Oct 3

Why is the Vibration Training market so Hard to Understand?

This is a question I am being asked constantly now with most people getting very confused as to what to buy, why and from whom. I will quickly explain below the concerns I have and how the confusion surrounding this industry is deliberate and why I am so hard on those selling dodgy machines.

1. If a machine

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Sep 16

The Effect of Pivotal Machines on Posture

Most Pivotal platforms have a range of 0-10mm amplitude and go up to about 30hz. The amplitude is changed by simply placing your feet closer towards the centre or outside of the plate. This allows for easy use without having to push a button - however - like everything it has its drawbacks.

The simple maths

If the machine is …

Sep 9

The Rise and Fall of the Vibration Training Industry

This is a focused look at the ups and downs of the Vibration Training industry from the studio concept angle. This article is not intended to do anything other than allow the consumer and potential studio owner to avoid any pitfalls. I hope it is taken in that context.

The Rise…

In late 2003 the world’s first dedicated Vibration Training Studio was …

Sep 5

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 …

Aug 29

How to Read a Research Article: Part III

This is the third part in a series about understanding research articles. See Part I here.

Method(s)

The method section of the research report should clearly explain how the study was conducted. However, for the layperson, this will be the most difficult section to read. The methods section may be divided into subsequent sub-headers, such as: participants (subjects), equipment, …

Aug 20

How to Read a Research Article: Part II

This is the second part in a series about understanding research articles. See Part I here.

What is a Research Article?

A research article is one that is published by a peer-reviewed, academic journal. An academic journal is a periodical where researchers publish their work.

Most academic journals are peer-reviewed, meaning that a research article is reviewed by other …

Jul 31

How to Read a Research Article: Part I

This is the first part of a Guide to Reading Research Articles.

Research articles can be very difficult to read. Reading research is a skill that takes quite some time to be proficient at. This is why many people will read the abstract or conclusions of a study apply them with a broad brush, which is inherently invalid.

When …

Jul 19

Debunking Whole Body Vibration

Personal Trainer Sal Marinello does a (second) thorough debunking of vibration training machines.

In the May 2007 edition of the (NSCA) Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, there are four studies that deal with the effects of WBV and the results of these studies do little to further the claims of WBVers that this mode of training is suitable for

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