New scientific research into the effects of exercising on a Power Plate® machine is validating the choice of numerous top football clubs around the world to incorporate this form of exercise into their players’ regime.

Research by the United Kingdom’s University of Hull, released at an international student sporting conference during April 2009, showed that using a Power Plate® machine at half-time could help footballers improve physical performance and reduce the risk of injury in the second half.

Using a Power Plate® machine at half-time could help footballers improve physical performance and reduce the risk of injury in the second half, according to research by the University of Hull.

The Power Plate® machine is used by some Premier League teams as part of pre-match training programmes, but these new studies advocate their use during the half-time interval itself to keep muscles warm and active.