With offices in Chicago, London, Los Angeles, and Shanghai, Performance Health Systems specializes in delivering advanced technology solutions through its health and wellness equipment. Our expertise is grounded in years of product innovation, published scientific research and evidence-based practice.
Power Plate® uses PrecisionWave™ Technology to send tiny vibrations through your body - up to 50 times a second. These tiny micro vibrations activate more muscles, burn more calories, improve circulation, and assist muscle recovery. Power Plate is harmonic vibration, instantly triggering the body's natural reflex stabilization mechanism to adapt to changes in the natural environment.
The bioDensity™ system provides a safe and effective way to promote increased bone density and muscle strength by exposing the body to the mechanical forces proven to produce an osteogenic response. This self-loaded system provides users, regardless of prior physical condition, the opportunity to produce maximal loads on the body.
Power Plate® uses PrecisionWave™ Technology to send tiny vibrations through your body - up to 50 times a second. These tiny micro vibrations activate more muscles, burn more calories, improve circulation, and assist muscle recovery. Power Plate is harmonic vibration, instantly triggering the body's natural reflex stabilization mechanism to adapt to changes in the natural environment.
The bioDensity™ system provides a safe and effective way to promote increased bone density and muscle strength by exposing the body to the mechanical forces proven to produce an osteogenic response. This self-loaded system provides users, regardless of prior physical condition, the opportunity to produce maximal loads on the body.
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CHICAGO, IL (May, 2024) – Every year nearly 800,00 people – one every 40 seconds – suffers a stroke in the United States. Recovery can be a long and challenging process for victims – many of whom need to re-learn language skills, regain muscle control, and reestablish balance and walking function in order to be able to live independently.
Fortunately, research shows that whole-body vibration can help. According to a 2023 study (Yin, 2023) "Whole-body vibration training has a positive effect on the balance and walking function of patients with stroke. Thus, whole-body vibration training is a safe treatment method to improve the motor dysfunction of patients with stroke."
At Power Plate, almost daily we hear from users of our whole-body vibration platforms about the health and wellness benefits it brings to their lives. But recently we were especially moved by a story shared by Denise Baron, a Philadelphia-based entrepreneur and stroke survivor. Here's her recovery journey:
Denise Baron's Story
About six years ago, Denise was getting out of the car at a grocery store in Cherry Hill, NJ when "something didn't feel right." She relied on a shopping cart to complete her shopping but when she got to the checkout station she couldn't open her wallet and realized something was significantly wrong.
She was rushed to the hospital and learned she had suffered a stroke.
"Having a stroke is easy" she joked, "recovering from a stroke, however, is not."
Denise first used Power Plate in her stroke rehab therapy at Penn Medicine Good Shepherd and fell in love with it. Describing her first experience - "My brain just woke up," she exclaimed. Throughout her nine-month recovery her therapy appointment always ended with a Power Plate session.
"I always wanted more time on the Power Plate," she explained, but credits Power Plate with helping her manage post-stroke symptoms such spasticity, muscle functionality and pain management. Helping promote lymphatic drainage was another benefit. "Power Plate simply helps me feel better," Denise said. "I get an endorphin rush every time I use it."
"My brain fog also seemed to dissipate. Every health institution, gym and fitness facility should have one. This technology improved the quality of my life and made a huge difference in my recovery."
"For over 20 years Power Plate's whole body vibration has been used to both help assist building healthy habits that contribute to controlling conditions that lead to stroke as well as helping stroke victims recover mobility, strength and walking performance" said Power Plate CEO, Lee Hillman. "Denise's recovery journey is a powerful example, one of which we are very proud."
To find out more about stroke awareness month, learn how to identify the warning signs of a stroke, and discover steps you can take to reduce your risk of a stroke visit www.cdc.gov/stroke/index.htm.
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About Power Plate
Power Plate is owned, manufactured, and distributed by Performance Health Systems LLC, a global company delivering advanced technology solutions through its health and wellness equipment. Power Plate utilizes innovative science and technology to enhance movement through vibration for accelerated health, fitness, and well-being results to improve quality of life at any age. Using Power Plate is the innovative, timesaving, and results-driven way to move better, feel better, and live better.
For the latest updates about Power Plate, follow @PowerPlateUSA on X, @PowerPlateUSA on Instagram and /PowerPlateUSA on Facebook.
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Chicago, IL (September 2023) - Performance Health Systems, the owner of Power Plate®, the global leader in advanced technology vibration solutions is proud to announce that Power Plate®'s revolutionary VibeShift™ Technology, available exclusively on the Power Plate REV™, the world's first successful vibrating indoor cycle, has received a Utility Patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Inspired by elite cyclists of the Paris-Roubaix, tour VibeShift Technology enables the Power Plate REV to provide the scientifically proven benefits of vibration in an indoor cycling modality. This type of training has never been possible until now.
The newly patented VibeShift Technology delivers safe, precise, repeatable, user-controlled and user-generated mechanical vibration through the pedals to increase muscle activation, oxygen uptake, calorie burn, and cardiovascular effort. This, in turn, enhances cardio, strength, and wellness benefits in a minimum amount of time.
"As the world's leader in vibration technology, we are constantly innovating with an eye toward the future of fitness and wellness providing the industry with revolutionary solutions to and new modalities to deliver the benefits of vibration training. Power Plate users achieve better results faster and enjoy the experience every time," said Lee Hillman, CEO of Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate. "Our patented VibeShift Technology exemplifies that tenfold. Now health clubs, community recreation facilities, hotels, apartment complexes, and fitness facilities everywhere can offer an extremely efficient and effective, innovative technology-driven experience that delivers better results from significantly shorter training sessions - and know that it's validated by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office."
Users can shift the mode of the bike from standard to vibration mode with the simple press of a lever. Vibration intensity can also be controlled by the rider to fit their specific needs and ability, making it ideal for all demographics. From those looking for a low intensity wellness session to those training at elite levels and everyone in between, all users will benefit from vibration-enhanced training on the Power Plate REV.
The REV also offers six levels of resistance, a built-in Heart Rate Monitor, and an Intuitive Digital Display and Vectus True Release Pedals.
"Our team is looking forward to helping fitness and wellness providers leverage the REV's innovative training experience to excite and delight their members and clients and to create unique secondary revenue streams through its proprietary programming," said Hillman. "REV also integrates perfectly with other training modalities on the gym floor for added variety and flexibility of use."
The Power Plate REV is available at specialty fitness retailers and online in the U.S. at powerplate.com and in the U.K. at powerplate.co.uk.
For the latest updates about Power Plate, follow @PowerPlateUSA on Twitter, @PowerPlateUSA on Instagram and /PowerPlateUSA on Facebook.
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Power Plate, a leader in health and wellness technology, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with Spa Team International (STI). This collaboration will bring innovative solutions to the spa industry by integrating Power Plate's Vibration Therapy into STI's range of products and consulting services.
"Our collaboration with STI exemplifies our commitment to offering heightened health and wellness to all," said Power Plate CEO, Lee Hillman. "We are thrilled to be in a position to help resort spas, day spas, medical spas and more enhance their offerings, attract new clients, generate incremental revenue opportunities and differentiate themselves through Vibration Therapy."
Power Plate's proven vibration technology has been recognized for its benefits, including improved skin health, enhanced blood flow, better flexibility, improved posture, hormonal balance, and reduction in the appearance of cellulite.
"This partnership aligns with our mission to continuously innovate and offer unparalleled spa experiences," said Spa Team International Founder and CEO, Paul Meeks. "Integrating Vibration Therapy will undoubtedly elevate the services we provide to our diverse clientele, from hotel and resort spas to medical and day spas."
Power Plate's advanced software guides clients through essential pre- and post-therapy protocols, enhancing popular spa therapies such as Cryotherapy, Compression Therapy, Body Sculpting, Lymphatic Flush, Red Light Therapy, and Intravenous (IV) Therapy.
Spa Team International LLC is a premier provider of comprehensive spa and wellness solutions. With a global presence, the company is dedicated to pushing innovation boundaries and delivering unmatched customer experiences.
Power Plate is owned, manufactured, and distributed by Northbrook, Illinois-based Performance Health Systems LLC, a global company delivering advanced technology solutions through its health and wellness equipment. Power Plate utilizes innovative science and technology to enhance movement through vibration for accelerated health, fitness, and wellbeing results to improve quality of life at any age. Using Power Plate is the innovative, timesaving and results-driven way to move better, feel better, and live better.
For the latest updates about Power Plate, follow @PowerPlateUSA on Twitter, @PowerPlateUSA on Instagram and /PowerPlateUSA on Facebook.
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Media Contact: Shelley Austin
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Power Plate®, the global leader in whole body vibration technology, and EoS Fitness a leader in the fitness industry with its High Value. Low Price. (HVLP)® gyms nationwide, enthusiastically announce their groundbreaking collaborative partnership establishing a new industry standard for innovative recovery solutions for EoS members.
Beginning with gyms in Arizona and Utah, EoS has added Power Plate technology to "The Tank," their innovative new recovery space, and has facilitated a program of extensive Power Plate training for EoS team members at each gym. With this training, EoS professionals will continue to be experts at leading their members to and through the unique benefits of massage, stretching and other uses with Power Plate.
"This partnership with Power Plate is yet another step toward providing our members with the most innovative solutions for recovery and overall wellbeing available," said Rowdy Yates, VP of Fitness at EoS Fitness.
EoS recognizes the inherent value of the Power Plate technology, as a powerful tool in fitness and wellbeing, which accelerates members' results in areas such as recovery, performance and injury-prevention. This not only enriches the gym experience for members but also aligns with both Power Plate's innovative approach and EoS Fitness' commitment to empowering exercise practitioners of all experience levels.
"Our extraordinary products become truly transformative when paired with strong partners," said Lee Hillman, CEO of Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate. "We are excited to join forces with EoS Fitness, a company demonstrating they share our commitment to helping people achieve their health and fitness goals."
For more information, please visit www.powerplate.com and www.eosfitness.com.
For the latest updates about Power Plate, follow @PowerPlateUSA on Twitter, @PowerPlateUSA on Instagram and /PowerPlateUSA on Facebook.
