Power Plate is the world leader in helping people discover a better way to health and fitness, used daily by people from all walks of life including professional athletes, Hollywood celebrities, fitness enthusiasts and even moms, dads, grandmothers and grandfathers. Power Plate equipment features a platform that generates precise harmonic vibration at rates of 25-50 times per second, triggering rapid muscle responses which activate as much as 95% of muscle fibers compared to as little as 40% or less with traditional exercise. This provides users a full body workout in less than 30 minutes utilizing all 5 elements of fitness—stretch, balance, core conditioning, strength training and massage. Unlike traditional strength training that takes a long time and loads the body with mass, increasing the potential for injury, or cardio training that doesn’t build muscle and increases impact and stress on joints, Power Plate is a safe, medically-approved device that improves strength, power, flexibility, circulation, bone density, balance, weight loss, cellulite reduction, hormonal balance, and recovery, all working together to help people look better, feel better and play better in less time.

The principle by which Power Plate machines work lies in the law of motion, stated by Sir Isaac Newton: the force of an object is equal to its mass multiplied by acceleration, or f = m x a. Where conventional exercise increases mass, the Power Plate machine increases acceleration through vibration. Power Plate machines create instability in the human body, and with each vibration, the body is forced to perform reflexive muscle actions, multiple times per second.

We like to encourage a 30-minute standalone workout only. If you incorporate other modes of training during the workout, you would be able to lengthen the workout time.

Power Plate equipment vibrates primarily up and down to improve muscle strength, and left to right and front to back to aid balance and coordination. Vertical displacement is the best way to combat the natural force of gravity, especially for an increase in strength and power.

Yes, the vibrations have no effect on metal in your body.

No; it's more of a discomfort than a hazard. We have coaching tips to help localize the vibration travel to the targeted muscle. If you stay in a pretense position and minimize any pressure in the heels, knees and elbow, you should have very limited vibration in the head.

It depends. Are you cleared by your doctor to perform strength and cardiovascular training? Are you cleared by your doctor to engage in recreational sport activities that absorb shock, such as skiing, horseback riding, boating and biking? If you are cleared for all, then yes. If not, we don't recommend it.

If your pacemaker is in your chest, we recommend doing front planks and push-ups in reverse—where your hands are on the floor and your lower body is on the machine’s platform. If your pacemaker is in your abdomen, no exercise modifications are necessary.

No; the machine is mechanical.

We recommend that you discuss all new forms of exercise with your doctor.

Everyone's tolerance to vibration is different. We recommend trying the machine to determine your level of sensitivity to vibration.

We recommend full-body workouts 2–3 times a week with proper rest and recovery time between workouts. You can use the machine for stretch and massage every day.

Yes. If your training goals include strength, balance and core, do your workout on the machine first. If your training goal is cardiovascular conditioning, do that training routine first. Just stay hydrated and keep your sugar levels up.

If you are cleared by your doctor to perform strength and cardiovascular training, you are ready to begin a program on the machine.

We don't recommend starting any new modes of training while you are pregnant, and whole body vibration falls under that category.

No; whole body vibration is a harmonic controlled form of exercise.

We recommend beginning Power Plate training no younger than 13 yrs old and with proper supervision.

You can start adding mass to your routine when you can handle forces up to 40 Hz / High (5 g-force) with your own bodyweight and can perform a variety of movement executions in proper form.

On the back of the column at the bottom (white sticker with bar code).

Yes, on the back of the column, near the bottom, you will find an On/Off switch. O = Off, I = On

On the Power Plate website, click “Products” from the main navigation and choose “Product Registration.”

6-foot 18 AWG Universal Power Cord (IEC 320 C13 to NEMA 5-15P). This is the same power cord used on desktop computers.

11 Amp 6 Volt or MN11

The power cord over time can vibrate loose from the power inlet receptacle. Please check that the power cord is fully seated inside of the power inlet (just below the On/Off switch).

If you did not purchase directly from Performance Health Systems, LLC, it is always best to contact the dealer you purchased your equipment from. For technical assistance and support, you can call Performance Health Systems, LLC at +1 949 863 1737 and ask to speak with the technical support department. A service representative will be able to dispatch a local authorized Power Plate service technician to your sight.

Please be ready to provide the service representative with the Power Plate product model, serial number, the nature of the problem, an address, a contact name and a phone number.

Yes, the machine can vibrate for up to 9 minutes. Select the Start button, select your Frequency, select any amount of Time, then press the “+” button to increase the time in increments of 15 seconds.

Air setting #1 is for up to 132 pounds, Air setting #2 is for 133 pounds to 199 pounds, and Air setting #3 is for more than 200 pounds.

Yes, spray warm water on the surface and use a soft bristle brush to loosen any dirt on the surface. Then use an absorbent towel, such as a chamois, and blot dry the surface of the anti-skid surface or wipe the mat(s) dry. Wait for surfaces to completely dry before next usage to prevent any possible injury from slipping.

On the Power Plate website, hover over “Products” on the homepage, then hover over “All Products” and choose your model. On the bottom of the screen, click the “Downloads” tab and choose “User Manual.”

On the Power Plate website, hover over “Products” on the homepage, then hover over “All Products” and choose your model. On the bottom of the screen, click the “Downloads” tab and choose “Warranty Information.”

The service manuals are available only to Power Plate certified technicians and would not be available to end users. If you would like to call our technical support department, someone would be happy to assist you with troubleshooting. Please call +1 949 863 1737 and ask to speak to the technical support department. Our technicians are available from 8am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, Central Time.

The my3 and the my5 can be moved as a complete unit if they will fit through doorways and stairways. The Pro Series models should be disassembled and moved as two pieces. If disassembly is required, call your local service provider to have a technician properly disassemble the Power Plate, move it and reassemble.

The my3 and the my5 can be moved as a complete unit and should remain in the upright position for transportation. The Pro Series models should be disassembled and transported as two pieces. Call your local service provider to have a technician properly disassemble the unit. After disassembly the column should remain in the upright position for transportation