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Whole Body Vibration to Relieve Work Stress
28 Oct 2010Do you sit all day long? Are you hunched over a computer all day? Do you rarely take lunch breaks away from your desk? Sitting too much is bad for you. Not only does it place pressure on the low back and tailbone, causing pain and even sciatic nerve trouble for some, but recent studies [...]
When purchasing Whole Body Vibration (WBV), or any exercise equipment for that matter, it is important to understand your physical state-of-being in order to avoid any potential injuries. Each person is different and every human body has the potential to react uniquely to WBV.
From a liability standpoint it is imperative that companies make a health [...]
Yes, Whole Body Vibration training depends on both the frequency and intensity of the vibrations. The higher the amplitude, the more the muscles and brain have to contract in order to appropriately adjust to the mechanical movement of the plate. This increase in amplitude can lead to a more powerful training effect in some circumstances.
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Is Whole Body Vibration a Holistic solution?
12 Oct 2010Whole Body Vibration improves internal energy, or “Chi”, which can be depleted through conventional training methods. Chi is the universal energy or what is considered to be the basis of life; therefore, energy awareness offers us the key to health, happiness and longevity.
Working out with free weights or weight-bearing equipment burns vital energy reserves without [...]
During all sporting activities our bodies interact with the external environment and experience externally applied forces. These forces induce vibrations within the tissues of the body. Tissue vibrations can be induced from impact related events where either a part of the body or sporting equipment in contact with the body collides with an object. Examples [...]
A study was completed to determine if stretching the hamstrings during whole-body-vibration (WBV) is more effective than static stretching alone and to monitor retention of flexibility changes.
Thirty-four recreationally active college-age subjects completed this study. Subjects were assigned to a control group, a static stretch group, or a vibration and static stretch group. Subjects stretched 5 [...]
Musculoskeletal disorders and diseases are the leading cause of disability in the United States and account for more than one-half of all chronic conditions in people older than age 50, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Beyond the statistics, the toll in terms of diminished quality of life is immeasurable for many people. [...]
Whole Body Vibration can help Incontinence
23 Sep 2010Millions of women experience involuntary loss of urine called urinary incontinence (UI). In the general population aged 15 to 64 years old, 10–30% of women versus 1.5–5% of men are affected. At least 50% of nursing home residents are affected. Of that number, 70% are women. Women experience UI twice as often as men. Pregnancy [...]
Sleep Better Tonight with Whole Body Vibration
21 Sep 2010It has long been said that regular physical activity and better sleep go hand in hand. People who exercise regularly fall asleep more quickly, sleep more deeply, awaken less often and sleep longer. As with depression, the sleep benefits obtained as a result of resistance training are comparable to treatment with medications but without the [...]
Help Knee Pain with Whole Body Vibration
16 Sep 2010Each year, Americans record roughly 19 million visits to orthopedic surgeons due to knee discomfort. That weight-bearing joint is the source of so many problems because it is the one most frequently affected by degenerative diseases including osteoarthritis—the painful condition that occurs when the cartilage in the knee wears away and the bones scrape against [...]
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- Judy Weaver: Very interesting and informative, Tricia. Think I'll try doing some mild exercise on the Zen Pro tom [...]
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- Benefits of Stretching with Whole Body Vibration | T-ZoneHamilton.com: [...] regular stretching program can help lengthen your muscles and make daily living activities eas [...]
- Is Whole Body Vibration training superior to conventional training methods? | T-ZoneHamilton.com: [...] This increase in amplitude can lead to a more powerful training effect in some circumstances. [...]
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