimulus produces a stretch reflex which, depending on the
frequency, results in rapid and intense muscle contractions 30-50 times per second.

Advanced Vibration Training on the Power-Plate offers a host of benefits such as considerably improving muscle strength, flexibility, range of motion, bone density and stimulating blood circulation. Additionally, studies have proven Power-Plate’s ability to reduce muscle pain and soreness, and expedite the recovery of damaged muscles and tendons.

Just as the leg kicks forward involuntarily when the doctor strikes the lower knee to test reflexes, the body’s muscles engage in an involuntary reflexive contraction in response to vibration’s disruption in stability. The body’s reaction to this mechanical stimulus is all natural and occurs involuntarily at the neural level. Advanced Vibration Technology increases the production of regenerative and repair hormones, improves blood circulation, strengthens bone tissue, improves lymph drainage and increases basal metabolic rate. All this results in more strength, more
speed, more stamina, rapid recovery of muscles and tissue, increased flexibility, mobility and coordination, improved collagen production, and fat reduction.

Athletes’ Performance will be further developing Power-Plate protocol through applied research and result tracking in several of its core integrated disciplines. “The results and applications across AP’s methodology spectrum demanded we increase the number of Power-Plates to match each Keiser Power Station,” said Verstegen. “We are utilizing various AP/Power-Plate Protocols in both Therapy and Performance in the areas of Warm-Up; Speed; Power; Strength of bone, connective tissue, and muscle; and Recovery Protocols optimizing flexibility, self massage,
hormonal profiles, and lymphatic drainage. This is one of the most powerful and versatile tools we have ever added to our methodology, and we look forward to working with Power-Plate to continue to evolve and refine the precision of every second of use.”

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CHICAGO, October 4 – Power Plate North America, the established leader in advanced vibration health and fitness technology, announced today that its official education program for personal trainers, athletic trainers, physical therapists and rehabilitation specialists has been approved by the American Council on Exercise (ACE), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and the International Sports Sciences Association
(ISSA) for each organization’s member continuing education program.
Already widely accepted in the European health and fitness community, the Power Plate and its advanced vibration technology has become one of the most highly sought products among elite professional and collegiate sports trainers and rehabilitation specialists, and is now finding its way into the mainstream health and fitness community in North America.

“The approval of these three nationally and internationally recognized organizations is a critical step in our ongoing mission to bring advanced vibration training and its enormous array of benefits to the general population, regardless of age or physical condition,” said Lee Hillman, President and CEO of Power Plate North America. “Based on the rapid acceptance of vibration training in the European health and fitness industry and among elite athletic training and rehab professionals in the U.S. we are confident that this modality has arrived, and we’re excited to begin equipping more trainers and practitioners with officially
recognized expertise in its use.” ACE, NASM, and ISSA members will now be able to earn certificates in advanced vibration training and critical continuing education units (CEU) through either home study or live
workshop programs provided by Power Plate through each organization. The programs were developed by Chris Camacho, a foremost expert in the use of advanced vibration technology and Director of Education and Training for Power Plate North America. Members should consult their respective organizations for information on specific programs provided.
Originally developed by elite Russian Olympic trainers in the 1970s and now an accepted training and rehab method within the European health and fitness community thanks to the efforts of Dutch inventor and Power Plate founder Guus van der Meer, advanced vibration technology is currently being utilized by more than 30 professional and collegiate sports
teams in the U.S., including the NFL, NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball. Elite athletic training hubs including the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Col., the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., and the Adidas Athletes’ Performance Center in Phoenix as well as an increasing number of health clubs, wellness and rehabilitation centers
are now featuring The Power Plate and its advanced vibration technology prominently.

“As with any new health or medical modality, it takes time to build the credibility and prominence that results in confidence and security among mainstream professionals to make the investment in a new modality for their own clients and patients,” said Garrett Giemont, strength and conditioning coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the 2003 NFL
Strength Coach of the Year. “As someone who’s been championing the cause of advanced vibration technology and the Power Plate, the development and approval of this official education program and by these organizations is very significant.”

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