Power Plate: Your Guide to the Pro7.
Unlocking the Science of Whole Body Vibration with Power Plate
Power Plate has truly revolutionized the way we approach training and recovery. by providing precise, effective whole body vibration (WBV) therapy that accelerates fitness, rehabilitation, and recovery. With scientifically-backed benefits, Power Plate targets key physiological systems such as muscle activation, blood circulation, and neuromuscular coordination, offering tailored treatments for diverse populations, from athletes to seniors.
How it Works: Frequencies, Oscillation, and Body Response
The Power Plate Pro 7 operates across a range of frequencies. Offering user settings delivering powerful vibrations between 30 Hz to 80 Hz, via a tri-planar oscillation which is movement in three directions: up/down, forward/backward, and side to side. These movements elicit unique physiological responses, influencing the body’s muscular, skeletal, biochemistry, and neurological systems.
In addition to its frequency flexibility, the PRO 7 model boasts a larger base surface, allowing for a more stable and comfortable experience for users, especially when performing exercises that require a larger foot placement or full-body engagement.
Frequency Breakdown and Effects on the Body:
30 Hz – Muscle Activation & Recovery
At 30 Hz, the WBV stimulates low-frequency muscle contractions, primarily engaging slow-twitch muscle fibers. This frequency is ideal for recovery and rehabilitation, promoting muscle activation without overloading the body.
Muscle Response: Enhanced blood flow, increased oxygenation, and accelerated recovery.
Neurological Impact: Boosts proprioception (body awareness) and stability, essential for rehabilitation or those recovering from injury.
Bone Health: Stimulates bone density and aids in the prevention of osteoporosis.
Chemistry: Improved circulation, oxygen delivery, and enhanced lymphatic system function to promote healing.
35 Hz – General Fitness & Strength Development
At 35 Hz, WBV increases muscle recruitment across a wider range of muscle fibers, from slow-twitch to fast-twitch, promoting muscle strength and endurance.
Muscle Response: Strengthens and tones muscles while increasing endurance.
Neurological Impact: Enhances motor skills, coordination, and reaction time—critical for athletes.
Bone Health: Encourages osteogenesis (bone formation) and supports bone remodeling.
Chemistry: Stimulates anabolic hormones such as growth hormone and testosterone, which are essential for muscle growth and repair.
40 Hz – Power & Explosive Performance
The 40 Hz setting is designed for athletes, stimulating fast-twitch muscle fibers to enhance explosive strength and power.
Muscle Response: Primarily targets fast-twitch fibers, improving speed and power for athletic performance.
Neurological Impact: Enhances coordination and motor control for higher-level performance and agility.
Bone Health: Supports bone density improvement and provides preventive benefits for bone health.
Chemistry: Supports fat-burning and stimulates growth hormone release for recovery and anti-aging effects.
45 Hz – Enhanced Strength & Hormonal Optimization
At 45 Hz, the WBV optimizes muscle strength and fat burning, ideal for those looking to improve overall conditioning and muscle definition.
Muscle Response: Maximizes muscle recruitment and contraction speed, improving strength and conditioning.
Neurological Impact: Enhances motor cortex function for more efficient and powerful movements.
Bone Health: Promotes continued improvement in bone mineralization and density.
Chemistry: Elevates metabolism, optimizing fat burning and increasing growth hormone and testosterone release.
50 Hz – Advanced Conditioning & Recovery
At 50 Hz, the platform targets advanced muscle conditioning, rehabilitation, and building overall strength, endurance, and flexibility.
Muscle Response: Increases recruitment of large muscle groups like quads, glutes, and hamstrings.
Neurological Impact: Improves neuromuscular control and coordination, essential for athletes and those in rehabilitation.
Bone Health: Supports bone mineralization and improves bone density.
Chemistry: Enhances blood circulation, nutrient delivery, and overall recovery.
60 Hz – High-Intensity Strength & Explosiveness
At 60 Hz, the WBV delivers powerful, rapid contractions, ideal for athletes training for maximum strength and explosive power.
Muscle Response: Engages fast-twitch fibers for greater muscle power and explosiveness.
Neurological Impact: Maximizes motor unit recruitment for improved neuromuscular control.
Bone Health: Continues to strengthen bones and prevent bone loss.
Chemistry: Maximizes the release of growth hormones for muscle recovery and hypertrophy.
70 Hz – Maximum Power Output & Strength Training
At 70 Hz, the WBV focuses on producing maximum power output, boosting endurance, and improving overall strength.
Muscle Response: Rapid activation of fast-twitch fibers for greater power and speed.
Neurological Impact: Enhances coordination, agility, and quick reaction time.
Bone Health: Strengthens bones through mechanical loading and osteogenesis.
Chemistry: Elevates fat-burning and muscle recovery processes.
80 Hz – Peak Performance & Elite Training
The highest setting of 80 Hz is reserved for elite athletes, maximizing neuromuscular output and peak performance training.
Muscle Response: Maximally stimulates fast-twitch fibers for explosive strength and speed.
Neurological Impact: Optimizes motor neuron firing, improving agility, coordination, and speed.
Bone Health: Maximizes bone density and structural strength.
Chemistry: Achieves the peak hormonal response, including optimal levels of growth hormone, testosterone, and IGF-1, supporting recovery and muscle hypertrophy.
The Power Plate Advantage: Precision and Directional Oscillation
The PRO 7 offers more than just frequency versatility, it also delivers vibrations with greater precision through its tri-planar oscillation. This unique oscillation moves in three distinct directions:
vertical (up/down),
horizontal (side to side), and
forward-backward, which simulates natural body movement.
This multidirectional vibration enhances neuromuscular activation, creating a highly effective workout or therapy session.
The larger base surface of the PRO 7 also improves stability, providing users with more space for performing dynamic exercises and ensuring optimal balance during sessions.
This combination of frequency options and multidirectional vibration, alongside the PRO 7’s superior surface, allows for targeted, customized workouts for individuals at all fitness levels—from rehabilitation patients to professional athletes.
The Future of Vibration-Based Therapy
Power Plate offers a scientifically validated, versatile solution for fitness, rehabilitation, and cardiovascular health. By leveraging specific frequencies, multidirectional oscillation, and its larger base surface, Power Plate delivers a highly effective and customizable experience. Whether used for athletic training, rehabilitation, or medical purposes, it represents the future of vibration-based therapy, making it an indispensable tool for enhancing physical performance, improving overall health, and accelerating recovery.