Comments on: Reviewing the Research on Vibration Training http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/02/reviewing-the-research-on-vibration-training/ All about the vibration machine, vibration plate and power plate industry. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:01:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Lloyd Shaw Vibra-Train http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/02/reviewing-the-research-on-vibration-training/#comment-334 Lloyd Shaw Vibra-Train Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:05:47 +0000 http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/02/reviewing-the-research-on-vibration-training#comment-334 Yes it would be equivalent to the Power Plate home model. But that is really no complement. The uncontrolled 3D movement means its badly made. I wouldnt go near it. Yes it would be equivalent to the Power Plate home model. But that is really no complement. The uncontrolled 3D movement means its badly made.

I wouldnt go near it.

]]> By: Jeff http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/02/reviewing-the-research-on-vibration-training/#comment-333 Jeff Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:15:00 +0000 http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/02/reviewing-the-research-on-vibration-training#comment-333 Has anyone experienced the LifeSpan VP1000 - claims that in an indepedent test it was rated as high as the Power Plate for a much cheaper price? I have tried the Power Plate and liked it but was wondering if this unit actually compares. Thanks, Jeff Has anyone experienced the LifeSpan VP1000 – claims that in an indepedent test it was rated as high as the Power Plate for a much cheaper price? I have tried the Power Plate and liked it but was wondering if this unit actually compares.

Thanks,
Jeff

]]> By: Lloyd Shaw Vibra-Train http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/02/reviewing-the-research-on-vibration-training/#comment-332 Lloyd Shaw Vibra-Train Thu, 22 May 2008 09:27:45 +0000 http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/02/reviewing-the-research-on-vibration-training#comment-332 It could be a few things... (1) If you are used to Body-Pump then you may need a harder workout machine , thats why I have 5 models , even my standard "bullets" which are way harder than a Power Plate sometimes fail to nail everybody . You really need to find the machines that tells your body " this is it". There is no mistaking the feeling. (2) You said "same type of exercise without using the powerplate" , are they making you move on the machine ? (3) 25 minutes is a long time , this should take you to full fatigue , or are you getting off "fresh". It could be a few things…

(1) If you are used to Body-Pump then you may need a harder workout machine , thats why I have 5 models , even my standard “bullets” which are way harder than a Power Plate sometimes fail to nail everybody .
You really need to find the machines that tells your body ” this is it”. There is no mistaking the feeling.

(2) You said “same type of exercise without using the powerplate” , are they making you move on the machine ?

(3) 25 minutes is a long time , this should take you to full fatigue , or are you getting off “fresh”.

]]> By: Nicola http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/02/reviewing-the-research-on-vibration-training/#comment-331 Nicola Thu, 22 May 2008 08:18:27 +0000 http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/02/reviewing-the-research-on-vibration-training#comment-331 Hi Lloyd I've been using a powerplate (sadly the only machine available to me at the moment) for the past three weeks and have been typically doing 25 minute sessions at least 3 times a week. The bottom line is that I am seeing little or no benefit - or at least the benefit I am seeing would, I think, be comparible to me doing the same type of exercise without using the powerplate (ie just on the floor!). Is this usual and would I see better results if I was using a different machine? Also I have had better results doing Les Mills body pump. I would appreciate your comments. Thanks, Nicola Hi Lloyd

I’ve been using a powerplate (sadly the only machine available to me at the moment) for the past three weeks and have been typically doing 25 minute sessions at least 3 times a week.

The bottom line is that I am seeing little or no benefit – or at least the benefit I am seeing would, I think, be comparible to me doing the same type of exercise without using the powerplate (ie just on the floor!).

Is this usual and would I see better results if I was using a different machine?

Also I have had better results doing Les Mills body pump.

I would appreciate your comments.

Thanks,

Nicola

]]> By: Lloyd Shaw http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/02/reviewing-the-research-on-vibration-training/#comment-330 Lloyd Shaw Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:37:48 +0000 http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/02/reviewing-the-research-on-vibration-training#comment-330 This should and has never happen following a safety program, and we have had some very frail people in our studios. What postition do you think caused the problem. 10 mins twice a day ? Please name this company as we may be able to put pressure on them to review the programs they give out . This should and has never happen following a safety program, and we have had some very frail people in our studios.

What postition do you think caused the problem.

10 mins twice a day ?

Please name this company as we may be able to put pressure on them to review the programs they give out .

]]> By: Brad Barron http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/02/reviewing-the-research-on-vibration-training/#comment-329 Brad Barron Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:04:57 +0000 http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/02/reviewing-the-research-on-vibration-training#comment-329 Carl, Who told you to use it 2 times a day. What machine was it. Im sorry to hear about your injury. You should et the company know about this sales person. Carl,
Who told you to use it 2 times a day. What machine was it.
Im sorry to hear about your injury. You should et the company know about this sales person.

