Do you know the training machine "Power Plate®" developed in the Netherlands in 1999?
Around 2010, when they began to be installed in gyms in Japan, it looked like a massage machine at first glance, so people who go to the gym mainly to bulk up tend to pass by this machine. That's how it was.
Recently, however, it is true that this "Power Plate®" is once again attracting worldwide attention. Furthermore, it has been proven not only to play an important role in helping athletes improve their own performance, but also to have great health care benefits for the general public.
takuya sakawakiTherefore, we decided to ask MEN'S HEALTH JP dedicated trainer Amon Mochizuki, who is trying to master strength training day and night, to experience this "Power Plate®". Needless to say, Mochizuki is also a man who loves going to the gym in order to master muscle training. In other words, he was one of the men who passed by this machine.
The greatest feature of this "Power Plate®" is that the three-dimensional high-speed vibrations unconsciously stimulate the whole body in a well-balanced manner, allowing the body to be trained. It has become a beloved machine.
Takuya SakawakiDemand has been increasing recently because it can be used for a wide range of purposes, from hard training that requires a higher level of exercise to care for maintaining health.
Due to its high functionality and efficiency, it is also used by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for astronaut training and recovery (physical ability recovery).
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It may be the Kashima Antlers of the J. This team introduced the "Power Plate®" in 2006 at about the same time as the start of sales in Japan. And since 2007, we have been using it for physical training, conditioning, and quick recovery after games.
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There are many users in the golf world around the world, among them PGA Tour players Rory Sabbatini, Pat Perez, Jesper Parnavik, British professional golfers Many professional golfers like Colin Montgomerie, Lee Westwood, Nick Dougherty and Laura Davies use the Power Plate®. I'm here.
Power Plate® USAAs you can see, "Power Plate®" is now a legend and a trend in the training world, but like Mochizuki who appears here, we have been ignoring it even though we know its effects. It seems that there are not many muscle training sages.
So, for those of you who are like that... Mochizuki decided to experience it himself. Well, how do you feel about that?
Mochizuki says, "I've seen it at the gym and was curious about it, but it's true that I didn't feel like using it." His daily training is aimed at bulking up = muscle hypertrophy, just as he is trying to spread his wings to the world with "physique". The main focus is training with dumbbells and barbells for target areas.
In other words, for Mochizuki, who has focused on showing muscles, the "Power Plate®", which trains the deep muscles that exist deep in the body, called inner muscles, was not an option until now. is.
takuya sakawakiAt first, just stand and feel the vibration.
Mochizuki corrects his posture and stands on the plate. For those who train daily, this is easy. However, for the general public who do not have a training routine, this alone is painful ... In other words, it means that the effect can be felt concretely.
Takuya Sakawaki Takuya Sakawaki Immediately, Shane Saito, a writer who accompanied this interview, also tried it. "It's tough, but it feels good!" "A professional writer's habit can only express such a simple expression!"When I realized, "Oh, you're training your muscles more than I thought...it's a bit tough. My muscles are getting stronger!" I was talking about it...
Takuya SakawakiThe mechanism of this machine is ``3D Harmonic Vibration®'', a unique technology of ``Power Plate®'', which generates high-speed vibrations of 25 to 50 times per second, allowing you to feel the details of your whole body from all directions. is a load on the This means that you will be able to exercise effectively in a short amount of time.
takuya sakawakiIn other words, it is a machine that gives the body an exercise effect in a short period of time through vibrations that upset the balance. Many muscles are stimulated by exercising and training using the reflex response of the human body to return to its original state, riding on the "Power Plate®".
Effect of 3D Harmonic Oscillation®
takuya sakawakiThe vibration is 25-50Hz in terms of frequency. These fine vibrations from up and down, back and forth, left and right move the muscles of the whole body unconsciously. This unconscious body response puts stress on muscles that are not normally used. In other words, you can train small inner muscles that are difficult to train consciously.
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``The muscles that are particularly moved by the ``Power Plate®'' are the inner muscles that move the joints. You'll be able to feel the expansion of your range," said Yu Kono, the Power Plate® Master Trainer who taught us how to use the "Power Plate®" that day.
takuya sakawakiThis is Mochizuki's first impression after experiencing "Power Plate®".
``First of all, I realized that this 'Power Plate®' is essential for people like me who do bulk-up training. That's why I'm sure this machine will work to its full potential.The more flexible your muscles are, the more in-depth training you'll be able to do."
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Doing regular training on the Power Plate®
Mr. Kono, the master trainer, gives Mochizuki this advice.
