Dangerous Uses of Whole Body Vibration

Should I put my head on my new machine to treat headaches?
I just can’t resist writing an article on this subject, not just because of the subject itself, but because of the underlying dynamics of human behavior and reasoning that is unfortunately indicative of anything new where the consumer can take …

Should I Contract my Muscles?

Relax, don’t do it…..

This article is a small piece in the promised series on what you shouldn’t do on some platforms. This one is about why you don’t deliberately contract your muscles on any Vibration Training or Therapy system.
Pivotal (Legs locked)
The best way to describe this type of pivotal therapy in …

Delayed Muscle Soreness and Vibration Training

Why doesn’t it hurt as much as I thought it would the next day?
This is a question I hear often, as it usually makes no sense to a person who has done one of what seems to be the hardest workout of their life, but can still walk the next day.

This …

Does Vibration Training Burn Calories?

As this is such a new form of exercise the question of how many calories can be burnt during a session is always raised. I myself think it is a minor matter, as calories burnt over a short period can be easily replaced by 1 bad meal or a glass of …

Vibration Training and Bone Density

How exactly does vibration training affect bone density?
There are 3 ways that vibration training/therapy can affect your bone density, not just one.

• Gravity

The weight you carry around with you on a daily basis places your bones under pressure which is equivalent to 1G ( 1 x gravity ). This pressure is registered …

Vibration Training and Flexibility

How does Vibration Training Help with Flexibility ?
To answer this question an understanding of how traditional flexibility is achieved should be noted first, so that the stark contrast between methods can be examined.

By using opposing muscles or body weight, you create constant tension on muscle and tendon tissue causing it to …

Can Vibration Training Damage My Brain?

As anyone in this industry will tell you, this is one of those questions that makes you put your head in your hands and cry when asked. I sometimes wonder if the person is pulling my leg, but to be fair some people cannot correlate everyday experiences into new …

Whole Body Vibration: Is is Possible to Overtrain?

A recent post on this site raised the concern again that vibration training - used too much and too often - can lead to dramatic weight loss.

I know this will sound attractive to some people, but it could come back to bite you in the ass - and I mean that literally.

So what are the risks associated with …