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1 Cindy Crawford on the Benefits of the Power Plate and Family Fitness
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2 You Asked: Power Plate Pros and Cons
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3 Vibration Workouts: Some Benefit Claims on Shaky Ground
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4 What's the Deal with: The Power Plate
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5 Stevie Nicks Uses the Power Plate to Stay in Shape
Forever gorgeous, the busy Cindy Crawford always finds ways to work fitness into her family life. And whether it's running on the beach or working her core on the Power Plate, the supermodel loves finding ways to include her hubby and kids in the mix. It's not exercise alone that keeps her looking so great; Cindy also maintains a healthy diet by eating whole, natural foods and keeping hydrated Read more
Cindy Crawford isn't the only hot mama who mixes in the Power Plate to her workouts. Still rocking 60-year-old Stevie Nicks credits her fit-for-touring physique to the vibrating device that she uses for 13 minutes every other day. She notes, "You can't get results faster than that." The Power Plate made its debut into the fitness world back in 2006, and its growing popularity is evident in the Read more
You're asking and I'm answering. Dear Fit, My gym is getting "Power Plates" installed and I am curious about the benefits of standing on a vibrating platform compared with a one hour workout in the gym? They are claiming it can have the same effect but I am not convinced! Of course, I'm going to try one but how is this beneficial for overall long-term health? – fluffyhelen The Power Plate Read more
I have never tried a Power Plate, but something about it just reminds me of those vibrating belt machines from the 1950s. You know, where you put the vibrating belt around your bum and it was supposed to jiggle all the fat off. Basically, there are two major players in vibrational exercise these days, one being the Power Plate, which is a small standing platform that vibrates really fast with Read more
Health junkie (oxymoron?). Exercise guru. Yogi. Friend. Hard body. FitSugar is all these and more; here are a few of her favorite things. To see all of my gift guides, click here. To learn how to contribute you own fabulous finds to our Fab Gift Guide, click here. Under $50 Airex Foam Pad, $39.95. You can never have enough yoga mats right? Two more, so read more Read more
The Power Plate is the latest in workout equipment. The Product maker, Power Plate USA, says: Advanced Vibration Technology exploits the body's innate reflexive response to disruptions in stability in order to stimulate enhanced muscle strength and performance. The Power Plate produces a vibration through which energy is transferred to the body. This mechanical stimulus produces a stretch Read more
We've always wanted to take a stab at rolling out a few Natchitoches meat pies. Thanks to an easy recipe from Food Orleans, this might be a dream realized sooner rather than later. [Baked or fried? You decide.] Natchitoches meat pies are one of those special little treats with a name as fun to say as they are to scarf down. Nackadish — that's how you say it — is a small town we drive through Read more
Low-calorie cocktails for your Valentine's Day celebrations — Shape Go ahead and plate up some pasta; these recipes are healthy — Real Simple Healthify your chocolate torte with sweet potatoes! — Vegetarian Times 9 power foods that boost your immunity — Prevention Healthy reasons to not follow recipes when making meals — Self Low-calorie sweets that please the palate and satisfy — Read more
From funny girl to fashion plate, Emma Stone's appearance at the People's Choice Awards is just another example of the actress's style power. Opting for a cool Gucci tux, Emma styles up a chic take on menswear with a pop of emerald green and a killer pair of gold-heeled sandals to play up the modern glamour. Meanwhile, easy, straight hair and a soft, smoky eye keep the look easy and accessible. Read more
Grillades and grits are a trademark dish in New Orleans. If you can't make the trip to Nola, Food Orleans shows you how to recreate the experience in your own home. If you've never had or heard of grillades and grits, then I apologize for not mentioning them earlier. They're one of the two most wonderful things to eat for brunch in New Orleans (shrimp and grits being the other). I've never been Read more
