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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Power Plate & Osteoporosis

Culver City, CA – March 22 – A recently completed six-month study at Leuven University in Belgium, now available on-line and slated for
publishing in the March issue of the Journal of Bone & Mineral Research,
confirms that The Power Plate® and the body vibration® technology at its core, can substantially increase bone mineral density, providing an effective method in the prevention of Osteoporosis, regardless of one’s physical limitations or disabilities.

Furthermore, Power Plate North America, LLC., the only mass distributor
of a body vibration® mechanism in North America, announced a strategic
partnership with American Health Sciences (AHS), developer of
Clinician’s Choice™ Osteo Guard, a leading over-the-counter supplement
assisting in Osteoporosis prevention. Currently 10 million Americans
suffer from Osteoporosis, particularly women who comprise 80 percent of
this group, with an additional nearly 34 million Americans already displaying low bone mass levels, placing them at increased risk for osteoporosis. One in two women and one in four men are at risk for osteoporosis by age 65. However, while often assumed to only effect the elderly, Osteoporosis can strike at any age.

“Yet again, science is supporting and reinforcing the incredible benefits of

the Power Plate and body vibration® that we’ve been championing in this country for nearly two years,” said Jerry Beckman, president and CEO of Power Plate North America, LLC. “It’s no secret that we are an aging population with an increasing focus on longevity and maintaining a high-quality active lifestyle on into our later years. To that point, it’s our utmost commitment to continually educate the public regarding
body vibration® and the wide variety of ways it can bring health and wellness to individuals young and old regardless of potential disabilities or physical challenges.”

The Leuven study compared the results of three specific groups of healthy postmenopausal women over a six-month period to assess the effects of body vibration training on bone mineral density, in comparison to those of conventional resistance training. The “vibration” group utilized the Power Plate and its body vibration® technology as its sole training method three times a week for sessions lasting a maximum of 20 minutes. The “resistance” group exclusively utilized conventional resistance training also three times a week but with sessions lasting a maximum on one
hour, and the “control” group did not engage in any training regimen whatsoever.

The study measured bone mineral density effects on the total hip and revealed a significant net increase of 1.51 percent in the vibration group in comparison to the resistance group who revealed no increases in bone mineral density whatsoever. In addition to measuring the effects of body vibration® on bone mineral density, the study also measured the technology’s ability to improve balance and reduce the frequency of falls among seniors that so often can result in serious injury, as well as its
ability to increase muscle strength. Dynamic balance capability increased significantly by within the vibration group, with no increases shown among the resistance group. Furthermore, the vibration group saw a significant 16 percent increase in muscle strength, identical to those of the resistance group; however, achieved in a fraction of the time and without the rigorous and potentially degenerative effects of higher impact
conventional resistance training.

The positive results of this study underscore the strategic partnership with AHS as it combines two proven weapons in the fight to prevent Osteoporosis. AHS is in the early stages of its own research to validate the absorption enhancement abilities of the Power Plate, and to measure the combined effects of these two preventative methods. The results of these studies will be publicized later in 2004.

”Based on anecdotal research and first-hand experiences, all signs point toward the Power Plate’s ability to enhance the body’s absorption capabilities and actually increase the effects of pharmaceuticals and supplements such as Osteo Guard, which directly led us to this partnership,” said John Mamana, M.D., CEO of American Health Sciences
(AHS) “We believe that Osteo Guard, an effective and proven supplement in helping prevent osteoporosis, in combination with the Power Plate and its revolutionary body vibration® therapy, will become the standard for the millions of Americans, particularly women, intent on maintaining healthy levels of bone mass and preventing the onset of this crippling disease.”

Power Plate employs a 20-by-32-inch body positioning plate housing a driving mechanism that evenly distributes vibrations throughout the body, accelerating and magnifying the same contraction and relaxation muscular reflexes employed when performing traditional weight training exercises. However, whereas traditional resistance training methods only provide resistance on a single linear axis, resistance effects of Power Plate occur on multiple axis stimulating the entire body of fibers within a given
muscle group, taxing and conditioning the muscle group to its most substantial extent.

