I am half way through my 10 power plate sessions. This morning, my trainer said she thought I was getting stronger. But it is not something I noticed on a day-to-day basis, although the post-workout aches are definitely subsiding. Still, I am not completely sold on it.
For the past five weeks, I have woken up with a headache the day after my power plate session. Since this supposedly stimulates the lymphatic system, which flushes toxins out of the body, I don’t think I am drinking enough water post-workout. I am either flushing but not replacing the water loss, thus getting dehydrated. Or the toxins are not getting sufficiently flushed. 
I also noticed that I have been having a ton more breakouts the past several weeks. It could be a coincidence, but I have been trying anything and everything to manage it and nothing in my extensive acne arsenal seems to be working. Since the skin is partly an organ of toxin excretion, I am beginning to think that maybe I am not drinking enough water to sufficiently detox, which is causing all sorts of havoc with my skin.
I plan on consuming gallons of water today. Luckily, we stocked up on toilet paper over the weekend.
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Maybe you are getting slight concussions…that things looks crazy!
Wow a machine that is being used by Medical and rehabilitation centers throughout the Europe and North America for well over 8 years is bogus?? I am a certified trainer who has been using the plate with clients and have not had any issues only rave reviews!!! My son trains with Tiger Woods coach and his fitness trainer (who also trains most of the PGA professional Golfers) and they only train on the plate put incorporate weights and traditional gym equipment.
I train pro athletes and MS patients with incredible results. So great were the results for the MS clients that the MS society of British Columbia Canada wrote about the Power Plate and even endorsed its use.
I have the problem of headaches, light headed complaints and nausea only when clients have not eaten, or suffer from dehydration, lack of sleep and /or over training. Its unfortunate that you have drawn a conclusion so quickly.
I consider myself a better trainer and am great full for this new and wonderful technology, I understand the same negative things were said about the treadmill and the elliptical machine when they first came out years ago.
Thanks for your comment, Jackie, however please re read the post. I never said PP was bogus and theorized on the cause of my headaches as well as acne, none of which was a negative towards PP (there is nothing wrong with a little lymphatic drainage). I have not drawn any conclusions yet, and am still power plating well beyond my original 10 sessions. I will say that the work out is not for everyone, just like I hate jogging but can bike for hours. I am also not here to endorse power plate, and my experiences with it are exactly what’s written.
I am glad you are a huge fan, but I think skepticism is healthy, particularly when someone may be reading about something that they SHOULD be working with a trainer on. I would never recommend anyone get on this gizmo without a qualified trainer.
Simple rules to follow for people new to this that will stop your readers going out and buying a cheap knock off …..
Any Vibration does not = Vibration Training
Heavy Vibration = Training
Light Vibration = Therapy
Power Plate are a heavier system than some , but lighter than others.
Your acne is more likely to be from the boost in hormones you get from starting some form of weight training ( which Vibration Training is ) using thse machines allows you to train like an athlete, so its a bit more intense on the system than most people realize. It will settle down by itself.
Why go through this…?
Those same hormones help you stay younger and lose weight. A pain I know but so worth it.
You don’t know how elated I am to come across this discussion! I am going through rehab from a very debilitating TBI. It was suggested to me by a Dr. to workout on the Power Plate. While I love it, I am also suffering from terrible acne breakouts:( TERRIBLE! I’m talking, it looks like WW3 on my cheeks and chin. Just there?!? Nowhere else on my face:/ I don’t want to quit working out on my ‘Plate though, but I see no other option:( If ANYONE has ANY suggestions… I would be greatly appreciative!!! -Lindsay
Hi Lindsay–you have to learn to manage the acne at the moment. I can’t say for sure that the power plate is causing it, but I have found that anytime I start working out either more vigorously or after I have come off a lengthy work out “break,” acne seems to come calling for a little while.
It does simmer down once your body adjusts, you just have to learn to manage it right now. I would start with a good acne spot treatment. Unfortunately, it’s hard for me to advise on product, etc without knowing more about your skin.
Good luck!