Powerplate - tips for short PP workout/stretch session

[TheClitterati]

There is a Powerplate in my gym - never see anyone using it, but I think it could be good for me. I am quite overweight, and have many injuries (knee, ankle, both shoulders) but I really enjoy working out.

I'd like to incorporate a short power plate workout - today I did my stretches on it - but I'm having problems finding proper information on what to do on it.

Because of where its located in the gym, I can really only do standing moves (many of the exercises online invovle lying down).

So does anyone use one? Any tips as to what to actually do on a power plate would be really appreciated.

Are there no staff in the gym to ask?

they are a bit sparse - we are encouraged to book (and pay for) PT's but I'm not doing that.

I've found a few YT videos - all seem to involve a lot of horizontal exercises

Hi @TheClitterati - i can wholeheartedly vouch for the Powerplate. I have a knee injury which prevents me running, doing any jumping etc and the powerplate has been my saviour. I have also has issues with water retention, aching joints (thanks to being fast approaching menopause) and swollen knees from a recent skiing trip. The best way to find your way around the machine is to download the powerplate app and then you can choose your workout. From Yoga to massaging or strengthening this is how i know what to do. Give it a go, it takes some getting used to as the vibration can make you feel a little off balance initially but do persist. Good luck!