Declines in muscle mass and physical strength are common effects of menopause. The drop in female hormones at menopause, particularly estrogen, doesn’t just increase body fat; it also diminishes the strength and size of muscles. This muscle loss boosts the risk for a separate set of conditions, including insulin resistance, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and traumatic injuries caused by loss of strength and athleticism. So, it’s incredibly important that menopausal women hold on to the muscle they have and gain back the muscle they’ve already lost.

To build muscle in your postmenopausal years, you must add weight training and/or resistance exercises to your natural weight loss plan and workout routine.  Resistance training alone has been shown to have positive effects on body composition. But lifting weights is not your only option; these benefits may be enhanced by the addition of a vibration stimulus. 

Whole Body Vibration improves muscle strength the same way as regular exercise does, but in a shortened amount of time.  Vibrations lengthen and shorten the fibers the number of times per second that you have the frequency of the machine set at.  This builds muscle much more efficiently than conventional exercise.  Increased muscle contractions improve muscle strength, tone and endurance.  Muscular and neurological coordination is also improved.  The effect on muscles is similar to that of other powered exercise devices, such as treadmills and bicycles, but in a condensed amount of time. 

Whole Body Vibration can do wonders for strength, flexibility, balance, energy levels, and overall well-being.