Developed by Russian scientists for use with elite Olympic athletes during the 1970s, the dramatic effects of whole body vibration were evidenced by the Russian’s dominant Olympic run during this period. Identifying these incredible results, the Russian space program turned to whole body vibration with Russian cosmonauts to combat the degenerating effects of zero gravity on bone and muscle tissue. These discoveries, along with several studies since, are further reinforcement of body vibration® as an effective preventative method against osteoporosis.

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Culver City, CA – August 1 – A recent study at Leuven University in Belgium, and published in the Official Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine, confirms that the whole body vibration produced by Power Plate® “elicits muscle contraction involuntary and it induces strength gain in previously untrained subjects within a short period of time without much effort.”

The study also suggests that Power Plate® has “great potential in a therapeutic context where it may enhance muscular performance in patients and elderly, who are not attracted to, or who are not able to perform standard exercise programs.” So while professional sports teams have already widely accepted the obvious benefits to the performance and health of their multi-million dollar athletes, health clubs and rehabilitation centers will be taking Power Plate® mainstream to provide their clients with this alternative method to strenuous and time consuming weight training.

“The Leuven study is validation of what we’ve always envisioned, and witnessed through the product’s widespread use overseas, that the true impact and potential for the Power Plate and whole body vibration was in its ability to improve the health of every American, male and female,
young or old,” said Jerry Beckman, CEO of Power Plate North America. “Whole body vibration provides a method that anyone can engage in to extend and improve their quality of life, not only for younger adults, but especially seniors and those debilitated individuals who to date have had very few methods available that suit their unique physical limitations.”
Power Plate® utilizes revolutionary principles of whole body vibration therapy to substantially improve muscle strength and performance, flexibility, enhance critical blood flow throughout the body, expedite the recovery and regeneration of damaged tissue, and ultimately, enhance the
general wellness and quality of life for individuals young and old, regardless of one’s physical and neurological condition.

Leuven Study Results

The Leuven Study found that subjects who trained on the Power Plate for 12 weeks produced slightly higher gains in strength than those who use conventional equipment. The study concluded that vibration training, “and the muscle contractions it provokes, appear to be an efficient training stimulus to increase muscle strength.” One of the key factors not widely known about the study is that the subjects using the Power Plate® trained for only 10 minutes three times a week, while those using conventional methods trained for 50 minutes three times a week.

“The combination of tangible results in a fraction of the time with minimal physical stress is a remarkable breakthrough and could usher in a new age in training for those seeking to maintain wellness and longevity,” said Dr. Jim Stoppani, Science Editor at Muscle & Fitness Magazine. “Power Plate’s® ability to produce greater results in less time could attract more Americans to get on a regular program, which would substantially impact the average American’s level of health.”

During the product’s introductory year in 2002, immediate recognition came from professional sports strength & conditioning professionals from teams including pro football’s Oakland Raiders, baseball’s Chicago Cubs and hockey’s Anaheim Mighty Ducks, who aggressively seek the latest technologies and methods in order to maintain an advantage in the highly competitive world of professional sports. Yet, due to its rapid success with elite athletes in the sports world, more and more mainstream health & fitness, and wellness experts are recognizing that the Power Plate and it’s whole body vibration technology, offer equally substantial, if not greater,
benefits to mainstream consumers of all ages, regardless of potential physical limitations.

“The fact that elite fitness professionals responsible for the health and livelihood of multi-million dollar athletes are confidently turning to the Power Plate within their training regimens speaks volumes for the validity and credibility of this product and the technology at its core,” said Michael Neitzke, General Manager of the Spectrum Club in West Los Angeles. “The
positive response and results we are seeing with our Spectrum Club members every day are proof that The Power Plate and whole body vibration technology can effectively create healthier and longer lives for everyone, regardless of age or physically restrictive conditions.”

The Power Plate can be used alone or as a pre- and post-workout complement to traditional strength training and cardiovascular exercise and provides its wide array of conditioning benefits in a fraction of the time needed for traditional exercise routines. Based on the Power Plate’s initial success and exposure, major universities such as the
University of Southern California, University of Nebraska and Ohio State University are a few of the institutions now utilizing the machine. In addition, the University of Houston, Clear Lake, a primary research hub for NASA, is currently doing testing on the Power Plate to identify its
potential applications within the space program.

