Power Plate??

[Loosehead]

I've been hearing good things about these. I gather it's some sort of vibrating plate which does wonders in 10 minutes a day. Now ever the doubter when such claims are made can someone point me at some independant reviews/explanations of what it does, how it works, the efects etc. It seems too good to be true, we know what that nearly always means! All I can find on the net are rave reviews from places trying to flogg them. Thanks

[daffy654]

http://www.thefatburner.net/articles/power-pla te.html

http://www.fitfaqs.co.uk/fitness/are-vibrating -plates-effective/

http://www.tli-london.com/tli-public/powerplat e/what_is_it.html

There you go loosehead. I don't think any of those links are trying to sell the machines. I just took delivery of my own today so they had better work! I'm only trying to tone up,not loose weight so i'm not starting with unrealistic expectations.

[Velvetee]

There are alot of fake Powerplates around, which to me look as though they could cause damage to the joints.

The gym I work at has had a few genuine Powerplates installed but I'm still pretty sceptical. They probably work better in conjunction with a regular weights and cardio routine, not instead of. Also, you gain absolutely no cardio benefit from the machine.

The massaging mode is relaxing though and using the machine for stretching does seem to improve flexibility.

[Liam99]

Three thoughts.

Apart from the adverts - I never heard anyone say they have lost a lot of weight from them.

If they were that good, they would be sold out everywhere.

If wonder could they damage braincells from all that violent shaking.

Good luck!

[daffy654]

I already said i'm not trying to lose weight,I am skinny enough as it is,I just want to tone up.I can't do high impact or energetic cardio as I have emphysema so a power plate is ideal for me.
They wouldn't be sold out everywhere Liam as they are not exactly cheap!!! The shaking isn't violent anyway,its more a vibration and you can set the intensity to your own needs and comfort.

[Loosehead]

Ok thanks all.

[jimjam1971]

loosehead to see if it works for you, you can hire one from www.keepfituk.com for just �12.99 a week and they deliver to every uk postcode. they are designed for home use and do not shake you violently like some of the professional models (who wants their insides to fall apart anyway?) but they certainly work out your legs,thighs and stomach. when you are finished with it, simply send it back! saving you shelling out hundreds when buying one.