Looking for a Power Plate machine
Discussion
Anyone know what the one to go for? Pretty uninformed when it comes to this kind of stuff. But these both look like good value and get good reviews.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Medicarn-Vibration-Plate-S...
Or this one?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/UPGRADED-1750W-SILENT-EDIT...
Any suggestions would be great.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Medicarn-Vibration-Plate-S...
Or this one?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/UPGRADED-1750W-SILENT-EDIT...
Any suggestions would be great.
DrTre said:
A couple of marathon runner friends use them and have nothing but positives to say.
ETA I'd be keen to hear of other peoples experience's of them.
The jury is out for me, they may have a use.ETA I'd be keen to hear of other peoples experience's of them.
Edited by DrTre on Sunday 10th June 21:21
However, they are the latest fad and listening to some women talk about them the other day its clear they feel they are the answer to their wobbly bodies when quite simply they will do exactly zero when the person has excess fat.
Lots of women look at these things as the next best thing but as ever diet and exercise as the only answer, not wobbling around on something that will bring zero results on its own.
I could see how the machine could be used for injury recovery possibly or possibly strengthening different parts of the body.
I think that's the bit where their marketing really isn't doing them any favours: focussing on fat loss, and the female population.
From what my friends have said (and let's face it, they ain't gonna be fat) they use it for muscle tone and what they describe as a sort of high intensity resistance type training. Others use them for stability etc...pretty much the one thing people don't use them for in their gym is fat loss....because it's not really of much use.
Like all equipment, it's not a one shot solution, but they definitely say it's helped them improve their fitness. Indeed they did the cocky thing initially of jumping straight into advanced classes only to regret it after the first class because they were f
ked, and backtrack for a few weeks!
I sort of think they're (my friends) evangelising a little but at the same time, they're not people who need to.
From what my friends have said (and let's face it, they ain't gonna be fat) they use it for muscle tone and what they describe as a sort of high intensity resistance type training. Others use them for stability etc...pretty much the one thing people don't use them for in their gym is fat loss....because it's not really of much use.
Like all equipment, it's not a one shot solution, but they definitely say it's helped them improve their fitness. Indeed they did the cocky thing initially of jumping straight into advanced classes only to regret it after the first class because they were f
ked, and backtrack for a few weeks!I sort of think they're (my friends) evangelising a little but at the same time, they're not people who need to.
rather than waste your money get down the gym and use machines.
all a power plate does is vibrate, shake your arm an hand about a bit or just wobble side to side really fast, as that will get better gains than a 'plate'.
all it does it vibrate your feet an nothing else, complete an utter money waster.
all a power plate does is vibrate, shake your arm an hand about a bit or just wobble side to side really fast, as that will get better gains than a 'plate'.
all it does it vibrate your feet an nothing else, complete an utter money waster.
The Major said:
rather than waste your money get down the gym and use machines.
all a power plate does is vibrate, shake your arm an hand about a bit or just wobble side to side really fast, as that will get better gains than a 'plate'.
all it does it vibrate your feet an nothing else, complete an utter money waster.
That's been your direct experience of using them? all a power plate does is vibrate, shake your arm an hand about a bit or just wobble side to side really fast, as that will get better gains than a 'plate'.
all it does it vibrate your feet an nothing else, complete an utter money waster.
OK, good to hear the other side.
I used have a commercial machine and was an instructor trainer for one of the commercial brands. Yes this does make me partially biased.
You didn't state what you are trying to achieve by buying one. As most people at this time of year are looking to "get in shape" I'll assume you fit into this category, but will mention some other uses.
Can these machines help you get into a better shape? Simple answer is yes when combined with usual healthy lifestyle choices. They can be as effectively used a fixed path machines, dumbbells, or pounding the streets. These machines are not miracle workers. You are still required to have some knowledge of what you are trying to do and you still need to work hard at it. The key is to find an activity that you will do, effectively, regularly and consistently.
Both the machines you have linked are £300 ish. If I had £300 and about the same amount of space as these machines take up, I wouldn't buy one.
As a side note. I don't rate these as for weight loss or gaining muscle, but they can be incorporated in. When I had one in my studio, I got great results with clients who had muscle which were not activating and muscle which were too tight. I then used this greater movement to work with bars, kettlebells and other bits of kit.
Just my input, as I said could easily be seen as biased.
You didn't state what you are trying to achieve by buying one. As most people at this time of year are looking to "get in shape" I'll assume you fit into this category, but will mention some other uses.
Can these machines help you get into a better shape? Simple answer is yes when combined with usual healthy lifestyle choices. They can be as effectively used a fixed path machines, dumbbells, or pounding the streets. These machines are not miracle workers. You are still required to have some knowledge of what you are trying to do and you still need to work hard at it. The key is to find an activity that you will do, effectively, regularly and consistently.
Both the machines you have linked are £300 ish. If I had £300 and about the same amount of space as these machines take up, I wouldn't buy one.
As a side note. I don't rate these as for weight loss or gaining muscle, but they can be incorporated in. When I had one in my studio, I got great results with clients who had muscle which were not activating and muscle which were too tight. I then used this greater movement to work with bars, kettlebells and other bits of kit.
Just my input, as I said could easily be seen as biased.