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Providing Best-in-Class Vibration Training to Facilitate the Largest Indoor Pickleball Activation in North America
CHICAGO, IL (May 2, 2023) - Power Plate, the global leader in vibration technology, today announced it is the official Vibration Technology sponsor of Life Time Pickleball. Through this sponsorship, Power Plate will provide its equipment in Life Time (NYSE: LTH) clubs nationwide to offer whole-body vibration to help pickleball players warm up faster and recover quicker, reduce injury and promote healing.
"As pickleball continues to explode among people of all ages, it's important to ensure they have mobility, balance, and strength to play their best," said Lee Hillman, CEO of Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate. "Through this relationship with Life Time, and optimizing Power Plate usage, we aim to support members in their preparation and recovery, just as we've helped athletes of all ages and skills in all types of sports and activities for more than 23 years."
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America and Life Time owns and operates more dedicated pickleball courts than any brand in the country, with more than 500 to date and more added weekly. According to the Sports and Fitness Industry Association, nearly 5 million Americans now play the sport and with this tremendous growth has come an increased need for players to avoid conditions such as plantar fasciitis and muscle strain that occur when players are not sufficiently warmed up prior to play. Pain, fatigue, and injury can ensue from a lack of recovery post-game as well.
Available in nearly every Life Time location, Power Plate's unique whole-body vibration creates an involuntary muscle response that prompts muscle contractions of 30-50 times per second to prepare muscles for activity. Power Plate also increases circulation to promote recovery.
"We are very proud of our long relationship with Life Time and are excited to support their commitment to being the largest pickleball provider in North America," said Hillman.
Power Plate also has a line of handheld, targeted vibration products which are portable, easy-to-use, and have been helping athletes, fitness enthusiasts and individuals of all ages to move better, feel better and live better.
For the latest updates about Power Plate, follow @PowerPlateUSA on Twitter, @PowerPlateUSA on Instagram and /PowerPlateUSA on Facebook.
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CHICAGO - March 7, 2023 - Power Plate®, the global leader in advanced technology vibration solutions is proud to introduce the Power Plate® REV™; as the first health, fitness and wellness product to deliver the benefits of vibration in a cycling modality, this type of training has never been possible until now!
To be formally launched in the U.S. at the International Health Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) convention — March 21st and 22nd in San Diego, CA — the Power Plate REV features patent-pending VibeShift™ Technology to deliver safe, precise, predictable user-generated mechanical vibration through the pedals to maximize the intensity of a workout by significantly increasing muscle activation, oxygen uptake, calorie burn and cardiovascular effort.
The Power Plate REV offers any health and fitness facility an exciting vibration concept that delivers accelerated results to their members and clients; as well as maximum cardio, strength, and wellness benefits in a minimum amount of time while driving more muscle activation.
"The Power Plate REV is a truly unique product", says Lee Hillman, CEO of Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate. "Resistance amplified by vibration delivers an outstanding experience that not only drives usage, but also delivers real results".
"When combined with Power Plate whole body vibration, the Power Plate REV enables integrated vibration-centered programming to create opportunities for unique circuit training and group exercise programs, personal training and more. And, engaging vibration on the Power Plate REV quickly elevates the user's heart rate making it perfect for HIIT/REHIIT applications."
Featuring proprietary programming to meet a wide variety of needs, from better overall health to intense elite training, incorporating the Power Plate REV into a fitness facility's offering will attract new and retain current members, establish a point of difference, and create a competitive advantage.
Power Plate REV also integrates perfectly with other training modalities on the gym floor for added variety and flexibility of use.
Visit Power Plate at IHRSA, booth #2453 to see the REV in action. The Power Plate REV is available online now in the U.S. at powerplate.com.
Power Plate is owned, manufactured, and distributed by Northbrook, Illinois-based Performance Health Systems LLC, a global company delivering advanced technology solutions through its health and wellness equipment.
Power Plate utilizes innovative science and technology to enhance movement through vibration for accelerated health, fitness, and wellbeing results to improve quality of life at any age.
Using Power Plate is the innovative, timesaving and results-driven way to move better, feel better, and live better.
For the latest updates about Power Plate, follow @PowerPlateUSA on Twitter, @PowerPlateUSA on Instagram and /PowerPlateUSA on Facebook.
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The Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP) Tour announced today a multi-year agreement with Power Plate to be the Official Warm Up and Recovery Partner of the APP Tour.
Power Plate's world class products harness the power of tri-planar harmonic whole body vibration to activate more muscles, improve circulation and flexibility, burn more calories, increase bone density, speed recovery, and help prevent injury. Power Plate is available in over 120 countries spanning fitness, health, anti-aging, wellness, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, high performance, and professional athletics. Professional athletes and sports teams around the world use Power Plate as a standard training protocol, as well as coaches, trainers, scientists, doctors, and therapists.
Power Plate will be on site at all APP Tour events and activity will include: on-site activation, signage, and hospitality areas, as well as promotion on social media and APP Tour livestream productions.
"We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Power Plate," said APP Founder Ken Herrmann. "The APP Tour prides itself on having world-class athletes compete at the highest level, and Power Plate plays a crucial role in keeping our players healthy and well-recovered."
"Power Plate is excited to expand into the world of pickleball. We have been helping athletes of all ages and skill levels train, prepare and recover for all sports and activities -including a big presence in racket sports-for over 23 years and we couldn't have found a better partner than the APP Tour," said Lee Hillman, CEO of Performance Health Systems, which owns Power Plate.
Power Plate will be onsite at the APP Chicago Open in Highland Park, IL on August 31-Sept 4. The tournament will be livestreamed on APPTV, available on YouTube and the APP Tour Facebook page.
Founded in 2019, the Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP) serves amateurs, professionals, and senior professionals in one of the fastest growing sports in the country. It is the first and only officially sanctioned tour of USA Pickleball. The 2022 APP Tour slate has over 30 tournaments including four international events, with more than $2 million in prize money. The APP Tour also prides itself on developing the next generation of champions through its Next Gen Series and other youth initiatives.
Power Plate is owned, manufactured, and distributed by Northbrook, Illinois-based Performance Health Systems LLC, a global company delivering advanced technology solutions through its health and wellness equipment. Power Plate utilizes innovative science and technology to enhance movement through vibration for accelerated health, fitness, and wellbeing results to improve quality of life at any age. Using Power Plate is the innovative, timesaving and results-driven way to move better, feel better, and live better.
For the latest updates about Power Plate, follow @PowerPlateUSA on Twitter, @PowerPlateUSA on Instagram and /PowerPlateUSA on Facebook.
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The All-New Power Plate Pulse has improved performance on every measure - plus the first ever with antimicrobial coating, for the Ultimate User Experience
CHICAGO - January 11, 2022 - Power Plate®, the global leader in whole body vibration is proud to introduce a completely upgraded Power Plate PulseTM massage gun to their renowned lineup of the world's best vibration products. The Power Plate Pulse is a powerful, yet lightweight, whisper quiet full size handheld massager designed to relax, rejuvenate, and repair muscles better than ever before.
The Pulse now bests the competition on every measure: It has an industry leading six vibration intensity levels, a longer-lasting 6-hour battery life from a single charge, is the quietest among leading brands and is 20% lighter than its predecessor. The Pulse also includes six unique attachments to optimize preparation and recovery. Each feature has been thoughtfully designed to ensure users are getting the best-in-class experience.
Another significant feature of the new Pulse is the addition of the new antimicrobial coating, which helps stop the spread of everyday germs and bacteria*. The Pulse now gives consumers ultimate bacterial protection when in use at the gym or in group settings.
"Our new Pulse is the most effective, efficient and technologically advanced massage gun available on the market," said Lee Hillman, CEO of Performance Health Systems, owner and manufacturer of Power Plate. "Our mission at PHS is to continuously innovate and find new ways to help people move, feel and perform their best. The new Power Plate Pulse offers the best combination of everything our customers have told us they want, plus a way to better ensure cleanliness and safety."
For the latest updates about Power Plate, follow @PowerPlateUSA on Twitter, @PowerPlateUSA on Instagram and /PowerPlateUSA on Facebook.
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Power Plate has teamed up with Myzone to provide its community with new class experiences and the opportunity to offer rewards based on effort, every time they move.
As the global leader in whole body vibration, Power Plate is embracing Myzone's MZ-Remote platform to host classes live online in addition to using MZ-Instruct to educate communities in the gym. Together these initiatives are set to bring big benefits to class participants' strength, endurance, circulation, mobility, bone health and weight loss goals.
"With the Power Plate community able to access products both at home and in the gym, this new class offering means that they can continue to reap the benefits of vibration technology and heart rate training, wherever and whenever they want to work out," explains David Stalker, CEO of Myzone EMEA. "It is the perfect way to cement the link between movement in the gym and at home."
"Flexibility is key to unlocking the next chapter in our great fitness and physical activity sector. The way we approach classes and programming has not changed, but the way that we measure investment and spend has, both as a business and as a participant. Now the Power Plate community can reap the benefits of joined up thinking within their wider community. The better the digital experience, the better the engagement is going to be all round."
Power Plate understands how combining physical and digital spaces reaches more of the community as part of a movement that continues to grow.
"With so many people adapting to find new ways of exercising during the pandemic, taking part in online classes such as MZ-Remote, going for daily walks, or exercising with their family, Power Plate recognises the importance of being able to track and monitor these workouts both at home and in the gym," explains Sandy Kolkey, Chief Marketing Officer at Power Plate.
Power Plate's community will be able to get the Myzone class experience from any location, with full access to personal statistics and constant contact with their class instructors.
Gyms and fitness studios will also benefit from the ability to incorporate Power Plate into their training sessions and group exercise classes, connecting with members from any location - building loyalty and trust. By monitoring an individual's progress, instructors can provide valuable feedback - keeping members engaged for longer.
Steve Wright, VP Power Plate EME says "Myzone connectivity will enable health clubs to bring Power Plate group exercise classes into the mix, allowing members to try something new, and add a competitive edge with live workout data shown on the big screen."
Transition Zone in London, UK will be the first fitness studio to implement the exciting Power Plate / Myzone combination and owner Claire Finlay says "I am really excited to further strengthen our sense of community. Myzone facilitates this by tracking and rewarding all forms of activity be it walking the dog, playing football with the kids or a 25 minute Power Plate class. Technology and community sit side by side, and for me it's the future!"
