Posts Tagged ‘Fitness Exercise

About 50% of women with fibromyalgia or pain in connective tissue and muscle have poor balance.  Symptoms vary from joint stiffness to debilitating body pain, headaches, indigestion, and fatigue to name a few of the most prominent. Fibromyalgia treatments are dedicated to treating these symptoms.
Recently, a study showed that vibration therapy may

The benefits of Whole Body Vibration (WBV) are widespread over the web and almost everywhere.  This type of fitness equipment can make getting in shape easier than ever.
Whole body vibration machines move in different planes and depending upon which plane the vibration plate or user moves in, determines the type of effects on the body. [...]

Whole Body Vibration platforms stimulate the endocrine system and improve fat metabolism.  WBV improves muscle strength the same way as regular exercise does.  Vibrations lengthen and shorten the fibers the number of times per second that you have the frequency set at, which is more efficient and increases strength.  This is important for building muscle, [...]

Over a hundred years ago, Chiropractic doctors were the originators of wellness and healthy living. Practicing included and still does contain so much more than just giving adjustments. It includes helping patients to engage in healthy alternatives and making their participation in a wellness life style an easier choice.
It is common knowledge that the benefits [...]

Whole Body Vibration can be beneficial for muscles and bones, especially in older or sedentary adults.
Whole body vibration, or WBV, involves standing on a platform that sends mild vibratory impulses through the feet and into the rest of the body. The vibrations activate muscle fibers more efficiently than the contraction of muscles during regular exercise.
Some [...]

The latest in fitness is to do your workout in as little amount of time as possible.  This seems very sensible.  And it would inspire those who don’t exercise now to find that they can exercise 10-15 minutes and get the benefits of a one hour workout.   This smart move doesn’t mean you are getting less [...]

One of the often overlooked purposes for warming up is improving your feel for the day.  It is important to loosen up so that you can swing effectively. It may also be a good idea to hit some solid shots to boost your confidence, especially if you haven’t played for a while.
Flexibility is one of [...]

Osteoporosis remains a serious health problem for the 10 million Americans who have it and the 34 million who are at risk due to low bone mass; 80% of sufferers are women. It’s estimated that one half of women and one-quarter of men over age 50 will suffer an osteoporosis-related fracture.
To help combat Osteoporosis, bone-building [...]

Most doctors understand the philosophy and benefits of WBV.  However, one of the most common questions still is, what could I use it for?
Here are the top 5 uses for Whole Body Vibration in a practice:

Declines in muscle mass and physical strength are common effects of menopause. The drop in female hormones at menopause, particularly estrogen, doesn’t just increase body fat; it also diminishes the strength and size of muscles. This muscle loss boosts the risk for a separate set of conditions, including insulin resistance, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and traumatic [...]


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