"If you do your usual weight training on the Power Plate®, you will be able to load your muscles more effectively," says Mr. Kono. So Mochizuki practices squats, standing on one leg, planks, crunches, side raises, and cable curls.
takuya sakawaki``It seems that nerve transmission will be promoted and muscle control will improve.... Even among the people around me who are doing muscle training, I regret that I can't squat deeply in a squat. There are quite a few trainees, and they want to squat deeply in order to do muscle hypertrophy training efficiently... So, by riding this Power Plate®, the fine muscles are stimulated and strengthened. I feel that the nerve transmission is promoted.In other words, I was able to realize that it became easier to move the joints after that.This makes it easier to be aware of the target part and allows a sufficient range of motion. If you start weight training after riding the Power Plate®, your quality will improve,” says Mochizuki.
takuya sakawakiIn order to train effectively, it is very important to be aware of the parts you want to train and to have a sufficient range of motion. In addition, you will be able to train fine muscles such as inner muscles, which will increase the fundamental power output.
Takuya Sakawakitakuya sakawakiGreat for recovery
takuya sakawakiIn addition to being used for physical training, it can also be used as a recovery menu machine, which is one of the major attractions that has made the "Power Plate®" so popular.
takuya sakawakiFirmly completing the bulk-up menu is the act of destroying the muscles you have now, so naturally you feel muscle fatigue every day.There are times when your body feels heavy... However, if you do a recovery menu with this Power Plate® after training, it will relieve fatigue.It will also reduce the impact on the next day's training.If you have a muscle training menu between sets, If you put it in, you can reset the muscle fatigue at that point, and you may be able to challenge the next set without hesitation ..." Mr. Kono.
And when Mochizuki puts that menu into practice...
takuya sakawaki"It's good for training recovery, but isn't this also very effective for maintaining muscle strength after an injury? For example, if you break your right hand, you have to fix it. During that time, you will not be able to train.Because you will hardly use the muscles of your right hand, you will naturally lose the muscles on your right side.For athletes, this is quite painful.For athletes, once lost muscle strength can be restored to its original power It will take a long time to get back to normal, and while it may not be perfect, the Power Plate® can help maintain the function of the muscles around the injured area through well-designed training. I thought I could do it," says Mochizuki.
Mochizuki may be able to say that because he knows that joints are the most burdensome and often injured in training. And the injured part is also roughly a joint.
Therefore, with the "Power Plate®", the inner muscles around the joints can be strengthened while reducing the burden on the joints. It can be said that it is a wonderful effect that you can expect to maintain the muscle function around the injured area without putting a burden on it.
takuya sakawakiFor that reason, there are currently many clinics that have introduced and are using it for the rehabilitation of the elderly and patients. Just 30 seconds of stretches that approach the shoulders on the "Power Plate®" will refresh your mood and lead to a wider range of motion in your shoulders.
takuya sakawakiIt is also effective for those who want to maintain their physical functions even as they age.
Mr. Kono, a master trainer who also teaches to the elderly, says the following.
"If you tell an elderly person 'Let's do 10 squats', there are very few people who can actually do 10 squats with the correct posture. When you train the lower body during rehabilitation for the elderly, they often train while sitting, but this does not train the muscles that should really be trained, such as the standing muscles and walking muscles. Well, with the Power Plate®, you can do that because you can just stand on the plate while holding the handle... Moreover, it's a form that is close to your daily movement, and it doesn't put a strain on your joints. To…” said Kono-san, the master trainer.
takuya sakawaki"That's true. It's not like you're going to do some exercise, but you can train your body just by moving your body in a comfortable posture and in a natural way. Maybe they will willingly go through the menu,” says Mochizuki.
Then Mr. Kono said, "That's right. As soon as I switched to the Power Plate® menu, I heard that there are quite a few elderly people who like rehabilitation and start going there every day."
After the experience...
By the way, what Mochizuki said throughout the "Power Plate®" experience was "It feels good!"... And he said again, "It feels good, so I want to ride again."
``The basic training required for athletes like me who want to build attractive muscles is training aimed at bulking up. That's why I've been skipping the Power Plate® until now, but this was a mistake.In addition to developing the basic overall muscle strength with this Power Plate®, the range of motion of each joint has also been expanded. The appeal of the Power Plate® is that it greatly increases training efficiency.Furthermore, you can also expect that you will recover from training fatigue. It's very attractive to me. I would definitely like to adopt it if I have the opportunity in the future!" says Mochizuki.
Maintain the original function of muscles and maintain health. It can be said that the appeal of "Power Plate®" is that it allows you to be a human being without overdoing it or burdening it. Anti-aging, which involves overdoing, working hard, and counteracting muscle weakness due to aging, is no longer the old fashion. It may be time.
takuya sakawaki: Currently, there are many people who regularly train with this "Power Plate®", but at a level that is at least as good as that, it is also used in rehabilitation-related facilities nationwide, postpartum body shaping, and even elderly facilities. That's why the "Power Plate®" was introduced. takuya sakawakiFinally, Mochizuki said this.
``If you make training with this Power Plate® a routine, you'll be able to get rid of the habit of saying, 'Let's not do it today because it's hard.' I felt that it was a fascinating training machine that made me think, "I want to ride Power Plate® because it feels good." The biggest appeal of Power Plate® is that it can naturally become a comfortable habit in your life, just like rehydrating when you're thirsty."
So Mochizuki was thinking about incorporating "Power Plate®" into his training menu...
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