Systemic Effects on the Body From the My3 Power Plate

Whole-body vibration platforms strengthen muscles and boost flexibility

Power Plate is a line of exercise platforms that vibrate in three dimensions. When a person exercises on one of these platforms, the vibrations cause her muscles to contract 25 to 50 times every second. My3 is a home version of this line of products.

Stronger Muscles

The muscle contractions that My3 triggers strengthen muscle fibers. In a 2003 study published in "Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise," untrained women using whole-body vibration gained as much strength in their knee extensors as did women undergoing resistance training of moderate intensity. A 2007 study published in the "Journal of Sports Science and Medicine" demonstrated substantial improvement among participants in running mechanics and "explosive" strength --- the ability to sustain weight and perform strenuously from a resting state. And a 2009 analysis in the "Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy" found evidence of improved balance, muscle functionality and strength after whole-body vibration.

Preservation of Bone Density

My3 also affects the bones, reducing the loss of mineral density that occurs with aging. In some cases, bone density may even increase. The U.S. surgeon general mentions enhanced bone density as one of the benefits of this type of vibration therapy.

Blood Circulation

The energy waves that My3 transmits increase blood circulation throughout the body. Better circulation means that the blood transports oxygen and nutrients more efficiently, fueling activity. Waste products such as lactic acid also pass through the body more quickly.

Other Effects

Vibration platforms such as My3 also reduce cellulite, increase fat-free mass and speed recovery from exercise.

References

• My3 Power Plate
• "Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise"; Strength Increase After Whole-Body Vibration Compared With Resistance Training; Christophe Delecluse, et al.; 2003
• "Journal of Sports Science and Medicine"; Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Training on Sprint Running Kinematics and Explosive Strength Performance; Giorgos Paradisis, et al.; March 2007
• "Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy"; The Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Training in Aging Adults; Harold Merriman, et al.; 2009

Resources

• My3 User Manual