Power Plate my7 - Hydration Recommendations; Clothing and Padding Requirements; Position and Balance Best Practices

an authorized Power Plate service
professional has examined the machine
and cleared it for use.
Never insert objects into any opening
on the machine. If an object falls into
the machine, shut the machine o
and remove the power plug before
attempting to retrieve the object.
If the object cannot be reached,
contact an authorized Power Plate
service professional.
Hydration
Power Plate recommends that the user
stay well hydrated by drinking at least
300 ml (16 ounces) of water before,
during and after each exercise session.
Clothing and Padding
During exercises in which the user
stands on the vibration platform, the
user should wear rubber-soled shoes
or if the user chooses to exercise in
socks or bare feet, the user should use
one contoured mat that is provided with
the machine.
During exercises in which any part
of the user’s body is in contact with
the vibration platform, Power Plate
recommends the use of at least one
contoured mat.
Position and Balance
In order to avoid possible injury from
the machine’s vibrations, Power Plate
recommends that the user not lean back
on his/her heels or “lock” his/her joints
or straighten his/her legs when standing
upright on the machine.
It is important at all times to maintain
balance while on the machine.
The user, however, should not “hang”
on the machine’s handles in order to
maintain balance but should (unless the
directions for a particular exercise state
otherwise) keep his/her knees directly
above the toes.
Proper position and balance are
especially important if the user employs
weights during any exercise on the
machine. Power Plate strongly
recommends that users not employ
weights while using the machine,
unless they are being coached by an
exercise professional or unless the user
has extensive experience with weight
training or with the Power Plate machine.
The three illustrations on the right
demonstrate the incorrect ways to stand
on the machine.
The illustration below demonstrates the
correct way to stand on the machine.
Incorrect
You always need to be
balanced when
standing on the Power
Plate machine. Never
hang on to the handles,
use them only to
maintain balance.
Incorrect
Don’t lean on your
heels too much.
Balance your weight
predominantly on the
front of your feet.
Incorrect
When training with the
Power Plate machine,
do not “lock” any joints,
such as your knees and
elbows, but keep them
slightly bent.
Legs slightly bent.
Correct
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