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 utilise ACCELERATION TRAINING in its most modern application - Biomechanical 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 wellbeing and those who have a disability or illness that can be relieved or alleviated by ACCELERATION TRAINING.
Power Plate® machine training schedules
A diverse range of exercises can be performed on the Power Plate® machine, with straps attached to the platform at various lengths offering additional resistance training options.
The simple, user-friendly control panel ensures ease of use with time and frequency set automatically. Training intensity can be adjusted using three different mats that dampen the vibrations to varying degrees.
There are four main groups of exercises:
Strengthening – squats, lunges, push-ups and tricep dips, shoulder press, front and lateral raises, bicep curls and four different abdominal exercises.
Stretching – hamstring, calf, adductor, shoulders, pectoral and quadriceps.
Massage – calves, upper arm, quadriceps, adductor, abductor and hamstring.
Relaxation – shoulder and neck, lower back, upper body, back, first step and sitting pull.