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Whole Body Vibration |
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Review
Summary |
There’s a technology that was briefly used decades ago that has now made a reappearance on the fitness equipment scene. Different manufacturers call the machine by different names but the most common reference is Whole Body Vibration. The technology is claimed to have evolved from technology used by astronauts, athletes and medical facilities. It is said that specific vibration machines known as Pivotal platforms have been used to provide balance training, muscle rehabilitation, muscle development and massage.
Now you no longer have to go to a center for treatment on the machine because around $1000 will buy you your own personal vibration platform, or PVP. It is said that the personal version utilizes a pivotal platform that rapidly alternates from side-to-side. It is purported that the pivotal motion works with your natural movements to gently condition the whole body while strengthening your core and posture. One can almost picture what the advertising describes and may concur that if the machine actually forces you to balance against the vibration there might be some positive benefits for individuals effected by muscle deterioration.
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The advertising for Whole Body Vibration claims that vibration is energy generated by rapid motion that gets transferred through the path of least resistance. When a person stands straight on a vibration platform, the vibrations would travel all the way up their bodies. According to the manufacturer, as soon as the vibrations are interrupted by say bending the knees, the vibrations will only travel to the areas supporting that resistance, in this case only the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves.
The workout you can supposedly achieve by using one of the machines is claimed to work all muscle groups of the body when you isolate the path the vibration is traveling. An illustration is in order here because if you feel like we did as we read through the information; it’s hard to imagine how WBV could possibly compare to other more traditional exercises. If you hold positions like squats, pushups, dips, lunges, body planks to exercise core muscle groups, the vibration coming up from the platform of the WBV will apparently exercise the muscles.
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This item costs $1,100 at the time of this review.
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The official website for the Whole Body Vibration line of products features much information behind the technology and research that has gone into its development. This device is described in testimonials to be a great addition to an overall fitness plan.
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It’s hard to draw a conclusion on the technology of whole body vibration without seeing studies that are more definitive. You would definitely want to research the method to see if it is compatible with your lifestyle and workout abilities before parting with the rather large amount of money for your own PVP.
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