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Vibration plate platform for improved circulation

homedecorator — Sat, 18 Jan 2020 00:05:12 GMT

Re: Vibration plate platform

Kachina624 — Sat, 18 Jan 2020 00:01:43 GMT

@homedecorator. I nearly fell out laughing when I first saw this machine recently. It immediately reminded me of this machine, popular in the '50s. It was proven to be a worthless piece of junk as you can't "jiggle" fat away. I imagine the Twenty First Century version is about the same.

Re: Vibration plate platform

sidsmom — Sat, 18 Jan 2020 00:24:41 GMT

My fitness center has a couple of the vibration machines.

Shakes the teeth out of my head!

Stretching w/ a strap & good 'ole foam rolling? Just fine w/ me.

Just so we're on the same page....this is what I'm referring to:

Re: Vibration plate platform for improved circulation

phoenixbrd — Sat, 18 Jan 2020 04:46:45 GMT

My gifted chiro has these (along with weights/rebounders/other equipment for use while waiting for appointments). The vibrator plates don't look like these pictures. You stand/sit on it but there is nothing to hold onto. Great for circulation/lymph/bone...I use it every visit. They were selling these at Costco about a year ago....pricey!

Re: Vibration plate platform for improved circulation

SilleeMee — Sat, 18 Jan 2020 01:13:29 GMT

Both the Q and HSN has them. I've seen them presented a few times. Looks interesting.

Re: Vibration plate platform for improved circulation

MoonieBaby — Sat, 18 Jan 2020 01:18:39 GMT

Tony Little has one he sells on HSN - it's a super high quality piece of machinery.

Not the flimsy junk Q has, I have his - husband bought the Qs and sold it to his nephew (it was not a good piecce of equipment) Tony Little has good stuff and his vibration machine is a concaved platform; offering a wider range of challenge and better results.

Though, I must admit... it DID remind me of the 50s stuff as well!!!

Re: Vibration plate platform for improved circulation

granddi — Sat, 18 Jan 2020 02:18:01 GMT

A version has been used on long space missions to help with bone loss due to prolonged weightless. It has been suggested that it could help us earthlings with bone loss.

Re: Vibration plate platform for improved circulation

homedecorator — Sat, 18 Jan 2020 02:56:19 GMT

I've seen them in the gym and chiropractor's office, they are supposed to be beneficial for circulation and bone density. I'm not sure about QVC or HSN models, was curious if anyone owned a home model. I am not sure if they're as effective.

Re: Vibration plate platform for improved circulation

phoenixbrd — Sat, 18 Jan 2020 04:44:49 GMT

@homedecorator Considering a Power Plate for home use....will incorporate exercise on the machine.

@homedecorator wrote:
I've seen them in the gym and chiropractor's office, they are supposed to be beneficial for circulation and bone density. I'm not sure about QVC or HSN models, was curious if anyone owned a home model. I am not sure if they're as effective.

Re: Vibration plate platform for improved circulation

LIPearl — Sat, 18 Jan 2020 12:13:32 GMT

I have vascular problems in both feet & legs as well as neuropathy so I'd be interested in any equipment that might improve circulation. I'm guessing, however, if it was simple, these types of equipment would be commonly recommended by doctors & physical therapists.

Re: Vibration plate platform for improved circulation

homedecorator — Sat, 18 Jan 2020 14:03:00 GMT

I am not looking for an exercise replacement, I work out regularl and enjoy it. I also understand this wouldn't fix circulation/ bone density issues. I see it more as something that could help. I don't know that I would want it at home, just wondering if anyone has a home model and what they think of it.

Re: Vibration plate platform for improved circulation

thisbe — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 17:57:19 GMT

Check out LifePro vibration plates. They are available on Amazon and have lots of reviews. LifePro also has a website. Their products are used by many physical therapists and chiropractors. I have their Rumplex model and have been impressed by its quality and the product support they provide.

Re: Vibration plate platform for improved circulation

nunu4u — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 01:09:07 GMT

I bought a vibration plate on amazon two years ago for $119. The model I bought is gone, but I see others for as little as $95. I love mine! Read the reviews of severals models, you will get inspired.

Re: Vibration plate platform for improved circulation

Snowpuppy — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 02:46:52 GMT

@homedecorator wrote:
I've seen them in the gym and chiropractor's office, they are supposed to be beneficial for circulation and bone density. I'm not sure about QVC or HSN models, was curious if anyone owned a home model. I am not sure if they're as effective.

I've done whole body vibration for probably the last 4 yrs. My local Naturopath has 2 different Vibabody models. Both are mid priced professional models.

They are superior for increasing circulation and promoting lymphatic drainage. As you begin they recommend no more than 5 minutes. The model below also has oscillating plates which I prefer. They have adjustable speeds and timers. You'll KNOW you've had a workout. One caution, weight loss? Not so much.

Re: Vibration plate platform for improved circulation

sfnative — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 07:51:57 GMT

I "might" buy the use of such a device for use by astronaut, but I need to see some clinical trial evidence that this thing is anything more than snake oil.

The best thing to do to increase circulation is walking and/or swimming.

I wouldn't go near such a thing. Think on this: The vibrations caused by this device causes the brain to vibrate back and forth within the calvarium; this vibration also causes the micro crystals in the inner ear to vibrate, possibly causing some of the crystals to vibrate "out of place." When this occurs - vertigo; and, way lower down on the list are those with plaques or clots, unknown to them. Yes, this would be quite rare, but all it takes is one person with such a condition on such a device throwing a piece of plaque or a clot and you've got a Code Blue in an establishment that is probably unable to handle such situations.

I think I'll pass.

Re: Vibration plate platform for improved circulation

tsavorite — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 16:10:30 GMT

@sfnative wrote:
I "might" buy the use of such a device for use by astronaut, but I need to see some clinical trial evidence that this thing is anything more than snake oil.

The best thing to do to increase circulation is walking and/or swimming.

I wouldn't go near such a thing. Think on this: The vibrations caused by this device causes the brain to vibrate back and forth within the calvarium; this vibration also causes the micro crystals in the inner ear to vibrate, possibly causing some of the crystals to vibrate "out of place." When this occurs - vertigo; and, way lower down on the list are those with plaques or clots, unknown to them. Yes, this would be quite rare, but all it takes is one person with such a condition on such a device throwing a piece of plaque or a clot and you've got a Code Blue in an establishment that is probably unable to handle such situations.

I think I'll pass.

I avoid anything that vibrates due to the inner ear as I have had many episodes of vertigo! Even the treadmill is to much vibration for me. I am fine when I get on it but even slowing it down for a long time before attempting to get off I still am dizzy and feel like I am on a boat. My brain/balance and inner ear just doesn't do well with anything that vibrates.

Re: Vibration plate platform for improved circulation

froggy — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 16:43:41 GMT

I asked my vascular doc about these types of things. She said they're not effective.