Power plates

apt905

Just wanted to know if anyone knew about exercising with power plates and how suitable they are for someone with arthritis.

frogmorton

I don't know either. You are not thick Sarah!!
Toni x

elnafinn

I look this up and the machine can be very expensive. Madonna started to use one a couple of years ago so sales went up.......

Apparently if your diet needs some attention do not expect miracles. I think I shall keep to my daily stretching exercises!

Elna x

mmarshall

Hi
I have used the power plates in the GYM a couple of times and it is really good. I have RA and found it did not affect any of the areas that I have pain.
I informed the trainer in the GYM that I had RA and she did not see a reason why I could not use it.
It costs £5 for 20 mins use in the GYM which is quite expensive.
Also they are really expensive to buy, the ones you buy for home use are smaller than the ones in the GYM, and the ones for home use have weight restrictions ( I think it is you cannot weigh more than 17stone).
Mary

collettem

I have severe arthritis of the hip and following an xray in feb 08 began using the power plates. They were really good for my back pain. 6 weeks later I was getting a hip injection under live x ray and my hip since feb's xray had worn away by another 3 quarters. As much as I loved them I stopped after that. I may have been unlucky as my hip is bone on bone. Hope this helps

apt905

mmarshall wrote:

Hi
I have used the power plates in the GYM a couple of times and it is really good. I have RA and found it did not affect any of the areas that I have pain.
I informed the trainer in the GYM that I had RA and she did not see a reason why I could not use it.
It costs £5 for 20 mins use in the GYM which is quite expensive.
Also they are really expensive to buy, the ones you buy for home use are smaller than the ones in the GYM, and the ones for home use have weight restrictions ( I think it is you cannot weigh more than 17stone).
Mary

Thank you very much for your useful comment. I appreciate it.

apt905

collettem wrote:

I have severe arthritis of the hip and following an xray in feb 08 began using the power plates. They were really good for my back pain. 6 weeks later I was getting a hip injection under live x ray and my hip since feb's xray had worn away by another 3 quarters. As much as I loved them I stopped after that. I may have been unlucky as my hip is bone on bone. Hope this helps

Sorry to hear about your hip problems. Your comments were very much appreciated. Thank you.

apt905

sarahh wrote:

I am having a really thick day today What are power plates excercising?

Hi there,
I've only just heard about them from my daughter. Apparently they are large round plates that allow you to exercise properly, but help to stimulate your muscles so that you get the benefit of an hour’s work out in less than half the time. Power plates do this by vibrating as you exercise, stimulating muscle contraction. This additional muscle exercise is something that you don’t get in a regular workout, and it’s the reason you can get away with exercising for less time each day.

vonski

Hi
I know this isn't the same thing but you can buy a machine with pads that you put on your muscles. When it's turned on you get little electric shocks that work the muscles, as they get stronger just turn it up to work muscles harder. You can lay down and do a work out You can get these for around £100, even better
Vonski