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The benefits of cross-training
25 Jan 2012Just 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 [...]
Benefits of Pivotal Vibration
5 Jan 2012The PowerVibe Motion 1 is an example of a quality, pivotal (or oscillating) whole body vibration product. There are 2 main types of WBV – vertical (also called vertical tri-planar or lineal), and pivotal (also called oscillating or teeter-totter). While both offer a number of the same general benefits, such as increased circulation and muscle [...]
Adding WBV into a training program
14 Oct 2011As 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.
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Whole Body Vibration can be used to increase range of motion through stimulation of the Golgi Tendon Organ (GTO). The GTO monitors tension in the muscular system. Trainers manipulate the GTO during static stretching by creating increased tension that the GTO picks up then signals the muscle to relax. The GTO also creates relaxation in [...]
Whole Body Vibration for Rehabilitation
2 May 2011Vibration exercise lends itself to wellness and rehabilitation programs. Integrating vibration therapy into the rehabilitation phase of care is an efficient and effective way to accelerate recovery. Various research suggests positive benefits for fibromyalgia, chronic back pain, Multiple Sclerosis, osteoporosis and post-surgical rehabilitation. Vibration exercise provides the ability to address the needs of diverse groups, [...]
Whole Body Vibration Training vs Therapy
3 Mar 2011What 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 [...]
This is a good question and it is asked frequently.
One has to consider that bone is a very good sound conductor, transmitting the vibrations of sound very efficiently.
So the concern with WBV years ago was whether the vibration that is being transmitted from a WBV unit passing through the bone might affect the placement of [...]
Basic Buying Guidelines for WBV equipment
9 Feb 2011The 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 [...]
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- Judy Weaver: Very interesting and informative, Tricia. Think I'll try doing some mild exercise on the Zen Pro tom [...]
- Disease Treatments Forum %0B: too much vitamin-a can also cause osteoporosis but aging is the number cause of it ".. [...]
- 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. [...]
- The benefits of cross-training
- Benefits of Pivotal Vibration
- Vibration Training and Resistance Exercise: A Good Combination for Postmenopausal Women
- Adding WBV into a training program
- Can vibration training help in preventing or treating varicose veins?
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- Help for Fibromyalgia Symptoms
- Whole Body Vibration Treatment for Back Pain
- Using Whole Body Vibration to increase Range of Motion
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