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Vibration Plate - Whole-body Vibration Exercise Machine

The vibration power plate the next generation fitness program already has the stamp of approval of NASA, NFL teams, NBA teams, top universities and a wave of celebrities in a effort to get in shape. The vibration plate administers what is called "vibration therapy" which helps burn fat, increase metabolism, build muscle and increases flexibility.

1. Vibration Therapy does not make you sweat.
2. Vibration Fitness tones and tightens skin.
3. Increase your Strength dramatically in weeks.
4. Increase your serotonin levels which improves your mood and energy levels.
5. Decrease joint pain and blood pressure.
6. Increase your flexibility and balance with Vibration Plate workouts.

Vibration exercise therapy accelerates the body's natural healing response, increases cellular oxygen circulation, stimulates cellular nutrient uptake, enhances cellular fluid movement and assists cellular waste removal. As a result, new cells are more resilient, vibrant, and function together as a healthier, longer lasting body.

How it all started - Vibration Plate Therapy

The vibrating platform offers the same benefits of an hour-long sweaty gym workout in just 15 minutes with the machine burning the calories for you. The Vibration Plate is said to be responsible for the incredible shapes of not only Madonna, but also stars such as Claudia Schiffer and Natalie Imbruglia.

No matter what your physical condition, at the right fre-quency setting the subconscious stretch reflexes will tighten almost all your muscles at once. That compares with just 45 per cent of muscle fibres used by an average sportsman during conventional training. Traditional power training increases muscle strength because your body reacts to the extra resistance cre-ated by the weights or elastic, over and above nor-mal gravity. But with Vibration Training your body reacts to acceleration rather than extra mass: a force many times greater than standard training stimuli. And one repeated 30 or 50 times a second. Your body has to adapt even more to overcome this greater load, and so achieve your training targets faster.

Moreover, the vibrations increase the production of regenerative and repair hormones, improve blood circulation in skin and muscles, strengthen bone tis-sue, improve lymph drainage and increase the basal metabolic rate. All this results in more strength, more speed, more stamina, rapid recovery of muscles and tissue, increased flexibility, mobility and coordination, anti-cellulitis, collagen improvement, and fat reduc-tion. The “more is better” principle does not apply to vibration training. You feel fitter, but you do not have to train more intensively. The added value of the Vibration Plate is improved training quality and effectiveness, so you can shorten your sessions and recover quickly afterwards.

How whole body vibration therapy works and why:

Vibration platforms are taking the world by storm. Not only are they wonderful for athletes but also for use in rehabilitation. This is because the vibration does most of the work and our bodies simply respond…which in turn has a plethora of benefits. It’s a versatile machine to have in the home as it’s capable of meeting different needs of family members. Some people have reported an increase in a feeling of optimism; the stimulating effects of the vibration machine can help counteract certain types of depression and loss of motivation.

Vibration exercise has allowed people with debilitating conditions such as osteoporosis, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, and stroke victims to yield the benefit of exercise while working within their personal limitations.

WBV can be a complete workout or it can be used in a more passive way.

You can make it a complete workout by standing in one of the difficult positions, just after 1 minute he/she would be panting and perspire as if having exercised rigorously. There are also reports that the effects of the vibration exercise reduce the weight-lift training by 85%.

In traditional strength and power training the load on the muscles is determined by the weight lifted.

A specific frequency and amplitude of vibration is chosen and the movement of the plate loads the limbs. The vibrations stimulate a reflex contraction within the muscle which leads to a high level of muscle activation and exertion. The superior muscle-activation that the vibration machine stimulates compared to conventional training, means that less time is required to work muscle groups completely.

A one minute workout on this vibration platform burns more energy and creates strength improvements. This is achieved with minimal stress on the joints and ligaments. You can perform static or dynamic movements including standing, sitting, kneeling, lying, and placing your hands on it. Almost any exercise from a typical gym workout to passively sitting on a chair and resting your feet can be done on a vibration platform.

The application of the Vibration machine

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are without a doubt one of the most popular items of home and commercial gym equipment, powered or motorised treadmills use a motor to move the belt, keeping the rate at which you walk constant. Many motorised treadmills have powered incline adjustments. One of the main advantages of a motorised treadmill is that it's more challenging - it can go faster than you can, so you have to work harder to keep up. Argos Sports offer folding treadmills - for those looking to save space and who may be on a budget. Non-folding treadmills - for those who have enough space for a treadmill, and commercial treadmills - for those who want a high quality treadmill with advanced features, similar to the standard you get in gyms throughout the world

Rowers are in a class of their own for a really intensive upper and lower body exercise workout. Serious training can be done with any piece of quality cardiovascular equipment, but rowing machines really lend themselves to the dedicated fitness enthusiast, particularly those who enjoy rowing!

Rowers have 3 main forms of resistance. Air rowers like the Horizon Oxford II CS Rowing Machine give an excellent smooth action and full length stroke. They come closest to simulating the action of rowing on water, together with WaterRowers, where water provides both the feel and sound of 'the real thing.' Magnetic rowing machines give a smooth and variable resistance and are generally shorter which may be a factor where space is limited, and you do not have much room for exercise machines.

Cross trainers also known as elliptical trainers offer the same benefits as a treadmill but are low impact machines, i.e. your feet remain stationary. These cross training machines have adjustable resistance, sophisticated digital displays and are quiet in operation. At Argos Sports we offer compact elliptical trainers for those of you short of space and on a budget, standard elliptical trainers for those of you who have the space available. We also offer commercial elliptical trainers for those who want a high quality elliptical cross trainer similar to the ones you use at a gym

Exercise bikes (sometimes referred to as exercise cycles or Exercise Bike) are good for the large muscle groups in the legs. These bikes are manual and have variable resistance. Some exercise bikes will also work the torso and upper body. A recumbent exercise bike puts less pressure and stress on the back. At Argos Sports we offer upright exercise bikes which give you the feel of a pedal bike, recumbent exercise bikes where you sit back and pedal putting less strain on your back (good for those who have the room and beginners). Finally we offer spinners and racers designed for those serious about there biking.

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