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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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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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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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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Power Plate North America, LLC., is introducing the cutting-edge benefits of whole body vibration therapy to North America with the Power Plate, a therapeutic strength and conditioning machine, immediately capturing the attention of health & fitness professionals, elite athletes and celebrities around the United States and Canada. Not another conventional resistance training machine, 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.

“For more than two decades, Europeans have been using vibration therapy for its profound enhancement of muscle strength, performance and conditioning and overall health and wellness, in addition to its integral role in rehabilitating injuries and improving the quality of life for those suffering injury or debilitating conditions such as multiple sclerosis or arthritis,” said Jerry Beckman, president and CEO of Power Plate North America. “We’re thrilled to finally introduce the North American health and fitness community to the wonders of this incredible machine.”

Among the first to reap the many benefits of Power Plate’s vibration therapy are pro football’s Oakland Raiders and Tennessee Titans who’ve turned to the Power Plate during the 2001 pre-season for its revolutionary strength, conditioning and rehabilitation benefits. “The Power Plate’s ability to increase explosive muscle strength, dramatically enhance flexibility and expedite the recovery of damaged muscles and tendons, makes it a athletic trainer’s dream machine,” said Garrett Giemont, strength and conditioning coach for the Oakland Raiders. “Whether I’m working with veteran players like Trace Armstrong or Tim Brown, looking to extend their careers, or young players looking for a competitive edge in making their mark in this league, the Power Plate has the answers.”

In total, the Power Plate is currently being utilized by five NFL teams, including the Raiders, Titans, San Diego Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars, along with the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets of the NBA. In addition to professional athletes, Hollywood celebrities such as Don Johnson, Clint Eastwood and Julie Andrews are also using the Power Plate to achieve their personal health and fitness goals.

“I’ve never been able to achieve such improved flexibility, range of motion, increased strength and overall physical well being than with using the Power Plate, said Johnson.”

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. 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. As a result, Power Plate North America is currently in discussions with NASA regarding use of the Power Plate and whole body vibration therapy with American astronauts.

Now with the help of elite personal trainers and fitness experts such as Chris Verna, founder of the Chris Verna Training Center in Boca Raton, Florida, whose clients including pro football legend Joe Montana, professional golfer Nick Price and Atlanta Braves closer John Smoltz, Power Plate brings whole body vibration therapy down to earth for the North American masses. “The amazing thing about the Power Plate is that it works from the inside out without the strenuous physical rigors of conventional training methods, activating muscle tissue that conventional fitness machines overlook, said Verna, “This machine is incredible in its ability to increase flexibility, strength and critical blood flow, while reducing joint discomfort. I’m amazed how effective it has been for my arthritis clients who are severely limited in terms of available fitness
alternatives.”

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LOS ANGELES, CA, Jan. 2, 2009 – On Monday, Jan. 5th, home design and lifestyle guru Martha Stewart and her trainer, Mary Tedesco will showcase the myriad of fitness, wellness and beautification benefits afforded by Vibration Training with the Power Plate product, on the nationally syndicated Martha Stewart Show (check local listings for broadcast channels and times).

Acceleration Training, based on the Power Plate’s Advanced Vibration Technology, is a training method that’s become the hottest and most intriguing new fitness method to come along in decades. Acceleration Training is a mainstream fitness and beautification method in Europe, particularly in Paris and London where Power Plate-based facilities are extremely popular. Now here in the U.S., it’s become the hottest new training method among Hollywood celebrities, not to mention a host of fitness and wellness facilities around the country now offering it to consumers.

“We’re thrilled by the opportunity to have such credible and influential experts as Martha and Mary Tedesco, showcase the Power Plate to a national audience,” said Patty Stapleton, Senior Vice President, Power Plate North America. “No other training method is as efficient, or offers as wide an array of benefits to such an expansive range of individuals, and the ability to showcase this for Martha Stewart’s enormous audience is invaluable.”

