Posts Tagged ‘Vibration Plate’

Tackling Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome with WBV

December 3rd, 2009

Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (BJHS), inaccurately termed “benign”, may take anywhere from 2 to 5 years to be identified and properly diagnosed. It is defined as “the occurrence of musculoskeletal pain in and around hypermobile joints (otherwise referred to as joints with “loose” or “lax” ligaments) in the absence of systemic rheumatological disease”. The latter portion, some believe, is inaccurate as a general rule however, and time will likely prove this point.  So how exactly does BJHS become problematic and how does Whole Body Vibration help?

By nature, the function of ligaments is to provide stability to the joints. This stability allows » Read more: Tackling Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome with WBV

Success from HFB in Denver last week

August 11th, 2009

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 Fitness.

The purpose of the show is to provide a place where retailers and fitness facilities can see new product and find vendors to supply goods.  Much of the time is spent explaining your products and what differentiates you from the competition.

We met all types of business owners and soon will have a larger reach into the specialty fitness industry.  Also we were offered a spot on The Price Is Right » Read more: Success from HFB in Denver last week

Different Types of Whole Body Vibration

August 3rd, 2009

This is a question that gets asked quite often.  And believe it or not, most people do not know there are actually 3 different types of Whole Body Vibration.  You should have a better understanding of these main types by the end of this read.  Many companies do not want people to know what you are about to read.

The most popular is vertical, meaning the platform moves in a uniform motion vertically straight up and down.  There are other names that some companies have developed such as tri-dimensional or cWBV (controlled WBV) but they all boil down to the same type of movement.  The reason this type of equipment is most popular is because it is the one that is best for » Read more: Different Types of Whole Body Vibration

Whole Body Vibration

July 28th, 2009

Whole Body Vibration, also known as WBV, is an amazing technology that allows users to achieve all the physiological benefits of exercise in a compressed amount of time.   The Russian initially invented this technology to fight muscle and bone deteoration in their Cosmonauts while in outer space (zero gravity).

Eventually people started to realize that this would work for all people suffering from low bone mineral density (osteoporosis) and also help build muscle.

The concept is simple. » Read more: Whole Body Vibration

Are all Whole Body Vibration machines the same?

July 28th, 2009

What a great question!

To give the quick answer no.

The long answer would be an in depth explanation of the different technologies (the major types being vertical, oscillating, and elliptical) and the best use for each.

Many people ask this question and are actually misguided by much of the advertising done by most of the WBV companies.

The truth is » Read more: Are all Whole Body Vibration machines the same?

Is Whole Body Vibration an alternative to exercise?

July 27th, 2009

This is a common question that most people ask when considering Whole Body Vibration (WBV).

The answer is multi-fold and is a little difficult to say for sure.  Many people believe that it is a great alternative to exercise because of the physical stimulus that occurs in the body.  This is backed up by hundreds of research reports which show that WBV is a great way for inactive people to become active.

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Whole Body Vibration and Contraindications

July 26th, 2009

Whole Body Vibration (WBV) is a remarkable technology with incredible benefits.  As good as this technology is though, it is not always best for everyone.  There are certain contraindications that should always be considered before beginning any type of WBV regimen.  Just because a person has a conditions which is listed on many of the most common lists, it does not mean they absolutely cannot use WBV.  This really just means that the user needs to be aware of the potential danger and get clearance from a physician before using it.

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