There are obviously a myriad of fitness equipment to be found in gyms and the home with the intention of facilitating weight loss and boosting muscle tone but it is the power plate technology that is really beginning to turn heads in fitness circles. As with all forms of fitness equipment, it is crucial that you are using a power plate in the correct manner in order for optimum results to be achieved and one of the best ways for newcomers to get their heads round what it is the power plate offers in terms of improving health and fitness is to look at some of the most frequently used terms surrounding the product and what they mean with regard to the overall functionality of power plate technology.

Power Plate - From 3D to WBV

Power plate technology is expected to surge in popularity in 2009 as the overt and tangible benefits from its usage become increasingly apparent. Just some of the terms most commonly used to describe the various facets of power plate technology include:

3D Movement - When utilising power plate technology it is important to incorporate all three dimensions of movement in order to garner the best results. Namely, you should aim to move side to side, up and down and back to front whilst the power plate is vibrating.

Frequency - With power plate apparatus, frequency doesn't refer to the regularity with which you use the equipment but rather the speed with which the platform moves whilst it is vibrating. The frequency of a power plate platform is measured in hertz.

Lineal - Lineal technology on a power plate refers to the type of equipment that has a solid platform that moves up and down all across the surface of the platform at the same time.

Pivotal - A pivotal power plate has a slightly different degree of movement to the lineal variety. This form of power plate will tilt from side to side i.e. as one foot goes up, the other foot will go down.

Static - This term is used to describe remaining motionless in a particular position whilst the power plate is in operation. Much of the positive effects of power plates and vibration training are achieved whilst stationary.

WBV - This is an acronym for 'Whole Body Vibration' and it is commonly used in relation to power plate technology. It refers to adopting a certain position on the power plate which will facilitate maximum muscular response for a particular area of the body.

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