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1 You Asked: Power Plate Pros and Cons
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2 Vibration Workouts: Some Benefit Claims on Shaky Ground
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3 Stevie Nicks Uses the Power Plate to Stay in Shape
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4 Cindy Crawford on the Benefits of the Power Plate and Family Fitness
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5 What's the Deal with: The Power Plate
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
I'm a big believer in the power of a plate of perfectly scrambled eggs. The methodical process of re-creating your go-to scramble moves can be both soothing and delicious, but if you want to spice things up this Spring, the kitchen can be a great place to start. If your scramble is feeling a little (or very) tired, here are seven fresh and simple ideas to help wake your eggs up. Make a Read more
The premise of The Lucky One is a little convoluted, but the basics of the story are not: boy meets girl, they fall for each other, and then must overcome some obstacle to be together. If that simple formula is enough for you, you'll enjoy watching the romantic drama, but if you're looking for more than a cheesy love story, you won't find it here. Zac Efron stars as Logan, a former marine who Read more
At first, the Power Plate seems like another gimmicky weight-loss product, but its website features endorsements from fit celebs like Madonna, Courteney Cox, and Hilary Swank. On top of that, it's used by over 60 college and pro sports teams, and the Police brought one with them on their reunion tour. That's some serious celeb street cred. The secret behind the Power Plate is its vibrating Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. There are so many ways to get this good-for-you protein into your daily diet. Here's how to do it — and why you absolutely should. By Sally Kuzemchak, RD If you bypass tofu at salad bars, skip the meatless dishes at Chinese restaurants, and avoid edamame when you're out for sushi, well, it's time to give Read more
