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From MedicalNewsToday.com (2009): Power Plate Exercise Aids In Weight Loss, Reduction Of Harmful Visceral Fat: (Cathie’s note: This research confirms our experience with the power plate in our office . Please call if you’d like to make an appointment for training.)
New research presented at the 17th European Congress on Obesity (ECO) suggests that exercise done on Power Plate® vibration plate exercise machines in conjunction with a healthy diet may help people lose weight and trim harmful belly fat.
The study [Note: 1], conducted at the University of Antwerp, Belgium, found that overweight or obese people who regularly undertook Power Plate® exercise were more successful at long-term weight loss and shedding visceral or belly fat (which is associated with a higher susceptibility to conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and strokes) than those who combined dieting with a more conventional fitness routine and those who simply dieted.
The study was conducted over a six month period, after which subjects returned to their daily lives and reported back for retesting at 12 months. In terms of weight loss:
Even more promising was the reduction of visceral fat:
“We are extremely encouraged by the results of this study, especially in terms of the reduction of visceral fat,” said Guss Van Der Meer, Founder of Power Plate®. “Obesity is a major concern both in the United States and worldwide and we are excited that Power Plate® exercise may provide a low-impact way for people to lose weight and belly fat.”
Note: 1 Dirk Vissers et al (2008): Does whole body vibration contribute to a reduction in visceral adipose tissue?
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Jessica Vitale
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