Finding effective ways to enhance their fitness spaces while reducing stress and enhance overall well-being was the goal when Clemson Rec added Power Plate to the Fike Recreation Center.

Just prior to the start of school, Nex Play LLC added the high-tech, vibration platform to provide a unique workout and wellness experience for their students. It was placed in Fike's functional space, where the Power Plate is being used as a pre-workout tool to activate muscles, as a workout device itself, and as a post work out tool to relieve muscle soreness.

According to Ben Blodgett , Associate Director, "after some initial advertising and promotion, our usage is up, and not only are the students using it, but our PTs and ATs are utilizing it with their clients".

If you aren't familiar with Power Plate here are a couple of studies that confirm its benefits go beyond fitness to impact overall physical and mental well-being.

1. Enhanced Muscle Activation and Efficiency.

Research shows that the vibration technology in Power Plate can lead to faster muscle activation and efficiency, helping people achieve their fitness goals in less time. A study published in The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that whole-body vibration (WBV) enhances muscle contractions, which can improve strength and flexibility with fewer repetitions than traditional workouts.

2. Relaxation and Stress Management Improvement

Power Plate isn't just about physical strength-it also supports mental wellness. In a white paper written on the Effects of WBV on Depression, Anxiety, Stress and Quality of Life in College Students, it was found that usage had a positive impact on the ease and balance of the autonomic nervous system. Through the use of stretching and use as a massage therapy all phases reduced stress.

3. Improved Circulation and Recovery

Good circulation is key to recovery and overall health. According to findings from Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging, the vibration enhances blood flow and supports the release of growth hormone both critical in the body's recovery process. This can help reduce muscle soreness, enabling you to stay active and feeling well.

Incorporating Power Plate into your fitness routine can be a game-changer, provide an efficient workout with added mental health benefits. Whether you are looking to boost your workouts, reduce your stress, improve your recovery, or all three, Power Plate has you covered. Try it out and feel the difference.

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