Power Plate vibration plates

Why choose a Power Plate vibration plate?

Power Plate is the pioneer and best-known brand in the field of whole-body vibration; the brand name has almost become synonymous with the vibration plate itself. You come across Power Plate machines worldwide in gyms, physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices, wellness centres and with professional athletes. That broad, professional use says a lot about the quality and reliability. For you that means a premium, sturdily built machine that lasts a long time. Take a look at the full range from Power Plate as well.

Characteristic of Power Plate is the thought-out vibration technique. The machines let the platform vibrate many times per second, causing your muscles to move along automatically and reflexively. As a result you do a lot of muscle work in relatively short workouts. Depending on the model, this happens with an oscillating (tilting) movement or, with the PRO series, with the characteristic tri-planar movement in which the platform vibrates in three directions at once.

Important to be honest about: a vibration plate is not a miracle cure. It supports your training and wellbeing, but does not make kilos disappear without you doing anything else. In combination with healthy nutrition and exercise, a Power Plate can indeed be a valuable, time-efficient addition, from powerful workouts to calm mobility and recovery sessions.

Which Power Plate suits you?

The range runs from accessible home models to heavy, commercial machines. The situations below help you quickly find the right direction.

You are looking for a compact vibration plate for home: The Power Plate Personal is an accessible, compact entry model with an oscillating movement, ideal to start with at home without giving up much space.

You want a complete home Power Plate: The Power Plate move is the popular home model, expandable with accessories such as a stability barrier, cable sets and the Power Shield that dampens vibrations and noise. Nice for apartments and homes with a wooden floor.

You want premium quality for intensive use: The MY series (MY5, MY7 and MY8) offers the familiar Power Plate quality in a sturdier, more extensive machine, suitable for demanding home athletes, studios and practices.

You are looking for a commercial machine at the highest level: The PRO series (PRO5, PRO7 and PRO8) is Power Plate's commercial top, with the tri-planar (3D) movement, built for continuous, intensive use in gyms and clinics.

You are looking for a more affordable entry: Besides the new models, used Power Plates checked by our engineers are regularly available, such as the Next Generation or a refurbished PRO5. A nice way to bring premium quality into your home for a lower price.

The Power Plate explained

How does whole-body vibration work?

The platform of a Power Plate vibrates lightning-fast, usually about 25 to 50 times per second. Your body reacts to this with reflexive muscle contractions: your muscles contract many times per second and relax again. As a result you activate many muscles in a short time, including deeper stabilising muscles. You use the vibration plate standing, sitting or leaning, with static postures or dynamic exercises.

Oscillating or tri-planar

Power Plate models work with different movements. With an oscillating movement the platform tilts like a seesaw from left to right, which gives a natural, accessible vibration. The PRO series works with the characteristic tri-planar movement, in which the platform moves in three directions at once (up and down, front and back, left and right), for an intensive, versatile stimulus. You set the frequency and often also the amplitude (the size of the vibration) as desired.

Accessories

You expand your Power Plate with handy accessories. The Power Shield and move shield dampen vibrations and noise, pleasant in an apartment or on a wooden floor. With the stability barrier you train more safely and with support, and with the cable sets you add exercises for your whole body. This way you turn your vibration plate into a complete training station.

What to look out for when buying a Power Plate?

What a vibration plate does and does not do

A Power Plate can support your strength, blood circulation, mobility and recovery and is a time-efficient way to activate your whole body. Do be realistic about losing weight: the vibration plate helps you become more active and fitter, but you really lose weight through the combination with sufficient exercise and healthy nutrition. So see it as a strong addition, not as a replacement for exercising.

Home use or professional

Determine where and how intensively you train. For home the Personal and the move are logical, for demanding or professional use the MY and PRO series. Also pay attention to the maximum user weight and, with an apartment or wooden floor, to noise and vibrations; a Power Shield helps well with that.

Space, noise and use

The home models are relatively compact, the commercial machines larger and heavier. Measure your space carefully beforehand. If you have any doubt about the operation or the exercises, our specialists are happy to get you started, and you can try out the machines in our showroom.

Our advice: Choose on the basis of your goal, your space and how intensively you train. For home the Personal and the move offer a lot of Power Plate quality in an accessible format; if you want premium or professional, then the MY and PRO series are more logical. Above all, get good advice and feel free to come and try out the different models in our showroom, because you experience the vibration feel best yourself.

Who is a Power Plate suitable for?

A Power Plate vibration plate suits a broad group of users who want to train efficiently and versatilely:

• Busy people who want to activate their whole body in short, efficient sessions.
• Athletes who want to use vibration training for strength, warm-up, mobility and recovery.
• Older people and people who want to move calmly, in support of strength, balance and blood circulation.
• Physiotherapy, rehabilitation and wellness practices that are looking for a professional, reliable machine.
• Gyms and studios that need commercial level, such as the PRO series.

If you are looking for a cheap entry machine from a budget brand, then that is a different choice. But if you want the premium quality and professional reliability of the pioneer in whole-body vibration, then Power Plate offers a strong choice with this broad range. If you have doubts about your health, for example with pregnancy, implants or a recent injury, then first consult your doctor or physiotherapist before you start with vibration training.

Need help with your choice?

Would you like to buy a Power Plate vibration plate but are not quite sure which model best fits your wishes and needs? We are happy to help. You can reach our specialists by phone on +31 85 773 00 57, through our customer service, or visit our fitness store in Volkel, the Netherlands.

Frequently asked questions about Power Plate vibration plates

What does a vibration plate do to your body?

A vibration plate transfers rapid vibrations to your body, causing your muscles to contract and relax reflexively many times per second. So in a short time you activate many muscles at once, including deeper stabilisers, and support your blood circulation, mobility and recovery. You can train with it both intensively and calmly and relaxingly.

Does a Power Plate help with losing weight?

A Power Plate can help you become more active, stronger and fitter and is a time-efficient addition to your training. However, you really lose weight through the combination with sufficient exercise and healthy nutrition; the vibration plate is an aid in this, not a miracle cure. Realistic expectations give the best result.

What is the difference between an oscillating and a tri-planar vibration plate?

With an oscillating vibration plate the platform tilts like a seesaw from left to right, which gives an accessible, natural vibration. With the tri-planar movement, as with the Power Plate PRO series, the platform vibrates in three directions at once, which gives a more intensive and more versatile stimulus. Both are effective; the choice depends on your goal and level.

Which Power Plate is suitable for home?

For home the Power Plate Personal and the Power Plate move are the logical choices. The Personal is a compact entry model, the move a more complete home model that you can expand with accessories such as a stability barrier and cable sets. For demanding or professional use the MY and PRO series are intended.

Is a Power Plate suitable for older people or rehabilitation?

Vibration training is used a lot in physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices and can support older people with strength, balance and blood circulation, provided it is built up calmly. Because vibration training is not suitable for everyone, in case of doubt, complaints, pregnancy or implants we always advise consulting a doctor or physiotherapist first.

Can I try out a Power Plate first?

Yes, in our fitness store in Volkel you can view and try out different Power Plate models before you choose. So you feel for yourself the difference between the models and movements, and our specialists can advise you specifically. Feel free to drop by or call us in advance.