Good Vibrations - Power Plate Now in Bali - By Ima Deville
Ever wondered how Madonna, Elle McPherson, Claudia Schiffer, Cindy Crawford and Kyle Minogue can still fit into these tight sexy clothes and look great? The good news is that now, you can do the same!
Power Plate has finally arrived in Bali, with two new studios open in Kerobokan and Sanur, featuring the latest generation machines that have done miracles for many users and gained international fame across the globe. This latest revolutionary technique in fitness is now accessible to all of us and it has never been easier to achieve tangible and visible results quickly and with minimum effort. If you want to tone up, regain your figure and feel younger or stronger, Power Plate is what you need. It has a proven record of effectively improving your balance, posture, strength and stamina. All you need to do is step on this amazing machine, hold the positions prescribed by your personal trainer for 30 to 45 seconds at a time and feel the vibrations operate deep in your body. You mentally and physically focus on the muscles being stretched and contract others. Several muscles work at once and a 30 minutes session has as much benefit as a 90 minutes traditional gym class. Power Plate training acts on the deep muscles and tissues, activates blood circulation and metabolism and drains your body of toxins.
For the ones of you who are distinctly allergic to gymnastic classes or gyms, the experience is totally different and more enjoyable in many ways. In Sanur and Kerobokan you are welcomed by a friendly team of trained coaches who help you work effectively towards your personal goals. Both centers are supervised by Sylvie Moreno, an experienced fitness, back problem and slimming specialist.
Don’t turn the page if you are a man…
Power Plate has had incredible results on men too. Clint Eastwood is an adherent and so is Sting. Olympic athletes have found that this accelerated exercise technique maximizes their effort and helps them gain more energy and develop mind-muscle awareness.
How Does It Work?
Power Plate machines use 3 different types of vibrations to make our body perform reflexive muscle actions,
25 to 50 times per second. The acceleration training method promotes peak muscle contractions. Both your visible and deep muscles work. The result is an incredible improvement in strength and power. The Power Plate machine is a fitness, rehabilitation and sport performance tool, all in one. Side effects are very few but your personal coach will still ask you if you have had any injuries, if you have a medical condition or if you suffer from any complaint in particular. Your trainer takes into account your condition and your own goals. If you would like to lose localized weight or develop the muscles you need to practice your favorite sport, you will be given a series of exercises to obtain the best results.
It is for everyone
Power Plate is a vibration-exercise machine giving a new dimension in wellness solutions for all ages, lifestyles and physical abilities. At the beginning of the training, your personal coach will assess your condition and ask about your needs and goals. Most people decide to start the Power Plate training to be fit, feel stronger but also to lose fat and tone up. There are health benefits possible for everyone, such as enhanced metabolism, increased bone mineral density, reduction of the stress hormone cortisol, elevation of Human Growth Hormone and improved lymphatic flow. Power Plate machines help the body with little impact on joints and ligaments.
For people who want to lose weight
Research has shown that Power Plate training obtains the best results for losing weight. A recent rigorous study in Europe compared four control groups who aimed to lose weight: one doing fitness, one doing a diet, one doing fitness and diet and one doing Power Plate training. The fitness and diet group lost weight more rapidly, the fitness and the Power Plate groups lost weight more regularly and the diet group lost weight but irregularly. After six months the experiment stopped, the diet group gained weight again rapidly, the fitness and diet group also gained but to a lesser extent, the fitness group stabilized to their new weight and the Power Plate group continued to lose weight for up to six months. The explanation is that, with Power Plate, metabolism is stimulated, accelerated and becomes faster. It has also been noted that the draining effect on the lymphatic system and the stimulation of blood vessels smoothes cellulite.
For busy people
Sessions only last 30 minutes and equal one hour and a half of traditional exercise. Initially your coach prescribes three sessions a week and, once your body has started to feel the benefits of the training, you need two regular sessions a week to continue improving your fitness. After one week you will already feel a number of important benefits that will help you achieve or exceed your fitness goals. These benefits range from an immediate improvement in blood circulation to a variety of other measurable outcomes, such as increased muscle strength and flexibility, better range of motion, better core conditioning and stability, and faster recovery and regeneration if you have suffered from an injury.
For sport enthusiasts too
Power Plate is in effect an acceleration training exercise that can be done on its own but it is also designed to dramatically enhance sports training. In just minutes, range of motion and stability can increase, providing a perfect warm-up before training or competing. In addition to being an ideal pre-event tool, Power Plate machines are an excellent means of continuously maximizing performance. As the vibrations stimulate fast-twitch muscle fibers, athletes who use Power Plate machines over time experience a dramatic increase in strength, endurance and overall agility. In golf, many strength and swing coaches use them with their clients, including a range of PGA players. Nadal is another famous Power Plate user.
For seekers of relaxation
The Power Plate technique also has the capacity to massage and relax your body. The different types of vibrations have the same effect and benefits as a deep tissue massage. Unanimously, the most enjoyable and pleasurable part of a Power Plate session is the last 4 or 5 exercises when you are asked to lie down on the machine on your sides, back side, stomach and back while it is vibrating. Your muscles relax, liquids and toxins are drained and you do not feel stiff later on. The decrease in toxins in the body reduces the appearance of cellulite also reduces stress by decreasing cortisol levels while raising levels of serotonin, increasing circulation and oxygenate blood flow. These benefits contribute significantly to the complete spa experience
For youth lovers
Power Plate machines are an excellent tool to prevent or delay age-related muscle and bone density loss and skin wrinkles. Older people have reported feeling younger in their body almost immediately after starting working out on Power Plate machines. This happens thanks to an increase in the secretion of serotonin, the “feel good” neurotransmitter. Secondly, the training improves muscle strength, increases flexibility and range of motion while stimulating the production of collagen, creating tighter and more beautiful skin. Finally, it increases bone mineral density and thus helps fight the effects of osteoporosis.
For medical and rehabilitation patients
In the medical and rehabilitation fields, Power Plate training is becoming more widely accepted to prevent and treat different types of illnesses and injuries. Originally the machine was used by returning astronauts whose muscles were atrophied to a degree after a period of immobilization. Nowadays many professional sports teams use Power Plate machines to strengthen muscles without strain on joints and ligaments. The workout brings oxygen to inflamed areas and promotes healing, while improved lymphatic flow helps drain fluid build-up from injured tissue. The machines also allow people with osteoporosis, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease to exercise while working within their personal physical limitations, while also aiding in the treatment of the symptoms from these debilitating conditions. The vibrations force your body to act and react, stimulate your nerves and make your blood circulate. Power Plate provides an excellent stimulus to your body and metabolism. However, as with all medical applications, you need to talk to your physician about possible side effects.
Power Plate is a phenomenon that has taken the fitness world by storm.
All major cities have studios and, after Jakarta, Bali is the second place in Indonesia to boast 5 machines. Sylvie, the fitness supervisor, even told the Bali Advertiser that they were now waiting for an ultimate piece of accessory that is only available in 100 Power Plate centers in the world. New straps and handles attached to the machine will help workout the upper body, making users lose fat around their abs and enhance their shoulder, arm and abdominal muscles.
Special offer for Bali Advertiser readers
You can now phone the Power Plate studio most convenient located for you and make an appointment for a free 20 minute introduction session. What better way to find out how it truly feels?
Bodyline Kerobokan:
Jl Raya Pengubengan Kauh No 80, Kerobokan (0361) 8476092
