A member asks a question…..

I am a 38 year old female, being diagnosed lip oedema last year. This is a disease that causes fat to get stuck locally, especially in the legs and for some also in the arms. This disease is not to be confused with lymph oedema, which is a disease of the lymphatic system. However lip oedema can evolve into lymph oedema if not treated. Unfotunately the only treatment for lip oedema seems to be pressure or liposuction.

Liposuction seems too extreme to me, especially with the lymph oedema risk and therefore I have found an alternative solution in ultrasonic treatment which appears to implode fat cells. In order to help the fat drainage, I am looking to buy a vibration training machine. So in short this machine would be for vibro training purposes and more specifically fat reducing. At first I had a professional Power Plate in mind, but because of the high price I have taken my time to think about it and luckily I ran into this website.

Can anyone help me answering following questions:
1. is it sure that lip oedema is not a contra-indication for whole body vibration???
2. if Q1 is OK, can vibro training be of help in my specific case to have local fat reduction (legs) + overall fat reduction too
3. what would be a good machine for personal use, knowing that I live in Belgium: so far I have found ‘body coach’ and ‘Lumen’ by Body Coach of Punch Int., Wave (if so, where to get it in Belgium) -> will these machines work for me or else can you advise another make?

Lip oedema is not that well known here in Belgium (don’t know for the ROW), so I would be so happy to get some advise on this…

As part of our on going quest to help you, the consumer make wise decisions concerning the purchase of a Vibration Training platform, we wanted to disclose some information about the Crazy Fit Massage, which is a machine that we receive many inquiries about.

The Crazy Fit Wholesale Price from China

Retail Price on Auction Sites

As you can see, these machines are easily bought by anyone in bulk from china then sold by people with next to no knowledge of the technology or  the industry with at least 100% mark up and  50% profit.

These machines are classified as low speed pivotal and will do little in helping you to achieve the benefits that Whole Body Vibration has to offer.

A new feature has been added to the site: A Whole Body Vibration Glossary of Terms (in the right sidebar).

Any additions should be added to the comments on the Glossary page.

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:

1. Always check your position before starting.
2. Re-check your position every 20 seconds.
3. Do not move.
4. Stay relaxed.
5. If you do find yourself out of position you have only 2 options
   • Get off
   • Correct immediately

The exercises covered in the program include; Basic Squat, Push-up, Wide Stance Squat, Tricep Dip, Pelvic Stability, Stretch, Lunge, Anti-Cellulite, Superman Squat.

See the full description of exercises or pictures.

Machine settings are:

(a) Lineal Vibration Training (not 3D or Pivotal)
(b) Amplitude – 3MM
(c) Speed – 43Hz

Editor’s Note: Anti-Cellulite? Is there any proof that sitting on a WBV machine for 3 minutes could have any possible action in lowering cellulite. Arguably it could allow more blood flow to the region allowing the adipose tissue to be accessed – but in that case would other forms of resistance training also have that effect?

Disclosure: This blog (vibrationtraining.net) is neither owned nor managed by Vibra-Train – nor is there any commercial affiliation between the two. The owner of Vibra-Train kindly submits articles about Whole Body Vibration so that all interested parties can better understand this area. The above post is provided to help readers get a sample of what a WBV training program looks like. In no way do the owners of the Vibration Training blog either endorse or recommend any specific WBV device over another. It is up to the reader to judge for themselves. Any other article submissions are welcome.

“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 improve results is greatly appreciated.

Roadhouse makes no comment on his diet – but still his questions are valid…

Any answers?

We are putting together a comprehensive list of vendors and manufacturers of vibration training platforms.

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