Yes we don’t just blog about Vibration Plate news on this site. We also like to keep you up to date with any fitness challenges. Maximuscle is the latest challenge to follow if you are looking to bulk up rather than slim down. Most users of Vibration Plates use it to slim down and tone their body but even some body buildings like to incorporate this into their fitness routine. For example you can bulk up your chest and get real definition for those perfect pecs by using the Vibration Plate to do controlled press ups. The vibrations make it so much more difficult and helps give you a better all round workout.

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The team at UK Vibration Plates have been using the Body Sculpture BM1500 Power Trainer with Maximuscle Cyclone for a while now and have noticed significant differences.

Why wait until the new year to get in great shape, start your training now

Power Plate, the global leader in Acceleration Training™ fitness equipment have unveiled the pro6, a combination of both lower and upper body vibrations using the first ever upper body cable resistance. This new model will enable a total body workout in less than 30 minutes. the Power Plate pro6 features a new fitness system call proMotion™, which uses high strength Vectran® cables to transfer vibrations to the upper body and a high speed, approx 20 to 40 times per second.

The pro6 is aimed at the major healthclubs and professionals who want a all in one total body workout machine.

“Power Plate with proMOTION technology is a genuine game-changer for the fitness industry because it is a results-proven system that delivers a true, total-body workout,” said Mark de Gorter, president of Power Plate North America (PPNA).  “Power Plate pro6 with proMOTION offers health club operators a single product and a range of dynamic training options using Advanced Vibration Technology to deliver noticeable and measurable results, in as little as 30 minutes.”

At this time of writing we’re not sure when we’ll see these hit the stores in the UK. We’ll update as soon as we hear anything.

View our current range of power plates and compare prices on our site. We’ll add the Power Plate pro6 as soon as we know its available in the UK.

Limited for time during those busy days at the office. Need to keep fit and stay healthy. Well get yourself down the local gym and use a Vibration Plate if you are limited for time to workout. Keeping Active and getting away from the office even if for only 30 minutes helps give you mind a rest and your body a workout. This break will also make you more productive at work. So why not give yourself a short intensive workout, a boost of energy might be just what you need.

Most decent Gyms these days will have at least 1 Power Plate machine, so head to your local gym and ask if they have one. Then get ask the fitness trainer to give you an induction. Once you are use to the machine then you can have quick and convenient lunchtime workouts.

3 sessions at 15 minutes each could make such a difference to how you look and feel. This also allows another 15 mins to get showered and back to the office.

The workout session will involve holding a number of different poses for approx 60 seconds each. The vibration swill contract so fast this will be long enough and you’re muscles will be needing a quick break, then onto the next pose.

Why not alternate your workouts with some cardio. The vibration plate will give your muscles a good workout, but you’ll also still want to get your heart beating with some cardio vascular training. Either get out and pound the streets or go rowing, swimming or running for a great mix for the weeks training.

If you are looking to buy a machine for home use then we’d recommend the Body Sculpture BM1500 Power Trainer. A Little over £100, doesn’t take up as much space as the Power Plate machines and gives you body just the same workout.

Gemma Anterton is the latest celeb to turn to using the Power Plate to get in shape while being in the limelight. With 2 film premieres coming up where she stars and a new role where she is the leading actress in the hit West end show The Little Dog Laughed..

Gemma joins other celebs such as Courtney Cox and Hilary Swank who recently started using the Power Plate to get in shape. They are becoming more popular and are perfect for high profile users with limited time and want quick results in time for their next movie or to look great walking down the red carpet.

Gemma raves about the Power Plate going on to say “For me, staying in shape is about feeling healthy and looking toned, so the Power Plate machine has been a revelation. It is a workout method that fits in with my schedule and helps me achieve my fitness goals, even when time is limited. I have already noticed the results and I just love the buzz I get after a workout. I also feel stronger and more energized,”.

The Power Plate is not just for celebs, it is also great for anyone who wants to stay in shape with busy lifes. The entry level Power Plate my3 is a great choice and if you are on a budget then for a fraction of the cost you can pick up a very good all round machine called the Body Sculpture BM1500 Power Trainer.

Last weekend Serena Williams won her 12th Grand Slam singles title, the Australian Open. Serena is one of the all time womens greats but to reach this standard it is not just on-court training that counts. Off court training plays a big part.

