The one key piece of fitness equipment that has everyone talking right now is a vibration plate, also known as a power plate.Until recently vibration plates were a luxury reserved for the wealthy, but as their price falls their popularity increases, so here is all you need to know about vibration exercise.

As with any piece of fitness equipment the results will depend on how you use it.If you are not going to use your vibration plate regularly you are simply wasting your money.For the very best results, exercise should be combined with a healthy diet.Shop around before buying your trainer as the market is awash with a variety of specifications and prices.

The vibration plate itself is a base on which the user has room to stand. Keep your eye on the size of the plate – if it is too small you will have little room from which to move and this will limit your routine. Your workout is improved if you add stretches and balancing exercises, so buy the biggest plate you can afford.Look for a model with variable frequencies. As with all exercise, your body can become resistant to the same, repetitive routine so if you can vary the frequency you are likely to see improved results.It is recognised that a slower speed setting can help with weight loss and a higher speed helps to tone your body.

In terms of design the vibration trainers are either supplied with or without arms.Compact models can be stored away when not in use.The upright models can be bulky but their arms to offer the user a level of support not provided by the compact version.You may actually see better results from a compact model because the key to success when using a vibration plate is to balance effectively.

The role of the vibration plate is to stimulate every cell in your body. If this sounds a little extreme don’t worry – your cells are stimulated just as they would be through normal exercise.The speed setting the user selects will determine how many times per seconds the muscles will contract and expand, and this can be as much as 14 times per second.As your body is subject to acceleration it is tricked into thinking it weighs more that it actually does, thus making your body work against a far greater force of gravity.

Vibration plates can be responsible for an improvement of your overall health, in addition to weight loss and cellulite reduction.Cell stimulation leads to a reduction of toxins in the blood and this can result in smoother, firmer skin and a reduction in cellulite.