Vibration Training Machines for Hire
Here we are talking about whole body vibration (WBV) which is different to other kinds of “vibration training” machines, including oscillating ones.
The first thing to note is that there are many cheap copies of the genuine vibration plates on the market. Most of them are ineffective, and some will potentially harm your health, rather then help it. We don’t hire these, for obvious reasons. The vibration must be purely vertical, and at a certain heights (amplitude) and speeds (hertz) to be effective.
Vibration training increases the gravity effect of any load-bearing exercise. The effect of this is that more muscle fibres are employed, and the workout time can be reduced by up to 50%.
It is a mostly anaerobic exercise, just like weight training. Benefits include muscle toning, strength gains, increased core stability and some fat loss. There are many other benefits when vibration plates are used in the stretch and massage mode – something that the cheaper machines don’t even offer.
We advise that you speak to knowledgeable staff (like ours, who are VibroGym qualified) before training with these highly effective machines at the gym.
A personal trainer or coach will understand how to use the machine and prescribe the best workout for you. Many sports teams use vibration training as a way to improve performance and flexibility of the athletes.
Hiring a vibration plate is almost always advised if you are unfamiliar with this kind of machine. VibroGym and Power Plate are the top brands.
If you are also looking for improved flexibility and the option to massage the muscles, hiring a vibration plate could be ideal. On the optional stretch and massage setting, the amplitudes and speeds are changed to promote the correct kind of vibration frequency and height.
The option to rent a vibration plate avoids the cost of purchasing, but gives you an all in one fitness machine.
For a gym to use a vibration plate, the floor must be strong – ideally concrete - as there is some vibration impact when training on the machine.