For this Serena enlists the help of a Power Plate machine to add to her core strength and increase her power and agility on the court. Serena says “Off-court training is as important to me as on-court. With the Power Plate®, I’m able to accelerate my off-court training and maximize the benefits.”

“On tour, playing back-to-back matches is tough on your body. Being ready the next day is the difference between winning or losing. If I can accelerate the recovery and healing process, I have a definite advantage. With my Power Plate®, I have that advantage,” Williams says.

See our guide to vibration plates to read more on the benefits of vibration plate technology. We do some great Power Plate machines and compare merchants to offer the best price available.

It’s almost time for those New Year resolutions and many make a resolution to get fit. If this is one of your resolutions why not look at the Body Sculpture BM1500 as an excellent fitness machine. It will aid any cardiovascular work you do and help to create that all over body workout. If you are new to vibration fitness have a look at our guide to vibration fitness and we’ll explain what it is all about. If you want to get in touch for more information please do not hesitate to do so. So have a great Christmas, enjoy the food and drink and be ready to shake yourself fitter in the New Year.

Duncan Banatyne has announced a £75,000 revamp of his gym in Carlisle. The revamp includes adding a new Power Plate station to the gym. Power Plate machines are proving more and more popular in the gym with celebrity users such as Kylie Minogue and Madonna being fans of the vibration plates.

The revamp also includes a new relaxation room in it’s spa area as well as redesigning some of the gyms interia. Ten 40 inch televisions will also be installed brining the gym up to the standard everyone expects from Duncan Banatyne’s gyms.

Nigel Armstrong, managing director of Bannatyne Fitness, said: “This investment is part of a programme of ongoing development within our existing portfolio.

“As a company we firmly believe in regenerating and investing our profits back into our health clubs and hotels. This enables our members to receive the maximum benefit from their experience at Bannatyne’s.

“An increasing number of people in Carlisle have put membership of Bannatyne’s at the heart of their healthy lifestyles and it is important that we meet their needs with a large and varied range of facilities and equipment.”

Hazel Graham, general manager of Bannatyne’s in Carlisle said: “We are very excited about this investment, especially the expansion of the spa

“We have developed a holistic approach to living a healthy lifestyle, which includes improving wellbeing through a range of relaxing and rejuvenating treatments such as massages and facials.”

Have a look at information on the Power Plate machines.

With increase in popularity of the Power Plates machines in gyms across the countries there seems to be an increase in jobs looking for Power Plate experienced trainers in these gyms. We found one such posting for a job in a gym in Bromley. The specification was for a trainer specifically for the Power Plate room in the gym.

This is another string to add to your bow if you have been trained on the use of Power Plates and are looking for a job in fitness. Take a look at our comparison of the Power Plates machines such as the Power Plate Pro5 AIRdaptive and the Power Plate my3.

Meg Matthews has been toning up recently. The former party girl seems to be really happy at the moment, toning down her party lifestyle and keeping in shape with a personal trainer. Meg has also been using regular Power Plate sessions to aid her workouts and Meg is really pleased with the results. Meg recently said: “I have the best feeling inside, I don’t think I’ve ever been so happy.” These Vibration Plates are certainly gaining popularity with more and more celebrities using them and loving the results.

Meg is marrying art professor Peter Sidell next year and we wish her the best of luck. Have a look at our comparisons of the Power Plates range, from the Power Plate my3 to the Power Plate Pro5 AIRdaptive and the best prices available online.

Siobhan Redmond, an actress, uses Power Plate to keep fit and healthy for her latest role. Siobhan is a member of studioEH1 in Edinburgh and is often there when not on location or on tour. Siobhan said “With stage roles in particular, stamina is important and Power Plate has certainly helped me build mine.

“When I’m touring it’s not always easy to find somewhere to train. However, when I’m at home in Edinburgh, then I do find regular visits to studioEH1 at the top of my list of things to do.”

Ian Gray who is director of studioEH1, said: “We find clients come along for a variety of different reasons; from improving fitness to rehabilitation following injury or improving their body shape.

“Siobhan is just one of our many clients who find that training with us on a regular basis helps them realise a whole host of benefits; improved muscle definition, increased core strength, more flexibility, better posture, weight loss and reduced cellulite.”

Have a look at our range of Power Plates and also have a read about how a vibration plate can benefit you.