For the latest updates about Power Plate, follow @PowerPlateUSA on Twitter, @PowerPlateUSA on Instagram and /PowerPlateUSA on Facebook.
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After 15 Years of Avid Personal Use, Film Star Takes Role of Leading Man for Vibration Training's Leading Brand
CHICAGO - April 28, 2021 - Power Plate®, the global leaders in whole body vibration training equipment and programming, today announced worldwide film star Mark Wahlberg has officially joined the company as both an investor in parent company, Performance Health Systems, and brand ambassador for Power Plate. One of the most fitness-oriented of Hollywood's A-list leading men, Wahlberg has been a steadfast Power Plate user for 15 years, with vibration training playing a central role in his ongoing personal training and wellness-focused lifestyle.
Highlighted by its ability to enhance and accelerate the benefits of conventional exercise, Power Plate's unmatched PrecisionWave Technology™ allows users to move, feel and live better. It's for these reasons that Wahlberg has utilized Power Plate products for so many years and has now officially joined the company.
With a diversified mix of products ranging from its gold-standard vibration plate models featuring the company's PrecisionWave Technology, to its targeted vibration products such as the Roller, DualSphere and Pulse massage gun, Power Plate has been the dominant innovator and driving force for vibration training equipment and programming for more than 20 years.
"The fact that Power Plate has been relatively unknown for so long surprised me," said Wahlberg. "I've been a satisfied customer for over a decade, so I decided to get involved in spreading awareness about their game-changing products."
Over the past two decades, Power Plate has entrenched itself amongst elite athletic trainers, medical and rehabilitation professionals for its diverse range of benefits, and the totally unique ability to serve the widest range of users, from top athletes and fitness professionals, to deconditioned, elderly or disabled populations. Power Plates are used by countless collegiate and professional sports teams, as well as elite trainers and cutting-edge wellness and rehabilitation clinics around the world.
While Wahlberg's notoriety and reputation as a fitness icon will be a valuable engine for mainstream awareness, his role will go beyond merely investor and ambassador. He will also serve as an active consultant for ongoing strategy, product and programming development.
"It's not often you have the opportunity to align with an individual who can impact every facet of a business, from personal investment and business strategy, to increasing brand awareness and credibility, yet that's exactly what Mark brings to Power Plate. He's a rare individual whose voice resonates with consumers on a truly global level," said Lee Hillman, CEO Performance Health Systems. "Over the years, Power Plate and vibration training has been unequivocally validated by medical, academic and exercise science, and yet it remains a bit of a mystery to too many people. We believe Mark can play an invaluable role in changing that, and we couldn't be more thrilled to have him on board."
For Wahlberg, Power Plate is the latest addition to an investment portfolio that includes other fitness-oriented brands and ventures that the actor discovered through his own personal use, including F45, a rapidly growing franchise of gyms focused on small-group functional training programs, Performance-Inspired, a provider of all-natural nutritional products and Municipal sport utility gear. The inherent synergies between these companies represent a host of potential strategic partnerships and mutually beneficial collaborations for Power Plate.
"Mark is so much more than a celebrity investor. He brings a deep understanding of fitness methodology, nutrition and business strategy," said Hillman. "His involvement in our business carries with it an enormous array of possibilities, and we intend to explore them to the fullest."
Power Plate with its PrecisionWave Technology is utilized and accepted by professional and collegiate sports teams and athletes, celebrities, major medical and rehabilitation centers, health and fitness professionals, leading health clubs and fitness and wellness enthusiasts around the world.
For the latest updates about Power Plate, follow @PowerPlateUSA on Twitter, @PowerPlateUSA on Instagram and /PowerPlateUSA on Facebook.
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Global Leaders in Vibration Training Announce Power Plate Pulse™, DualSphere™ and Roller™; Ideal Tools Allowing Consumers to Prepare Faster and Recover Quicker
CHICAGO - October 15, 2019 - Power Plate, the global leader in Whole Vibration Training equipment for 20 years and the choice of professional athletes, celebrities, health professionals and fitness enthusiasts around the world, today announced an expansion to their robust line of vibrating plates with the addition of its premium Targeted Vibration Products, including Power Plate Pulse™, Power Plate DualSphere™, and Power Plate Roller™. These Targeted Vibration Products are portable, easy-to-use and effective tools to help users prepare faster and recover quicker whether in the gym, office, at home or on the go.
The Targeted Vibration Products were designed and manufactured to assist everyone, regardless of fitness level, in training and recovery. Perfect for use before and after a workout or to provide relief for tight hips and sore shoulders from extended sitting and computer use, each product possesses its own unique features and provide the following benefits:
"For 20 years we've helped people drastically improve their mobility, strength and flexibility more efficiently and effectively through whole body vibration training on the Power Plate," said Lee Hillman, CEO of Performance Health Systems, owners of Power Plate. "Now, we're extending our long-standing expertise and wealth of knowledge in applying the benefits of vibration to game-changing portable Targeted Vibration Products that will vastly improve the lives of people worldwide."
Power Plate Pulse - MSRP: $299
Powerful, yet whisper quiet, the Power Plate Pulse is a best-in-class premium handheld massager featuring four vibration intensity levels and more than four hours of battery life from a single charge. Included with more attachments than any other massager on the market, users can choose between six different attachments suited for all types of preparation and recovery needs, including the fork, small flat, large flat, thumb, small ball and large ball.
Power Plate DualSphere - MSRP: $99
The Power Plate DualSphere is a premium product ideal for an effective and concentrated massage. Encompassing a unique contoured shape and an exclusive textured design, the DualSphere can effectively target hard to reach areas including feet, neck and back. It features a massaging texture, four vibration intensity levels - including an invigorating special Oscillation Mode, USB charging and a long battery life.
Power Plate Roller - MSRP: $99
Taking classic foam rolling to a new level, the Power Plate Roller features an exclusive textured design, four vibration intensity levels - including an invigorating special Oscillation Mode, USB charging and a long-lasting battery.
The Power Plate Pulse, Power Plate DualSphere, and Power Plate Roller will be available online for pre-sale in the U.S. and U.K. starting October 15, 2019 at powerplate.com and available at specialty retailers in November.
To discover why Power Plate is used by professional athletes, celebrities, health professionals and fitness enthusiasts around the world and to keep up to date on all Power Plate news, please visit PowerPlate.com. For the latest updates about Power Plate, follow @PowerPlateUSA on Twitter, @PowerPlateUSA on Instagram and /PowerPlateUSA on Facebook.
Power Plate is owned, manufactured and distributed by Northbrook, Ill.-based Performance Health Systems LLC, a global company that delivers advanced technology solutions through its health and wellness equipment. Power Plate is the global leading vibrating platform that helps you prepare faster, perform better, and recover quicker. It makes you feel better by stimulating natural reflexes, increasing muscle activation, and improving circulation. Power Plate enhances any movement, simple or complex, typically performed on the ground.
For the latest updates about Power Plate, follow @PowerPlateUSA on Twitter, @PowerPlateUSA on Instagram and /PowerPlateUSA on Facebook.
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Media Contact: Jackie Wicks
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GLOBAL LEADERS IN 'OPTIMIZED WORKOUTS THROUGH VIBRATION TRAINING' LAUNCH NEW PRODUCT FOR GROWING AT-HOME FITNESS MARKET - POWER PLATE® MOVE™
Power Plate MOVE offers consumers a convenient, effective and versatile health & fitness solution that redefines the at-home exercise experience
CHICAGO - June 19, 2019 - Power Plate, the global leader in whole body vibration training equipment used by professional athletes, celebrities, health professionals and fitness enthusiasts around the world for over 20 years, today announced the newest addition to its premiere lineup of home fitness products; the Power Plate MOVE™.
Based on decades of research, science and development, Power Plate's patented PrecisionWave™ technology is engineered to apply harmonic vibration to trigger the body's natural reflex response. As a result, the Power Plate MOVE is a one-stop wellness solution for the home or office, delivering an enormous array of benefits such as increased range of motion, strength and muscle tone, better balance and stability and improved circulation, pain relief and weight control.
Whether it's a relaxing massage, yoga session or calorie burning HIIT workout, the Power Plate MOVE's easy-to-use controls, variable frequency modes and a continuous vibration run time allow users to start or stop activity and adjust intensity seamlessly for effective and results-driven training.
"With an intuitive, effective and dynamic product that will pioneer the way home fitness and wellness is delivered, the Power Plate MOVE is robust, compact and affordable. Designed to allow users to "MOVE" the product wherever they choose and "MOVE" their body in their preferred training style, the Power Plate MOVE will benefit users of any age and fitness level," said Lee Hillman, CEO of Performance Health Systems, owner of Power Plate.
As fitness continues to evolve into a healthy, interconnected lifestyle, MOVE works seamlessly with today's consumer to deliver accelerated health, fitness and wellness results. With incredible versatility in one product, MOVE's generous surface area caters to a wide variety of exercises, training styles or activities performed to create faster results in less time. MOVE meets the needs of consumers who seek to be more fit but have limited free time or prefer to exercise at home.
The Power Plate MOVE is designed to be used with the Power Plate App, available FREE at the Apple App and Google Play stores, which offers Product Guidance, Personal Training and On-Demand classes for home users to Prepare Faster, Perform Better and Recover Quicker for innovative full body wellbeing. There has never been a better way to integrate the benefits of at-home vibration training into your lifestyle than with the Power Plate MOVE.
Power Plate MOVE - available in either red or silver colors - retails for $2,995, is available for pre-order on PowerPlate.com today and will launch in specialty retailers nationwide in July.
To learn more why Power Plate is used by professional athletes, celebrities, health professionals and fitness enthusiasts around the world and to keep up to date on all Power Plate news, please visit PowerPlate.com. For the latest updates about Power Plate, follow @PowerPlateUSA on Twitter, @PowerPlateUSA on Instagram and /PowerPlateUSA on Facebook.