Driller said:
So it works when combined with an exercise routine?
Wasn't exactly what I said, or meant to say.My point was that it can be used as a tool. Same as a bar will not yield any results all by itself.
But as I said, my opinion can be taken as biased due to the fact that I used them, got paid for using them and had success using them with myself and others.
GranderTransit said:
I used have a commercial machine and was an instructor trainer for one of the commercial brands. Yes this does make me partially biased.
You didn't state what you are trying to achieve by buying one. As most people at this time of year are looking to "get in shape" I'll assume you fit into this category, but will mention some other uses.
Can these machines help you get into a better shape? Simple answer is yes when combined with usual healthy lifestyle choices. They can be as effectively used a fixed path machines, dumbbells, or pounding the streets. These machines are not miracle workers. You are still required to have some knowledge of what you are trying to do and you still need to work hard at it. The key is to find an activity that you will do, effectively, regularly and consistently.
Both the machines you have linked are £300 ish. If I had £300 and about the same amount of space as these machines take up, I wouldn't buy one.
As a side note. I don't rate these as for weight loss or gaining muscle, but they can be incorporated in. When I had one in my studio, I got great results with clients who had muscle which were not activating and muscle which were too tight. I then used this greater movement to work with bars, kettlebells and other bits of kit.
Just my input, as I said could easily be seen as biased.
Thanks for the reply. Certainly food for thought.You didn't state what you are trying to achieve by buying one. As most people at this time of year are looking to "get in shape" I'll assume you fit into this category, but will mention some other uses.
Can these machines help you get into a better shape? Simple answer is yes when combined with usual healthy lifestyle choices. They can be as effectively used a fixed path machines, dumbbells, or pounding the streets. These machines are not miracle workers. You are still required to have some knowledge of what you are trying to do and you still need to work hard at it. The key is to find an activity that you will do, effectively, regularly and consistently.
Both the machines you have linked are £300 ish. If I had £300 and about the same amount of space as these machines take up, I wouldn't buy one.
As a side note. I don't rate these as for weight loss or gaining muscle, but they can be incorporated in. When I had one in my studio, I got great results with clients who had muscle which were not activating and muscle which were too tight. I then used this greater movement to work with bars, kettlebells and other bits of kit.
Just my input, as I said could easily be seen as biased.
Just out of interest, would you not buy any power plate machine, or just the two I posted above? Any recommendations for a similiar budget?
Driller said:
So it works when combined with an exercise routine?
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Will a high protein diet help build muscle when combined with exercise?Kelloggs cornflakes, delicious when sprinkled on food.
I know this is skeptic central. But your argument is flawed.
Doing things to support the basic workout can improve the effect of the workout. Some things will have more effect than others. And they will have different effects.
I will listen to a reasonable argument on the pro's/cons of these things as I'm interested. But I'm not buying yours.
Thanks for the input gt.
From what I can gather, the naysayers over this (not meaning solely on here) seem to be under the impression it's meant to replace elements of a normal routine and that you simply stand on them and switch them on (perhaps that's what they see people do).
Reading up what/how they do I can see how they would be of benefit in some ways.
From what I can gather, the naysayers over this (not meaning solely on here) seem to be under the impression it's meant to replace elements of a normal routine and that you simply stand on them and switch them on (perhaps that's what they see people do).
Reading up what/how they do I can see how they would be of benefit in some ways.
I've had a 'taster' on one, and once tried to do calf raises/stretching on them.
So I have used them twice, I am not sure of the benefits I felt.
Considering your aims I would buy some trainers and start running and also go along to a park fitness group/parkrun or hunt around for a good PT, probably buy a kettlebell too.
So I have used them twice, I am not sure of the benefits I felt.
Considering your aims I would buy some trainers and start running and also go along to a park fitness group/parkrun or hunt around for a good PT, probably buy a kettlebell too.
I would do something that gets your heart rate up, if you have no problems running then a pair of trainers are a good start. If you want to train at home then a set of dumbbells and a chin up bar is a great start.
I will also suggest my default answer, a kettlebell
Check some workouts on YouTube, they are great for cardio and strength building.
Munter said:
Will a high protein diet help build muscle when combined with exercise?
I know this is skeptic central. But your argument is flawed.
Doing things to support the basic workout can improve the effect of the workout. Some things will have more effect than others. And they will have different effects.
I will listen to a reasonable argument on the pro's/cons of these things as I'm interested. But I'm not buying yours.
I hear what you're saying but it's not the same is it. You can't compare eating food, which is an absolute necessity, with this arguably gimmicky exercise.I know this is skeptic central. But your argument is flawed.
Doing things to support the basic workout can improve the effect of the workout. Some things will have more effect than others. And they will have different effects.
I will listen to a reasonable argument on the pro's/cons of these things as I'm interested. But I'm not buying yours.
The human body is evolving at a relatively slow rate and so it's physiology has stayed the same since all the classic machines/techniques have been invented.
I just don't see what possible statistically significant effect these things can have have when the user is already eating a healthy diet and doing cardio/resistance training.
Well one significant effect is to empty their wallet I suppose...
ETA Halb and BenM77 speak a lot of sense and I think they know their stuff!
Edited by Driller on Monday 11th June 10:51
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