Anybody use a Powerplate for Toning?

[SleeveSoon 191]

My gym (LifeTime Fitness) has a PowerPlate machine. I checked it out for the first time today and selected core exercises. I did a front plank on the PowerPlate machine for two 30 second sessions. I sipped some Water before getting on the machine and felt like I was going to puke. Some interesting sensations from the vibrations - not sure if it was any better than a normal plank.

[PowerPlateAustralia 0]

Hi all,

Power Plate is definitely a great tool for toning and maintaining your ideal weight on an ongoing basis. Like you say, the cheaper machines don't have third-party research backing them and Power Plate is actually a certified medical device, so there are plenty of benefits to finding your nearest Power Plate studio or gym and trying it out for yourself!

Here is some great research on the effect of using Power Plate to reduce abdominal fat:

https://powerplate.com/education-training/research/power-plate-training-can-reduce-abdominal-fat-in-overweight-and-obese-adults

@ - we'd love to know where you are going to do your 4 week Power Plate stint and see if we can get one of their trainers to pull together a program for you to get you the results you are after!

@@SleeveSoon - you definitely would have been working those abs and shoulders harder during your front plank than you would have if you had done it on the ground. Is there a trainer at LifeTime Fitness that can give you a run down on the best way to use the machine? That always helps get the best results!

Keep up the great work!

The Power Plate Australia team

[NeedaBreak4Me 1,755]

Hi all,

Power Plate is definitely a great tool for toning and maintaining your ideal weight on an ongoing basis. Like you say, the cheaper machines don't have third-party research backing them and Power Plate is actually a certified medical device, so there are plenty of benefits to finding your nearest Power Plate studio or gym and trying it out for yourself!

Here is some great research on the effect of using Power Plate to reduce abdominal fat:

https://powerplate.com/education-training/research/power-plate-training-can-reduce-abdominal-fat-in-overweight-and-obese-adults

@ - we'd love to know where you are going to do your 4 week Power Plate stint and see if we can get one of their trainers to pull together a program for you to get you the results you are after!

@@SleeveSoon - you definitely would have been working those abs and shoulders harder during your front plank than you would have if you had done it on the ground. Is there a trainer at LifeTime Fitness that can give you a run down on the best way to use the machine? That always helps get the best results!

Keep up the great work!

The Power Plate Australia team

Wow! i am impressed! Were your ears burning Powerplate Au hahahaha

Fitness first, however i have a friend who said that i can use their personal one at their home gym... so i am considering doing that instead... the issue is that there isn't much resources for the various exercises for it.... can you send me some links to the manuals? etc

Like i said in my earlier posts... i am going to be the weight loss surgery guinea pig for the next few weeks and i will report on my progress... however i think i need to get all the exercises possible to create a decent plan with the various target areas

[SleeveSoon 191]

@@SleeveSoon - you definitely would have been working those abs and shoulders harder during your front plank than you would have if you had done it on the ground. Is there a trainer at LifeTime Fitness that can give you a run down on the best way to use the machine? That always helps get the best results!

I spoke to my favorite trainer (Alicia) today about exercises for the PowerPlate machine. She said that resistance training engages 40% of your muscles' capacity, but the PowerPlate engages 80% of your muscles' capacity. She recommended doing planks, lunges, and push-ups on the PowerPlate. I did some planks today and increased the time and intensity on the PowerPlate. I am a little sore tonight, but will try some lunges tomorrow.