Power Plate is owned, manufactured and distributed by Northbrook, Ill.-based Performance Health Systems LLC, a global company that delivers advanced technology solutions through its health and wellness equipment. Power Plate is the global leading vibrating platform that helps you prepare faster, perform better, and recover quicker. It makes you feel better by stimulating natural reflexes, increasing muscle activation, and improving circulation. Power Plate enhances any movement, simple or complex, typically performed on the ground.
For the latest updates about Power Plate, follow @PowerPlateUSA on Twitter, @PowerPlateUSA on Instagram and /PowerPlateUSA on Facebook.
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CHICAGO - September 21, 2017: Power Plate® today announced it has obtained NEAT™ certification for its entire product line. NEAT™ is an acronym for Non Exercise Activity Thermogenesis, developed by Mayo Clinic. Devices that meet certification criteria may showcase the NEAT™ trademark.
NEAT™ focuses on the daily calories an individual burns while doing normal, non exercise related activities. NEAT™ certification requires an Institutional Review Board (IRB) study with more than 20 participants that results in at least a 10 percent increase in calorie burn versus a baseline.
Leading obesity expert James Levine, M.D., Ph.D., and the Mayo Clinic Active Life Research Team spent a decade conducting medical research on nutrition, physical activity and behavior relatedto weight management and obesity prevention. Their research concluded that a contributingfactor to the obesity epidemic is the decrease in energy expenditure resulting from a lack of movement in daily life. The research found that increasing NEAT™ in daily life can result in overall improvements in health, reduced obesity risk factors and weight loss.
"Even though people recognize the effects of being overweight, the obesity epidemic continues to grow. It is a challenging public health issue," said Lee Hillman, CEO of Performance Health Systems, owner and manufacturer of Power Plate. "NEAT™ certification is important to us and our customers because it indicates we are contributing to improving people's health."
Power Plate is owned, manufactured and distributed by Northbrook, Ill.-based Performance Health Systems LLC, a global company that delivers advanced technology solutions through its health and wellness equipment. Power Plate is the global leader in vibration technology to help you prepare faster, perform better, and recover quicker. It makes you feel better by stimulating natural reflexes, increasing muscle activation, and improving circulation. Power Plate enhances any movement, simple or complex, typically performed on the ground.
The science behind NEAT™ indicates that the cumulative effect of non exercise activity is significant. Activities such as walking to meetings, pacing while on the phone, cleaning the house, cooking, and climbing stairs are all part of non exercise activity that result in burning calories during daily living. NEAT™ does not include the calories burned during intense periods of exercise such as long-distance biking, running, jogging or aerobics.
Certification testing must reoccur every three years or whenever significant changes are made to the product. Certification does not mean that Mayo Clinic endorses the product but rather it provesthe product meets specific criteria. To learn more about NEAT™ and the certification process, visit http://www.mayoclinic.org/neat/certification. Mayo Clinic and Dr. Levine have a financial interest in the technology referenced in this news release. Revenue Mayo receives is used to support its not- for-profit mission in patient care, education, and research.
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About Power Plate
Power Plate is the global leader in vibration technology to help you prepare faster, perform better and recover quicker. Power Plate's patented Precision Wave Technology ® is engineered to activate the body's natural reflexive response to precision vibration, engaging the muscles in a consistent and controlled manner that results in accelerated training benefits. Among the benefits offered by using Power Plate are increases in blood flow, metabolic rate and improved balance. Use of Power Plate has also been shown to improve muscle strength and flexibility, as well as help improve bone health. Power Plate's effectiveness has been proven in dozens of medical and scientific studies as well as clinical rehabilitation and wellness facilities, sports performance centers, and are currently utilized by a vast majority of professional and collegiate sports teams in the US and many others around the world . Power Plate also offers at-home solutions including its new Personal Power Plate, a compact and portable model, weighing less than 40 pounds, yet delivers many important benefits of our larger models.
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Partners Will Work Together on A Series of Cross-Promotional Initiatives with University's Athletic Teams
CHICAGO - September 14, 2017 - Power Plate, the global leader in vibrating platforms to help you prepare faster, perform better and recover quicker, today announced a three-year strategic partnership to become the official Fitness Technology Partner of the Northwestern Wildcats. As a result of the partnership, Power Plate and Northwestern will work together on a variety of promotional initiatives surrounding the school's athletic events.
Beginning with the 2017 football season, Power Plate will have promotions at select Northwestern home sporting events. Among these promotions are videoboard features, signage in the stadium and on-site activations to educate Northwestern fans about Power Plate and the benefits it offers. These various on-site activations will also continue beyond the football season, with events during home basketball games and track and field events. Power Plate will also sponsor social media campaigns leading up to, and during the 2017-18, 2018-2019, and 2019-20 men's basketball seasons, as well as the 2018 and 2019 football seasons.
"Northwestern University has a long history of achieving high levels of success both in academics and athletics, and we are very proud to partner with such a prestigious institution," said Lee Hillman, CEO of Performance Health Systems, owner and manufacturer of Power Plate. "The university has been a leading user of our products across many sports programs and the university's athletic center for students and staff for more than a decade. With this partnership, we are looking forward to working together with them to continue taking their athletic programs to new heights."
Built on decades of research and development in the field of whole body vibration training, Power Plate products offer users the most technologically advanced and effective strength, conditioning and wellness methodology available today. Power Plate products have been proven in commercial settings for sports performance and rehabilitation facilities and, in addition to the Northwestern University, are currently utilized by a vast majority of professional and collegiate sports teams and organizations. Power Plate also offers an at-home solution with its Personal Power Plate, a compact and portable model, weighing less than 40 pounds, yet delivers many of the same benefits of the original larger models, including: improved strength, balance, circulation and flexibility. It is ideal for at-home and on-the-go workouts, can be conveniently stored under a bed or in a closet, and comes with a soft carrying case and remote control.
For more information, visit powerplate.com.
For the latest updates about Power Plate, follow @PowerPlateUSA on Twitter, @PowerPlateUSA on Instagram and /PowerPlateUSA on Facebook.
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About Power Plate Power Plate is owned, manufactured and distributed by Northbrook, Ill.-based Performance Health Systems LLC, a global company that delivers advanced technology solutions through its health and wellness equipment. Power Plate is the global leading vibrating platform that helps you prepare faster, perform better, and recover quicker. It makes you feel better by stimulating natural reflexes, increasing muscle activation, and improving circulation. Power Plate enhances any movement, simple or complex, typically performed on the ground.
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New Programs Feature 12-Week Training Schedules for People at a Variety of Fitness Levels
CHICAGO - July 18, 2017 - Power Plate, the global leader in vibrating platforms that help you prepare faster, perform better and recover quicker, today announced the launch of its new small group trainingprograms. This new training programming is designed to provide gyms and health clubs with training curriculums to bridge the gap between large group exercise classes and one-on-one training.
The new Power Plate small group training programs come with a package that includes a comprehensive launch kit that features Power Plate units and marketing support. Additionally, Power Plate will provide on-site training for the instructors who will be leading these new classes. Trainers will be provided with 30-minute class structures to implement 1-3 times per week, with 12 weeks of workouts bundled together. Every quarter a new 12-week workout will be released, providing a periodized approach to training with Power Plate. Participating facilities will be able to choose from several different curriculums aimed to address different fitness levels including:
"We have seen a significant rise in the demand for Power Plate, and as the category leader, we are thrilled to introduce these new programs which will be a tremendous asset for any facility that chooses to implement them," said Lee Hillman, CEO of Performance Health Systems, owner and manufacturer of Power Plate. "Our world-class trainers have put an incredible amount of time and detail into the development of the programming and we are confident they will be incredibly beneficial to our customers."
The new small group training courses will make use of the Power Plate pro5 model. The pro5 offers a wide range of vibration frequency and time settings, allowing users to increase levels incrementally—to suit their individual training needs. The large plate surface allows for more options and also provides extended vibrations throughout the body.
For more information, visit powerplate.com.
For the latest updates about Power Plate, follow @PowerPlateUSA on Twitter, @PowerPlateUSA on Instagram and /PowerPlateUSA on Facebook.
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About Power Plate
Power Plate is owned, manufactured and distributed by Northbrook, Ill.-based Performance Health Systems LLC, a global company that delivers advanced technology solutions through its health and wellness equipment. Power Plate is the global leading vibrating platform that helps you prepare faster, perform better, and recover quicker. It makes you feel better by stimulating natural reflexes, increasing muscle activation, and improving circulation. Power Plate enhances any movement, simple or complex, typically performed on the ground.
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Power Plate is a Proud Supporter of Olympian Sarah Hammer and Team USA Track Cycling
CHICAGO - May 25, 2016
Performance Health Systems, the health and wellness innovators responsible for Power Plate, have armed Team USA Track Cycling, including two-time Olympic silver medalist Sarah Hammer, with the Power Plate pro5® at its Colorado Springs training facility. In addition, Team USA Track Cycling will be taking the Personal Power Plate®, a lighter weight version that is efficient for use at home and on the road, along to Rio. Power Plate products will offer the US track cyclists a wide-range of conditioning and performance training benefits, including increased muscle strength, endurance and flexibility; increased blood circulation for critical hormonal release and conditioning of joints and tendons, and expedited post-training recovery.
"We are proud to play a role in the painstaking training regimen of these elite American cyclists as they prepare for sports' most important and historic global stage," said Lee Hillman, CEO of Performance Health Systems. "There's no better example of the enormous benefits of Power Plate training, than its use by Team USA athletes seeking every potential advantage in their quest for gold."
Two-time Olympic silver medalist and eight-time World Champion cyclist, Sarah Hammer is also an avid Power Plate user. In 2012, Hammer turned to Power Plate training in her efforts to recover and regain peak form, following a severe back injury just before the London Games.
"Power Plate was nothing short of miraculous in helping me recover from a career-threatening injury and I've continued to use it for its wide variety of strength, conditioning and recovery benefits ever since," said Hammer. "I need every resource available to ensure I'm at the top of my game, and Power Plate has been one of my secret weapons."
Built on decades of research and development in the field of whole body vibration training, Power Plate pro5 and Personal Power Plate products offer Team USA Track Cycling the most technologically advanced and effective strength, conditioning and wellness methodology available today.
