Best vibration plates to shake up your exercise with fat burning routines
We get it. Standing on a platform and shaking yourself fit might sound a bit sketchy but the best vibration plates, sometimes called vibration platforms, vibration machines or power plates, allow you to incorporate whole-body vibration (WBV) as an additional component to your exercise routine.
“These devices typically consist of a platform that vibrates at various frequencies measured in Hertz (Hz),” Amanda Place, personal trainer and founder of Sculptrition tells us. “You can stand, sit, or lie on the platform while it vibrates, causing muscles to contract and relax multiple times per second.”
And, as the long list of research studies shows, all this shaking and vibrating can boost your health and wellness — and in more ways than one. According to a 2018 review, WBV can result in increases in muscular strength, power, flexibility, and gait speed. You might also see improvements in bone mineral density and balance which results in a decreased risk of falls. While a meta-analysis found that WBV can increase circulation. Researchers even discovered these nifty plates could help combat osteoporosis.
Why should you use a vibration plate?
Along with helping to shake up a stale fitness regime and helping to better your balance, vibration plates can provide a low-impact exercise option if you have limited mobility or joint issues. “The gentle vibrations will help maintain muscle activity without putting excessive stress on the joints,” Place explains.
“While not a standalone solution for weight loss, vibration plates can be used as part of a comprehensive fitness programme in
