Raising Your Personal Vibration
Just as a diverse diet provides vitamins and minerals, a complete exercise program should consist of varied activities to work every part of your body – in other words, cross-training. Cross-training means that you incorporate a variety of activities into your exercise routine. It’s a way to broaden your activities and work different muscles. Cross-training [...]
Fjeldstad C, Palmer IJ, Bemben MG, Bemben DA. Whole-body vibration augments resistance training effects on body composition in postmenopausal women. Maturitas, April 20, 2009 (Epub ahead of print).
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Age-related changes in body composition are well-documented with a decrease in lean body mass and a redistribution of body fat generally observed. Resistance training alone has been [...]
As with all training programs, trainers must consider the frequency, duration, volume and selection of the exercises, to name but a few training/loading parameters. Remember, Force = Mass x Acceleration. Commonly, most resistance exercises use mass as the primary means of force production; WBV uses force and acceleration.
The use of WBV as a warm-up could [...]
Varicose veins are caused by leakage in valves in the blood vessels. Due to gravity, blood would normally flow back into the lower extremities. The only way the body is able to pump the blood that is low on oxygen back to the heart is using these valves, preventing the blood from flowing down.
A Whole [...]
Fibromyalgia is a very harsh disease to suffer from. Pain racks the bones and muscles. The ailment’s cause is not even completely understood. Even worse, relief can feel out of reach at times. This is why so many sufferers try anything to relieve themselves from this unrelenting pain. New techniques are tried and tested on [...]
When you’re on your feet all day or just sitting at a desk, back pain can be debilitating and affects millions! PowerVibe WBV equipment immediately activates those “key” stabilizing muscles at the body’s core- when weak; they’re the trigger for back problems. Strong core muscles mean we develop a better posture to promote spinal health and [...]
As we age, our posture deteriorates. The legs and lower back are not just responsible for bearing most of the body’s weight anymore, but now also have to keep the torso from tipping over the hips. The hips and lower back become stronger initially, but in time the lower abdominals become weaker from lack of use. But [...]
What is the difference between whole body vibration training and whole body vibration therapy?
It’s important to know what you would like to accomplish by using a whole body vibration machine. You must understand that the “one size fits all” approach does not work well when it comes to WBV technology.
WBV Training – This is the [...]
The huge advantage of WBV over other exercise equipment is that it makes all the health benefits of exercising accessible and fun!
It’s so easy to get started. All you need to do is to step on the whole body vibration machine, turn it on and have a ride. WBV gets your body moving, unleashing the [...]
Fitness club professionals know that simply having the latest equipment doesn’t guarantee new members or increased retention. To accomplish this, new equipment has to be used, and vibration exercise can easily be integrated into any program. For example, with baby boomers clubs are implementing programs that deal with arthritis, osteoporosis, golf conditioning, or even accelerated [...]
PowerVibe produces this blog to help increase the awareness of how Whole Body Vibration can help people live healthier lives.
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