The pro5 offers a wide range of vibration frequency and time settings, allowing users to increase levels incrementally—to suit their individual training needs. The large plate surface allows for more options and also provides vibration to more parts of the body. Power Plate products have been proven in commercial settings for sports performance and rehabilitation facilities, and are currently utilized by a vast majority of professional and collegiate sports teams and organizations.
The Personal Power Plate is a compact and portable model, weighing less than 40 pounds, yet delivers many of the same benefits of the original larger models, including: improved strength, balance, circulation and flexibility. It is ideal for at-home and on-the-go workouts, can be conveniently stored under a bed or in a closet, and comes with a soft carrying case and remote control.
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Málaga, Spain - April 20, 2016 At the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases, Performance Health Systems presented new research on April 17, 2016, revealing that using the bioDensity™ system is a safe alternative to high impact activity in rebuilding bone density in elderly osteoporosis patients. The treatment ultimately can help in the prevention of bone fractures.
The study was presented by John Jaquish, PhD, chief science and technology officer for Performance Health Systems and inventor of the bioDensity osteogenic loading system, and Lynn Freeman, PhD, senior scientist for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' PATH Clinical Research Institute.
In the study, 100 elderly individuals, average age of 74, experienced the high impact weight "loading" therapy that only bioDensity offers. The analysis showed:
The trial group from the study was able to endure slightly greater force loads through their musculoskeletal systems than the postmenopausal population studied in the recent Journal of Osteoporosis and Physical Activity (JOPA) study published in late 2015.
"The results of this study indicate that bioDensity's force loading therapy is an effective way to simulate high impact activity without risk of injury, helping to regenerate lost bone and prevent bone fractures in osteoporosis patients," says Jaquish.
The study adds to the existing research showing bioDensity as an effective, safe and comfortable non-drug treatment to rebuild bone density in osteoporosis patients.
Performance Health Systems specializes in delivering advanced technology solutions through its health and wellness equipment. For more information and research on bioDensity, including a list of wellness centers, medical groups and doctors' offices around the world offering the bioDensity system, visit biodensity.com.
For all press/media inquiries, please contact Alafair Hall at Stanton & Company at [email protected].
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About Performance Health Systems
Performance Health Systems LLC specializes in delivering advanced technology solutions through its health and wellness equipment. In addition to bioDensity, the company is the manufacturer and global distributor of Power Plate®, the world's leading brand of whole- body vibration exercise equipment, for both home and professional use.
For Fall Prevention Awareness Week, Sep. 23-29, Performance Health System's Director of Medical Specialties and Education outlines best exercises for enhancing balance and reducing fall risk with Power Plate whole-body vibration equipment.
Fall Prevention Awareness Week, Sep. 23-29, reminds us of the seriousness of falls among elderly adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of every three adults age 65 and older experiences a fall each year. The effects of a serious osteoporotic fracture resulting from a fall are well documented, taking a severe toll on older adults' quality of life, independence, and in too many instances, proving fatal.
While much of the discussion around the debilitating consequences of bone fractures among seniors has historically centered on reversing the effects of osteoporosis, increasingly that dialogue is focusing on fall prevention. In highlighting health problems caused by the over-prescribing of osteoporosis drugs, a recent study in the British Medical Journal asserted that preventing falls in the first place is a stronger, and less risk-laden, deterrent to osteoporotic fractures than re-building bone mass pharmaceutically.
Among the tools to which practitioners are turning to enhance balance and reduce the risk of falls among older patients is a popular piece of functional equipment. Power Plate whole-body vibration technology is increasingly being embraced by geriatric health professionals, and others in the medical field, for its unique ability to train and stimulate the neurological and musculoskeletal systems - a significant breakthrough for individuals with chronic debilitating conditions, and elderly individuals who are prone to falls because of instability.
"Anyone who has ever exercised, or just tried to walk, on uneven terrain knows that it's much more challenging than doing the same movement on a flat surface and requires more coordinated muscle engagement," explains Rich Colosi, DPT, Senior Director of Medical Specialties and Education for Performance Health Systems. "That's the science behind Power Plate's advanced, multi-directional vibration technology. Performing any movement on the vibrating platform can engage a larger percentage of muscle fibers, retraining motor patterns resulting in profound improvements in overall balance."
Colosi recommends the following basic exercises for seniors starting a balance improvement regimen on Power Plate:
Knee Flex (Warm Up) - Begin by waking up nerves and muscles and improving circulation. Set the machine for 30 seconds then stand on one side of the Power Plate facing the platform. Holding the handle, place one foot on top of the platform and press the start button. Keeping the entire foot (heel to toe) in contact with the surface, gently push the knee forwards driving weight through the foot, return to the start position, and then repeat again. Repeat this exercise on the opposite leg.
Fixed Mini-Squat with Hip Movement - Set the machine for 30 - 60 seconds, standing on the platform of the Power Plate facing the column. Bend hips and knees, while lightly holding the handles, squatting into a comfortable position (as if sitting into a chair). Press the start button, holding the squat position. Once comfortable begin moving hips and body forward and backwards 5x. Begin the second movement by shifting hips side-to-side 5x each. Finish with the third movement, by moving hips into a hula-hoop circular motion to the right, pause in the middle, and reverse circle to the left. Repeat this pattern until time expires.
Dynamic Mini Squats with Foot Positions - First, position feet shoulder width apart, toes facing forwards, center weight equally between the ball of the feet and heels, with knees and hips bent ("athletic ready position"). Set machine for 30 - 60 seconds, standing on the platform of the Power Plate facing the column. Perform five squats, while lightly holding the handles (do not hang back from the handles), squatting into a comfortable position. Return from squat into comfortable "athletic ready position" avoiding locking knees and hips. Repeat the same steps with right foot slightly in a forward, or in a staggered position, performing five squats. Repeat the same sequence with left foot slightly in a forward, or in a staggered position, performing five squats.
Dynamic Stepping with Foot Positions - Set machine for 30 - 60 seconds, standing on the platform of the Power Plate facing the column, lightly holding the handles. Bend at hips and knees, while lightly holding the handles, squatting into a comfortable initial position (think about sitting onto a high stool). Press the start button, holding the initial squat position. Begin stepping, or marching, in place with feet positioned shoulder width apart, toes facing forwards 5x. Continue marching and bring feet closer together, or into a narrow stance and repeat 5x. Continue marching and widen stance, bringing feet further apart and repeat 5x. If time allows, repeat the entire sequence.
Single Leg Stance with Head Movement - Set machine for 30 - 45 seconds, standing on the platform of the Power Plate facing the column, lightly hold the handles. Bend at hips and knees, while lightly holding the handles, squatting into a comfortable initial position (think about sitting onto a high stool). From this position, lift one leg slightly off the platform, or into a slight toe touch for added safety and stability. Press the start button, holding the initial single leg balance (athletic position) for ten seconds. Add movement: Once stability and comfort is established, begin gently turning the head side to side. Gradually increase the distance the head is turned, if comfortable. Repeat 5-10x.
Power Plate is owned, manufactured and distributed by Performance Health Systems LLC, a global company, headquartered in Northbrook, Ill., that delivers advanced technology solutions through its health and wellness equipment. In addition to its category-defining Power Plate line, the company has attracted international attention for bioDensity™, a breakthrough osteogenic loading system that has been scientifically linked to dramatic bone growth among populations ranging from high-performance athletes to health-compromised seniors.
For additional information on Power Plate whole-body vibration equipment, visit powerplate.com.
NORTHBROOK, Ill. (August 17, 2015) - Today Performance Health Systems announced a partnership to officially incorporate Power Plate® advanced whole body vibration and Power Plate training certifications within The Gray Institute® education program. As the global leader in whole body vibration technology, Power Plate redefines optimal health and wellness equipment for every age and ability.
"As far as we're concerned, the Power Plate is one of the most unique and powerful environments we can utilize for our patients and clients to enhance their function" said Dr. Gary Gray, FAFS, PT, CEO and Founder of the world-renown Gray Institute.
The Gray Institute is the world's foremost authority of Applied Functional Science®. This information and education is delivered in a variety of formats, including the institute's video library, exercise library, live events, certifications, mentorship program, online modules, DVDs, and other functional products and equipment. The Gray Institute exists to influence the lives of others through movement, setting the movement industry standards with over 30 years of research.
"This partnership aligns perfectly with Power Plate's educational pathways," said Dr. Rich Colosi, Senior Director of Medical Specialties and Education for Performance Health Systems. "Similar to the Gray Institute's educational goals, Power Plate strives to educate and enhance the quality of life for others through movement. Power Plate provides the vehicle of whole body vibration to replicate an authentic environment taking movement to the next level."
Engineered to apply the science behind a body's ability to respond to changes in the natural environment, Power Plate's vibrating platform triggers rapid reflexive muscle contractions through our proprioceptors. This activation helps to improve functional performance, gait and locomotion, balance, range of motion, circulation and stability by amplifying the effects of any exercise or movement performed on the equipment. Power Plate's vibrating surface vibrates 25-50 times per second, resulting in corresponding muscle activation. This means you can accelerate acquisition and retention of skills associated with movement at a rapid rate.
Power Plate can also be found at thousands of health clubs, wellness facilities and spas, and is used by therapists and doctors worldwide to address symptoms associated with physical limitations in muscular skeletal dysfunction. Hundreds of professional, collegiate and national sports teams rely on Power Plate to help their athletes to prepare, condition and recover to be able to perform their best. For additional information on Power Plate advanced whole body vibration equipment, including a list of health clubs, studios, medical facilities and retailers at which it can be found, visit powerplate.com or call 877- 877-5283. For further information on the classes offered by The Gray Institute, visit grayinstitute.com.
Performance Health Systems LLC, headquartered in Northbrook, Ill., specializes in delivering advanced technology solutions through its health and wellness equipment. In addition to its category-defining Power Plate line, the company has attracted international attention in recent months for bioDensity, an osteogenic loading system which provides a non-pharmaceutical approach to bone and muscle loss and has been scientifically linked to dramatic bone growth among populations ranging from high-performance athletes to compromised, elderly individuals.
The Gray Institute is internationally acclaimed for its innovation, development, mastery, and delivery of Applied Functional Science. A culmination of over 30 years of research and study has led to The Gray Institute setting the movement industry standards.
