Hi All
I look forward to providing you with updated information about the Power Plate, the vibration platform, we have in the middle weights room at Green Apple.
I purchased this many, many years ago based on the research that was being done at the Queensland University in relation to the causes and possible treatment for lower back pain. This research has now been used utilised all around the world and has extended into the medical field and is used to help manage many conditions. The contact I had decades ago with physiotherapist, Suzanne (Sue) Roll, who was a valuable member of the team at Mater Hospital using the vibration therapy for patients unable to recruit their core, convinced me that the huge investment (at that time) to purchase the Power plate would be worth it.
Petrina, my daughter, was a wonderful Power Plate advocate and when she was working at Green Apple, she was able to initiate people with passion. Currently Katrina Bethell carries the flag and she will be joining me for the special day of Power Plate promotion we will provide on Monday, August 4.
We will put up a schedule this week of timelines, telling you what is going on. The plan is for me to talk at 9am, then Katrina will do a display, and you can trial the Power Plate on a low setting (this is called LIV or Low Intensity Vibration and is deemed safe for most people).
We will be having a Morning Tea at 10am following the Power Plate talk and Demonstration. If you are coming your contribution to the morning tea will be very welcome (but don’t feel you have to bring something). just pop your name on the attendance list if you plan to come.
On another matter, long-term members will recognise the renovated Seated Calf Raiser which has now been returned to the gym floor, on the request of Exercise Physiologist Bridie. This is particularly useful for the Soleus muscles in your calves and might end up as part of your exercise program.
See you next week at my talk
