Big, Bold and Beautiful

Italian Vogue led the way, featuring three beautiful plus size models on their front cover last summer (2011), closely followed by British Vogue who featured the fabulous queen of British music Adele. Now Elle France have followed suit with their latest issue while TV programmes such as Britain and Ireland’s Next Top Model are recruiting plus size models, which in our opinion, is a positive step forward in the fashion industry.

So what does this mean for fashion and perceptions body image? Are real women finally getting their chance to shine, as more and more editors feature positive and, in our view, realistic images of women? Well, we sure hope so because at Power Plate we’re all about embracing curves and looking healthy.

We have a host of stunning celebrities, athletes and real people from all walks of life who love to use our vibration training machines, proving that Power Plate training is for anyone who wants to look and feel healthy and toned.

A study carried out by the University of Florida suggests that exercise can improve body image (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091008123235.htm) so as part of a wider exercise plan and healthy diet, two or three short Power Plate classes a week, can make all the difference to your body shape.

So no matter who you who aspire to look like, you can achieve YOUR ideal body shape with some help from Power Plate. To find your nearest Power Plate studio check our Plate Locator on the website.

Posted by: Laura
Under: Blogs, Our Stream, Scientific Research

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Do you ‘Feel the Burn’?

New Year’s resolutions are now statistically well and truly forgotten, and as a frozen February descends, attitudes to fitness are changing from quick fix weight loss, to finding a routine which is sustainable. Now, new research backs up this approach with stats showing that exercise designed to ‘feel the burn’ in the short term won’t give lasting results. A month of hitting the gym daily might show you instant pound loss, but sticking to an exercise routine which suits your lifestyle, rather than the other way round, will lead to inch loss, increased muscle tone and a generally healthier outlook.

Power Plate is the perfect routine to kick start a lasting fitness habit. 25-minute classes performed two to three times a week will see results that last. If you want to be eased in gently, why not try the new Power Plate combination class that includes Pilates, cardio, strength and yoga? In just 25 minutes, you’ll complete a warm up, improve stability and balance with Pilates-style poses then move into a cardio phase to increase your heart rate. Or, if you fancy a challenge, try the new PowerHIT class – a high intensity workout which combines resistance exercises on the Power Plate with intense bursts of interval cardio on the new Power Plate powerBIKE™. Both classes are available now in our London studios.

Here are our tips for getting healthy and staying that way!

Boost your Vitamin D intake – one of the best ways to boost your general health is to supplement your diet with Vitamin D. Studies have found links between the deficiency of Vitamin D and depression, weight gain and poor bone density. The best way of obtaining Vitamin D is through sunshine on the skin for about 20 minutes each day (obviously being careful not to burn). However, for us Brits, it’s not that easy so why not try a daily supplement instead?

Getting active in 30 minutes – If you think you don’t have the energy, time or inclination to exercise, try Power Plate for 30 minutes, starting at two and building up to three times a week. Sports scientists have discovered that short blasts of exercise are as good, if not better, than pounding away for an hour on a treadmill. It makes getting fit much more manageable and less daunting.

Ditch the detox – Like with exercise, gradual changes to your diet mean better long-term results. Last minute detoxing in the cold snap results in your body storing more fat so try changing your routine with new foods, instead of a quick fix. Boost your anti-oxidant intake with more fruits and veg, drink up to eight glasses of water a day, and don’t forget to eat at least 200g of fibre in brown bread, cereals or pasta. Don’t forget to keep the diet varied so that you never get bored!

Join a slimming club – having a support network around you to help motivate and advise you is a great way to make sure you stay on track! A group setting with like-minded people can help to re-educate you on foods that harm and foods that heal. You might also find buddies for your new workout programme!

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Watch Your Body Composition Change with Power Plate…You Won’t Believe Your Eyes

Over the last few weeks, you may have noticed that we have been giving away a set of Tanita scales in conjunction with the Amanda Hamilton online weight loss programme. We want to share the secret as to why this new range of body composition monitors is a great tool to have on hand when you start your Power Plate training.

This amazing BC-370 was designed especially for home use as it helps track changes in your body shape and weight. It is much more than a simple set of bathroom scales as it calculates essential information including body fat percentage, hydration, muscle mass and metabolic rate; all of which help to ensure you’re getting the most out of your diet and exercise plan.

If you’re new to vibration training and you want to keep an eye on how your body is changing, all you need to do is stand on the Tanita monitor and write down your measurements. As you progress with your training regime you should start to see a difference on the scales, especially in terms of body fat percentage and muscle mass. This is because training on a Power Plate machine helps burn calories and build muscle strength.

In just a few short weeks of Power Plate training you’ll be jumping for joy on your scales (be careful not to break them ) as not only will you notice the difference in the mirror, but the proof will be there on the electronic screen.

So for those of you who need a bit of kick start, why not invest in a set of Tanita scales to help you stay motivated in your bid to get Power Plate fit?!

To find out more about Power Plate training visit www.powerplate.com/uk. You can also visit the Tanita website to find out more about the range of scales available.

Posted by: Laura
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Watch Your Body Composition Change with Power Plate…You Won’t Believe Your Eyes

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