Beginner’s Guide to Vibration Training

This site contains a large number of articles that will help the beginner get to grips with Whole Body Vibration. Please read through these articles (and subsequent comments) - as your question may have already been answered.
Buying a Vibration Platform
- How to Choose a Machine for Home Us
Guidelines for choosing the right machine. Many machines may be cheap imports that have had enormous markup added. - Understanding Quality versus Price
The difference between pivotal and lineal machines and how that affects price and performance. - What Are Your Rights When Purchasing a Machine?
Given the amount of sub-standard platforms available it is important to know your rights. - Beware the Wear and Tear
The down side of buying a cheap machine. - Why is the Vibration Training market so Hard to Understand?
This article exposes dodgy sales practices that some vendors use. - List of Vibration Platform Vendors
Getting Started
- Vibration Training: A Beginner’s Experience
- What is Vibration Training For?
The science behind vibration training. - The Four Kinds of Vibration Training Poses
How to correctly position yourself on the machine. - MUST READ: 10 Whole Body Vibration Training Guidelines
- What Does a WBV Program Look Like?
- When Will I See Results?
Benefits of Vibration Training
- Does Vibration Training Cause Weight Loss?
- Increasing Bone Mass Density
- Research: Explosive Strength and Sprint Running
Health Concerns
- Is is Possible to Overtrain?
- Can Vibration Training Damage My Brain?
- The Effect of Pivotal Machines on Posture
- 3 Health Concerns About Vibration Training
- Rattling Teeth?
- Is Whole Body Vibration Good For Joints?
Machine Performance and Safety
- Why You Should be Concerned About Machine Performance
Outlines how machine performance can compromise your safety. - What is the Maximum Weight for a machine?
- What is Mhz?
- Vibration Machines Make for Noisy Neighbors
Discusses where and how your machine should be placed.

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