Re: Powerplate

[Jaguar]

Go to the link below and do searches for "Swing Master" and
Stress-Buster Body Exerciser." I wonder if either of these would help.
I haven't heard of the "Powerplate" previously so don't know how it
compares to either of the vibration machines at Tools for Wellness. It's
worth a look.................

http://store.yahoo.com/toolsforwellnesscom/


bluebowling@yahoo.ca wrote:
> I read this in another group. I had previously asked about the
> possibility of just getting started vibrating, hoping somebody would
> come up with a machine like this -- put together from old bicycle
> parts? Well the poster says people with severe osteo shouldn't use it
> but for many it could be worth a try, right?
> QUOTE:
> A year or two ago something called 'The Powerplate' had been
> introduced here (in The Netherland, from the US). It is a plate on
> which you stand for about 10 minutes, and that should have the same
> effect as a fifty minute's work out. In some fitness centers it is
> used now.

[cyli@visi.com]

On Fri, 11 Jul 2003 22:50:52 -0800, Jaguar <jaguar@ak.net> wrote:

>Go to the link below and do searches for "Swing Master" and
>Stress-Buster Body Exerciser." I wonder if either of these would help.
>I haven't heard of the "Powerplate" previously so don't know how it
>compares to either of the vibration machines at Tools for Wellness. It's
>worth a look.................
>
>http://store.yahoo.com/toolsforwellnesscom/

(snipped)

Not weight bearing. Probably some slight exercise effect for couch
potatoes, but not enough to make the bones work. On the Poweplate you
stand up, causing each vibration to have an effect on the bones and
your own weight and, IIRC, it gives subtle differences in footing,
which would help some with agility. I didn't pay much attention to
the Powerplate after I looked at the price. I figured jumping up and
down would be more useful, economically speaking.
--

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Often taunted by trout.
Only a fool would refuse to believe in luck. Only a damn fool would rely on it.

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[Beach Runner@nospam.com]

bluebowling@yahoo.ca wrote:

> On Sun, 13 Jul 2003 11:33:22 GMT, Beach Runner@nospam.com wrote:
>
> >This isn't going to do anything for anyone. Maybe someone totally
> >handicapped that needs to be moved that can't move themselves. You'd
> >get a lot more benefit taking a walk.
> >
> >
> >There's no getting around it. If you want to be healthy, regular, vigorous
> >exercise must become a regular habit. No machine can do that for you.
> >
> >Bob
> >
> Of course you are right. But the powerplate isn't a substitute for
> exercise -- it's a possible therapy in itself. When your bones are
> compromised every little bit helps and this may be a great way to do
> it. I'd sure like to combine exercise with the powerplate and drop the
> fosamax!

All it's going to do is move your legs. You can that for yourself by walking.

Fosamax is a biochemical formula that prevents the breakdown of bone, hardly
replaced by a machine that moves your legs back and forth. Be realistic.

Bob

[cyli@visi.com]

On Sun, 13 Jul 2003 14:39:02 GMT, Beach Runner@nospam.com wrote:


>All it's going to do is move your legs. You can that for yourself by walking.
>
>Fosamax is a biochemical formula that prevents the breakdown of bone, hardly
>replaced by a machine that moves your legs back and forth. Be realistic.
>

Anybody who'd stop taking Fosamax and use that machine has bigger
things wrong with them and higher up than bone problems...

Nobody should stop taking their meds just because they're using
something else, too. Not unless they get up to over norms for age 30
for density. We know how likely that latter is to happen.

But it is something that can be done inside and by very fragile
people. I went and found it again and it was another, but similar,
one I thought might help with agility. Somewhat the same but with two
plates that move independently. One for each foot. Agility is a big
help for anyone, but for someone who might break easily on a fall,
it's even better.

The first time it came up, I recommended bus riding as a cheaper
alternative. Just as bouncy and you can generally sit down while
doing it, if you wish to, though standing would be better (remember to
keep a hold on the strap or bar.).
--

rbc:vixen,Minnow Goddess,Willow Watcher,and all that sort of thing.
Often taunted by trout.
Only a fool would refuse to believe in luck. Only a damn fool would rely on it.

http://www.visi.com/~cyli

[bluebowling@yahoo.ca]

On Sun, 13 Jul 2003 10:40:51 -0500, cyli@visi.com wrote:

>On Sun, 13 Jul 2003 14:39:02 GMT, Beach Runner@nospam.com wrote:
>
>
>>All it's going to do is move your legs. You can that for yourself by walking.
>>
>>Fosamax is a biochemical formula that prevents the breakdown of bone, hardly
>>replaced by a machine that moves your legs back and forth. Be realistic.
>>
>
>Anybody who'd stop taking Fosamax and use that machine has bigger
>things wrong with them and higher up than bone problems...
>
>Nobody should stop taking their meds just because they're using
>something else, too. Not unless they get up to over norms for age 30
>for density. We know how likely that latter is to happen.
>
>But it is something that can be done inside and by very fragile
>people. I went and found it again and it was another, but similar,
>one I thought might help with agility. Somewhat the same but with two
>plates that move independently. One for each foot. Agility is a big
>help for anyone, but for someone who might break easily on a fall,
>it's even better.
>
>The first time it came up, I recommended bus riding as a cheaper
>alternative. Just as bouncy and you can generally sit down while
>doing it, if you wish to, though standing would be better (remember to
>keep a hold on the strap or bar.).
>--
I'm talking about the vibrating machine that is being studied,
not an exercise machine -- already good results with animals -- as
far as I know it stimulates bone BUILDING which is not what fosamax
does. Read my post -- I didn't say I was going to QUIT fosamax -- I
said that I prefer exercise with a vibrating machine. And if studies
show that this machine has good results, why not. I'm waiting and
hoping.