What are the benefits attributed to vibration exercise?

• Improved muscular strength
• Rapid recovery time from sports injuries; torn muscles, sprains, swelling, etc
• Increased in flexibility and range of motion
• Enhanced critical blood flow throughout the body
• An increase in bone density
• Acceleration of weight loss and reduction in the appearance of cellulite
• Decrease cortisol levels and a increase of the 'happiness hormone' serotonin and neurothrophine

How does it help weight loss and strength training?

• The improvement of the muscle performance after a short period of vibration therapy is similar to what occurs after several weeks of heavy resistance training.The improvement of the muscle functions after resistance training has been attributed to the enhancement of the neuromuscular behaviour caused by the increasing activity of the higher motor centre. The improvement of muscle performances induced by Vibration Therapy suggests that a neural adaptation has occurred in response to the vibration treatments.
• Vibrations stimulate the biological system of athletes in the same way as strength training or explosive training. This stimulation can be applied in a much shorter period of time as compared to the time needed to perform traditional training sessions.
• Vibration Therapy opens a new window in sports science and gives coaches and scientists new possibilities for studying and enhancing human performance.

What if I have a sports injury?

Due to the low frequency of the vibrations, blood circulation is increased thus accelerating the healing process. However due to uniqueness of injuries sustained, we advise to consult with your physician first.

How does it help Post Menopausal Women?

High-frequency vibration exercise is a feasible, safe, convenient, and efficacious intervention, which assists in preventing the decline in muscle and bone strength in postmenopausal women. Such intervention can easily be added as a component of an exercise-based prevention program or even prescribed as the sole intervention when traditional exercise is not feasible.

Can the elderly use it?

Yes. Vibration treatment is a special type of exercise that may be particularly suitable for older persons.
• It does not require much time or effort
• does not cause potentially traumatic vertical displacements of the involved joints
• It specifically trains type II muscle fibres, which are selectively lost during the aging process

How does it help with osteoporosis?

Based on numerous reports, Vibration Therapy is a more useful tool for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis than pharmacologic treatment of osteoporosis.

Who can benefit from a vibration platform?

The vibration platforms have been used to help a wide variety of physical health complaints and some people have reported an increase in a feeling of optimism; the stimulating effects of the vibration machine can help counteract certain types of depression and loss of motivation.

Scientific research on the effects of vibration platforms has been conducted all over the world. Resulting publications in leading medical research journals suggests that people with debilitating conditions such as osteoporosis, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, and stroke victims can yield the benefit of exercise while working within their personal limitations and minimising stress on the joints and ligaments.

You can perform static or dynamic movements including standing, sitting, kneeling, lying, and placing your hands on the platform. Almost any exercise from a typical gym workout or yoga class to passively sitting on a chair and resting your feet can be done on a vibration platform.

How does it work?

In traditional strength and power training the load on the muscles is determined by the weight lifted. A specific frequency and amplitude of vibration is chosen and the movement of the plate loads the limbs. The vibrations stimulate a reflex contraction within the muscle which leads to a high level of muscle activation and exertion. The superior muscle-activation that the vibration machine stimulates compared to conventional training, means that less time is required to work muscle groups completely.

Setting the vibration machine

In order to achieve maximum results, the individual heart rate is used as a guideline for setting the intensity of the vibration. The body begins burning fat at approximately 65% of the maximum pulse rate. While exercising, the pulse rate should generally be at 60 - 70% in the first few weeks. Within a few weeks of undertaking a routine of 3 workouts per week of 30 minutes each, the intensity can be increased to the optimal fat burning rate of 70 – 85% of your maximum pulse rate.

As a rule of thumb, the following formula is commonly used:

Maximum pulse rate: 220 minus your age in years = your individual maximum pulse rate per min
Minimum pulse rate: Max PR x 0.7 = minimum pulse rate per min
Highest pulse rate for exercising: Max PR x 0.85 = highest pulse rate per min.

What is the maximum body weight?

The maximum body weight is 100kg.

If you have any sports injuries or concerns, please consult with you physician before using the Vitality 600. It is not recommended for pregnant women.

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