Power Plate my5 Vibration Training Machine

Acceleration Training works by creating instability in the human body, as with each vibration the body is forced to perform reflexive muscle actions. Furthermore, these contractions must work in multiple dimensions, as the Power Plate machines actually oscillate in all three directions, exactly as the human body is designed to do. This means that one can improve functional force (stability, strength, or power) by either applying more mass or more acceleration to the body. Many forms of training and condition use mass--as seen in methods with weight machines and free weights. Power Plate machines, by contrast, use the second half of the law of motion equation: they apply acceleration to the body while keeping mass (i.e., your body weight) the same. The result is that you work against a far greater influence, or "load," of gravity in every movement you perform. Power Plate machines are a great alternative for people who enjoy an active lifestyle but don't have the time to perform lengthy workouts three or more times a week.

This particular model, the Power Plate my5, makes Acceleration Training accessible for use in the home, office, or just about anywhere else. The machine is smaller than the company's commercial models, but still offers all the features you need for efficient workouts, including high/low vertical displacement settings, quick-start programs for strength, stretching, massage, and relaxation, and a remote control for easy of use. The my5, which offers a maximum load of 300 pounds, measures 27 by 59 by 35 inches (W x H x D), weighs 200 pounds, and carries a one-year warranty on parts and a 180-day warranty on labor.