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The segment focused on the origin of bioDensity, and how Dr. John Jaquish developed the first device to treat his mother's osteoporosis. After reversing her condition, now bioDensity helps thousands of people worldwide.
WHO: International Osteoporosis Foundation
WHAT/WHEN: Last week the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases (WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2015) hosted a symposium showing a potential new metric of bone health; functional bone performance, and an opportunity for ambulatory individuals with low BMD to increase both BMD and function when absorbing impact, in an effort to avoid fracture. Dr. Cory Huck of the University of Wisconsin, School of Health Promotion and Human Development, at Stevens Point, and Dr. John Jaquish, Chief Science & Technology Officer of Performance Health Systems, conducted the analysis. A summary of the findings is below:
WHERE: World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases (WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2015) in Milan, Italy.
ABOUT PERFORMANCE HEALTH SYSTEMS: Performance Health Systems LLC, the manufacturer of bioDensity™ osteogenic loading devices, specializes in delivering advanced technology solutions through its health and wellness equipment.
Osteoporos Int
DOI 10.1007/s00198-015-3062-9
© International Osteoporosis Foundation and National Osteoporosis Foundation 2015
Volume 26 Supplement 1 March (2015) S391-S392 - NS12
FUNCTIONAL BONE PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS AND ADAPTATIONS
USING NOVEL SELF-APPLIED BONELOADING EXERCISE APPARATUS
C. Huck1, J. Jaquish2
1University of Wisconsin, School of Health Promotion and Human Development, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States, 2Performance Health Systems, Chicago, United States
Objective: To determine valid functional bone performance metrics and adaptations from multiple-of- bodyweight (MOB) compressive force loading using an impact level loading exercise apparatus from a population of 2380 adult males and females.
Materials and Methods: Forces that compress bone stimulate adaptive response of BMD growth, in accordance with Wolff's Law; bone that can tolerate more load is of greater density [1]. Further, clinical fracture risk assessment is determined by a combination of BMD analysis and level of general physical function (i.e., age/ability) [2]. A novel apparatus that allows for these compressive forces to the level required to have an effect on osteoblastic function has been shown to produce osteogenic effect. This was confirmed in subset test with pre-post DXA in both hip and spine with 14 subjects (P<0.001), who adapted to comfortably tolerate forces of both spine and lower extremity loading with 3.13 and 9.18 MOB respectively [3]. Globally networked osteogenic loading (OL) systems provide standardized protocols. Query for data analysis included patients/subjects who utilized the OL apparatus for 12 or more sessions; partaking in the therapy at a clinically focused, supervised facility for one year.
Results: The MOB force/loading levels in the DXA subset was correlated to the MOB forces seen with the larger population (N = 2380) showing spine and lower extremity loading with 2.89±1.02 SD and 9.67±3.68 SD MOB, respectively.
Conclusion: These data present a new metric of functional bone performance, and an opportunity to consider a supplementary treatment option for ambulatory individuals with low BMD.
References:
1. Wolff J. (1892). The Law of Bone Remodel- ing. Springer, (Marquet and Furlong, 1986 trans. from Ger- man 1892 edition).
2. Kanis, J. A., Johnell, O., Oden, A., Dawson, A., De Laet, C., & Jonsson, B. (2001). Ten year probabilities of osteoporotic fractures according to BMD and diagnostic thresholds. Osteoporosis International, 12(12), 989-995.
3. Jaquish, J. (2013). Multiple-of-bodyweight axial bone loading. Osteoporosis International. 198; 24(4), s594-s595.
Conflict Disclosure:
J. Jaquish has ownership/financial interest in Performance Health Systems, LLC., manufacturer of OL apparatus. Data shared by physicians whose patients were using the OL apparatus.
MILAN (March 5, 2015) - When more than 4,500 scientists, clinicians and other thought-leaders in the fields of osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal diseases gather here later this month for the World Congress on Osteoporosis, it may be the first time in the 17-year history of the field's largest educational research forum that the hot-button topic is an emerging non-pharmaceutical protocol for enhancing bone health. Based on the well-accepted scientific principles of Wolff's law, osteogenic loading at multiples of body weight has long been recognized as the most effective means of building bone mass. But only recently have biomedical engineers figured out how to generate high enough levels of loading stimulus to accomplish significant bone growth, with minimal risk of injury.
Potentially the most exhaustive symposium on the topic to-date, "Osteogenic Loading: Low-Impact, High-Loading Stimulus for Bone Density Development" will explore the physiological reactions of bone under impact-level forces, associated risks and rewards, and measurement methodology. Panelists will include Riku Nikander, PhD, managing director of the Gerontology Research Center at Finland's GeroCenter Foundation for Aging Research and Development, Lynn Freeman, PhD, senior scientist for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' PATH Clinical Research Institute, and symposium chair John Jaquish, PhD, chief science and technology officer for Performance Health Systems and inventor of the bioDensityTM osteogenic loading system.
Regarded as a breakthrough in the prevention and treatment of degenerative bone diseases, the patented bioDensity system places users in optimal biomechanical positions to safely load multiples of their body weight for short periods of time. Resultantly, and in accordance with Wolff's law, the intense compressive forces distort bone mass causing bone synthesizing cells, known as osteoblasts, to absorb minerals to reinforce the structure of the bone, making it harder and less porous. The recommended bioDensity regimen is one session a week, consisting of four brief load exposures - seated chest press, leg press and core pull, and standing vertical lift. Force loaded with the bioDensity system is self-imposed, meaning users control the amount of load applied based on comfort, practically eliminating the risk of injury.
A research study published in a January 2014 supplement of Osteoporosis International, the official journal of the International Osteoporosis Foundation and National Osteoporosis Foundation, substantiated increases in bone mass among subjects using bioDensity at levels previously unseen for any non-pharmaceutical protocol. According to DXA scans, study participants, with an average age of 60, increased hip bone density by an average of 7.1 percent, and spinal bone density by 7.7 percent, after using bioDensity for one year on average.
For additional information and substantiating science on bioDensity as a safe, effective, comfortable and convenient approach to increasing bone density, visit biodensity.com. The site also includes a list of wellness centers, medical groups and doctors' offices around the world where the bioDensity system can be found.
Performance Health Systems LLC specializes in delivering advanced technology solutions through its health and wellness equipment. In addition to bioDensity, the company is the manufacturer and global distributor of Power Plate®, the world's leading brand of whole-body vibration exercise equipment, for both home and professional use. .
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NORTHBROOK, Ill. (June 16, 2014) - Beyond treadmill desks and medicine ball office chairs, the latest trend in workplace wellness may have employees shaking away their mid-afternoon productivity slumps. FitStop™, the newest programming enhancement to the Power Plate® 7-series line of whole body vibration exercise equipment, is a workplace-specific routine engineered to boost metabolism, energy and brain function in as few as three-and-a-half minutes.
Companies including Google, Bridgestone, Roth Capital, MAN Group, Sainsbury and Sheraton Hotels are already working out on Power Plate in their offices and employee fitness centers. Now, FitStop focuses the scientifically-documented regenerative effects of whole body vibration into a rejuvenating three-and-a-half minute workplace stretching session. The program, demonstrated in an easy-to-follow video on Power Plate's built-in touchscreen computer, includes 60 seconds of a kneeing hip flexor stretch, 60 seconds of a seated cross-over stretch, and 60 seconds of a double leg hamstring stretch, followed by a 30-second upper-body relaxation cool-down, all performed on the vibrating Power Plate.
"Providing our employees with access to a Power Plate was a logical extension of a longstanding corporate commitment to health and fitness," said Ted Roth, president of Roth Capital, an investment banking firm headquartered in Newport Beach, Calif. "Today, you're more likely to see a Roth team member grabbing a midday pick-me-up on Power Plate than making a two o-clock trip to the coffee pot or vending machine."
Using a patented, dual-synch driven vibration technology, Power Plate's surface vibrates 25 to 50 times per second, resulting in corresponding muscle activation. Long touted by professional athletes and celebrities including Madonna, Roberta Flack, Cindy Crawford, Cher, Mark Wahlberg and Clint Eastwood, for a range of fitness and performance enhancing benefits, Power Plate's advanced whole-body vibration technology has also been shown to have unique regenerative properties. According to multiple independent studies, the reflexive muscle contractions triggered by the vibrating Power Plate in turn stimulate the body's natural production of the regenerative growth hormone that helps with tissue repair, muscle growth, brain function, energy and metabolism throughout life, and has been medically linked to anti-aging.
For additional information, visit powerplate.com
As an ever-growing number of health-conscious companies around the world embrace Power Plate as part of their workplace wellness programs, the makers of Power Plate have announced plans to expand its FitStop programming to include three-, eight- and 15-minute exercise modules for each of four wellness categories - rejuvenation, focused relaxation, cardio boost and sedentary refresher. Power Plate is owned, manufactured and distributed by Northbrook, Ill.-based Performance Health Systems LLC, a global company delivering advanced technology solutions through its health and wellness equipment. In addition to its category-defining Power Plate line, the company has attracted international attention for bioDensity™, a breakthrough osteogenic loading system which provides a non-pharmaceutical approach to bone loss and has been scientifically linked to exceptional bone growth among populations ranging from high-performance athletes to health-compromised seniors. To learn more, visit PHSGlobal.com.
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NORTHBROOK, Ill. (May 14, 2014) - At least six independent studies published within the past 10 years have documented the link between whole body vibration and lowered blood pressure. The most recent, published by Florida State University researchers in the European Journal of Applied Physiology, involved stroke survivors with paralyzed lower limbs using Power Plate® advanced whole body vibration equipment. Although paralysis prohibited the study subjects from doing anything more than a standard squat on the Power Plate®, they still received the benefit of lower blood pressure.
"This latest study dramatically reinforces what researchers have believed for a decade," says John Jaquish, Ph.D., chief science and technology officer for Performance Health Systems, maker of Power Plate. "Whole body vibration has blood pressure lowering benefits that transcend those of conventional exercise.
"Cardiovascular exercise strengthens the heart, allowing it to pump more blood through the arteries. But that's only a partial solution," Jaquish asserts. "The true culprit in hypertension, and increased risk of heart attack and stroke, is atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). And conventional exercise has never been shown to affect arterial stiffness to a significant degree."
