VibroGym Timetable

With the onset of space travel in the 20th century, it was found that the bone density of astronauts declined significantly while in space. Vibration therapy was developed as a way to re-build bone density on their return. From this, the link was made to the elderly, who lose bone density as they age and scientific studies showed that vibration training actually increased bone density significantly. Further scientific research discovered that vibrations caused a stretch-reflex in the muscles producing continuous muscle contractions.

The former Soviet Union began using the principle to improve performance in sporting events and during the 1970′s, Russian Scientists continued the research into vibration training, finding significant improvements in muscle strength and flexibility and decreases in recovery times after exercise. It was only after the Iron Curtain was pulled down that the western world caught onto the training method, when scientists from Italy and Israel began their own research into the field. It is now widely acknowledged as an exercise tool, with further applications in rehabilitation and pain relief.

The Vibrogym can increase isometric (static) and isotonic (dynamic) muscle strength, increase flexibility and mobility, improve co-ordination and improve core stability. The only training effect that regular training may elicit that the Vibrogym cannot is to increase the size of the heart muscle. It really depends on your personal aims but in most cases, the Vibrogym is a great replacement for an entire fitness program.

It is up to the individual where Vibrogym training is fitted into a training session. You can start with cardio-vascular training then move onto the Vibrogym or vice-versa, there is no specific order you should maintain. Some people like to start and finish a session with a Vibrogym massage

So long as there is trained supervision, children as young as 10 can use the Vibrogym as young people can also benefit from vibration training. All exercises should be in ‘Low’ mode and the exercises used; their duration and their frequency should be adapted to the specific person involved. We suggest supervision is needed for 10-16 year-olds. As for the other end of the scale, we have had people up to 75 years old training easily on the Vibrogym, with enormous benefits to conditions such as osteoporosis and arthritis. Due to the nature of the machine, the elderly can activate their muscles in a simple, safe way without extra strain on the joints and ligaments. However, like with young people, it is best to do so with trained supervision at all times.

Vibration training is getting more widely known internationally at a very rapid pace and with this the knowledge of how to apply vibration training is also growing. This is not only in the health and beauty world but also in the medical sector. If your doctor, physiotherapist or specialist wants to know more about vibration training and the Vibrogym, please refer them to the website www.bettervibrations.com where they will find many scientific studies on the area and will be able to access testimonials from other health specialists.

The principle of energy balance is such that the calories consumed during a day would have to be less than those expended to start a reduction in fat stores. Training with the Vibrogym has a large influence on many of the processes involved with losing weight though so you will most likely lose fat stores while training on the machine. This will depend on how fit you already are – the more fatty tissue you have in the body, the more you will lose. Training on the Vibrogym has been shown to increase metabolism, which means you will burn more calories while exercising and the hormones produced with vibration training also have a significant influence on reducing fatty tissue.

However, as with any training modality you will have to control your calorie intake to see any changes. It is important to note that the reduction in fat stores will not necessarily be reflected with a loss of body weight. The increases in bone density obtained with vibration training may cause an increase in weight. Furthermore as muscle tissue is heavier than fatty tissue, the increases in muscle stores that occurs with Vibrogym training will also cause you to put weight on, although your body tone will visibly improve.

For optimal results it is best to use the Vibrogym at least 3 times a week, although even using the machine once a week would be beneficial. We advise training 3 times a week, as frequent stimulation of your body will help you achieve your training goal much sooner. To achieve a training effect you have to keep overloading the body so it adapts to withstand extra stimuli. If you only train occasionally your body will not have the need to adapt so your training will not have any effect.

The Vibrogym works by producing a vibration through which energy is transferred to the body. This causes a stretch reflex that changes between 30-60 times a second depending on which frequency you choose. The intense, repetitive contractions this elicits will fatigue the muscles and in recovery the muscles will re-build stronger to withstand the increased effort. This is how increases in physical performance are achieved. 

The Vibrogym uses this principle when training but has a number of distinct advantages over conventional training.

The time needed to train on the Vibrogym is much shorter, which means less muscle damage is caused and hormonal production is increased. There is also a greater effect of the training. One 12 minute workout on the Vibrogym burns more fat and creates more muscle than 1 ½ hours conventional training. Additionally, this is achieved with minimal stress on the joints, tendon and ligaments so you can see that the Vibrogym is at the cutting edge of the Fitness Equipment available on today’s market.

It is always advisable to seek medical reassurance before undertaking a new fitness regime however there are three conditions which would prohibit vibration training:

Pregnancy
Pace-Maker
Cancer patients