Defending Champions Return to Wimbledon

IRVINE, Calif., June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Returning to Wimbledon to defend their titles, both Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams are utilizing Power Plate® equipment, which is scientifically proven to reduce muscle pain, soreness and expedite the recovery of damaged muscles and tendons.

"This is a part of the way I work out regularly," top-seeded Nadal has said of Power Plate exercise.  "At the end, work is what makes you feel satisfaction."

After nearly a year off the court due to injury and illness, Serena seeded eighth, began her comeback last week with a 3-set victory at the Aegon International tournament. Relying on Power Plate as an important part of her training, Williams was able to rehab her injury and return to Wimbledon. Says Williams, "Off court training is as important to me as on court. With Power Plate, I'm able to accelerate my off court training and maximize the benefits."

"We are excited to see Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams return to defend their titles at Wimbledon. Both are world-class athletes and we are proud to have them on the Power Plate team," commented Mark de Gorter, President of Power Plate North America. "With benefits ranging from increased muscular strength and flexibility to greater balance and stability, we believe their training on Power Plate will lead them both to another win."

Power Plate technology provides one of the most efficient, dynamic total-body workouts in less than 30 minutes utilizing scientifically-proven Advanced Vibration Technology™ that works up to 95 percent of muscle fibers during exercise.  

About Power Plate

Used by elite athletes such as tennis greats Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal and baseball players Dustin Pedroia of the Boston Red Sox, Justin Morneau of the Minnesota Twins and Evan Longoria of the Tampa Bay Rays; celebrities like Courteney Cox, Hilary Swank and Clint Eastwood and people from all walks of life, Power Plate equipment benefits include: increased fitness, strength, muscle tone, flexibility, bone density and range of motion as well as improved blood circulation and lymphatic system activation. The complete Power Plate line of fitness equipment is designed for health clubs, wellness centers, spas, hospitals, physical therapy and rehabilitation clinics, professional and collegiate athletic training facilities, private fitness trainers and home use. Power Plate is headquartered in Irvine, Calif.

SOURCE Power Plate