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. The superior muscle-activation that the vibration machine stimulates compared to conventional training, means that less time is required to work muscle groups completely.
Setting the vibration machine:
In order to achieve the best individual results, your heart rate is used as a guideline for setting the intensity of the vibration. The body begins burning fat at approximately 65% of the maximum pulse rate. While exercising, the pulse rate should generally be at 60 – 70% in the first few weeks. Within a few weeks of undertaking a routine of 3 workouts per week of 30 minutes each, the intensity can be increased to the optimal fat burning rate of 70 – 85% of your maximum pulse rate.
As a rule of thumb, the following formula is commonly used:
Maximum pulse rate: 220 minus your age in years = your individual maximum pulse rate per min
Minimum pulse rate: Max PR x 0.7 = minimum pulse rate per min
Highest pulse rate for exercising: Max PR x 0.85 = highest pulse rate per min.
The Vitality 600 has a speed range of 1 – 20 to cater for all types of needs including those of the elderly, those who are in rehabilitation, through to the professional athlete. The platform goes up and down at each side in a see saw fashion, tilting from the central axis.
Lower oscillating speed range – in general, the lower speed range is beneficial for bone strengthening, balance control, circulation, abdominal exercises and for those who are rehabilitating, frail and overweight.
Mid oscillating speed range – is helpful for improving circulation, reducing excess toxicity, combating depression or a general feeling of sluggishness and loss of motivation in life.
High oscillating speed range – for physically strong, healthy people and those in sports training.
Dear Sir/ Madam,
I have severe osteoporosis as does my mother.I also have psoriatic arthritis, osteoarthritis of the knee and an old comminuted fracture of the right shoulder for which I have had 2 replacements. We are very interested in a total body vibration machine but have been unable to find any evidence based information as to the expected improvements and time required to see such improvements. This is made more difficult by the large number of machines and models on the market.
We would be grateful if you have any studies or articles that can attest to the efficacy of your machines in increasing bone density and also in respect to the other benefits alluded to, eg muscle strength, weight loss, increased basal metabolic rate, improved skin elasticity and Hormonal balance.
If we did decide on your product which model would you suggest?
Obviously we would be keen to support a local product or at least a local supplier.Where is your product made and repaired? What after sales service and warranties do you offer? How long after an order is placed does delivery take?
We would like to commence therapy as soon as possible so an early reply would be most appreciated.
Yours sincerely,
Dr Angela Di Marco
Dear Dr Angela Di Marco
We have platforms which are made in Korea, Taiwan and China. Our most popular models are the Vitality 600, the Vitality 750 & the Vitality 1200. For the serious enthusiast, the Vitality 1200 is by far the most superior of the vibration platforms, but as you can see on our testimonials page, many of our customers have experienced marked improvements in their health from using the Vitality 600. The Vitality 1200 is our top of the range vibration platform and it’s great to see that our customers are receiving the benefits of vibration technology at a lower price point with the Vitality 600. An Australian company, Vitality 4 Life is committed to providing value with quality products that offer genuine health benefits to our customers. We are the Australian Service Centre for all of our products and stock a full supply of parts should they be required. If you have a problem with one of our vibration platforms (due to our stringent quality control at the time of production, this is required in below 1% of cases), we would organise an electrician to come to your home for the repair . Dispatch of your vibration platform is by courier, usually the day after payment is received. You will receive by email some research articles on vibration technology as requested.
I have had my machine for 3 weeks, I have not lost any weight yet! What is the best way of using your machine, I use it every day; 2-3 sessions per day, 10-15 min each session.
Hi
A weight loss program needs to include more of a cardiovascular workout. I would suggest medium speed and a little bit of dynamic movement eg;
For the upper body
- gentle push ups; with knees on the floor if you need to
- tricep curls; with your hands on the platform, facing away from it, knees slightly bent
For the abdominal muscles & core strength
- hold plank position; like before you do a push up, then sideways with one hand; feet flexed and stacked on top of eachother
- boat position; keep your lower back in (don’t be a sinking boat), bend and straighten legs
For the thighs
- hold chair position; squat as if you are sitting on a chair.
- deep lunge; with one foot on the platform, keeping your knee above your ankle.
For cellulite, you can do any of the sitting postures at the link below:
http://www.vibrationmachine.biz/vibration-machine-exercises/yoga-workout/
Using light weights, the Total Body Workout is great for body sculpting:
http://www.vibrationmachine.biz/vibration-machine-exercises/the-vibro-disc-20-minute-workout/
Remember for healthy weight loss, you need to eat a balanced diet. Ask our naturopath for advice!
http://www.detoxstop.com/
Please let us know how you go!