Vibroplate?

WRSteele79
WRSteele79 Posts: 14 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Has anyone ever used a vibroplate and do they work? Seems fishy to me.

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  • callikia
    callikia Posts: 226 Member
    I'ma have to google that one but I'm afraid to do it at work...sounds dirty. *lol*
  • WRSteele79
    WRSteele79 Posts: 14 Member
    lol. It's supposed to be a machine you stand on and the bottom (plate) vibrates. Supposed to compress an hour's workout into 10 minutes.
  • MandiS80
    MandiS80 Posts: 127 Member
    Pretty sure I looked at this before and came up with "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is" That was a couple years ago, but I don't think it's changed.
  • WRSteele79
    WRSteele79 Posts: 14 Member
    I know, I've been thinking the same thing. It's probably too good to be true. My problem is that I love to run, but can't with this weight on me.....old Army injuries to my knees and hips. If I'm lighter I can handle the strain of aerobic exercises, but not at this weight. I have issues jut doing lunges. I was trying to focus more on dieting until the weight came off some then I'd start exercising, but that's not working. I can't even go on long walks without hurting myself. lol. I thought, when I first found out I was pregnant, that I'd stay in shape by walking every day. I only walked once and spent the entire duration of my pregnancy stuck on the couch in excruciating pain.
  • michaelalalalala
    michaelalalalala Posts: 32
    I used to go to a gym that had a vibro plate class... All I know is I was much sorer afterwards than ever before, and felt like muscles I didn't even know existed had been used.. Got results but was also doing cardio and weights as well, so can't say whether the vibro plate had much of an impact or not though..
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,993 Member
    Latest studies I've read and research show that it DOES increase strength and activate more muscle WHEN YOU STRENGTH train on them, but just standing there won't do ****. It's just a sales pitch used to get people who DON'T like to exercise to purchase it since little time and effort need to be put into it. Kinda like them belts that were used in the 40's to "shake fat" off of the waist while people stood there.

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  • WRSteele79
    WRSteele79 Posts: 14 Member
    Thanks guys. I did see a video where people were doing various exercises on it. I think it said just to stand there the first couple of times to get used to the vibration. I'm thinking about trying one at the local tanning salon. We'll see....
  • whitetiger011680
    whitetiger011680 Posts: 218 Member
    There's one at my chiropracotr's office but I have no idea what the benefit is since I've never goten on it. I suppose it would strengthen muscles as you try to keep your balance on it but I don't see where it would help anyone lose weight.
  • sportytalldoll
    sportytalldoll Posts: 208 Member
    I'ma have to google that one but I'm afraid to do it at work...sounds dirty. *lol*


    HAHAHA MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY!
  • SlidingDown
    SlidingDown Posts: 64 Member
    I used one of these a few years ago, got a deal on 10 sessions. Where I went, there was a series of strength exercises you were to do, I spent about 30 mins each time doing it.
    Honestly, you really work hard during it. Not Olympic level no, but hard even so, and yes I did get stronger.
    Once my 10 sessions were up I didn't have the cash to recommit, so I didn't keep doing it - can't attest to long term results.
    My 2 cents would be don't expect to lose much weight, it's for toning and strengthening. Used for that purpose, it's one good way to work your muscles. I would equate it to doing strength training while on say a fitness ball, or a wobble board, or anything similar where you are constantly having to work just to maintain your balance, as well as the workout itself. Those are much cheaper options though lol
    Hope that helps.
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    Latest studies I've read and research show that it DOES increase strength and activate more muscle WHEN YOU STRENGTH train on them, but just standing there won't do ****. It's just a sales pitch used to get people who DON'T like to exercise to purchase it since little time and effort need to be put into it. Kinda like them belts that were used in the 40's to "shake fat" off of the waist while people stood there.
    So combine the vibro plate with the "shake weight" and we might have the newest fat loss miracle! :tongue:
  • jadedzen
    jadedzen Posts: 221 Member
    i've tried them because i had one accessible to me for free where i worked. i would credit it with maybe increasing a bit of circulation and some pain management for chronic conditions just standing on it. it's not a work out when you just stand there. however doing squats/crunches/etc on them did seem to take more effort.
  • stuartadair1
    stuartadair1 Posts: 46 Member
    Was on a bike in the gym when a 'Well endowed' lady decided to sit on the vibroplate next to me and crank it up to high setting.

    Wasn't a good sight and I've not used one since in-case I look the same :bigsmile:
  • ReasonableAssumption
    ReasonableAssumption Posts: 25
    I found one of these on craigslist. Should I buy it? The list says it's worth over $1000, but they will sale it for only $500.

    What do you think? (Please only responses from people who own one.)
  • ReasonableAssumption
    ReasonableAssumption Posts: 25
    I found one of these on craigslist. Should I buy it? The list says it's worth over $1000, but they will sale it for only $500.

    What do you think? (Please only responses from people who own one.)

    Nobody?????
  • ReasonableAssumption
    ReasonableAssumption Posts: 25
    Please hurry I'm afraid someone else will buy it first.

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