Description
A vibration plate uses whole body vibrations to force your muscles to naturally contract. By making your muscles work harder, vibration plates can aid in weight loss and gaining muscle.
Possible Benefits
- May help with weight loss
- May lower blood sugar
- May strengthen your body
- May improve body composition
- May lower blood pressure
Required Equipment
Vibration Plate
How to Do It
There are many ways you can use a vibration plate.
- Simply stand on the vibration plate.
- Stand on the vibration plate and do an exercise such as a squat. Doing an exercise while using the plate can intensify your workout and work your muscles harder.
Why it works
Vibration plates work because they stimulate your muscles to work at a higher rate than they normally would. This makes everyday exercises, such as squats, more intense. When your muscles work harder, your workout is more beneficial.
Time Commitment
15 minutes
Suggested Frequency
3 times a week
Time of Day
Anytime.
Possible Side Effects
May have no effects
May cause nausea or tiredness
Tips
- Use after an intense workout if you are sore. Standing on the vibration plate will get your blood flowing.
- Use after a long day at the office. This will get your blood flowing and help with the aches and pains that come with sitting all day.
- Use when recovering from an illness. Vibration plates may help you recover faster. Ask your doctor about it!
