Whole Body Vibration
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The benefits of cross-training
25 Jan 2012Just as a diverse diet provides vitamins and minerals, a complete exercise program should consist of varied activities to work every part of your body – in other words, cross-training. Cross-training means that you incorporate a variety of activities into your exercise routine. It’s a way to broaden your activities and work different muscles. Cross-training can be as simple as swapping an activity. For example, you may swim one day and run the next. Or, it can combine several types of exercises in one workout session.
Whole body vibration is a great option for cross training. There are many benefits and Read the rest of this entry »
Benefits of Pivotal Vibration
5 Jan 2012The PowerVibe Motion 1 is an example of a quality, pivotal (or oscillating) whole body vibration product. There are 2 main types of WBV – vertical (also called vertical tri-planar or lineal), and pivotal (also called oscillating or teeter-totter). While both offer a number of the same general benefits, such as increased circulation and muscle activation, pivotal may be especially helpful in offering these additional benefits: Read the rest of this entry »
Fjeldstad C, Palmer IJ, Bemben MG, Bemben DA. Whole-body vibration augments resistance training effects on body composition in postmenopausal women. Maturitas, April 20, 2009 (Epub ahead of print).
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BACKGROUND: Age-related changes in body composition are well-documented with a decrease in lean body mass and a redistribution of body fat generally observed. Resistance training alone has been shown to have positive effects on body composition; however, these benefits may be enhanced by the addition of a vibration stimulus.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of 8 months of resistance training with and without whole-body vibration (WBV) on body composition in sedentary postmenopausal women. Read the rest of this entry »
Adding WBV into a training program
14 Oct 2011As with all training programs, trainers must consider the frequency, duration, volume and selection of the exercises, to name but a few training/loading parameters. Remember, Force = Mass x Acceleration. Commonly, most resistance exercises use mass as the primary means of force production; WBV uses force and acceleration.
The use of WBV as a warm-up could be beneficial due to the increased blood flow in the muscles, the stimulation of the central nervous system (CNS) and the increased “lubrication” of the joints. Balance work may be improved with the proprioceptive feedback that WBV provides, and power training could be enhanced due to the increase in CNS stimulation. You may get more from a workout, with better recovery and less apparent delayed onset muscle soreness.
Another way to use WBV is Read the rest of this entry »
Varicose veins are caused by leakage in valves in the blood vessels. Due to gravity, blood would normally flow back into the lower extremities. The only way the body is able to pump the blood that is low on oxygen back to the heart is using these valves, preventing the blood from flowing down.
A Whole Body Vibration device greatly Read the rest of this entry »
PowerVibe Testimonial
30 Aug 2011My Chiropractor recommended I try the Power Vibe Zen Pro machine in his office when I was having muscle aches, especially in the upper back. After a couple of months using the Power Vibe (two times a week), my back, as well as, legs and upper body felt strengthened and I felt increased energy. At this point, my husband and I decided to purchase a Power Vibe for our home. From the start, the Power Vibe Company has been extremely helpful and supportive. They made the purchase and delivery process easy and efficient. And I feel so grateful that they have consistently and generously offered guidance and help with what WBV programs would be suited to my needs.
Right now, at age 75, after about eight months, I am exercising with the PV machine about four times a week. Last Spring I wanted to loose some weight and went on a diet. In about three months I lost eighteen pounds, which was easier and more successful than previous tries and it seems less an effort now to maintain the loss. I think the Power Vibe definitely plays a role in the weight loss process. After an exercise session on the Power Vibe, I feel energized and, at the same time, feel relaxed and always enjoy the session. In addition to the Power Vibe, I practice Hatha Yoga three times a week and walk about a mile and a half four times a week. The Power Vibe has certainly made a difference to me in ways I can see and I’m sure in less obvious areas like bone density and circulation.
Judy
Help for Fibromyalgia Symptoms
14 Jul 2011Fibromyalgia is a very harsh disease to suffer from. Pain racks the bones and muscles. The ailment’s cause is not even completely understood. Even worse, relief can feel out of reach at times. This is why so many sufferers try anything to relieve themselves from this unrelenting pain. New techniques are tried and tested on a routine basis.
One such technique that has garnered some success is Whole Body Vibration. This is a very passive treatment that is easy to do and seems to actually help. The patient only needs to stand on a platform that proceeds to shake or vibrate the body both up and down.
A recent participant study tested the effects of Whole Body Vibration. The aim was to determine if it had any bearing in pain relief. To determine this, the medical team tested three sets of participants. One set took part in traditional exercises, such as stretching and aerobics. The second group did this plus WBV. The results showed Read the rest of this entry »
Whole Body Vibration Treatment for Back Pain
24 Jun 2011When you’re on your feet all day or just sitting at a desk, back pain can be debilitating and affects millions! PowerVibe WBV equipment immediately activates those “key” stabilizing muscles at the body’s core- when weak; they’re the trigger for back problems. Strong core muscles mean we develop a better posture to promote spinal health and keep us free from back pain. Because vibration increases circulation to the problem areas, you may no longer have the need to do special exercise that may be painful and cause discomfort (those exercises that are normally associated with strengthening weak core muscles). A study by Manchester Metropolitan University showed that WBV may reduce chronic lower back pain by 70% in just 3 months.
Whole Body Vibration can be used to increase range of motion through stimulation of the Golgi Tendon Organ (GTO). The GTO monitors tension in the muscular system. Trainers manipulate the GTO during static stretching by creating increased tension that the GTO picks up then signals the muscle to relax. The GTO also creates relaxation in opposing antagonistic muscles when the agonist contracts strongly—for example contracting the quadriceps during a hamstring stretch creates greater relaxation in hamstring.
Improve Body Alignment with Whole Body Vibration
27 May 2011As we age, our posture deteriorates. The legs and lower back are not just responsible for bearing most of the body’s weight anymore, but now also have to keep the torso from tipping over the hips. The hips and lower back become stronger initially, but in time the lower abdominals become weaker from lack of use. But there is a simple easy way to Read the rest of this entry »
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- The benefits of cross-training
- Benefits of Pivotal Vibration
- Vibration Training and Resistance Exercise: A Good Combination for Postmenopausal Women
- Adding WBV into a training program
- Can vibration training help in preventing or treating varicose veins?
- PowerVibe Testimonial
- Help for Fibromyalgia Symptoms
- Whole Body Vibration Treatment for Back Pain
- Using Whole Body Vibration to increase Range of Motion
- Improve Body Alignment with Whole Body Vibration
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