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Yes, you may have seen it. Well, here is the real deal! Pure linear Whole Body Vertical Vibration. Before we jump the gun to give you the low-down, here are some quick facts to let you in on what WBVV is all about.
Q1. What exactly is vibration-training?
Vibration training is a method of training in which the WBVV vibration-training apparatus is used. The WBVV is a training-platform which gives mechanical oscillations from 3 to 50 Hertz.
This type of vibration is also known as whole-body-vertical-vibration “WBVV”. Indeed, the whole body vibrates.
The vibration emanating from the pedestal and conducted throughout the body stimulates muscle fibers (myocytes) with three times the strength of gravity, causing the muscle fibers to contract and relax with greater strength and speed; such powerful muscle contractions, when repeated with the frequency seen in WBVV exercise, increase explosive muscle strength, dramatically enhance flexibility and expedite the recovery of damaged muscles and tendons making it an athletic trainer's dream machine
In addition, blood vessels throughout the body are stimulated, and circulation is improved. Furthermore, tendons and ligaments, parts of the body not easily trained, become better toned, and the function of intrapelvic muscles and small muscles such as facial muscles which cannot be worked out through conventional weight training exercises is improved.
The WBVV has a positive effect on:
- muscle tissue
- nerves
- blood vessels
- bones
- cartilage
- hormones
- neurotransmitters
The effects of the WBVV depend on:- the frequency of the vibration in Hz = the number of impulses per second
- the amplitude of the vibration in Mm = the extent of the movement
- the acceleration of the vibration in G = the power/force of the movement
- the duration of the vibration in seconds or minutes = the time one spends on the apparatus
- the position on the apparatus = the stance one uses on the apparatus
Exercise involving vibration in the vertical direction also causes greater calorie consumption than regular aerobic exercise does.
Whole Body Vertical Vibration exercise in conjunction with conventional muscle exercise can increase maximum muscle strength by over 30% and reduce the period of training required by 85% and time spent exercising by over 50%. Moreover, unlike in conventional muscle training methods involving lifting of weights, little additional load is imposed on joints, ligaments, and tendons in Whole Body Vertical Vibration exercise, and consequently the risk of exercise-induced injury is reduced to a negligible level.
Q2. Can vibration have damaging effects in the long run?
Vibration is a physical phenomenon which can give enormous power. Extensive research has been done in Scandinavia into the industrial laws and the effect of vibration whilst using, for example, a drill. It appears that only after about 2000 hours of continuously using a drill, is there a risk of damage occurring to the joints of fingers, hands, wrist and elbow. The joints which then mainly suffered were those not used to carrying such a heavy load, such as fingers, hands, wrist and elbow.
Some simple calculations show the following : if we take the longest recommended training protocol of a maximum of 10 minutes per day, one can thus do 12,000 (!) sessions on the VibraGym. With a session of 10 minutes per day, one could theoretically stand on the VibraGym every day for more than 32 years!!!
Conversely, the joints of the toes, feet, ankle and knee are pre-eminently suitable to carrying heavy loads i.e. walking, running, sprinting and jumping. Damage is therefore avoided by the extremely short period of a load, which is 10 minutes per day.
Q3. When training on the WBVV do the arms also undergo training?
Strangely enough, they do ! Most of the users of the WBVV say that their arms have become stronger, even though they have not been especially trained. The explanation for this is the enormous impact of the vibration on the whole body ('whole-body-vibration') and the hormonal effect of the vibration-training.
Q4. What is now the ideal protocol?
That is almost the same as asking about the ideal food pattern. When setting up a protocol, the following factors are also taken into consideration:
- objective
- state of health (are there any disorders)
- state of fitness
- body dimension and composition
- percentage of fast muscle fibers
- training program
- individual reaction to vibration
In addition to all of this, it must also be borne in mind that sport scientists still disagree about the optimal protocol for increased strength by using dumbbells/weights or training apparatus.
The WBVV is a training apparatus for which we give a general training protocol. This protocol is based on scientific research which has resulted in excellent results for a large group of people. Nevertheless, an even better result might well be achieved by adapting to the individual requirements.
With the WBVV, there is one principle of which we are sure. It is not a question of the longer and harder we work on the apparatus per session, the better our results will be. This is not true for other types of training, and it is certainly not true for vibration-training.
Q5. Why do we hear or read so little about vibration-training?
This application in sport is "only" twenty years old, and originated in the former Soviet Union, where new developments were always veiled in secrecy. Research into the effects of vibration in sport only started in the West in 1994. And even then, the first years of research produced very little result because the frequency, the amplitude and the acceleration of the apparatus built were not correct. For this reason, it was concluded that vibration was not effective and the principle was, yet again, shelved.
Professor Carmelo Bosco is the person who provided the great scientific breakthrough with his development of the Vibration device. It is expected that vibration-training will receive more and more attention in the forthcoming years from trainers, scientists, physicians, fitness centers and physical therapists. You will undoubtedly hear and read more about vibration-training in the near future.
Q6. Does vibration-training have scientific foundation?
Yes, vibration-training is scientifically underpinned. In the 1960's, research was done by scientists from the former Soviet Union (Nazarov) and later on by the Israeli scientist, Issurin, into the applicability and the effects of what we now call 'vibration-training'
During the past few years, Korea has rediscovered the principle of vibration-training and done further scientific research.
Vibration-training is also often used in Germany as clinical treatment. Methods of treatment in Germany are only allowed if the method and methodology are adequately proved. Moreover, the methods of treatment are constantly being tested by the government authorities. We are unaware of any situations in which vibration-training is not allowed.
In any case, the literature bibliographies show there are sufficient scientific publications in leading journals about vibration-training. From a scientific point of view, one can conclude that vibration-training is sufficiently researched to be scientifically founded.
Q7. Can vibration-training be used by everyone, and how safe is it?
Vibration-training can, in principle, be called a safe method of training. Although in the past there has never been any reason for drawing up contra-indications, we feel that care should be taken in using the WBVV. Of course there are a few contra-indications such as pregnancy, heart valve disorders and (hip and knee) implants, but there are no indications to suppose that it is unsafe.
Used alone or as a pre and post-workout complement to traditional strength training and cardiovascular exercise, the WBVV provides its conditioning benefits in a fraction of the time traditional exercise routines require.
Full-body workouts, consisting of movements and positions designed to train the entire body, can be done on the WBVV. Since it can train without the physical rigors of traditional exercise, individuals with debilitating conditions can enhance their quality of life and potentially extend it through improved overall fitness. For avid fitness enthusiasts, the WBVV enhances traditional exercise regimens.
WBVV is a machine which induces rigidity of the muscle through rapid contraction and vibration motion of the muscle in a short span of time. WBVV creates an excessive gravitational state by giving a vibration motion to the muscle while giving a certain strain to the muscle at a certain position.
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