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Buying A Vibration Plate

Apr06

There are a few things to consider when buying a Vibration Plate and Orbus leisure are here to help you through the selection process.

All of our Vibration plates have a detailed product description, so you can gain a clear understanding of the benefits, functions, sizes and prices of each of our trainers. In order to make a purchase that you’re happy with you need to be aware of the differences in quality, features and functions of the range of vibration plate trainers available on the market. Orbus Leisure hand pick every piece of fitness equipment from leading manufacturers so we can be sure that there is a machine to suit everyone’s needs, this also ensures that  that we are supplying a quality product, regardless of the cost.

Things to Consider:

Design and construction

Due to the nature of the product, your vibration plate needs to be strong and stable. All of our vibration plates are constructed from high quality materials, mostly high grade solid tubular steel. All of our machines can be delivered within the UK, some self assembly is required, clear instructions and tools are always provided to make self assembly minimal.

Size of the plate

The machine works by the user exercising whilst standing (sitting or kneeling) on the vibration plate. Therefore the bigger the plate you have the more room you have to exercise in comfort, a bigger plate will also allow you to perform a much more diverse range of exercises. It’s important to remember that a bigger plate requires a bigger motor.

Motor size

All vibration plates are powered by an electric motor, the more powerful the motor, the more powerful the plate will be. If the machine has more of a powerful motor it will be capable of providing stronger vibrations under heavier weight conditions for a longer period of time. Motor speeds are quoted in watts (W) and you can find this in each products individual description.

Frequency

basic Vibration plates will operate at a single frequency it’s important to remember that the higher the frequency the better the machine will perform, a machine with a varied frequency plate has the capability of vibrating at different speeds, different speed setting deliver different health benefits, this allows for a more varied workout and better physical results.

Amplitude

The amplitude of a machine reflects the distance the plate travels whilst vibrating and is measure in mm. Generally the higher the amplitude, the more intense your workout is going to be. All of our product descriptions show specific amplitude data.

Size and weight

The first thing you should consider when it comes down to buying a piece of home gym equipment is the size and weight of the item before you commit to buying anything. If you have limited space it might be an idea to consider a compact vibration plate, which can be easily stored away when not in use.

Instructions

A Vibration plate is a piece of gym equipment in its very own league, and if you haven’t used this piece of equipment before then you need to understand exactly what to do before starting your workout. Every vibration plate is supplied with a user manual and an exercise guide

We hope that these tips can help you make buying your vibration plate run a lot smoother. If you have any more questions or queries then feel free to contact our customer helpline on 0845 300 8028.

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The i-Tone Vibration Plate – Ultimate Flexibility

Nov24

The Dual Motor i-Tone Vibration Plate is true professional grade vibration trainer, with dual motion capability.

Packed with the latest vibration technology, combining two motor actions, the i-Tone Vibration Plate can product 3 movement types. Oscillating and Vertical vibration actions can be selected independently, or can be performed in tandem. This gives ultimate flexibility.

The Oscillating movement generates a natural training see-saw motion to give the body a full resistance workout. The body’s own balance stabilisation creates a fantastic core workout, which helps burn fat, tone muscles and reduce cellulite.

The Vertical movement provides a more intense level of motion, allowing for strength and muscle development.

The i-Tone’s combination routines give the ultimate training flexibility and maximum results.

With the product also come a great wall chart demonstrating routines and postures, but the final piece of technology allows you to independently design workout programs to exactly match your needs.

The USB training plug-in really is the ultimate accessory. The USB stick plugs directly into your PC or Laptop and with the need for any level of computer literacy, the time and motion settings can be designed to create a totally personalworkout session.

 These can be amended and developed as your desire for more complex routines grows. This really is a brilliant advance in vibration technology.

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Improving Balance and Stability with Vibration Training

Sep26

Whilst many pieces of fitness equipment can help the user to shed weight and shape up very few products can help to improve core stability and balance. Vibration training is one specific way that you CAN now improve your stability and balance whilst getting in shape at the same time.

If you are unfamiliar with the vibration plate then imagine a machine with a raised platform and two arm rails. The workout is centred around the platform, with the user generally standing or sitting on this vibrating surface. The benefits of exercising upon a vibrating platform are plentiful. The vibrations cause involuntary muscle flexing and this contributes towards increased muscle strength and performance.

The vibrations do not remain in the feet, ankles and legs but are transferred throughout the whole body (hence the term Whole Body Vibration Training, or WBVT). When the muscles in the back and abdomen are forced to flex rapidly they build up strength over time. A stronger core leads to greater levels of balance and stability. This reflex based exercise actually suits muscles which are not used to being toned because the reflex is involuntary.

The vibrations cause such rapid muscle flexing that the workout should be short (around 10 to 15 minutes per session), otherwise fatigue will diminish the results. In addition to an improvement in balance and stability the user will also see an improvement in circulation. As the muscles flex the blood is pushed through the body at a faster speed.

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Vibration Training Reduces Health Risk

Nov29

Can Vibration Exercise Equipment reduce health risks as we get older?

Well, simply the answer appears to be “yes”. Doctors have revealed how regular Vibration Training  sessions could save many older people from broken bones and hip transplants.

As you get older, your bone density reduces meaning you become more susceptible to fractures and breaks. In fact, Osteoporosis, or brittle bone disease, affects three million people in the UK and there are approximately 230,000 osteoporosis related fractures every single year, with 70,000 being in the hip area.

This costs the National Health Service £2billion a year and is a leading cause of disability in the elderly.

Research has shown that regular Whole Body Vibration (WBV) sessions could actually increase bone density, reversing this trend. A recent study, published in the specialist journal Bone, by a team of doctors from the Medical College of Georgia in the United States, says that WBV could help over 50’s to resist bone density loss as they grow older.

Their trial found that bone density around the hip joint and in the leg bones consistently improved.

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