“The Next Generation of Health
Equipment” – Whole Body Vibration (WBV)
What is Whole Body Vibration (WBV)?
The Whole Body Vibration Machine is
a platform that you stand on which produces vibrations offering a stimulus to
the body. The energy is safely and effectively transferred to your body,
stimulating every cell – your muscles, your bones and your soft tissue. The
body reacts involuntarily with multiple muscle contractions in order to
rebalance you on the plate. The quick
movement of the platform also increases the “g” force of the body. As
acceleration increases, your body will feel like it weighs more thus mimicking
weight-bearing exercise. The result is less stress on the joints, ligaments and
tendons when compared to regular resistance training.
History of WBV
Vibration exercise has been researched and studied for over 50 years
utilizing a frequency range that has been proven both safe and effective. The
technology was originally developed by the Russian space program to preserve
muscle and bone mass in zero gravity conditions. These researchers found that
it not only stopped the loss but strengthened muscle tissue and increased bone
density. They then began using this technology to prevent injury to their
Olympic athletes and to rehabilitate them from injury.
In the early 1990’s, after
the fall of Communism in Russia,
Whole Body Vibration technology was introduced to the Orient and Europe. It continues to be used extensively, studied and
enhanced. After decades of research, NASA, many professional athletes, sports
teams, medical centers, spas and health clubs have embraced this technology.
Practitioners in the United
States are becoming aware of its systemic
effects and therapeutic applications.
10 MINUTES OF VIBRATION = 1 HOUR
WORKOUT
When you workout you are targeting one muscle group at a time. However, when you are on a Whole Body
Vibration Machine, 97% of all muscles are engaged and forced to respond at once
just to keep you stable. Couple this
with also working under a much greater “g” force, your health and fitness
results are accelerated. Add weights,
resistance bands, etc. and your body is working much harder than it would on
stable ground.
The result… more benefits in far less time than conventional exercise.
Who should use WBV?
There are health benefits possible for everyone from the very young to
the elderly.
WBV machines are also a great alternative
for people who enjoy an active lifestyle, but do not have the time for a
lengthy work-out three or more times a week.
However, you don’t have to be an athlete or in need of physical therapy to
benefit from using WBV machines.
What are the benefits?
The benefits range from an immediate improvement
in blood circulation, to a variety of other measurable outcomes, such as
increased muscle strength and flexibility, better range of motion, better core
conditioning and stability, faster recovery, enhanced metabolism, increased bone mineral
density, reduction of the stress hormone cortisol, elevation of Human Growth
Hormone (HGH), improved lymphatic flow, decrease in fat and cellulite, and many
more. It has also been used to improve conditions of Osteoporosis, Diabetic
Neuropathy, Fibromyalgia, MS, Parkinson’s, Incontinence, Arthritis, Knee, Back,
and Joint Pain, Autism, Attention Deficit Disorder and more.
Testimonial: Dr. Tobin Lingafelter of
The Back and Neck Care Center of Sunset Hills and Espn Back Nine Chiropractor,
“Mike, what a great tool this has
been for my office! I used the machine myself for just a couple of weeks before
my last Triathlon and it is the very first time that I didn’t have to stop due
to cramping and fatigued muscles!”
For more information contact:
Mike Hitschler
Advanced Healthworks
314 775-9017
mikehitschler@hotmail.com
