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The 3 Types of Whole Body Vibration
As a follow up to the review of how Whole Body Vibration works, below is a summary of the 3 types of WBV:
Vertical
• Ideal for accelerated training, muscle toning, and osteoporosis.
• The platform moves straight up and down with minimal horizontal movement.
• You can feel vibrations through the top of your head [...]

How does Whole Body Vibration work?
In Whole Body Vibration (WVB) training the entire body is exposed to vibration, just as the name suggests. It is implemented through a vibrating platform for the user to utilize during stretching, weight lifting, yoga, pilates, physical therapy or just simply standing. This controlled motion is transferred up [...]

We can hardly watch television, listen to the radio or open a magazine without being bombarded by literally dozens of systems touted to be the perfect answer for fitness, weight loss, and muscle and bone health.  The media is packed with “new discoveries” to help us get more fit. That’s all well and good, but [...]

There is nothing new about the concept of vibration technology to help preserve and enhance muscle tone and bone density.  Russian scientist first discovered the benefits of the technology in the 50’s, during the early space program.  What IS new about vibration therapies is the new PowerVibe product line.  We have continued the research into [...]

Different WBV manufacturers’ series of products provides a complete line of vibration therapy systems that are designed to be used both in the home and in a doctor’s office.  The small footprint of these systems (smaller by far than most home gyms) makes them ideal for use in rooms with limited space.  WBV needs no [...]

Over the last 40 years, WBV has become widely accepted in the medical and exercise community as a valid form of therapy. There a number of companies in the marketplace offering a variety of different units which range from affordably priced home units to very expensive institutional types.
It is worth noting at this point, that [...]

Last weekend Power Vibe attended an excellent holistic health and wellness expo in Fort Worth, TX.  There were people of all ages and fitness levels.  From young to old and everyone in between, attendees couldn’t get enough of our Whole Body Vibration equipment.
Most people were intrigued by this interesting looking contraption and a few had [...]

The Health & Fitness Business show was an excellent venue last week.  With people from all facets of the fitness industry and companies with every type of equipment imaginable all converging in the same location, it’s a recipe for success.  PowerVibe had a nice booth right next to Street Strider and across from First Degree [...]

The retail fitness industry’s annual gathering kicks off today, August 5th, 2009 with the Fitness Industry Community Service Project.
In the spirit of fostering cooperation among industry members and to make a positive impact on the health and fitness of the children of Denver, HFB and SNEWS have partnered to organize the first fitness industry community [...]

A look into the different types of Whole Body Vibration to give readers a better understand of this remarkable technology.


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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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