Procedos Platform9: Functional Training Based on Science for a Stronger and Pain-Free Life
Procedos Platform9 (P9) is a training mat designed to mimic and optimize the movements we use in our daily lives. By training on P9, individuals can develop strength, stability, and movement control that not only enhance their performance in the gym but also prevent injuries and improve quality of life in everyday activities.
Scientific Foundation: Functional Training and the Body's Chain Reactions
Research in biomechanics and functional training—particularly from the Gray Institute—emphasizes that the body functions as an integrated system of chain reactions. When one part of the body moves, it affects all other parts. For example, when you reach to pick up an object from a shelf, muscles and joints are activated in a chain from your feet to your hands. (Gray Institute)
According to the principles of Applied Functional Science, functional movements are three-dimensional, occurring in multiple planes:
- Sagittal Plane: Movements forward and backward, like walking or running.
- Frontal Plane: Side-to-side movements, such as lateral lunges.
- Transverse Plane: Rotations, used in golf swings or when twisting the body to reach backward.
P9 is uniquely designed to create a training environment where all these planes of motion can be exercised with precision and control.
P9 and Everyday Movements: Training That Mimics Reality
Many daily activities require complex movements engaging multiple muscle groups and joints. Here's how P9 can mirror and enhance these movements:
- Gardening: Digging, lifting, and carrying require lower body strength, core stability, and coordination between hands and feet. P9 can be used to train rotations and lifts within safe movement patterns.
- Construction Work: Tasks like carrying heavy materials or working at various angles demand high levels of balance and strength. Training on P9 in different stances (wide or narrow foot positions) helps develop sustainable strength and stability.
- Golf: This sport requires precise control of rotational movements. P9 assists players in training body rotations with correct biomechanics, reducing the risk of back injuries.
- Snow Shoveling: The asymmetrical movement involved in shoveling can overload muscles and joints. Functional training on P9 strengthens the core and improves the body's ability to handle such stresses.
Injury Prevention Training: Strengthen the Body and Reduce Risk
Functional training is particularly effective in reducing the risk of sports injuries. A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine (2018) indicates that strength training can reduce overuse injuries by up to 50% and acute injuries by 30%. (BJSM)
The Most Common Sports Injuries and How P9 Can Help:
- Sprains and Strains: Training balance and stability on P9 strengthens ankles and knees, reducing the risk of sprains.
- Knee Injuries: Functional exercises like lunges and rotations on P9 strengthen the muscles around the knee joint and enhance stability.
- Muscle Tears: Progressive exercises involving dynamic stretching and strength training on P9 improve muscle flexibility and endurance.
- Fractures: By improving coordination and reaction time, training on P9 reduces the risk of falls that often lead to fractures.
- Back Injuries: Core strength and correct biomechanics developed on P9 help alleviate stress on the spine, reducing the risk of back problems.
Functional Training for a Pain-Free Life
According to a report from the World Health Organization (WHO), regular physical activity can reduce the risk of chronic conditions like osteoarthritis and back pain by up to 40%. Functional training with P9 not only strengthens muscles and joints but also improves movement efficiency, meaning the body operates more effectively with less strain.
Examples of Functional Exercises with P9
- Rotational Lunge: Practice rotating the body while performing a lunge—ideal for golfers and athletes.
- Diagonal Cable Pull: Trains the core and the diagonal movement patterns used in daily life.
- Standing Row: Improves posture and strengthens the upper back and arms.
- Balance Exercises: Enhance balance by standing on one foot on P9 and making small movements, activating stabilizing muscles.
- Squat with Rotation: Combines lower-body strength with core rotation to mimic movements used when lifting and twisting.
Summary: Build a Stronger and More Functional Body
Procedos Platform9 is more than just a training tool—it's a bridge between the gym and real life. By training in three-dimensional planes and mimicking everyday movements, you can improve strength, balance, and movement control while reducing injury risk and enhancing quality of life. Backed by science and biomechanics, P9 is a key to achieving a stronger, pain-free life.