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The Power Plate – Home Fitness Solution or Gimmick?
In the first of our instalments of home fitness equipment reviews, we shall look at the power plate. The power plate is a vibration device designed to work the muscles without you actually having to move. At first glance power plates appear to be an easy way to exercise at home, however a surprisingly large amount of effort is required when fighting the machine – and it does at times feel like a fight!
By assuming different stances on the Power Plate you stimulate different muscle groups, apparently in a more effective way than standard resistance exercises. The Power Plate also takes up much less space than a multi gym (and you can hang your coat on it).
A word of caution – Power Plates are quite heavy and the vibrations are noisy too – similar to an old washing machines with a failed drum bearings. Best used on the ground floor and not near to adjoining wall with neighbors!
Good results can be seen within a few weeks of using this machine. However, you have to decide whether this will be your desired approach to training in the long term, as it is a very expensive piece of equipment to discard after a few months. We recommend that you try one out first before buying. And ask yourself – “will I still be using this next year?”.
If you do decide to buy, please return here first!
Power Plates exercise machines are a great piece of home exercise equipment for those who love having the latest gadgets in their gym.
Checkout the Power Plate Exercise Machines currently on offer!
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