Good Vibrations

I am currently using this system and have been for the last 5 months. I can tell you that it is not as simple as "just standing on a vibrating machine" any more than weight training is about "holding onto some heavy things". You do have to put in the effort, like any exercise the effort you put in determines the results, it is far from a miracle treatment and is certainly not a scam. I have found that for the time involved (15-30 mins 3 times a week) it is far more effective than doing free weights. I have built up my muscle strength, toned up and lost about 12 kilos since I started using Power Plate - I recommend it to anyone and everyone!!

I stand corrected. However I still don't get the 800 pound squat comment.

I think this type of gadget, much like Pilates, sells itself easily to women who want to "tone up" (the myth of toning vs. building muscle). There are tons of people out there who won't work with weights because they assume that working out "like a man" will make them look like a man. So the effectiveness might be arguable, but it is a genius marketing idea.

Yea , stealing other peoples uni reports , awards and specs to attach it to a piece of Chinese made plastic like a Power-Plate is " Great Marketing "

A word to Jim , you are wise to question any statement surrounding Vibration Training .There are about 4 machines out of 35+ that do as thay claim. Not a good record so far. We boycotted Power-Plates here in our studios in New Zealand because of faulse claims. We now have other units that arnt available to the public. Designed for studio use only.

And holy shit , what a difference.

I've tried the Power Plate, not sure how good it is, but it did help a lot when I had some lower back pain.

Lloyd - What's so different about the machines you have in New Zealand?

We have alot of the European Vibration Therapy machines like Powerplate here in N.Z. also . Which is why you found it good for pain relief but didnt find it that hard.
Vibration Training is much bigger here. These series of units are designed to be used as training tools and for obesity.
Not fair to even try and compare models. Not fair on the designers or engineers that developed them. Its the marketers that try to cause confusion by deliberatly mislabeling their machines that are to blame. I know as i was asked to do this as Power-Plates product manager , but refused and went independant. Now im just a consumer and manufacturer. I will not get into the selling game again.
I have found a couple of good cross over units like Vibro-Gym and Body-Shaker that have both Therapy and Training settings. And we buy those to help with the shear numbers we do. Really good for beginners.
If you want an opinion on a unit, just ask. I have the factory specs on 35+ models, and will give you unbiased advice on what they where designed for.

I am interested in the factory specs on the machines. I used the Power-Plates machine at the Regency Hotel in NY last weekend and liked it. Trainers who want to control the use of machine which requires their instruction I believe so that they can get the training time, took plug so I couldn't try the system out much.

Believe system has merit, but prices I saw were costly.
Thanks,
Roy Eichler

Lloyd
I have just heard about these vibrating machines from my daughter who is living in London at present. She was telling me how good the Powerplate Personal is for her. I live in Australia and am really interested in buying one of these machines ( not necessarily that brand) but can't find anywhere on the net to find one in Oz so I was wondering if you could help. Possibly suggest a good machine and hopefully tell me how I could get one here.
Maureen

Hi Maureen,

please see the website www.vibrogym.com.au

there is an excellent machine for the home available

call me on 0407025960, our office is in brisbane, but we come to you.

Dan

Hi Lloyd

I have just seen an article on the Power-Plate here in South Africa. I am really interested in the time reduction and the opportunity to get a good training session without the joint and ligament pain from lifting weights. Can you recommend some vibration therapy machines for home use?
Erica

There seems to me to be a lot of posturing & marketing going on in this immature industry. The sums involved (for the marketeers) is huge. I mean huge. Think about it... $4,000 to $6,000 for a vibrating devise? Notwithstanding the obvious technical knowlege required and the quality of materials needed to produce a reliable product, that still leaves plenty of room for huge fatcat sales commissions. These devices are less complex than an automatic washing machine, yet are 10 times the price. I would only trust the advise or opinion from individuals who are not plugging anything. Sorry, Lloyd Shaw, I don't buy your bias.

Hi Lloyd,
I would love to have the specs on the whole body vibration systems. I was at a show today and tried the Pro Ellixe model. I would love to have any additional information you have on these products.

The Pro-Ellixe is a good home/professional unit , and a good way to get into vibration therapy. But i would not consider it a Vibration Training model.

The price though would put me off as you outgrow these units very quickly if used as a training tool. So far no-one has produced a home unit i would endorse. Sorry guys.
But most of the lighter units are great fo pain reduction, flexability , pelvic stability , incontinance and ostoeporosis.

To Roy ,The older Power-Plate is made of metal , good unit. The newer is made of plastic, not good.
I have never seen any " valid" factory specs from the newer model Power-Plate model. Only copies of other machines attached to it. When it has been tested though , it comes up well short of its advertised specs.

And iLard , are you so jaded that you believe everybody is unethical and only in it for themselves . Probably a good place to come from considering recent events. But maybe you should spend a day at my South Auckland mortuary to see why i set up Vibra-Train.

Oh and yes peoples , most of these companies ( about 40 out of 45 of them ) get there parts from China so they build them for next to nothing. Cheapest Fq inverters , cheap isolators , just passable motors etc. They make a killing on the sales.

Power-Plate was selling its plastic model from China for 18K ? And are based on the simple 4 part eqaution that has been used for years.

The machines i build ( not for sale ) cost 11k minimum just to put together. They are hand built for commercial use only. They are based on a 9 part equation.

So i do know the real thing when i see it.

I only have good things to say about the Power Plate. Am taking a 10 session course twice a week. I used the Power Plate (vibro gym) four times (30 secs at 30mz for ten minutes of training). Measured myself before sessions since I didn't believe all the talk about it either. After four times (two weeks) I lost two inches in my bust, 3 1/2 inches in my waist, 1 inch in my hips and 2 inches off both thighs. The machine is absolutely wonderful. The best thing is that you feel so great afterwards. You get a rush that makes you feel full or energy for days. Have bad knees and shoulders and this machine makes working out so great. You get a fantastic workout and don't hurt your joints. You are a little sore after the workout and you know you have used muscles that you haven't used in a while.

Try it and you will be hooked.