This program integrates the stability ball and Power Plate training for an added challenge to your balance, stability and core strength. Start with a dynamic stretch and don’t forget to end with massage! Watch the video.

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Greg Sherman finishes the Ironman 70.3 in Oceanside, Ca.

Power Plate CFO, Greg Sherman, isn’t just all numbers and checkbooks. Between being a Power Plate International executive and a family man, Greg is an avid cyclist and a triathlete. On March 31st, 2012, Greg crossed his 5th Half Ironman finish line in Oceanside, California. Read this interview about his swim/bike/run journey including his preparation, cross training on the Power Plate machine and his biggest challenges.

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“After my knee injury, Sue Falsone put me on a physical therapy program using the Power Plate machines at Athletes’ Performance. I was amazed by how fast I was able to recover. As with any professional athlete, I need to be as close to 100% all the time, and my approach is to do whatever I can to get back to peak performance as fast as possible. Power Plate Acceleration Training was the answer for my knee rehab and the vibrations really allowed me to isolate the muscles around the knee without stress. I use a Power Plate machine at home, on the road and in the Dodger’s clubhouse as part of my daily routine. The vibrations get my muscles firing right away, and whether I am using a Power Plate machine for pre-game muscle activation, workouts or my post-game cool down ritual, I rely on the technology to keep me operating at my best. Power Plate Acceleration Training has been a game changer for me and I couldn’t be more impressed with the results.”

Andre Ethier

Right fielder, LA Dodgers

It’s spring time again, which means warmer weather, longer days and more of you heading outside to take part in your favorite recreational sports. It is great to take on new activities to get more exercise and stay active, but sports-related injuries inevitability come along with being a “weekend warrior.”  So what are the most common sports injuries and how can you help prevent them?

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The Tibialis Anterior muscle lies along the front of the shin. It is primarily responsible for moving the foot and ankle toward the head (dorsiflexion) and controlling the foot as it lowers to the ground during walking or running. There are a number of causes which will lead to tibialis anterior tendonitis: inappropriate running technique, tight calves, muscle weakness, ankle stiffness, inappropriate or excessive training and poor foot biomechanics. This massage will help prevent or treat any symptoms related to the tibialis anterior muscle.

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As the weather heats up, we embark upon marathon/race season. Many of us head out of the health club and start spinning our wheels on the track or trail. No matter what distance you run, you know one thing is true: running comes with nagging aches and pains.

A common pain that running causes is in the feet/arches. This is most likely caused by the debilitating condition, plantar fasciitis.

So what is plantar fasciitis?

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“Power Plate is critical to my strength and agility training. It has helped to significantly increase my core motion, bat speed and stability, which are key to my performance at the plate and in the field.”

-Evan Longoria, Third Baseman, Tampa Bay Rays

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