Vibration Fitness Machines

The Vitality 1200 has 2 main options to choose from when starting your exercise routine. You can select and swap from one option to the other by pressing the P/Set button on the display. These 2 options allow you choose from:
1.     Manual usage
2.     Program usage
1. Manual usage option
If you select the manual usage you can [...]

Please, seek medical advice before buying the Vibration Machine. Many doctors will approve the use of the machine by patients and even see it as beneficial for general tonus of the body.

So long as there is trained supervision, children as young as 12 can use the Vibration platform as young people may also benefit from vibration training. All exercises should be in ‘Low’ mode; their duration and their frequency should be adapted to the specific person involved. We suggest supervision is needed for 12-16 year-olds. As [...]

The Vibration platform uses the Janda Stretch method which may increase joint mobility. In this process, the muscle contracts and relaxes and all muscles and joints that are utilised during the exercise are fully mobilised. Furthermore, adhesions may loosen from the vibration, which would help to increase flexibility. Additionally, the Golgi apparatus in the muscles [...]

There are two types of platforms which utilise weight bearing vibration technology; those with a lineal action which vibrate in a vertical, 3D fashion and those which oscillate in a pivotal or see-saw action.
The oscillating action is considered to be more therapeutic as it may increase mobility in the pelvis, and encourage skeletal realignment.
It [...]

Please consult your Doctor before undertaking any new fitness regime, particularly those with any of the following conditions or health complaints…

Pregnancy
Acute deep vein thrombosis
Serious cardio-vascular disease
Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs)
Fresh wounds or recent surgery
Acute hernia, discopathy, spondylolysis
Severe diabetic neuropathy
Epilepsy
Recent infections
Severe migraine
Recently fitted i.u.d.,coils, metal pins or plates
Cancer or Tumours
Known [...]

Posted on 09 Aug 2007 12:46 PM

A major difference between our platforms and the commercial units available is that they can be used every day. The vibration used in commercial units is highly concentrated, very strong and really only suitable for athletic types up to 3 x per week. The vibration platforms we have are [...]

Every day! The timer allows for up to a 10 minute session and this can be performed 2-3 times per day.  There are many different vibration exercises that can be performed on the platform to keep your exercise varied and fun.

People are using the vibration platforms for a whole range of different needs. We have a customer with agoraphobia who has been housebound for 5 years, a paraplegic child, people with sports injuries & swelling, people with sciatica, back, shoulder and hip problems, poor circulation, loss of motivation in life and those overweight, to name [...]

In traditional strength and power training the load on the muscles is determined by the weight lifted. A specific frequency and amplitude of vibration is chosen and the movement of the plate loads the limbs. The vibrations stimulate a reflex contraction within the muscle which leads to a high level of muscle activation and exertion. [...]

Both the Vitality 300 and the Vitality 600 platforms have a 3 year warranty and come with a user manual which includes a variety of postures you can do.
Although both platforms utilise ‘weight bearing vibration technology’, the Vitality 300 is a ’standard’ vibrating platform whereas the Vitality 600 features an oscillating platform. The oscillating action may assist [...]

The Vitality 600 comes neatly packed and easy to assemble. This is the box freshly opened after delivery.

These are the parts fresh out of the box.

These are the screws and bolts laid out ofter opening the package.

Putting the pedestal into the slots and joining the wires.

The screws need to have the washers put on them ready [...]

1. Vibration machines are effective for those who would like to exercise in different positions effectively, yet in a short time span. The machine is very attractive for those who usually get tired and bored of exercising.
2. Although used for short time, the exercise is very effective. Generally, you would exercise for a maximum of [...]

Since the introduction of the vitality 600 Vibrating Exercise Platform,  there are a number of “me too” copies entering the market place.
There are numerous factories making the platforms in China; producing all sorts of vibrating platforms of all sorts of quality. They look the same, but there are differences worth noting before you decide to make your purchase.
These “no name” brands are [...]

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 [...]

To ensure correct transfer of vibrations to the body, there should be as little friction as possible between the body and the Vibration platform. This is most easily achieved while wearing flexible-soled shoes (while these do not have to be training shoes, they are recommended). However, if you would like to train barefoot and when [...]

Firstly, ensure you are using the Vibration platform according to our instructions. If this is the case, then your headaches may be caused by lack of fluid intake before training. Almost 70% of the population is suffering from dehydration and as our bodies consist of over 50% water, fluid balance is vital. Training on the Vibration [...]

When using the straps to train the upper body, keep them fully tightened at all times, this will assist smooth facilitation of the transfer of vibrations. You may sense more vibrations if you stand on the floor in front of the Vibration platform while performing the exercises, although by putting just one leg on the Vibration platform during the [...]

It is completely up to the individual whether muscle group exercises are alternated in a session. However, it is sensible to alternate between upper body, lower body and abdominal exercises to allow each group a rest in between. After a while, this can be performed without breaks, which will keep your heart rate up throughout [...]

Can I train my entire body on the Vibration platform in one session? Or should I split it up?
Vibration training has an immense advantage over conventional training. As the sessions are shorter and less strain is caused, there may be considerably less chance to cause any muscle damage. Therefore, there is no reason why the [...]

Even the most trained of athletes will need to time to let their body get used to vibration training, so it is advised not to start immediately with an advanced programme. However, it will be possible for highly trained individuals to progress more quickly than the untrained person, by increasing the intensity as described previously. [...]

If you don’t feel anything while training on the Vibration platform, you will need to increase the intensity of your exercise. There should always be some feeling of fatigue after each session in order to produce a physical training effect.

You can perform yoga postures whilst on a vibration platform. Yoga is traditional employed for the purpose of lengthening muscles. Visit our vibration exercises page for some great stretching ideas!

Vibration platforms may increase isometric (static) and isotonic (dynamic) muscle strength, may increase flexibility and mobility, may improve co-ordination and may improve core stability. The only training effect that regular training may elicit that a vibration platform cannot is to increase the size of the heart muscle. It really depends on your personal aims but it could [...]