Sorry for the slow response on this. I spoke with Hypoxi Glenelg, and they tell me that you disliked frequencies above 14Hz, hence you requested to remain below 15Hz.

The feeling you dislike, is the stretch reflex. Putting hundreds of people in a week on our machine at trade shows etc.. I find this a common reaction. Some people take to it like a duck to water, some are really unsure and dislike it initially.
It is important to understand that strengthening benefits are achieved primarily via the stretch reflex, and unless you are using the machine within that zone, you will not get the full benefits.

My suggestion would be to perhaps sit in front of the machine on a chair, with your feet on the platform. Use the machine in a range of frequency above 14Hz, and expereince the reaction of your body to the reflex. After a few minutes of this, try again standing on the machine in a small squat, feet together in the centre of the platform at 15Hz. It really is just a matter of adapting, and understanding that that odd feeling you get when the muscles begin to contract is not doing you any harm.

I agree with most of the comments here. However, I would be hesitant to put you straight into upper body on your first go given your info, well at least not in the training speeds. I think you will find upper body on a lineal machine is not as harsh due to lower amplitude settings.

Can I ask if you are at Hypoxi, Glenelg?

This is one of our new clinics and they are waiting for some training from us in the next couple of weeks. If you are at Hypoxi, I think you can put much of it down to inexperience.

I will call our new clinics down in Adelaide tomorrow. We do provide them with all this info, including the poster Di mentions. I find that many people are initially unsure of the higher frequencies, and they try using the machine in the lower frequencies expecting to see the same results. This might be what is going on down here.

But as long as they let you progress to the whole body later that sounds reasonable. Bid soft foam mat for knees should be ok. Quite important to get “everything” moving.

I was slightly disappointed about all lower body work, but I think the program may have been developed for me because it was my first time and my lower limbs are my biggest issue, with very stiff knees and ankles.

Di, yes it was part of the “recovery” program, and yes, kneeling is a bit of a problem for me. I will however, ask for some upper body work as I really want to see how much I can use the machine. It is a studio that I am attending and I am suppervised, but they also sell the machines, so are obviously suppliers too. What machine do you work with?

I don’t expect miracles, but I would love to wake in the mornings and not feel any aches and pains in my legs and feet….so I am hoping for some improvement. I have booked 12 sessions and will be hoping for some results. Time will tell!

I felt 2 minutes in a squat position a little bit difficult to maintain so perhaps less of the squat and a bit more upper body work.

Cheers for now! Liz

I know Murray from HyperVibe will comment so let’s see what he says. Right now I’m wishing there was a studio with machines like the ones I work with (not available in Adelaide yet) as here you would do the whole program using a machine with side handlebars to hold for support, to take some of the pressure off your legs.

Did you go to a studio where they will work with you or was it a showroom set up to sell you a machine?

And why so slow ? I understand the standing pose being slow as it is not meant to be over 14hz. But when going into a squat there is no buildup needed, as the involuntary reflexes used are born with you not developed over a period of time.

Sounds like the kind of stuff Power Plate does.

Well I had my first 10 minute session today with the HyperVibe…

What can I report? Hmmm..not too much at this stage. I stood on a vibrating platform for 5 short 2 minute exercises with 30 second rests in between.

1)standing, feet almost together, knees slightly bent.

2)standing, slight squat.

3)standing up on toes

4)one foot off machine in lunge position

5)same as 4, on other leg.

The machine was preprogramed for the above and was set on 9-14hz range. I understand that I am not suppose to expect too much at this stage and that it is a slow process, so I will keep an open mind.

I can’t really comment any further at this stage.

Will keep you informed of any progress.
Liz

Make sure you come back and give us a full rundown on your experience.

Just the honest brutal truth will do.