Whole body vibration has been reported to produce immediate effects on anabolic hormone levels and muscular power.  Studies have shown a significant increase in blood concentrations of testosterone and growth hormone following short sessions of whole body vibration training in healthy men. Whole body vibration training also elicited a decrease in the blood concentration of Cortisol, the body’s stress hormone, suggesting that whole body vibration does not produce a general stress reaction, a response that is common for high-intensity exercise.

Other studies have reported significant increases in power following vibration stimulus during bilateral biceps curls in elite and amateur athletes. Each subject performed two separate series of three sets of bilateral biceps exercises. In the second set of one series, a vibration stimulus was delivered to the subjects by means of vibrating cables. Both elite and amateur athletes showed improvement in maximal power following vibration exposure.

The above findings indicate that Whole body vibration can elicit immediate improvements in muscle function and hormone production. 

Whole body vibration is a fast, effective alternative to resistance training that enhances muscular strength and power in both sedentary and athletic populations. The low impact nature of the exercise and the relatively low exertion required make whole body vibration an attractive exercise choice when working with obese and elderly.  Additionally, it can be a good cross-training option for athletes wishing to minimize the amount of repetitive joint loading on their bodies.

Strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination are all key aspects to athletic performance. WBV can be used to stimulate an athlete’s adaptive response to performance‐driven activities. WBV training routines can be as challenging as you make them and the versatility of the vibrating platform allows you to target any part of the body. Athletes who train with WBV are faster, more explosive, less prone to injury, and ultimately more competitive.