Welcome to Amanda Zips It Up – Easter style!
For me, Easter’s about spending time with family and making that roast on Sunday, buying the kids chocolate eggs and getting two bank holidays off work. But it’s also my key trigger date for ‘Summer is Coming’ – reminder that it’s time to get in shape for the upcoming holiday season.
So, what’s trending in the exercise department this Easter? The Gym? No. Padel? Nope. Spinning? Not this year… because in 2025 it’s all about Vibration Plates
Research into vibration plates is still in its early stages. And they may decrease osteoarthritis with only 10 minutes of exposure time. A study found that during an eight-week intervention, when used on middle-aged people, the vibration plate treatment improved balance and pain levels.
If you’re interested in trying vibration plates, consider them a complement to (rather than a replacement for) strength training. The vibrations of these devices make your whole body work overtime to stay stable and may also strengthen your core. However, just standing on one can’t replace your daily dose of movement.
Vibration plates require frequency and this refers to the number of times per second that the plate vibrates or oscillates. Higher frequency values mean that the plate is vibrating at a faster rate, while lower frequency values mean the plate is vibrating at a slower rate
What’s the Amplitude? This refers to the intensity of these vibrations. Higher amplitude values generally mean that the plate is moving a greater distance, while lower amplitude values mean the plate is moving a smaller distance. By adjusting the frequency and the amplitude of the oscillation, you adjust the intensity of the vibration. So frequency and amplitude are important factors that determine the intensity of the vibration.
If you’re stumped about how to start using a vibration plate, you’re in luck: There are a lot of video tutorials that will show you how to adapt your favourite moves so that they’re vibration plate-friendly. It’s also sensible to consult a certified personal trainer to learn the ins and outs of vibration plates.
Vibration Plates at Amazon around £100
Onto this week’s blog and we discuss Coachella Cowboy Core Fashion, Space Suits and Alternative Easter Gifts. Happy Easter to you all.
