Stand up for exercise

[Nobody has ever made it to the top of their profession by chance. While some might say they happened to be in the right place at the right time, scratch beneath the surface and you’re likely to find that they had to work incredibly hard to manoeuvre themselves into that right place to begin with.

It is said that fortune favours the brave; this only rings true if ‘brave’ means those with 25 hours in their day and eight days in their week. With pressures from investors, business partners, the media, the public − and that’s even before personal commitments − life in the fast lane isn’t always quite what it’s cracked up to be.

So for people whose work commitments prevent them from pursuing their own personal enjoyment, when can they possibly fit in a round of golf or a session with the personal trainer? Having negotiated, battled and compromised for years to become successful, such individuals can often find themselves faced with the most expensive price of all − compromising their own health and well-being.

Recently, the government issued recommended guidelines on the amount of exercise an individual should be undertaking, but finding enough time to accommodate a regular fitness programme into your daily routine can be the hardest task of all.

Powering up

That’s where Power Plate® comes in. Power Plate is the revolutionary home fitness machine that can help improve your health, fitness and performance in as little as 15 minutes per session, three days a week.

Switch Power Plate on, and its smooth vibrations activate reflexive muscle contractions − meaning your workout time is reduced. A diverse range of exercises can be performed on the Power Plate, with straps attached to the platform at various lengths offering additional resistance training options.

The simple, user-friendly control panel ensures ease of use with time and frequency set automatically. You can adjust the training intensity using three different mats, which dampen the vibrations to varying degrees, allowing for a wide range of uses, from beginners to experts.

Using the Power Plate® for just 15 minutes, three times a week, can help improve health and fitness.

Exercises on Power Plate can be grouped into four main categories: strengthening, stretching, massage and relaxation. Once your workout is complete, simply select the massage option and your body receives the perfect antidote to your workout.

Acceleration Training is gentle and enables anyone − regardless of age or fitness level − to benefit without applying strain on joints or other parts of the body. Research has shown that training in this way helps stimulate the mind, improve concentration and contributes to an overall feeling of well-being. So if you can help to eliminate the effects of stress just by standing still, that’s got to be worth a go.

Some of the world’s most high-profile names are keenly using Power Plate for its fast and effective range of benefits: Kylie Minogue, Elle Macpherson and Claudia Schiffer are just a few of the individuals who count on Acceleration Training as an integral part of their fitness regime.

Whether you want to lose weight, build up muscles, combat the ageing process or simply maintain your optimum level of fitness, Power Plate will help you to reach your goals without compromising your lifestyle.

For more information about the Power Plate® range and pricing information, please contact Power Plate International on +44 7586 7200 or visit www.powerplate.com