Stewart has been using the Power Plate within her own personal training regimen administered by her trainer, Tedesco. Therefore, she and Tedesco will be offering first-hand knowledge of the Power Plate’s Advanced Vibration Technology to viewers around the country.

The Power Plate and its innovative Acceleration Training method has emerged steadily thanks in large part to reported use by high-profile global celebrities including Madonna, Heidi Klum, Hilary Swank, Cindy Crawford, George Clooney, P-Diddy, Clint Eastwood, Elle McPherson and Claudia Schiffer, among many others. The product’s initial introduction in the U.S. came by way of elite athletic trainers and athletes in collegiate and professional sports; however, it’s compelling combination of fitness and beautification benefits are what have created such a demand among Hollywood’s celebrity elite, for whom fitness and beauty are equally critical.

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. These benefits extend to increased lymphatic drainage, critical to detoxification and eliminating cellulite, increased release of key hormones that enhance the look and condition of skin, as well as increased metabolic rate to expedite weight loss. 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. All this is achieved through time-efficient workout sessions of 30-minutes or less performed three-to-four times per week.

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NORTHBROOK, IL, April 1, 2008 – Power Plate North America announced today that its innovative Acceleration Training TM (a.k.a. “vibration training”) products will be used on the PGA TOUR and Champions Tour health and fitness trailers. Rory Sabbatini, Colin Montgomerie,
Jesper Parnevik, Chip Beck, Mike Weir and Jerry Kelly are just a handful among a growing list of PGA TOUR and Champions Tour professionals turning to Acceleration Training with Power Plate products for its unique array of physical fitness and game-improvement benefits. Use by touring professionals underscores Power Plate’s distinction as a legitimate golf-fitness and game-improvement product.

“The PGA TOUR’s decision to make our products available to professionals on its Fitness Trailers throughout the season, and to avid golfers at retail, affirms our long-standing belief in Acceleration Training TM as a legitimate game-improvement tool for golfers,” said Brian Dillman,
President, Power Plate North America. “The support we’ve enjoyed from TOUR professionals, elite swing coaches and golf strength & conditioning coaches, has been invaluable to establishing Power Plate in golf, and we’re thankful for that and look forward to continuing to help golfers of every level improve their games through Acceleration Training TM.”

In addition, Power Plate products will also be featured at PGA TOUR Superstores, a retail chain licensed by the PGA TOUR, serving die-hard golf enthusiasts with 13 locations throughout the country.

The most critical physical aspects to consistency on the golf course – balance, flexibility and range of motion, explosive strength, injury prevention and rehabilitation, are among the primary benefits achieved through Acceleration Training. Yet it’s the time-efficient and low-impact nature of Acceleration Training TM that sets it apart from other training methods, allowing its variety of benefits to be achieved in shorter, 15-30-minute training sessions and without the rigors and potentially damaging effects to joints and tendons of higher-impact conventional training methods. Furthermore, the Power Plate has illustrated significant pain-reduction benefits to individuals dealing with back-related ailments, also common among golfers.

“I’ve experienced wonderful results using Power Plate products within my personal training regimen in the off-season and between TOUR events, and I was thrilled to learn that the PGA TOUR was going to offer them on the TOUR Fitness Trailer this season,” said Jerry Kelly. “I have no doubt that other TOUR pros will become believers through the chance to experience Acceleration Training TM first hand at TOUR stops this season.”

“About six months ago, under the guidance of my friend (golf fitness expert) Sean Cochran, I committed to an exercise program centered on a 15-minute Power Plate® routine,” said renown golf teacher and short-game guru, Dave Pelz. “To date I’m pleased to report a loss of over 50 pounds, stronger legs, increased flexibility, and feeling better than I have in 20 years.”

While it has emerged steadily within the golf community, Power Plate’s overall impact in professional sports is nothing short of significant, with extensive use now in professional football (roughly half of the League’s 32 teams are utilizing Power Plate), baseball, basketball, hockey and soccer, as well as a “who’s who” list of leading college athletic programs in the U.S.

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