Questions and Answers
What Are Your Rights When Purchasing Vibration Machines?
Enough people are now parting with their cash to buy Vibration Training products for either their business or home that the subject of what you should do if you have realized you have been ripped off needs to be
discussed.
Do not think that just because this is new technology the same rules do not apply …
- December 18th, 2007 | 5 Comments
The Four Kinds of Vibration Training Poses
For safety reasons static Vibration Training poses should not be lumped in together. They come in 4 distinct categories that need to be fully understood before a machine and matching workout is designed or followed.
Direct Response
Eg… Push-up or Squat.
This is where we are pushing energy directly into a limb at a perfect bio-mechanical angle asking for a fast …
- December 9th, 2007 | 32 Comments
When Will I See Results?
Carolle asks the following question:
Would 12 minutes 3 times per week with WBV be enough to see results for a person who is 60-100 pounds overweight. How long would it take to see results?
And would 15 minutes 3 times per week with WBV be all you would need to stay in shape once you reach your goal. Would a
…
- November 4th, 2007 | 46 Comments
Tendonitis: Can Whole Body Vibration Help?
Rob asks:
“I have recently been diagnosed with Tendonitis of the wrist. Will vibration training compound this condition, stopping me from training or can I modify my workout?”
Lloyd Shaw offers this answer:
“I have lost count of the people we have had through with Tendonitis and the results to date have been positive but we have learnt a …
- September 5th, 2007 | 14 Comments
Choosing a Vibration Platform For Home
Recently a user posed the following question:
“I want a machine for home use - domestic. So how do I know what to buy with all the choices out there - do I trust celebrity endorsements?”
In the spirit of this site we will not be mentioning brand names so you will need to still do some homework regarding what to buy. …
- May 14th, 2007 | 387 Comments
What Does a WBV Program Look Like?
Vibra-Train have released the safety program to be used with their machines. It provides an interesting example of what a WBV training program might look like.
The basic rules:
- Always check your position before starting.
- Re-check your position every 20 seconds.
- Do not move.
- Stay relaxed.
- If you do find yourself out of position you have only 2 options
- Get off
- Correct
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- March 7th, 2007 | 77 Comments
Pivotal and Lineal Machines
Note: I would like to point out these two systems should never be in competition with each other. It is purely a marketing war to do so - not a science driven argument.
Lineal Design
Predator versus prey
To understand this theory look at yourself in the mirror. Front and side on. Ask yourself a couple of …
- February 25th, 2007 | 148 Comments
Weight Loss: What Am I Doing Wrong?
“Roadhouse” has asked the following questions
Regarding weightloss - what am I doing wrong?
I purchased a hypergravity personal model 4 months ago. Have followed their recommended program for all 4 months, 3 times a week, and am now doing the advanced workout.
Have not lost a pound and look the same!
Any thoughts regarding my lack of results and what I might do
…
- February 20th, 2007 | 48 Comments

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