Interesting comment on the study not stating whether the supplements were used or not.

3 Groups, some using Vibration (35-40hz over 30mins incl rest times 3x week), some conventional weights and I notice they did a long (for their age – 20min cardio workout first), and a control group who did no new exercise.

Results: No vibration-related side effects were observed. Vibration training improved isometric and dynamic muscle strength and also significantly increased BMD of the hip. No changes in hip BMD were observed in women participating in resistance training or age-matched controls.

Please Comment: Why no changes in hip BMD in group doing regular resistance training? Could the program have been faulty or the length of study not long enough? Why only hip BMD improvement? Does that matter as hip fracture is common in this age group so improved hip BMD is good? Why no overall increase or increase in BMD in lumber spine?

These were healthy participants. PP make the claim in their own report that this works for people regardless of physical limitations or disabilities yet that was not the scope of the study.

On a side note: this study led to PP forming a partnership with an osteo supplement provider. I’m all for natural supplements but the study does not say that these were taken by the participants. Is it desirable to suggest supplements to older users of wbv, particularly females? I prefer that people consult a dietician or doctor for their specific needs.

You will find ” maximum Fq” recommendations from companies will sometimes only take into account local level of stimulation and not the over-all effect. Early recommended Fq saw people not wanting to use the products ever agian.

Note: The difference in results per Fq is only up or down a small % with present technology . Other methods in the future will give accelerated results.

The willingness to use the product long term is the most important factor.

What about the frequency for maximizing the BMD? Is the maximum benefit for that in 10 range? Will the same benefit happen at a higher fq over a longer period of time?

Thanks to all of you experts for your help.

I have several other articles in my bibliography. After reading several of these articles, one realizes tha bone mass gain is induced by g acceleration. This can be obtained with both tilting platforms and vertical platforms.

The advantage of vertical platforms over titling platforms emerges in muscle toning. So if you only care about bone mass, use either a tilting or a vertical platform. If you are concerned with bone mass and muscle toning, definitely use a vertical platform.

I’ve been going to Vibra-Train for about 9 weeks, the past 6 weeks going 3x weekly. The training program I use is that posted by Lloyd.

http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/03/what-does-a-wbv-program-look-like

I don’t do the Lunge or the additional poses so my program takes around 10 minutes.

For the past 4 weeks I’ve done no walking or running. I’ve kept my fitness, in fact it has increased. I can lie on my side without pain (and sleep on my side) and sit at computer for several hours. I have not been able to do this for 18 months even with Physio and having extended breaks from walking and running.

Now back into my walking/running program and although my side is a little uncomfortable afterwards it quickly returns to pain-free. I’m not healed yet but I am amazed at the improvement, which I can only attribute to Vibration Training.

Thanks for sharing.

Could you be more specific how many times you train per week and how long per session? What parameters Do you do other positions besides stance?

I guess other readers would be interested in these details.

TC

Of course my experience (over 2 months) is subjective but it is nevertheless valid.