Charlottechicken Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 A few of my colleagues have been raving about Wobble, something to do with standing on a power plate for 15 or 20 minutes and doing a few exercises, while the machine vibrates like mad I had a card through the door recently, and a salon has opened on the main road, backing onto my house almost, offering a free wobble session, and I wondered if any of my fellow Omleteers are 'wobblers' . I did walk past today and was rather intimidated by the young pampered girls in the salon, they also do all manner of waxing, nails, tans and vajazzles Wondering whether to take the plunge now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I read that as Womble I thought, I often make good use of the things that i find, things that they everyday folks leave behind Never heard of it... I don't need a wobble board to wobble... My fat manages it quite well on its own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Space chick No i havent, but id like to have a go, it sounds like fun. Let us know if you try it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I thought you were another one who'd spent the afternoon in the pub with a pitcher of Pimms in the sunshine I think you should have a go at sober wobbling and tell us all about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 It's called Power Plate up here. I had a free 10 min session. It is really popular, with folks queuing to use it! I am not convinced that such an easy thing to do would make you lose weight I would like to know if anyone has had successful weight loss using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 A friend of mine teaches power plate exercise - the theory is to do standard exercises on a wobbling plate, not a CV workout but made me laugh when I tried it as it makes all your wobbly bits wobble I shan't bother trying it again, as exercises go, it didn't really do it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I wobble but I haven't tried this although I do have friends that like it! Not sure whether it works or it just amuses them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I wobble. Don't need a machine to do it,either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I've tried it . Can't motivate myself to go to the gym anymore so have to rely on natural wobbling . It was OK but make sure you keep your teeth clenched or you sound like you're in sub-zero temperatures with not much on . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 They were demonstrating it at the CLA Game Fair at Blenheim last weekend; the stand was ringed by young blokes all watching the female instructors' bottoms wobbling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 A work colleague of mine does Power Plate, she is in her late 50's and petite, she is really fit and looks great so it must work for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 They were demonstrating it at the CLA Game Fair at Blenheim last weekend; the stand was ringed by young blokes all watching the female instructors' bottoms wobbling. When we went past a comment was heard "could have put a pretty young thing on there"..the lady in question wasn't exactly old either Clare, you don't have any fat to wobble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Funny how none of you have mentioned the price of this Is it expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 It's £4 per class, 3 classes for a tenner or a monthly pass (one wobble per day) for £29.50. In other parts of Brum it's £3 per class, I'm not in an expensive area A friend who does it is pretty slim but says it has improved her waistline, as it is supposed to help core muscles. My core muscles need help Haven't been yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 'as it is supposed to help core muscles' Humm my core muscles are strong from riding & rowing, but there is still a wobbly layer of fat on top so not convinced a power plate would help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 that's 'muscle in repose' Patricia, not fat TBH, you can exercise your core muscles just by correcting your posture when you're walking, it's also gentler if you're not used to exercise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suelp Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 I have a smaller version at home and I think it's great, even my doubting DH has used it to relieve his aching legs and back after a long day in the garden or lots of heavy lifting, and he agrees it does help. My first one was useless but this new one is really quite powerful,bought on ebay (not up to the Power Plate standard, but they cost something like £5000). I don't use it enough to help lose weight, they reckon you would need to do 2 x 10mins sessions 3 times a week or more. The best way to use these is by doing such as squats with weights, sit ups and press ups. My daughters friend is a P.T. and uses one of these all the time at her gym (she is a demonstrator for Power Plates). She has a lovely figure, but then so she should with her job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Weebles wobble! But they don't fall down...... Sorry not meaning to hijack it is just what went through my head when I read the title, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 You're not the only one Ms Marple ..............Maybe showing our age a little though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffs Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 I had a weeble! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 I thought of Rolf Harris and his wobble board thingy! And yes I too wobble where I don't want to wobble - without the aid of machines. Anyone remember the machines that had a strap and people (ladies) used to lean back on it and wobble away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Assumed you meant er wobbly bits - i am sure I do just never looked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Anyone remember the machines that had a strap and people (ladies) used to lean back on it and wobble away? Yes, me meee, I do! Always looked very torturous. I saw these wobble jobbies at Grand designs last year, and yes, lots of men hanging around watching the demonstrations.. I would be afraid to get on one. I might cause a Tsunami if I started wobbling. (or fall off it trying to do something beyond my appalling co-ordination and balance skill level). I suppose you could just try it out for a month and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrensWorld Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Greg the Grocer off Master Chef does Wobble, Wooble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
