Posts Tagged ‘Weight Loss’

Whole Body Vibration Calorie Burn

July 12th, 2010

People that are trying to lose weight are always concerned with their calorie intake and calorie burn.  Calorie burn is impossible to measure completely accurately in any activity because there are so many variables.

To calculate aerobic calorie burn you need to consider the following information…age, weight, height, max/min heart rate, rate of oxygen intake, CO2 emissions, fitness level etc.  There is no way to really test anaerobic calorie loss…only aerobic.

So what burns more calories, a vibration workout or cardio workout?  Studies have shown » Read more: Whole Body Vibration Calorie Burn

Weight Loss benefits with Whole Body Vibration

June 23rd, 2010

Whole body vibration can be a great tool to help you lose weight.  Recent studies have shown that acceleration training offers a 57% improvement in weight loss compared to conventional exercise and nutrition alone.   

Vibration training is becoming more and more popular.  When you incorporate the use of a whole body vibration machine into your regular health and fitness regimen, » Read more: Weight Loss benefits with Whole Body Vibration

Benefits of Yoga with Whole Body Vibration

May 4th, 2010

Yoga means union of body and mind and you probably know what sets it apart from stretching or your physical exercise routine:  the deep and distinct connection with your breath.  Regular yoga practice has been shown to prevent middle-age spread in people of healthy weight and promote weight loss in those who are overweight. 

Almost any position from a yoga or fitness class can be performed on a whole body vibration platform, and Yoga postures are usually held for a minute or two to allow time to focus on alignment. » Read more: Benefits of Yoga with Whole Body Vibration

Whole Body Vibration and Metabolism

April 8th, 2010

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, and muscle is calorie-burning tissue, and so that increases your total calories burned.  » Read more: Whole Body Vibration and Metabolism

Eating Healthy with Fruits and Vegetables

April 6th, 2010

Many studies have shown that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables lowers the risk of certain cancers, heart disease and other chronic diseases and conditions. One reason for the recommendation that everyone increase their consumption of fruits and vegetables is that many of these foods have been shown to have strong antioxidant qualities.

Many fruits and vegetables have high amounts of many antioxidant vitamins, including vitamin A, vitamin E and vitamin C. In addition to their importance as source of vitamins and minerals, fruits and vegetables also provide essential dietary fiber.  In addition to vitamin C, oranges, grapefruits and other citrus fruits also contain significant amounts of fiber. Fiber plays an important role in digestion, and it is thought to have protective qualities against heart disease and some forms of cancer.  Plus, fiber is thought to have the ability to lower high levels of cholesterol in the blood.

Another great feature of fruits and vegetables, especially to those watching their weight » Read more: Eating Healthy with Fruits and Vegetables

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

Weight Loss Benefits with Whole Body Vibration

March 12th, 2010

Whole Body Vibration allows users to gain all of the physiological benefits of exercise in a condensed time frame.  That is why WBV is beneficial for fitness and weight loss.  People are having difficulty finding time to work out with their busy schedules.  With Whole Body Vibration you can get the same physiological benefits of a 1 hour workout in approximately 10 minutes.   

Whole Body Vibration acts as a regulatory signal in the body, helping direct the mesenchymal stem cells, the originator to both bone and fat cells, to become bone rather than fat as they mature. Not all vibration will induce this effect: if the vibration is too strong, it can kill the cells: not strong enough and cells do not perceive the signals; the strength must be just right. 

Research has shown WBV training » Read more: Weight Loss Benefits with Whole Body Vibration

Reducing Cellulite with Whole Body Vibration

March 1st, 2010

Cellulite is sometimes referred to as a cottage cheese or orange peel appearance to the skin.  This can happen to anyone at any age, regardless of whether you are skinny or overweight.  Cellulite is fat accumulation under the skin.  Cellulite is an inflammation of the subcutaneous connective tissue that expands laterally.  The irregular skin surface of cellulite is the result of thickened fat cells, moisture, and substances.  Other possible reasons for cellulite are » Read more: Reducing Cellulite with Whole Body Vibration

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!