HOW IT WORKS

The Vibration Plate differs from the vast majority of other vibration toning equipment as the platform moves across an axis (picture the way that a child's see-saw would move up and down!) As the left side of the plate moves upwards, the right side of the plate moves downwards, and vice versa. Due to this advanced design of the Plate, head shake is minimised during operation as the hips and pelvis act as the body's natural shock absorber!

Exercise is performed with the feet / hands positioned equal distances on either side of the axis. This results in muscle contractions alternating continuously in the left and right legs / arms as the body naturally tries to balance itself. This natural reflex is known as a stretch reflex. An example of a stretch reflex is what occurs when the doctor taps us under the knee to test our reflexes. As the muscles are stimulated via a stretch reflex, 100% of the muscle fibers are stimulated compared to an active contraction where not every muscle fibre is used.

Due to the advanced design of the Vibration platform, stress is minimised on the muscle as well as on the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. This makes Vibration Body Toning ideal for the overweight and for individuals who aren’t used to conventional forms of exercise.

Vibration Plate is one of very few vibration toning units available in the world that allows the user to work muscles harder by positioning the feet further from the centre of the tilting platform. By doing so the amplitude of the movement is increased and the muscles receive a greater workout!

BENEFITS

Vibration Toning on the Plate is a non-strenuous, low impact method of toning that takes only 10 minutes, yet achieves greater results than conventional training without the effort. Vibration Toning is the perfect tool for people who want more from their sessions - from the professional athlete to those with physical limitations.

Vibration Plate sessions offer the following benefits in 10 minutes without placing high loads on the tendons and joints:

The power of vibration training has been harnessed by many major medical, rehabilitation and therapeutic centers across the world. Vibration Technology allows people with debilitating conditions such as osteoporosis, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and stroke victims to yield the benefit of exercise.

Vibration training is a simple solution to preventing age-related muscle loss. Not only does it improve muscle strength, but also increases flexibility and range of motion, enhances critical blood flow throughout the body, expedites the recovery and regeneration of damaged tissue and ultimately enhances the general wellness and quality of life for individuals.

Balance is also improved as vibration confuses the brain into automatically trying to subconsciously control balance. One study testing the chair rising time of the elderly using a control group, a placebo group and a group that did vibration training, showed that the vibration training group had 18% gains in chair raising time.

Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis are often unable to train normally because the brain is no longer capable of controlling the muscles properly. However, muscles are activated in an entirely different way while using vibration training because it causes a stretch reflex without conscious effort. These reflexes are possible because the actual disease affects the nervous system rather than the muscle tissue. Vibration training will not cure individuals with these conditions, but will allow them to activate the muscles, thus greatly enhancing ones quality of life. Practical experience has shown that these patients get stronger and less dependent on others, and experience less pain. This could be because vibration training stimulates new neuromuscular pathways, which means there will be more nerve endings to fire more muscle fibers. Individuals tend to feel better and have more energy to cope with their everyday activities.

Can I lose weight using the Vibration Plate?
Body Action will help to improve posture and will increase muscle mass. As muscle mass is increased, the basal metabolic rate is increased and so more calories are used, even whilst you rest!

Who is the Vibration Plate suitable for?
Our experience has shown that there is no “stereotypical” user of the Body Action.  Male and female, younger and older, the Vibration Plate can provide benefits being sought by the majority of people, from those people looking to tone up their bodies, to professional athletes looking to add variety to their workouts!

How easy is it to use the Vibration Plate?
The Plate is operated by a simple touch button control.  There are preset programs for the beginner, which can be easily overridden by the simple touch of a button for those that have used the Body Action before. 

Do Vibration Plate users need to wear special clothing?
No, loose fitting leisure suits are suitable clothing for toning up on the Plate.

How often should clients use the Vibration Plate?
We advise that clients should use the Plate three or more times per week, with each session lasting 10 minutes.