This consumer report provides actual feedback from buyers of the LifeSpan Fitness VP 1000 Vibration Plate
Product Description
The LifeSpan Fitness VP 1000 Vibration Plate - Its dual-motion design encompasses an up/down pivoting system and a secondary front/back pivot. The result is a multi-dimensional platform movement that enhances the benefits you’ll receive from whole body vibration, including improved muscle strength, balance and flexibility. In addition to standing in an upright position, there are many other uses of the vibration plate to increase your physical activity and improve your strength, including calf stretches, lunges, squats, pushups, sit-up twists and tricep dips. Assembly is required.
How It Works Whole body vibration is achieved by being on a platform that vibrates at a high frequency, causing your muscles to contract and stretch to maintain balance without your brain being actively involved. The rapid involuntary reflex intensifies even the simplest exercises. This fast repetition of your muscles reacting along with the controlled low impact to the bones creates the growth and strength.
4.0 out of 5 stars Lifespan Fitness VP-1000 Vibration Plate, September 5, 2009 By Charlie R. - See all my reviews I like the machine but I have nothing to compare it to. However, I wrote the company about a small problem; a section of the top pad was not glued down: THEY DID NOT ANSWER. I could not find a local machine to try first. All of the gyms in my area did not know what I was talking about. A natural health "expert" is recommending an expensive power plate in a newsletter I get. People who have tried mine are either impressed (exercisers) or confused (non-exercisers).
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Great Incentive to Exercise, July 25, 2009
I waited a year to purchase this vibration plate and finally decided to go ahead after recent studies concluded the effectiveness of such training. Frankly, it's been a great incentive to exercise simply because it just feels so good! I start out my sessions just standing on it and it literally wakes up my body and I go through my routine with enthusiasm. I can't tell if it's given me extra muscle and bone mass, but the fact that I WANT to exercise with it may be meeting my goals anyway. Sadly, the cellulite seems to stick around and enjoy the workout, too, but I'm ever hopeful that it may eventually give up and go away. Anyway, after over two months of use, I'm still enthusiastic about this purchase.
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VERY DISAPPOINTED! June 19, 2009
"I purchased this product thinking "WOW" it looks like it has a good review standing. I researched many vibration plates and this one was what seemed to be a great cost, product and warranty, if anything should happen. Well not so! The product arrived late, The product is damaged, they want a 20% restocking fee to return a product that was sent damaged. WOW Great warranty don't you think!
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Bottom line:
The VP1000 was generally well received with 95% of buyers giving it very positive reviews. However 1 review was very negative but this was due to late arrival and damaged goods rather than how effective the product was. We therefore award the VP1000 4 stars!
* 5 preset workouts
* Vertical and horizontal vibration
* Motor: 1.2 horsepower
* Maximum user weight: 300 pounds
* Unit Weight: 105 pounds
* Platform Height: 9 inches
* Platform Area: 15 by 23 inches
* Product Height: 55 inches