Archive for January, 2010

Resistance training interventions aimed at increasing lower-body power and rates of force development have produced varying results.  Recent studies have suggested that whole body vibration may elicit an acute post-activation response, leading to improvements in power and force development.  This study was done to see the potential of using of WBV between sets of resistance [...]

Recently a study was done on the effectiveness of Whole Body Vibration as a non-traditional therapy method for Parkinson’s disease patients.   Scientists have shown that short term whole body vibration therapy significantly improves the clinical symptoms (loss of gait, tremors, and akinesia) in Parkinson’s patients. 
In this clinical study, sample populations of 40 PD patients were subject [...]

There’s a lot of talk about Whole Body Vibration these days. Whole Body Vibration that is used for therapy and fitness should not be confused with those sources of dangerous occupational vibration that can sometimes lead to severe disability.
Bad Whole Body Vibration for example, is the kind of vibration experienced by truck drivers, factory [...]

A study was completed to determine the effect of whole body vibration on oxygen uptake and carbon dioxide production among overweight and obese women. 
For this study measurements of ventilation of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and heart rate were taken using a portable gas-analysis system on 20 adult overweight women.  Exercises were performed on a vibration platform [...]

Vibration platforms are a new type of fitness equipment being promoted for many effortless benefits, encompassing muscle strengthening to cosmetic effects, in a short amount of time. Beyond its trendy aspects, positive effects have been observed on strength, body balance and bone mineral density.  
There are many different types of settings that you can find

It seems as though everyone is trying to either get in or stay in shape.  Why not, it’s a new year!  Unfortunately, the fast paced lifestyle most of us live leaves very little time to go to the gym.  There are many options to consider when deciding to begin an exercise program.  It needs to [...]

You may have heard about the amazing benefits of Whole Body Vibration, but which type is best for you.   There are 3 main types of Whole Body Vibration:  Vertical, Oscillating, or Elliptical.
Vertical vibration is where the complete platform moves straight up and down.  The vibration goes straight up through the body.  This type of vibration [...]

One of the excuses people use most for not exercising is that they are too busy.  This time crunch makes Whole Body Vibration an excellent choice.   You can receive the physiological benefits of a 1 hour workout in 10 minutes using Whole Body Vibration.
The effectiveness of any exercise program depends on the frequency, intensity, and [...]

The earthquake in Haiti has devastated its community with a possible 100,000 deaths and record numbers of people homeless and starving.  The Vitality Depot is coordinating a private relief effort for Haiti.  We have organized a private plane to fly to Haiti from the Bahamas and hope to fill it with medical supplies, tarps, food [...]

Recently, NASA reported that the International Space Station ran into some trouble with the water recycling system.  The station’s $250 million water recycling system processes urine into clean drinking water. The scientists believe the cause is a high concentration of calcium in the astronauts’ urine, which clogs the system. 
Scientists are still trying to determine if [...]


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PowerVibe produces this blog to help increase the awareness of how Whole Body Vibration can help people live healthier lives.

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