Posts Tagged ‘Body Vibration’

Whole Body Vibration in Corporate Fitness Centers

March 17th, 2010

Are you hunched over a computer all day? Do you rarely take lunch breaks away from your desk? You’re probably stressed out and generally feel “tight”. WBV is perfect for loosening up your entire body and relieving pent up stress.

Vibration exercise is much more effective than conventional exercises. Workout times can be drastically shortened – you can accomplish the same results in 10 minutes what would take you 60 minutes with conventional exercise. This is true because » Read more: Whole Body Vibration in Corporate Fitness Centers

Benefits of Whole Body Vibration in Health Clubs & Gyms

March 16th, 2010

Whole Body Vibration is becoming more widely used in Gyms, Health Clubs and by Health Professionals. Many people are choosing to go specifically to Gyms and Health Clubs where WBV equipment is offered because of its unique benefits and time-efficiency.

Whole Body Vibration training has been proven to be as effective as resistance training at a gym, it is also a safe and effective way to stimulate and strengthen your muscles. WBV also allows an easy and convenient way to cool down after even the most extreme exertion, greatly improving oxygenation and circulation, targeting those body parts that need it most. You can be confident that a WBV exercise or therapy regime will compliment any kind of exercise, weight training or cardio work you are already doing.  A vibration machine basically consists of a vibrating platform over which a person performs static or dynamic movements such as standing, sitting, kneeling or other exercises. Besides this, various exercises such as crunches, lunges, squats, and push-ups can be done on this machine. You can also passively sit on the machine or rest your feet over it comfortably to relax and massage.

 Here are just a few of the healthy benefits of combining workouts with WBV: » Read more: Benefits of Whole Body Vibration in Health Clubs & Gyms

Key Components to Healthy Living

March 15th, 2010

Today with everyone being on the go and rushing to and from everything, health has become a serious issue for Americans.  It is too easy to let another meal or day slip by and think we will start next time or tomorrow.  It really isn’t that difficult to achieve good health and maintain it, we just have to put in a little effort.  Some of the most important components to healthy living are: » Read more: Key Components to Healthy Living

Whole Body Vibration Machines- Two Motors vs. One

February 26th, 2010

All vibration machines produce vibration in 3 different directions, the most safe and effective platforms produce sufficient vertical vibration while limiting horizontal vibration.  Research has shown that significant vertical amplitude is required to generate adequate loading of the muscular and skeletal systems.  This can be achieved with one motor whole body vibration machines as well as dual motor types. 

A dual motor machine can » Read more: Whole Body Vibration Machines- Two Motors vs. One

Maximizing Lower Body Power with Whole Body Vibration

February 18th, 2010

Studies have shown that Whole Body Vibration increases lower body strength.  But what are the best frequency, displacement, and duration to use to accomplish the best acute response?  A study was completed to determine a protocol to obtain the greatest improvement in power from the use of Whole Body Vibration. 

For this study, 40 men and women participated.  They used 8 different combinations of 30, 35, 40 and 50 HZ with 2mm and 5 mm displacements over a period of 3 days.  For all protocols subjects underwent » Read more: Maximizing Lower Body Power with Whole Body Vibration

Whole Body Vibration- Future Applications

February 16th, 2010

Whole Body Vibration is an active form of exercise that has already demonstrated its enormous potential to improve bone density, balance responses, arterial circulation, and muscle strength.  These benefits have been described in many studies that have been conducted throughout the world.  We have seen new and exciting potential for Whole Body Vibration technology » Read more: Whole Body Vibration- Future Applications

Dr. Oz Guest Tries Whole Body Vibration

February 15th, 2010

Dr. Oz is celebrating his 100th show on Tuesday, February 16th with 100 viewers that have each lost over 100 lbs.  One of the viewer’s that was invited to New York for the taping of the show stayed at The Hotel at Times Square 46th Street near 6thAve in New York.  While checking out the hotel’s fitness area he came across a Whole Body Vibration machine…..the PowerVibe. 

Read here about his first experience with Whole Body Vibration.

Be sure to tune in on Tuesday for Dr. Oz’s 100th show!

Relief for Plantar Fasciitis with Whole Body Vibration

February 10th, 2010

Heel pain affects nearly 2 million Americans each year and can be responsible for mild discomfort or even debilitating pain.  The most common form of heel pain is Plantar Fasciitis.  This condition occurs when the long fibrous plantar fascia ligament along the bottom of the foot develops tears in the tissue resulting in pain and inflammation. The pain of plantar fasciitis is usually located close to where the fascia attaches to the calcaneus, also known as the heel bone.      

The plantar fascia ligament is like a rubber band and loosens and contracts with movement. It also absorbs significant weight and pressure. Because of this function, plantar fasciitis can easily occur from » Read more: Relief for Plantar Fasciitis with Whole Body Vibration

Vibration Training Effects on Muscle Soreness

February 9th, 2010

Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), which may occur after eccentric exercise, may cause some reduction in ability in sport activities.  Many studies have been done on preventing and controlling DOMS for this reason.  Vibration training has been shown to improve muscle performance, so a study was done to investigate the effect of Vibration training on » Read more: Vibration Training Effects on Muscle Soreness

Whole Body Vibration Benefits

February 8th, 2010

Out of the many benefits of Whole Body Vibration one of the most popular is the weight loss benefit that can be experienced.   WBV is a 10 minute workout that has the benefits of a 1 hour workout.  A recent research study found that body strength increases from 10 minutes of vibration fitness training were similar to those seen in an hour of regular resistance training.  These results may seem to be unbelievable, but more and more scientists are proving the results to be real.  WBV has been shown to increase your metabolism, and it helps to regulate insulin. You feel more energetic as more energy is released for every movement you do to transform fat to muscle.  Typically you can see noticeable results » Read more: Whole Body Vibration Benefits