Whole body vibration, conversely, has been demonstrated to reduce hardening of the arteries in study after study, among populations ranging from men in their mid-twenties to postmenopausal women. And in each study, the subjects' blood pressure was lowered significantly.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, afflicts 68 million Americans age 18 and older, nearly 30 percent of the population. By age 60, that percentage increases to 65 percent. Hypertension is a direct consequence of atherosclerosis, and the primary risk factor for heart attack and stroke, the two leading causes of death in the developed world. As arteries lose their flexibility, they do not move as they should to accommodate blood flow. This raises blood pressure and makes the heart work harder, increasing the likelihood an individual will have a life-threatening cardiac incident.
Until a decade ago, most research revolved around pharmaceutical interventions for decreasing stiffness of arteries and lowering blood pressure. In 2005, however, researchers in Japan found that reflexive muscular engagement through whole body vibration exercise significantly increased blood flow and oxygenation. Three years later, a different group of Japanese researchers found using Power Plate® acutely decreased arterial stiffness among males in their mid-twenties. And in 2011, Arturo Figueroa, M.D., Ph.D., an associate professor at Florida State University, showed a decrease in arterial stiffness in young obese/overweight females using Power Plate®, a group that differed from previous study groups in that they are often not able to engage in conventional exercise. Dr. Figueroa demonstrated similar results among postmenopausal women in a study published earlier this year in the Journal of Human Hypertension.
Long recognized as the world leader in whole body vibration platforms, Power Plate® uses a patented tri-planar vibrating motion to maximize reflexive muscle engagement and increase safety. The vibrating Power Plate® platform triggers 30 to 50 reflexive muscle contractions per second throughout the user's body. As the body works to regain stability, multiple muscle fibers become engaged in any single movement, significantly amplifying the effectiveness of any movement performed on the plate. A body's natural response to vibration and destabilization has been scientifically linked not only to lowered blood pressure, but also improved circulation, enhanced flexibility, pain reduction and balance. Research also shows whole body vibration stimulates the body's natural production of the regenerative growth hormone that maintains tissue repair, muscle growth, energy and metabolism throughout life.
For additional information, visit powerplate.com
Power Plate® is owned, manufactured and distributed by Northbrook, Ill.-based Performance Health Systems LLC, a global company delivering advanced technology solutions through its health and wellness equipment. In addition to its category defining Power Plate® line, the company has attracted international attention for bioDensity™, a breakthrough osteogenic loading system which provides a non-pharmaceutical approach to bone loss and has been scientifically linked to exceptional bone growth among populations ranging from high-performance athletes to health-compromised seniors. To learn more, visit PHSGlobal.com.
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COLOGNE, Germany (April 3, 2014) - Power Plate has introduced the world's first whole body vibration system for group fitness. The Power Plate pro6+™ unveiled today at the FIBO 2014 Global Fitness, Wellness & Health Expo in Cologne Germany, is specifically designed for small and large group training. Combining the proven effectiveness and fun of Power Plate whole-body vibration training with one of the fastest growing sectors in the fitness industry, the Power Plate pro6+™ provides club operators with a new, attention-grabbing way to capitalize on the popularity of social exercise.
The Power Plate pro6+™ features an interactive 4.3-inch touch screen monitor specifically designed for easy-to-follow use in instructor-led classes. It also has Power Plate's patented embedded proMotion™ cable system for enhanced upper body work and an unbeatable total body workout.
Power Plate's industry leading technology, using patented advanced dual-synch drive system with tri-planar vibration, destabilizes the body and triggers a natural reflex response. As the body works to regain stability, approximately 95 percent of all muscle fibers become engaged in any single movement, significantly amplifying the effectiveness of any exercise performed on the plate. Research has also proven this reflex response stimulates the body's natural production of regenerative growth hormones that help tissue repair, muscle growth, brain function, energy and metabolism.
Touted by celebrities including Claudia Schiffer, Mark Wahlberg, Courtney Cox, Clint Eastwood, Cindy Crawford, Sting and Madonna, among many others, Power Plate has been linked to a wide range of health and wellness benefits, from strength, balance, flexibility and weight loss to improved circulation, pain reduction, detoxification and stress alleviation. Around the world, more than 100 professional and Olympic sports teams, and dozens of collegiate sports organizations, train on Power Plate equipment to enhance performance and recovery, as do professional golfers including Lee Westwood and Jesper Parnevek, and tennis stars Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal. In many countries, physicians and other medical professionals use Power Plate to treat symptoms of conditions ranging from multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and cystic fibrosis, to pain management, diabetes, obesity and osteoporosis. The Power Plate pro6+™ is one of the newest models among a broad line of Power Plate products that includes five commercial models and three home models.
For additional information, visit powerplate.com.
Power Plate is owned, manufactured and distributed by Northbrook, Ill.-based Performance Health Systems LLC, a global company that delivers advanced technology solutions through its health and wellness equipment. In addition to its category-defining Power Plate line, the company has attracted international attention with bioDensity™, a breakthrough osteogenic loading system which provides a non-pharmaceutical approach to bone loss and has been scientifically linked to exceptional bone growth among populations ranging from high-performance athletes to health-compromised seniors. To learn more, visit PHSGlobal.com.
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COLOGNE, Germany (April 3, 2014) - The first commercial vibration therapy machine designed specifically for the needs of medical and wellness facilities, the Power Plate® pro7 HC, was introduced today at the FIBO 2014 Global Fitness, Wellness & Health Expo. With medical practitioners around the world already utilizing Power Plate's patented vibration technology to treat symptoms of a wide range of chronic conditions, and speed recovery, the new Power Plate pro7 HC adds programming features to further enhance patient experience and practitioner efficiency.
Pre-programmed interactive videos on the Power Plate pro7 HC's built-in LCD touch screen walk patients and therapists through specific exercise protocols for alleviating muscle and joint pain, promoting neuromuscular activity, improving circulation, enhancing flexibility, supporting injury- or surgery-specific rehabilitation, and addressing symptoms of disease conditions ranging from multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy, to hypertension. These instructional videos, combined with built-in mechanisms for real-time feedback and monitoring patient progress, allow technicians, and patients themselves, to take a more active role in the therapeutic process.
"One advantage of Power Plate vibration training in a physical therapy setting has always been its patient-friendliness" said Rich Colosi, DPT, FAFS, FMR, Senior Director of Medical Specialties and Education for Performance Health Systems. "Patients enjoy the comfort, can see results more quickly, and now, with the Power Plate pro7 HC's touch screen technology, are receiving real-time visual displays of their progress that help keep them even more committed to their therapy."
"Power Plate has achieved global recognition over the past decade as so much more than an exercise machine," said Lee Hillman, C.E.O. of Performance Health Systems. "The launch of the pro7 HC is a logical extension of our commitment as a company to the healthcare community and to harnessing advanced vibration technology for an ever-expanding range of health and recovery-related applications."
Other Power Plate pro7 HC enhancements include an integrated heart rate monitor, embedded multidirectional cables with touch screen tension adjustment, for upper body isometrics, and range of motion tracking.
Power Plate's scientifically-documented efficacy is based on a body's natural response to vibration, and centers on a patented dual-synch driven vibrating platform that triggers 30 to 50 reflexive muscle contractions per second. As the user's body works to regain stability, up to 95 percent of the body's muscle fibers become engaged in any single movement, significantly amplifying the effectiveness of any exercise performed on the plate. Research also shows that whole-body vibration stimulates the body's natural production of the regenerative growth hormone that maintains tissue repair, muscle growth, brain function, energy and metabolism. For additional information on Power Plate whole-body vibration equipment, visit powerplate.com. The pro7 HC is scheduled for availability in May 2014 upon finalization of MDD certification.
Power Plate is owned, manufactured and distributed by Northbrook, Ill.-based Performance Health Systems LLC, a global company that delivers advanced technology solutions through its health and wellness equipment. In addition to its category-defining Power Plate line, the company has attracted international attention with bioDensity™, a breakthrough osteogenic loading system which provides a non-pharmaceutical approach to bone loss and has been scientifically linked to exceptional bone growth among populations ranging from high-performance athletes to health-compromised seniors. To learn more, visit PHSGlobal.com.
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COLOGNE, Germany (April 3, 2014) - A re-design of the standard-setting Power Plate® pro5 HP vibration training machine, used by professional sports teams and elite athletes around the world, was introduced today at the FIBO 2014 Global Fitness, Wellness & Health Expo.
Like its predecessor, the remodeled Power Plate pro5 HP features a columnless design to accommodate 360 degrees of motion around the plate surface and facilitate integration with other training equipment, such as a squat rack. This allows athletes to more easily utilize Power Plate's advanced vibration technology to maximize the effects of a full range of static, dynamic and plyometric exercises. Based on customer research, the re-design features a larger platform and modified suspension, along with a user-friendly remote control that enables athletes or their trainers to adjust settings instantly, without interruption to their workout. Also new is an improved travel case, making the pro5 HP more convenient to store and transport.
Drawing upon the science behind a body's natural response to vibration, Power Plate's patented dual-synch driven vibrating platform triggers up to 50 reflexive muscle contractions per second. As the user's body works to regain stability, up to 95 percent of the body's muscle fibers become engaged in any single movement, significantly amplifying the effectiveness of any exercise performed on the plate. Research also shows that whole-body vibration stimulates the body's natural production of the regenerative growth hormone that maintains tissue repair, muscle growth, brain function, energy and metabolism, all contributing factors to enhanced athletic performance and recovery.
"Power Plate has proven to be a very effective and popular training modality with our players," said Chicago Bulls Strength and Conditioning Coach Erik Helland. "It has demonstrated impressive results even after a short period of use, increasing players' strength, flexibility, metabolism and flexibility. Power Plate has also proved to be a good remedy to soreness and pain reduction, while accelerating the injury-rehab cycle."
More than 100 professional sports teams around the world, including 75 percent of the four major sports franchises in the U.S., and scores of collegiate sports programs and Olympic training facilities worldwide, currently use Power Plate, as does EXOS (formerly Athletes' Performance), the global leader in performance training for elite-level professional athletes. Among an ever-growing roster of top-name athletes relying on Power Plate as a key component of their training regimen are four-time World Champion cyclist Sarah Hammer, LA Dodgers right fielder Andre Ethier, numerous professional golfers including Lee Westwood and Jesper Parnevek, and tennis stars Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal.
