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Lisa Anthony
B.App.Sc(Phty), MAPA
Cert IV Pilates Instructor,
Adv.Dip.Prof.Pilates Prac.
Andrew Wilson
B.App.Sc(Phty), MAPA
Raymond Harris
Dip.Prof. Pilates Prac., Accredited Power Plate Trainer, MPAA
Maria Acevedo
Dip. Prof Pilates Prac., MPAA
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 Power-Plate - whole body vibration
As seen on Channel 7 Today Tonight
Now on the Central Coast
By now the majority of our Pilates clients have seen and possibly had the opportunity to experience our newest piece of equipment, the Power Plate. The feedback thus far has been incredible. The following will provide you with some information about this exciting technology now available on the Central Coast at PhysioXtra.
Developed to optimise the effects of ACCELERATION TRAINING™, the Power-Plate® machine is one of the most exciting technological advances in the fields of sports medicine, athletics, health and fitness.
The health and fitness and sports performance industries are rife with fads and trends. Often, these products or activities rely on unfounded claims with little research or evidence to support them and results do not justify the hype. But this is not the case with ACCELERATION TRAINING, which has more than 30 years of practical and scientific research to support its efficacy. It has become increasingly clear that this training technique is valid, effective and will continue to grow.
Using the principles of ACCELERATION TRAINING, the Power-Plate® machine can help people to improve sports performance, enhance fitness and wellness and even accelerate recovery from injury.
PhysioXtra is proud to have become an Authorised Power Plate Centre
Individual Power Plate sessions are available
These are individually programmed to suit your individual needs. Appointment duration is 1/2 an hour. These sessions are conducted by our accredited Power Plate trainer and Pilates Instructor, Raymond Harris. No prior exercise experience is necessary. Please contact reception for more information admin@physioxtra.com.au
At PhysioXtra and Central Coast Pilates the Power Plate is also integrated into Our Pilates classes and Physiotherapy where appropriate.
ACCELERATION TRAINING provides the following advantages:
 Shorter training time for similar results
- Increased muscle tone
- Improved flexibility
- Increased blood circulation
- Aids the reduction of pain
- Increased bone mineral density
- INcreased levels of key hormones - Testosterone, Human Growth Hormone, IGF-I and Serotonin
- Decrease in Cortisol levels (stress hormones)
- Increase in balance and coordination
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 The History of Acceleration Training
Acceleration Training is based on Rhythmic Neuromuscular Stimulation (RNS) which dates back to 1960 when Professor W. Biermann, from the former East German Republic, described 'cyclical vibrations' capable of improving the condition of the joints relatively quickly.
Russian scientist, Vladimir Nazarov, became the first person to utilize ACCELERATION TRAINING in its most modern application - Biomechanics Stimulation (BMS). With this technology, he was able to investigate involuntary muscle contractions and involuntary movement.
As the theories of WBV developed, Russian ballet dancers with minor muscle injuries such as Achilles Tendonitis discovered that vibration aided the healing process. They also found that their muscular strength and jump height increased with only a quarter of the effort or time required by traditional training methods. Since then many athletes have discovered the benefits of ACCELERATION TRAINING. The Power-Plate® machine is now used by a wide range of people from athletes looking to improve their performance, to individuals attempting to improve their fitness and well being and those who have a disability or illness that can be relieved or alleviated by ACCELERATION TRAINING.
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