Vibrating Power Plate (exercise)

lisaloo1977

They really hurt, because they are working muscles that you would not normally use, it means it is working, which means your working!!!! The whole point surely?

No excercise does not hurt at the start, if you are putting enough effort in. Also the vibrate can be set to different strengths, and it should be for different excercises.

You should always aim to do a little more, or an extra minute, extra weight every week, two week or Just merryily sat pedaling away whilst reading your magazine at the same speed on a bike or standing watching tv on your power plate is never going to get you the body you want.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, it does hurt and it does take effort.

My super fit friend who is training for the London Marathon, turned up at my house yesterday morning after running 18 miles, she had wanted to do 20 but could not get through that pain barrier, and so i dropped her off were her car was at the gym. It hurts even the fittest people when you keep pushing yourself.

chunkymonkey2144 wrote: »

i have heard that they are really painful. You would be better off buying a slendertone in boots for around £40.

murphydog999

I speak with 18 years experience in the fitness industry. Please do not use power plates in your home,

1, they need to be used with correct instruction from someone who is FULLY qualified, these are not machines to be used without control and correct technique.

2, the machines for home use are now made in China, the quality is poor (compared to the European pro ones) and you cannot guarantee that the vibrating plate is callibrated correctly. Overuse, or incorrect usage, can cause all sorts of problems, from migraines to back pain, to internal injuries and muscle injuries. In fact, the list of 'contraindications' (problems) is longer than the benefits!! If you have any history of back/joint/muscular/migraine issues, then steer well clear.
A friend of mine with a 'dodgy' back, who ignored me and spent a huge sum going to a 'studio' 3x a week, initially went from a size 14 to a 12, she did admit to getting slight headaches after each session, but she was getting results so continued for a second month. She may have been looking good in her clothes but by week 7 her back had locked and she was taking pain killers every day - the headaches continued.

3, FACT; you CANNOT get fit/loose weight purely using this machine, it is not what they were designed to do (which is physical therapy and rehab). You will probably see some immediate toning, but that will plateau and/or drop off as soon as you stop. Combined with good old CV/weight/gym work i.e. proper exercise, they have their place.

If you google re. problems with these machines (no long-term studies have ever been done) you will see the other side of the coin, rather than the quick-fix multi-million dollar marketing hype.

sarah*a

lisaloo1977 wrote: »

Do they not come with advice on how to use? In the right hands, they are an amazing workout, but, here's the thing you do still have to work hard if you want good results.

Mine came with some line drawings of poses If I hadn't been to a trial class I wouldn't have had a clue and would probably have just stood on it