Power Plate® - A World Class Rugby Training Secret Weapon

LONDON, September 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

As the Rugby World Cup kicks off, all eyes will once again be on these fit, fast players as they show their strength, grit and stamina.  To be match-ready, the players will be following a rigorous training programme on and off the pitch and tackling hard core drills such as pulling carts, running into crash pads and heaving weights. In addition, and perhaps surprising, some of the strongest and toughest rugby players in the world may also be training specifically and precisely with Power Plate®. 

International teams, including those from South Africa, Argentina and Japan, use Power Plate to enhance their training.  Closer to home, Wales' national team, Northampton Saints, London Wasps and Sale Sharks players use Power Plate for muscle activation, stretching and massage during training and matches.

How it works  

Power Plate draws upon the science behind a body's natural response to vibration.  Its patented dual-synch driven vibrating platform triggers up to 50 reflexive muscle contractions per second. As the user's body works to regain stability, there is a significant increase in muscle fibre recruitment in any single movement, therefore amplifying the effectiveness of any exercise performed on the platform. Research also shows whole-body vibration stimulates the body's natural production of the regenerative growth hormone maintaining tissue repair, muscle growth, brain function, energy and metabolism, all contributing factors to enhanced athletic performance and recovery.

The portable column-free Power Plate pro5HP™ is ideal for teams as it can be used in the gym, loaded onto the team bus and set up in minutes in the changing rooms on match day. The column-free design and large platform surface means the players have 360^o movement and plenty of space to perform a full range of static, dynamic and plyometric exercises.

Every minute counts in training and competitive matches, and this is where Power Plate really comes into its own.  Because the vibrating plate amplifies whatever exercise you're doing, typically you can achieve the effects of a 10 minute warm-up or set of exercises in as little as three minutes.

If the Rugby World Cup inspires you to improve your own game, visit powerplate.com, try it at the gym or at Fitness Superstore.