Power plate in Old Town Alexandria, Whole Body Vibration Training.
Power Plate - Whole Body Vibration (WBV) technology is not a new science, and the advantages of WBV Training have been recognized for many years. The Russians experimented with WBV Training on the Cosmonauts in the '60s to restore bone and muscle density compromised by durations spent at zero gravity. Using WBV Training, the Russians set a record of more than 420 days in outer space. The Americans using conventional training methods were forced to cease their mission after just 120 days due to bone and muscle degeneration. Armed with the knowledge and results acquired in those experiments, they turned their focus to their Olympic Athletes, with amazing results in the '70s. It wasn't until the fall of the Iron Curtin that WBV technology found its way to other countries.
Urban BodyWorks is the only training studio in Virginia, Maryland, or Washington DC to offer this scientifically advanced method of training. Experience firsthand the amazing benefits of this revolutionary training method and The Power Plate®. The applications of this tool in the areas of health and fitness, injury rehabilitation, and sports performance training exceed anything we've ever seen or used.
For detailed information regarding The Power Plate® consult their website: powerplateusa.com. You can view the media coverage in the drop down menu under "about us" in the section titled press room. Once you read all the medical and scientific research, as well as the testimonials of scientists, doctors, and sports medicine specialists, it becomes apparent why this is the ultimate functional training solution for Astronauts, as well as elite professional and amateur athletes, including the USA Olympic Teams.
Benefits of WBVT
Based on worldwide research Whole Body Vibration may
- Build bone density and fight osteoporosis
- Decrease body fat
- Boost collagen production tightening skin and reducing wrinkles while decreasing the appearance of cellulite
- Increase muscle strength by 50% in as little as 3 weeks
- Increase Human Growth Hormone (HGH) output by up to 361%, stimulating anti-aging properties
- Increase your basal metabolic rate for more effective fat burning
- Reduce back and joint pain
- Increase flexibility dramatically
- Heighten sense of balance and improved coordination
- Decrease blood pressure and cortisol levels
- Improve blood circulation and lymphatic drainage
- Elevate serotonin and norepinephrine levels for better mood and increased sense of well being
- Decrease recovery time between workouts
- Elevate testosterone and IGF-1 output
- Boost explosive speed by up to 6% after just one session