Power Plate stimulates the body’s proprioceptive system (position sense) many times a second, eliciting very specific and purposeful reflex reactions in the body, described as 'reflexive stabilisation', to a dynamic environment. The tri-planar movement of the platform's surface is a harmonic vibration wave that optimises the stimulus to the nervous system and not only increases muscle activation through a rapid reflex response but can also enhance motor learning and efficiency due to the repetitive nature of the stimulus.

Another way to think about this is that Power Plate becomes a different 'environment' on which to train and challenge the body, and this is where integrating with ViPR makes it a very unique training environment.

ViPR and the Loaded Movement Training concept is all about tilting, shifting and lifting ViPR in all angulations to challenge the body as an interconnected whole. As such, ViPR is often described as a 'top down' influence on the body, taking advantage of external forces such as gravity, ground reaction force (GRF), mass and momentum. When combined directly with Power Plate, which essentially is manipulating the ground (GRF) and increasing muscle activation, we are able to authentically and safely replicate how the body moves and responds to our natural environment in every-day life and sport.

The philosophy of Loaded Movement Training is a perfect fit with whole-body vibration training as, in order to optimise the benefits of Power Plate, individuals should perform movement-based, dynamic exercises within their own individual thresholds and ViPR is a fantastic tool to facilitate this.

The company has also attracted international attention for bioDensity™, the osteogenic loading system that provides a non-pharmaceutical approach to bone and muscle loss and has been scientifically linked to dramatic bone growth among populations ranging from high-performance athletes to health-compromised seniors. ViPR is a truly versatile tool that can be used by all ages and abilities, helping anyone to realise their full potential for daily motion through Loaded Movement Training, from children having fun while working out with the 2kg model, to clients looking to kick-start a fitness regime or work towards a specific fitness goal, to athletes incorporating ViPR into their daily training sessions.

An integrated ViPR and Power Plate workout
Global educator Paul Edmondson runs us through a specifically created ViPR programme for one of his clients that demonstrates the philosophy of Loaded Movement Training combined with vibration training:

By Paul Edmondson and Steve Powell