For additional information on Power Plate whole-body vibration equipment, including the re-designed Power Plate pro5 HP, visit powerplate.com.
Power Plate is owned, manufactured and distributed by Northbrook, Ill.-based Performance Health Systems LLC, a global company that delivers advanced technology solutions through its health and wellness equipment. In addition to its category-defining Power Plate line, the company has attracted international attention with bioDensity™, a breakthrough osteogenic loading system which provides a non-pharmaceutical approach to bone loss and has been scientifically linked to exceptional bone growth among populations ranging from high-performance athletes to health-compromised seniors. To learn more, visit PHSGlobal.com.
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Media Contacts: Bonni Pear, Motion PR
(312) 674-4566; [email protected]
Leigh Dow, EXOS
(623) 201-1416; [email protected]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - PHOENIX, AZ / NORTHBROOK, IL (Date TBD) - EXOS™, the global leader in human performance for elite and professional athletes, and Performance Health Systems, owner and manufacturer of the standard-setting Power Plate® line of advanced whole-body vibration equipment, today announced a partnership officially incorporating Power Plate products and training into the EXOS™ performance methodology.
"The positive research and acceptance by athletes and coaches confirm Power Plate's patented tri-planar vibration training technology as the superior choice for the elite athlete population," said Mark Verstegen, founder and president of EXOS™. "This partnership is a natural extension of the sports science methodology we have been practicing for years."
Formerly known as Athletes' Performance, EXOS™ has been synonymous with the world's most advanced performance training, nutrition and physical therapy methodologies for more than 15 years. The company has trained many of the top champions in sport, including six number one NFL draft picks, the U.S. and German National soccer teams, Olympic medalists, and countless champions in baseball, tennis, golf, basketball and hockey. In addition to elite sports performance training and applied research, EXOS™ also delivers leading-edge human performance solutions for businesses, tactical programs to maximize physical assets for the military and global education programs for industry professionals.
"We are honored to enter into a strategic partnership with EXOS™," said Lee Hillman, Performance Health Systems' C.E.O. "Our companies share a commitment to harnessing technology to optimize performance, health and wellness, not only among elite athletes, but across all walks of life."
Power Plate equipment, currently used by more than 100 professional sports teams around the world, including 75 percent of the four major sports franchises in the U.S., and scores of collegiate sports programs and Olympic training facilities worldwide, optimizes muscle response with hi-speed vibration, oscillating on the same three planes as the human body, to produce a precise harmonic wave and trigger reflexive muscle contractions. As the user's body works to regain stability, up to 95 percent of the body's muscle fibers become engaged in any single movement, significantly amplifying the effectiveness of any exercise performed on the plate. Research also shows that whole-body vibration stimulates the body's natural production of the regenerative growth hormone that maintains tissue repair, muscle growth, brain function, energy and metabolism, all contributing factors to enhanced athletic performance and recovery.
As part of the partnership, Performance Health Systems will be providing its complete line of Power Plate commercial products, including the Power Plate pro7, pro5 HP and pro5, to the seven EXOS™ facilities across the United States. In addition, Power Plate training will be incorporated into parts of all EXOS™ training methodology globally. The companies will also collaborate on various marketing programs to further extend brand initiatives, including conducting Power Plate training academies at EXOS™ facilities domestically and as part of EXOS™ Mentorship programs worldwide.
For additional information on Power Plate, powerplate.com. For additional information on EXOS™, visit teamEXOS.com.
ABOUT PERFORMANCE HEALTH SYSTEMS
Performance Health Systems, LLC, is a global company dedicated to delivering advanced technology solutions through its health and wellness equipment. In addition to its category-defining Power Plate line, the company has attracted international attention for bioDensity, an osteogenic loading system which provides a non-pharmaceutical approach to increasing bone density and has been scientifically linked to dramatic bone growth among populations ranging from high-performance athletes to health-compromised seniors. To learn more, visit PHSGlobal.com.
ABOUT EXOS
EXOS is pioneering human performance. Founded in 1999 to maximize the potential of athletes, EXOS (formerly named Athletes' Performance) has grown to become a leader in proactive health and performance, trusted by elite athletes, the military and innovative companies worldwide. EXOS designs and delivers health and performance game plans that guide people to achieve higher levels of success. With world-class partners, facilities, technologies, and specialists spanning six continents, EXOS is progressing the intelligence behind human performance wherever necessary. To learn more, visit teamEXOS.com.
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CES On-Site Media Contact: Lisa Stricker, Power Plate
(312) 953-3234; [email protected]
Primary Media Contact: Bonni Pear, Miller-Pear PR
(312) 674-4566; [email protected]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LAS VEGAS (Jan. 7, 2014) - Long recognized as the global leader in whole-body vibration equipment, Power Plate is showcasing its newest consumer model, the Power Plate my7, at this week's Consumer Electronics Show. Utilizing the same patented dual-synch driven advanced vibration technology and tri-planar motion as its predecessors, the Power Plate my7 adds multi-directional cables for enhanced upper body work. The my7 also incorporates Power Plate's state-of-the-art Functional Interactive Training (F.I.T.) software, in a touch-screen computer, to guide users through hundreds of pre-programmed workouts and individual exercises.
Drawing upon the science behind a body's natural response to vibration, Power Plate technology uses a central vibrating platform to amplify the effects of any exercise or movement performed on it. The platform produces 25 to 50 vibrations per second, triggering reflexive muscle contractions with each vibration. As the user's body works to regain stability, experts estimate that as much as 95 percent of a user's total muscle fibers become engaged in any single activity.
Research also shows that whole-body vibration stimulates the body's natural production of the regenerative growth hormone that maintains tissue repair, muscle growth, brain function, energy and metabolism throughout life. As naturally-occurring growth hormone levels diminish with age, studies point to Power Plate's anti-aging effects and suggest a safer, easier and more affordable alternative to growth hormone therapy prescriptions.
Touted by celebrities including Claudia Schiffer, Mark Wahlberg, Courtney Cox, Clint Eastwood, Cindy Crawford, Sting and Madonna, among many others, Power Plate has been linked to a wide range of health and wellness benefits, from strength, balance, flexibility and weight loss to improved circulation, pain reduction, detoxification and stress alleviation. Around the world, more than 100 professional and Olympic sports teams, and dozens of collegiate sports organizations, train on Power Plate equipment to enhance performance and recovery, as do professional golfers including Lee Westwood and Jesper Parnevek, and tennis stars Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal. Doctors in many countries use Power Plate to treat symptoms of conditions ranging from multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and cystic fibrosis, to diabetes, obesity and osteoporosis.
For additional information on Power Plate whole-body vibration equipment, including a list of health clubs, studios, medical facilities and retailers at which it can be found, visit powerplate.com.
As an ever-growing number of health-conscious companies around the world embrace Power Plate as part of their workplace wellness programs, the makers of Power Plate have announced plans to expand its FitStop programming to include three-, eight- and 15-minute exercise modules for each of four wellness categories - rejuvenation, focused relaxation, cardio boost and sedentary refresher. Power Plate is owned, manufactured and distributed by Northbrook, Ill.-based Performance Health Systems LLC, a global company delivering advanced technology solutions through its health and wellness equipment. In addition to its category-defining Power Plate line, the company has attracted international attention for bioDensity™, a breakthrough osteogenic loading system which provides a non-pharmaceutical approach to bone loss and has been scientifically linked to exceptional bone growth among populations ranging from high-performance athletes to health-compromised seniors. To learn more, visit PHSGlobal.com.
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Media Contact: Bonni Pear or Carol Vesely
Miller-Pear Public Relations
(312) 674-4566; [email protected]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NORTHBROOK, Ill. (June 25, 2013) - Beyond the natural skill and explosive power of Jonathan Toews and company, trainers point to a "secret" weapon in the arsenal which contributed to the Chicago Blackhawks' second Stanley Cup in the last four years. Like more than 100 professional, collegiate and Olympic sports teams around the world, the Blackhawks rely on Power Plate® advanced whole-body vibration training as a pivotal part of their fitness and recovery regimens. The Hawks continue a streak of Power Plate users winning major championships in recent weeks, including tennis stars Raphael Nadal and Serena Williams at the French Open, and pro golfer Justin Rose at the U.S. Open.
The same patented Power Plate technology which stretches, strengthens and gets high-performance athletes in championship shape, is available to anyone looking for state-of-the-art in-home exercise equipment. Power Plate can also be found at thousands of health clubs, wellness facilities and spas, and is used by therapists and doctors worldwide to treat symptoms of conditions including multiple sclerosis, diabetes, obesity and osteoporosis.
Drawing upon the science behind a body's natural response to vibration, Power Plate's central vibrating platform triggers reflexive muscle contractions which amplify the effects of any exercise or movement performed on the equipment. Floor-based push-ups, squats, lunges, abdominal crunches and other conventional exercises, which typically engage only 40 percent of a person's muscle fibers, engage up to 95 percent when done on Power Plate. This means Power Plate users can accomplish in a 10 or 15 minute workout what traditionally takes an hour.
Touted by celebrities including Claudia Schiffer, Mark Wahlberg, Courtney Cox, Clint Eastwood, Cindy Crawford, Sting and Madonna, among many others, Power Plate has been linked to a wide range of health and wellness benefits, from strength, balance, flexibility and weight loss to improved circulation, pain reduction, detoxification, stress alleviation, and even cellulite reduction.
For additional information on Power Plate whole-body vibration training equipment, including a list of health clubs, medical facilities and retailers at which it can be found, visit powerplate.com.
Performance Health Systems LLC, headquartered in Northbrook, Ill., specializes in delivering advanced technology solutions through its health and wellness equipment. In addition to its category-defining Power Plate line, the company has attracted international attention in recent months for bioDensity™, an osteogenic loading system which provides a non-pharmaceutical approach to bone and muscle loss and has been scientifically linked to dramatic bone growth among populations ranging from high-performance athletes to compromised, elderly individuals. To learn more, visit PHSGlobal.com.
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