® ® adapted for the masses so it is now possible for everyone to enjoy training on Power Plate machines. That ® means you can strength train without the need to add extra weights, thus without overloading the body and its joints.
INJURY COULD RESULT. IF YOU HAVE ANY KNOWN MEDICAL CONDITION, OR ANY PHYSICAL LIMITATION ON YOUR ABILITY TO EXERCISE, POWER PLATE STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE USING THE POWER PLATE MACHINE, IN ORDER TO AVOID POSSIBLE PERSONAL ®...
Power Plate machine. ® • The following three illustrations demonstrate improper ways to stand on the machine: You always need to be balanced when standing on the Power Plate machine. ® Never hang on to the handles, use them only to maintain balance.
Don’t lean on your heels too much. Balance your weight predominantly on the front of your feet. When training with the Power Plate machine, do not “lock” any joints, such as your ® knees and elbows, but keep them slightly bent.
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PROGRAM INVOLVING THE USE OF THE POWER PLATE MACHINE. ® IF YOU HAVE ANY KNOWN MEDICAL CONDITION, OR ANY PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS ON YOUR ABILITY TO EXERCISE, POWER PLATE STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE USING THE POWER PLATE MACHINE. ®...
Changing your workout If, for example, you are in the middle of a Strength exercise and you push the Massage button, your Power Plate ® machine will stop and re-start according to the new setting.
The correct step-by-step build up of intensity is extremely important for your training to be carried out both efficiently and responsibly. For the Power Plate my5™ model, there are several variables that can be used to vary the intensity: ® • Length of time for each exercise • Rest time between exercises...
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Frequency For each type of exercise, we recommend the following frequency settings: • S tretch settings should stay between 30 Hertz and 35 Hertz • S trength settings should not exceed 40 Hertz • M assage settings can be the maximum, at 40 Hertz • R elaxation settings should not exceed 35 Hertz When frequency is increased, the volume of the exercises should be decreased (duration, number of sets) and the rest period should be increased proportionally.
Power Plate trainers. ® Power Plate offers a variety of educational and training materials, including DVD’s, online learning and in some countries, specialized academies. For more information please visit our website, www.powerplate.com. pERSONAL ADApTATION Training on the Power Plate machine is like any other type of trai ning: start with light and short training sessions, and ®...
CE and EMC (TUV certified); RoHS / WEEE compliant; IFI accredited MAINTENANCE ! WARNING: THE MACHINE CONTAINS NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS. PLEASE CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED POWER PLATE SERVICE PROFESSIONAL FOR ANY MAINTENANCE OR TROUBLESHOOTING NOT OTHERWISE ® DESCRIBED BELOW, OR PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE COULD RESULT.
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If the machine makes a rattling noise, unplug the machine, wait at least one minute, then check to make sure that the feet are properly tightened. ! DANGER: POWER PLATE STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT THE USER NOT TRY TO RESOLVE ANY ELECTRICAL ISSUES REGARDING THE POWER SOURCE TO THE MACHINE BY ONESELF. INSTEAD, POWER PLATE STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT THE USER CONTACT A LICENSED, PROFESSIONAL ELECTRICIAN TO CONDUCT ANY EXAMINATION AND MAKE ANY NECESSARY REPAIRS.
(where applicable), please visit us online at www.powerplate.com. Copies of this manual and any other paperwork may be obtained by contacting power plate through the “Contact Us” page online or by writing to power plate: POWER PLATE INTERNATIONAL LTD 9A UTOPIA VILLAGE 7 CHALCOT ROAD...
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