Leuven Study Results

Power Plate employs a 20-by-32-inch body positioning plate housing a driving mechanism that evenly distributes vibrations throughout the body, accelerating and magnifying the same contraction and relaxation muscular reflexes employed when performing traditional weight
training exercises. However, whereas traditional resistance training methods only provide resistance on a single linear axis, resistance effects of Power Plate occur on multiple axis stimulating the entire body of fibers within a given muscle group, taxing and conditioning the muscle group to its most substantial extent.

Developed by Russian scientists for use with elite Olympic athletes during the 1970s, the dramatic effects of whole body vibration were evidenced by the Russian’s dominant Olympic run during this period. Identifying these incredible results, the Russian space program turned to whole body vibration with Russian cosmonauts to combat the degenerating effects of zero gravity on bone and muscle tissue.

These discoveries, along with several studies, are showing that whole body vibration can serve as an extremely valuable method for combating osteoporosis without the aid of pharmacology – a disease that takes the lives of millions each year.

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Haarlem (NL)/ Dusseldorf (GER), 21 November – Within the framework of this year’s medical fair MEDICA, the international manufacturer of vibration machines, VibroGym® International, held a seminar among experts on “responsible training with vibration platforms in practice”.
Practitioners, physiotherapists and sports scientists swapped their knowledge with independent experts such as Prof. Dr. Klaus Baum (Cologne), Dr. Med. Gernot Felmet (Villingen-Schwenningen) and qualified sports scientist Jens Freese (Cologne).

50 participants had been invited and signed up to this exclusive private seminar on Dusseldorf’s exhibition site. In the seminar, latest study results were showcased that had been achieved from therapy for diabetics
and MS patients, whose symptoms could be considerably alleviated through training with medical certified vibration platforms. Freese presented a specific “prevention concept”, which has been developed by the German Coach Academy (German abbreviation: DTA) and for which health insurance can be accounted. Celebrity coach Arno Schmitt (Munich) showed the participants exercises adequate for three issue-areas in the field of prevention and rehabilitation: possibilities to allay symptoms MS patients suffer from, exercises that, for instance, effectively strengthen muscles after a knee operation as well as examples on how to use VibroTraining® within the scope of postnatal exercises after pregnancy.

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Cologne, 18 November 2008 – As manufacturer of the “Original Plate”, VibroGym® convinces with their high-quality products worldwide. VibroGym® is the first company to produce training machines with a vertical vibration platform, while fulfilling highest standards regarding safety and performance aspects. Having obtained the most detailed medical certification worldwide according to the EG directive 93/42/EEC, VibroGym® heralded the start of a new era for vibration platforms in 2007 and has been extending its leading position in 2008.

Manufactured in Europe, all training machines meet highest  requirements both regarding technique and design. The company VibroGym® International emerged from the Dutch company LATAM BV, which fabricated the first commercial vertical vibration platform in 1999. Inventing the original VibroGym® traces back to results obtained in Russian space programs, where sports physicians examined astronauts, who suffered from musclereduction as a result of being in the state of weightlessness. They tried to compensate this reduction by stimulating their muscles with electronic impulses, and thereby proved that
vertical vibration, used in the right frequency, has a positive effect on human fitness. On the basis of these research results, Dr. Vladimir T. Nazarov invented the “Whole Body Vibration” concept. Being one
of the most qualified biochemists and sports scientists in the world, he used to advise and counsel world and Olympic champions in gymnastics for many years. Today’s VibroTraining® has been developed to a
great extent with his guidance.

When training on a VibroGym®, vibrations are being transferred to your body, so that your body will be slightly brought out of balance in a controlled way. Your body will automatically try to rebalance, which
leads to an involuntary contraction that activates your body balance system. Training with the “original plate” therefore not only effects specific muscle groups, but the entire muscular system while optimising
the muscle’ interaction. Scientific studies prove that training results improve considerably.

“Training with VibroGym® is a natural thing. If you take a cheetah, you’ll see that he uses the principles of vibration in order to activate his metabolism and to accelerate regenerative processes. By “pre-activating” his muscles through vibration, he’s able to start running and speeding up within seconds. The VibroGym® reconstructs these natural vibrations and thereby increases the efficiency of all exercises” says Daniel Schäfer, General Manager of VibroGym® Deutschland and sports scientist.

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