When I first joined the community (probably 5 months ago) I posted my exercise goals for accountability. In January, I posted my routine in this blog as I described my Ruby Slippers and WBV routine. I inclued a photo of my ADMI Fitness exercise platform at that time.
I have altered my exercise routine. I appreciate having the bar across the front for gripping as I do 5 sets of twenty squats (100) and 5 sets of twenty knee lifts.. raising each knee high enough to tap my arms holding onto the bar. I took a note from the rocksteady boxing and exercise my voice… LOUD counting with each squat and each knee lift. Then I strive to pull my chin in and attempt to tuck my shoulder blades into the back pockets while doing the last three minutes of higher vibrations for freeing up sluggish lymph through out my system.
I thought you might like to see some of the benefits I found claimed on the internet sites of makers of whole body vibration platforms.
From ADMI Fitness
“How can ONE HOUR at the gym be compared to 10 MINUTES on the whole body vibration machine? Whole Body Vibration has the name for a reason! When your body engages 97% of muscles in the same exercise your results are accelerated. At the gym you spend your time on your different individual muscle groups. It would be incredible to see someone working his or her abs, arms, legs and calf’s at the same time at the gym! As wild as that picture is in your head Whole Body Vibration does exactly that and more. “
“Balance: About 30% of people over the age of 65 lose their balance and suffer a fall each year. Whole Body Vibration is an effective way to maintain or enhance skeletal mass in low-mobility individuals without the risks associated with high-impact exercise. WBV stimulates the primary endings of the muscle spindles, activating alpha-motor neurons resulting in muscle contractions. Studies have shown that WBV is associated with increases in lower limb muscle strength. WBV also delivers mechanical loading to the skeleton, which increases bone mass and improves postural balance by strengthening skeletal muscles. Balance and gait are improved by enhanced muscle control effected by routine WBV exercise. Strengthening skeletal muscles has a direct effect on coordination and balance “
‘ Parkinson’s: Researchers from Germany compared the effects of Whole Body Vibration and conventional physiotherapy on levodopa-resistant disturbances of balance and gait in idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease. Gait assessments and upper limb control tests showed significant improvements on gait stability and posture, a significant decrease in tremors and less rigidity in PD patients receiving whole body vibration therapy compared to a control group with no therapy ‘
” The Health Benefits of WBV-Training are many, and the reason for this is because WBV stimulation affects not only your musculature but also your internal organs and glands, including your brain”
| Increase muscle strength, especially explosive strength | Pain reduction (such as with fibromyalgia) |
| Increase hormone secretion: IGF-1, testosterone, and human growth hormone (HGH) | Counteract age-related muscle wasting |
| Increase fat loss; WBVT in conjunction with resistance training improved fat loss in menopausal women.8Other research9 found WBVT was 54 percent more effective than traditional aerobics and strength training in producing visceral fat loss.Those using WBVT were also less likely to gain the weight back | Reduce cellulite; 8 to 13 minutes of WBVT, two to three times per week for six months was shown to reduce cellulite by 26 percent. When combined with 24 to 48 minutes of cardio, cellulite was reduced by more than 32 percent10 |
| Increase bone mass and mineral density, thereby decreasing risk of osteoporosis | Improve in blood circulation, which can also stimulate tissue healing. Three minutes on a vibrating platform doubles mean circulation for at least 10 minutes11 |
| Increase flexibility and mobility | Increase secretion of serotonin and norepinephrine |
| Improve proprioception and balance | Increase lymphatic drainage |
| Decrease cortisol levels | Speed up recovery from injury |
| Improve fitness in the elderly | Improve neurological conditions |
Standing up to Parkinson's 