You can’t swing a mouse round the internet these days without hitting some fad or another claiming you can lose inches/pound etc with their latest fitness craze. We’re constantly been bombarded with images of glamorous looking celebrities whilst being warned of the health dangers of being overweight. As tempting as it is to invest in one of these ‘new’ weight lose programmes everyone knows they very rarely work. At the end of the day common sense has to prevail. To maintain a healthy lifestyle all that’s needed is a sensible diet and regular exercise. Although there’s is no magic pill or secret answer the truth is there are some things that can make this lifestyle choice a little easier.

Whole body vibration may be thought of as one of these ‘quick fix’ new ideas. This concept was first recognised when Russian cosmonauts needed to find away to combat anti gravity problems over 50 years ago. After experiencing around 50 vibrations per second, the muscles tone naturally. Each of the vibrations from vibration training causes the muscle to contract which in turn strengthens them. The process is similar to the way your toes curl when you wear flip flops, it happens automatically. The involuntary muscle contraction uses the same principle. Unlike regular exercise, vibration training doesn’t place any additional strain on the joints. When compared to doing sit ups, using a vibration trainer can be much more effective. Each exercise will work on one specific set of muscles at a time.

The best solution would be to combine the two. Gentle exercise whilst on the vibration plate would produce the best results. In theory you could sit on it watching TV and it would still have a positive effect on your muscles. This means that a vibrating plate is the perfect exercise solution for anyone who finds the gym a bit of a slog. Like any form of exercise, if using a vibrating plate it should be done on a regular basis to build up the muscles stamina and resistance.