Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams Share More Than a 2010 Wimbledon Championship - They Both Use Power Plate(R)

IRVINE, Calif., July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Reigning champion Serena Williams powered through round after round in the women's singles line up this weekend to win her fourth Wimbledon title and surpass her personal idol, Billy Jean King, for the number five spot on the women's singles Grand Slam all-time history list. Rafael Nadal followed the next day to win in straight sets for his second championship at the All England Club, and with it, recaptured his number one ranking on the Men's side. Like many other athletes who perform at such elite levels on the court, both Williams and Nadal turn to Power Plate exercise off-court to get the extra edge.

Following a much scrutinized injury after the Australian Open, all eyes were on Williams as she returned to the court with ferocity to defend her Wimbledon title and earn her 13th Grand Slam title. With a demanding tour schedule compounded by injury recovery, athletes like Williams need to maximize training time to aid their body in recovery as well as maintain peak physical fitness and power. "On tour, playing back to back matches is tough on your body. Being ready the next day is the difference between winning or losing. If I can accelerate the recovery and healing process, I have a definite advantage. With my Power Plate, I have that advantage," says Williams. Nadal also overcame an injury-plagued season in 2009 to capture his 8th Grand Slam title. "This is the way I work out regularly," commented Nadal.

"Elite athletes around the world choose Power Plate exercise to increase core strength, muscle tone and power, as well as to decrease joint and muscle pain," says Mark de Gorter, President of Power Plate North America. "We congratulate both Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal on their superb victories, and are very proud to have them on the Power Plate team."

Power Plate Acceleration Training™ provides one of the most efficient and dynamic total-body workouts in less than 30 minutes utilizing scientifically-proven Advanced Vibration Technology™ that triggers involuntary muscle reactions 25-50 times per second while you exercise. The result is a high-intensity exercise that increases strength, improves muscle tone and balance and helps reduce body fat. A recent study found that Acceleration Training™ exercise helped participants achieve a 57% improvement in weight loss compared to traditional exercise.

Williams, known for maintaining power and speed, crushes opponents on the court and doesn't slow down when she steps off the court. "Off-court training is as important to me as on-court. With the Power Plate, I'm able to accelerate my off-court training and maximize the benefits," says Williams.

Used by elite athletes such as baseball players Manny Ramirez of the Los Angeles Dodgers, 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 North America is headquartered in Irvine, Calif. www.powerplate.com.

SOURCE Power Plate