]]> By: Carl http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/02/reviewing-the-research-on-vibration-training/#comment-328 Carl Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:18:10 +0000 http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/02/reviewing-the-research-on-vibration-training#comment-328 Injury causing hernia surgery. I have purchased a lineal type vibration platform and followed the instructions given to me: 10 minutes twice a day. After about 4 days I became sore in the groin area but continued thinking that the muscles were adjusting to the new exercise. The groin and lower abdomen became very sore and about 3 weeks later I noticed that the hernia had popped which resulted in me having surgery. The vibration of the machine was so severe that I believe that if i continued on it would result in further surgery to my hemorrhoids. My doctor believed that I was in good shape even at 76 yrs. as I exercise everyday and play A grade golf 3 times a week. I would like to know if there are others that have had similar problems. I believe there is a simple way and safe way to use this machine. carlrb@bigpond,com Injury causing hernia surgery.
I have purchased a lineal type vibration platform and followed the instructions given to me: 10 minutes twice a day. After about 4 days I became sore in the groin area but continued thinking that the muscles were adjusting to the new exercise. The groin and lower abdomen became very sore and about 3 weeks later I noticed that
the hernia had popped which resulted in me having surgery. The vibration of the machine was so severe that I believe that if i continued on it would result in further surgery to my hemorrhoids.
My doctor believed that I was in good shape even at 76 yrs. as I exercise everyday and play A grade golf 3 times a week.
I would like to know if there are others that have had similar problems. I believe there is a simple way and safe way to use this machine. carlrb@bigpond,com

]]> By: Lloyd Shaw Vibra-Train http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/02/reviewing-the-research-on-vibration-training/#comment-327 Lloyd Shaw Vibra-Train Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:56:55 +0000 http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/02/reviewing-the-research-on-vibration-training#comment-327 The Hr exercise thing is not reseached based , and I do not believe it could be done unless everybody agreed on what "execise" is. Exercise by definition is a generic term itself , not an exact scientific one. That marketing term caught on as more personal trainers and athletes tried the original PowerPlate ( Vibro-Gym) and agreed it "felt" like they had been in the gym for at least an Hr. I have personally yet to see a trainer or athlete dispute this after a session. The only problem the industry has had recently is dodgy companies using this term to sell its cheaper Therapy machines. As to your second question... None that I know of. And most published research cant be trusted at present. The Hr exercise thing is not reseached based , and I do not believe it could be done unless everybody agreed on what “execise” is. Exercise by definition is a generic term itself , not an exact scientific one.

That marketing term caught on as more personal trainers and athletes tried the original PowerPlate ( Vibro-Gym) and agreed it “felt” like they had been in the gym for at least an Hr.

I have personally yet to see a trainer or athlete dispute this after a session.

The only problem the industry has had recently is dodgy companies using this term to sell its cheaper Therapy machines.

As to your second question…

None that I know of. And most published research cant be trusted at present.

]]> By: Bryant Meyers http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/02/reviewing-the-research-on-vibration-training/#comment-326 Bryant Meyers Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:51:35 +0000 http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/02/reviewing-the-research-on-vibration-training#comment-326 Lloyd, I keep hearing that vibration training can give you an hour of exercise in ten minutes. Have you seen research to validate this? Thanks Bryant p.s. is there any website or resource that has a collection of good vibration training research? It would be nice to have a site that catalogued ALL the past, present and future research on vibration training (aka whole body vibration). It would be nice to catalogue in many catagories related to sports training, preventation and correction (fixing existing problems like bone loss, etc). Lloyd,

I keep hearing that vibration training can give you an hour of exercise in ten minutes.

Have you seen research to validate this?

Thanks
Bryant

p.s. is there any website or resource that has a collection of good vibration training research? It would be nice to have a site that catalogued ALL the past, present and future research on vibration training (aka whole body vibration). It would be nice to catalogue in many catagories related to sports training, preventation and correction (fixing existing problems like bone loss, etc).

]]> By: Lloyd Shaw http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/02/reviewing-the-research-on-vibration-training/#comment-325 Lloyd Shaw Mon, 10 Dec 2007 02:08:34 +0000 http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/02/reviewing-the-research-on-vibration-training#comment-325 I have no problem with quality units from anywhere , and have helped a U.S. distributor pick a machine from Korea before. I will continue to support any company or individual that at least attempts to do the right thing. I have no problem with quality units from anywhere , and have helped a U.S. distributor pick a machine from Korea before.

I will continue to support any company or individual that at least attempts to do the right thing.

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