Power Plate my7 - Manual (Page 8)

have to find what works best for you.
If you feel the schedules are too easy
or too intense once you have become
accustomed to this training method, you can
adjust them to your comfort level.
G-Factor
Exercise which is selected manually has its
own preset setting and G-factor range. For
each type of exercise, we recommend the
following g-factor settings:
Stretch settings should be performed on
g-factor level 1.
Balance settings should be performed
between g-factor level 1 and 2.
Core, Strength and Massage exercises
should be performed between g-factor
level 1 and 6.
When the G-factor level is increased, the
volume of exercises should be decreased
(duration, number of sets) and the rest
period should be increased proportionally.
Mat
The mat dampens the vibrations. Always
use the mat when you have a body part in
contact with the plate surface, or if you are
exercising in socks or bare feet.
Sessions per Week
In general, we recommend performing
two to three sessions per week.
Stretches, massages, relaxation and
preparation programs can be
performed more often.
Extra Load
We recommend only adding external
load, such as using weights, if you are an
experienced Power Plate user, or if your
professional coach or trainer is supervising
your training. All of the above parameters
can be varied with the extra load. When
external load is added to your exercises
on the Power Plate
® machine, amplitude
and volume of the exercises should be
decreased and the rest period should be
increased proportionally as though starting
the entire exercise progression again.
Specialized programs and additional
progression steps for individual users
should be drawn up by educated and
certified Power Plate
® trainers.
Power Plate offers a variety of educational
and training materials, including DVDs,
online learning and in some countries,
specialized academies. For more
information please visit our website,
www.powerplate.com.
Training on the Power Plate machine is
like any other type of training: start with
light and short training sessions, and once
accustomed to the vibrations, one can
begin to gradually intensify the program.
We strongly recommend that you always
listen to what your own body is telling you.
The step-by-step build up of intensity is
extremely important for your training so
that it is both efficiently and responsibly.
The exercise intensity can be varied simply
by using the following variables:
Length of time for each exercise
Rest time between exercises
Number of exercises
G-Factor
Sessions per week (between 2 and
3 is optimal)
Muscle tension (how tightly contracted
the muscle is) by changing the angle of
the joint or, for example, performing the
exercise on one leg only
Complexity of movement or additional
movement (i.e., active or dynamic
movement versus only holding an
exercise position)
Additional weight or extra load, i.e.,
using a weight vest or dumbbells
How these variables are applied depends
on the individual and training goals of
the person involved. Other factors that
should be taken into account are injuries,
limitations, specific demands and/or
any other circumstances influencing the
training regimen.
In general the following progression steps
can be taken:
Exercise Time, Number of Exercises and
Rest Time
These settings depend on your training
goals. If you are new to Acceleration
Training™ sessions, we recommend
performing only a few exercises and
resting for the same amount of time as
is spent actively using the Power Plate
machine. After a while, more exercises
can be added.
When trying to accomplish weight
loss, cardiovascular or endurance
improvements, rest time can be reduced,
exercise time can be extended and the
number of exercises can be increased to
add to the total volume of training.
For recovery, flexibility and preparation, it
is better to perform specific exercises and
keep the total volume low, with enough
rest between exercises.
For strength, power and speed, the
intensity (i.e., Hertz settings) per exercise
can be increased, but the total volume
should be kept low.
Example: If you are training for endurance
or weight loss goals, you should
progressively extend the duration of
training to multiple sets of 60 seconds
each and cut the rest period to 30
seconds or less between subsequent
sets. If your goal is to achieve maximum
strength or power, you should do multiple
sets of short duration on high amplitude,
and take long rest periods, from 1 to 4
minutes.
Another important aspect is ensuring
that between training sessions, you rest
long enough to fully recover. We normally
recommend two days of rest after each
training session. It is our experience that
one day’s rest after training with
Power Plate equipment is often enough,
but every body is different and you will
Varying the Intensity
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