Commercial Power Plate

Features :

heavy plate, quiet operation, more comfortable vibrate, double vibrate-absorbing cushion, Fiber glass and acrylic housing, sturdy steel board construction, ergonomic handlebar, two panels.

Motor:  2 AC motors,  220V/50hz,    110V/60hz
Time setting:     30, 60, 90, 300 (seconds )
Frequency:   30-50Hz (1Hz adjust)
Amplitude:     Low:  1-2mm;  High: 3-4mm
Vibration Style: Vertical
Pre Program:   4x6
User Program:   3
Display feedback:   time, frequency, amplitude, acceleration, exercise position.
Platform Surface:   635x640mm
Size:  1060x800x1645mm
Weight:   120kgs
Max.User Weight:   180kgs

 

Vibration Training Vibration training machines might seem one of the newer categories of fitness kit to appear, but vibration technology has been used to improve the performance of the human body for a surprisingly long time. WBV (Whole Body Vibration) is a principle of fitness training that has been developed over the last 40 years. Having been used originally in ancient Greece for rehabilitation and 'wellness', developments in technology the 1970's with Russia's top sports scientists, Dr Vladimir Nazarov, introduced the technology to competitive sports, ballet and medicine in the former USSR. It was also adopted by the Russian Space Program, and more recently by the European Space Agency and NASA, as a way of countering muscle and bone wastage caused by weightlessness in space. Nowadays WBV is used in a wide range of settings, from hospitals and rehab clinics to health clubs and professional sports training centres. Among a long list of benefits, to increase muscular strength, endurance, power and size; increase bone mineral density and joint stability; improve balance and posture; improve flexibility; improve hormone profile; and reduce pain and fatigue. Variables for Training The variables for training with vibration are frequency (speed the platform moves per second), amplitude (degree of movement/vibration), duration and plane of movement. Whole Body Vibration is now an established form of training in the UK health club market, most manufacturers attempt to create a predominantly vertical movement - also known as displacement - knowing the body is designed to absorb vertical vibrations due to gravity, this has an instant effect on the muscles and bones and various other systems. Some manufacturers also create some side-to-side and front-to-back movement, this can develop stability and co-ordination but does have mean the frequency is required to be much higher thus more aggressive. Principle The principle is simple: When you're in contact with a vibration platform, the body subconsciously thinks the floor is unstable or dropping away, and reacts by recruiting all the available muscle fibres to keep you upright/in certain positions. Vibration Type There are four forms of vibration plate technology, these are crank, motor, see-saw and linkage. Crank and motor are the most common 1st generation technology and have an up and down and lateral movement, the see-saw has a rocking movement and the linkage has a purely vertical movement. The linkage system is the next generation technology. It is recognised that the vertical movement is the most efficient and effective due to the energy transfer through the vertical plane.

Applications WBV has a wide range of applications - the elderly for balance, de-conditioned athletes to enhance performance, regular people to complement a fitness regime, medical experts to enhance rehab. Acceleration Effect WBV training is often referred to as Express or Acceleration Training, due both to its rapid training effect. The higher the frequency does not necessarily mean the most effective and efficient. In fact it is down to the effectiveness of the movement of the platform. It is widely recognised that most effective form of increased muscle activation is in a vertical plane. Dependent on the user the workout can be reduced from an hour down to 20 minutes to gain the same effect. Functionality The beauty of vibration training is that you can perform most exercises on them. If you select a platform without a mast this allows for a wider range of movements and techniques incorporating hand/free weights, stability balls, kettle bells and resistance bands. Comfort/Noise Comfort comes from how well the body absorbs the movement/vibration, you should not feel shake. Lower frequencies and a vertical vibration provides the greatest comfort and less noise. The higher the frequency usually means the higher noise and a more aggressive feeling. Health & Safety Although there is much debate regarding the safety of high frequency vibration there is no conclusive proof that prolonged time at frequencies higher that 20Htz have a negative effect on the body, however the ISO & OSHA standard warns not to expose the body to G-Forces greater 1G (in addition to the earths gravitational pull). The higher the frequency combined with amplitude the greater the G-Force. Like with any forms of exercise we recommend you consult your doctor if you have any concerns. Research There are 1000s of research papers and also ongoing research into the effects of vibration training. Much research has been conducted with a wide range of subjects, including those who have special needs, disabilities or particular medical issues - the elderly and frail, those with injuries as well as conditioned and elite athletes. We will be pleased to supply a list of papers, please ask in store. There are also new studies currently being conducted on conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinsons and juvenile obesity.