What is the Power Plate?
Power Plate® equipment is the premium vibration device powering a new dimension in wellness solutions for all ages, lifestyles and physical abilities. It uses the principles of Acceleration Training™ to stimulate the body’s natural response to vibration. These vibrations transmit waves of energy throughout the body, activating muscle contractions between 25 and 50 times per second, enhancing overall performance and total body wellness (see below) . . . in sessions as short as 15 minutes a day, 3 times a week.  

Acceleration Training™ on Power Plate® equipment offers a host of benefits, ranging from an immediate improvement in blood circulation, to a variety of other measurable outcomes: such as increased muscle strength and flexibility, improved range of motion, decreased cellulite, increased bone mineral density, reduced pain and soreness and faster recovery.  Our three-dimensional vibration technology continues to lead the industry, and its benefits are grounded in extensive academic and independent scientific medical research.

How Does it Work?
Acceleration Training™ with Power Plate® machines creates instability in the human body, as with each vibration the body is forced to perform reflexive muscle actions, 25 to 50 times per second. Furthermore, these contractions must work in multiple dimensions as the Power Plate® machines actually oscillate in all three planes, exactly as the human body is designed to do. The net result is an incredible improvement in force production, or strength and power.

The principle by which Power Plate® machines work lies in the law of motion, stated by Sir Isaac Newton: that the force of an  object is  equal  to its mass multiplied by acceleration, or:  f = m x a. What this means is 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 conditioning use mass - as seen in methods with weight machines, free weights, etc. Power Plate® machines, instead, use the second half of this equation, by applying acceleration to the body, while keeping mass, i.e. your body weight, the same.

This is a real breakthrough in training and conditioning as we can now optimally “load” the human frame while minimizing high impact, high load, and high stress factors.  Gravity is the force that adds load to the human body every second of every day for every movement we perform. Through Acceleration Training™ exercise, Power Plate® machines make the body feel as though it “weighs” more every time acceleration forces increase.

The result is that you work against a far greater influence or “load” of gravity in every movement you perform. This is the essence of all strength and conditioning programs and Power Plate® machines simply use a different part of the same equation to achieve this! In fact, the amazing outcomes seen with Acceleration Training™ exercise respect the same biological and physiological laws of the body as witnessed in other forms of training.

TESTIMONIALS FROM PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES AND CELEBRITIES:

The Power Plate continues to make news with the testimonials and growing list of world class professional athletes and Hollywood Celebrity users!

Here are just of few of the recent celebrity testimonials: 

”The new Power Plate has been nothing short of amazing for Mark Wahlberg’s training. Power Plate has been a constant in Mark’s training routines for the past five years because it gives us noticeable results in less time; in just four weeks, Mark was able to lose over 25 pounds and 10 percent body fat, and the vibrating cables opened up a new dimension of rotational exercises for his core stability.”

                                                                                         - Brian Nguyen, ATC, CSCS and Mark Wahlberg’s Personal Trainer

"Off-court training is as important to me as on-court. With the Power Plate®, I'm able to accelerate my off-court training and maximize the benefits."

                                                   - Serena Williams, 2010 Winner of the Australian Open Tennis Tournament, and World Champion

Additional celebrities and world class professional athletes using the Power Plate include:

Lance Armstrong, Madonna, Shaquille O'Neal, Heidi Klum,  Rafael Nadal, Claudia Schiffer, P-Diddy, Courtney Cox-Arquette, Matt Hasselbeck, Kylie Minogue, Stevie Nicks . . . to name just a few . . . and the list continues to grow.  From Major League Baseball (MLB), to the NFL, to the NBA, to the PGA Tour, . . . top professional athletes are constantly striving to improve their competitive edge. Here's a recent press release describing the growing list of Power Plate users in pro sports:

