AN intense 25-minute workout with a Power Plate is being offered for free to women at a gym in Islington.

New River Fitness in Essex Road is holding the supervised classes on the vibrating platforms throughout March for local women.

Elizabeth McKenzie, manager of New River Fitness, said: “The magic of Power Plate is that you can achieve double what you would in a normal workout.”

The free sessions are being staged to celebrate International Women’s Day on Tuesday (March 8).

To book a class contact 0207 226 5444 or email info@newriverwomen.co.uk quoting reference International Women’s Day.