By Jill O'Donoghue from Killarney Toning and Beauty Studio

Toning tables are suitable for all ages, shapes and sizes and are designed to improve health and rehabilitation procedures.

They can be used also in passive active movements in a sitting or lying position and are a great form of stretching, helping to lengthen and strengthen your muscle groups, from core, arms, legs etc.

Exercising in the toning tables contributes to the restoration of the motor functions, strengthens muscles, help reduce weight and improve bone density without the exhausting workouts.

The operating principle of toning tables is based on recurring movements of the movable part of the table.

These drive the muscles in different parts of the body causing targeted joints to work. The fixed part of the table is used for support.

All exercises are carried out either sitting or lying, which makes it possible to avoid negative impact on the spine.

The machines work like a double positive action and create alternating contractions of opposing muscle groups.

Our aim is to help balance, mobility, inch loss and weight loss when combined with a calorie-controlled diet, in a safe environment. If you haven't done any form of exercise and are a little worried starting, these are ideal to get you going and feel confident about exercising again.

Toning tables are suitable for both men and women, call Jill on 064 6632966.