LATEST CELEBRITY FITNESS RAGE MAKING WAVES WITH
PRO GOLFERS
Northbrook, IL.  – Labeled by entertainment media as Hollywood’s
“latest fitness rage,” with reported users including P-Diddy and Madonna, “Acceleration
Training” with The Power-Plate is now bringing its benefits to the top golfers in the world.
Currently being used by more than 40 professional football, baseball and basketball
teams and universities across the country, The Power-Plate is quickly finding its place in
the golf community evidenced through its use by professional golfers including Colin
Montgomerie, Rocco Mediate and others.
The Power-Plate and its Advanced Vibration Technology have created an entirely new
form of training known as Acceleration Training. This cutting-edge training method elicits
a number of golf-specific benefits, including but not limited to increased flexibility, rangeof-
motion, explosive strength and balance.
Elite trainers and swing coaches including PGA professional Mike Wilson – Mike Weir’s
personal swing coach – utilize The Power-Plate with golfers to dramatically improve all
aspects critical to the golf swing and consistent performance on the golf course.
“After one session on The Power-Plate, I immediately noticed the impact the device had
on both my body and my swing,” said Wilson. “My flexibility increased so much that I felt
like I was a different golfer. I am definitely a fan of the Power-Plate and can foresee
golfers flocking to this technology as they look to improve their games.”
Montgomerie and Mediate are among the golfers who have already become believers.
Prior to this year’s Ryder Cup, an article was published in the UK in which Montgomerie
named The Power-Plate as one of the items that he “could not live without.”
Montgomerie went on to say that he needs to stay fit when he is not on Tour, and The
Power-Plate “strengthens” him and “prevents injury.”
Mediate a 20-year PGA Tour veteran who overcame career-threatening back problems,
has also seen dramatic results with The Power-Plate.
“I have found that The Power-Plate has increased my strength, stamina, mobility and
overall coordination – all critical elements to success on the golf course,” said Mediate.
“Aside from these benefits, the Power Plate acts as a preventative measure, reducing
the potential for joint or back-related injuries common among golfers.”
The Power-Plate resembles a large scale, with a central platform that vibrates rapidly
between 30-50 times per second. Individuals merely stand on the platform, allowing the
vibrations to elicit a natural reflexive response of muscle contractions for each and every
vibration. The vibrations also elicit a significant increase in blood flow to joints and
tendons, increasing flexibility and range of motion.
Renown film actor and director Clint Eastwood has been a proponent of acceleration
training with the Power-Plate long before the product and technology gained mainstream
notoriety. Eastwood, an avid golfer who helped develop the renowned Tehama Golf Club
in Carmel, CA, was instrumental in securing a Power-Plate for the Club’s member fitness
center.
“Power-Plate is a fast and effective strength workout,” said Eastwood. “I like to use it
before a round of golf, because it helps me feel loose and flexible.”
Additionally, TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company, one of the most respected names in
golf, has a Power-Plate at its headquarters in Carlsbad, CA where staff members are
tapping into the machine’s ability to help golfers increase flexibility, balance and
explosive strength.
“During a recent visit to TaylorMade, I hit balls in between Power-Plate sessions
concentrating specifically on different muscle groups,” Wilson added. “By the end of the
session, my whole body felt great.”

Evidence Based Results:

Dr. Bell brought the first Power Plate to San Diego's South Bay for his South Coast Spine Center patients in February of 2006. The results we've seen with our patients have been astounding! Dr. Bell's success with the Power Plate has influenced the San Diego Chargers, the Padres, and the Navy Seals to ad the Power Plate to their training regimens. He has consulted with numerous physicians across the country on the benefits of Power Plate Acceleration Training, influencing many clinics to ad this therapeutic machine to their treatments offered.

Here at the South Coast Spine Center, we have improved the Osteoporosis reversal effects of the Power Plate with our customized program of nutriceutical supplementation and customized therapeutic exercise routines. Our patients have demonstrated reversals in T-Scores and Z-Scores based on Pre and Post Power Plate DEXA Scans in only 3 months under our care. (Half the time it took in one medical study (6 months) with just the Power Plate alone.) With our Power Plate Osteoporosis Reversal Protocols, our patients have been able to avoid the potential risks associated with the Bisphosphonate drugs like Fosamax, Boniva, and Actonel, (ie. liver and kidney damage, cardiac arrythmias, rotting of the jaw bone, higher incidence of infections in the teeth and gums following dental work, etc.) and have safely strengthened their bones, improved their health, and reduced the risk of osteoporotic or Fosamax induced stress fractures.  Call us today for a complimentary Osteoporosis Reversal Discovery Visit at: 619-472-2225.  Our friendly staff will find a time and date that works for you, and get you back on your way to stronger and healthier bones, and to being a healthier, happier, pain free YOU!