Whole Body Vibration Review » Fitness

Get back to fightin’ weight with Cage Fitness

Greg — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:20:12 +0000

Cage Fitness and other mixed martial arts-inspired workouts mimic the structure of a championship MMA bout — minus the injury.

15 minutes of fitness a day can add 3 years to your life

Greg — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 05:20:05 +0000

Doing just 15 minutes of moderate exercise a day may add three years to your life, a large study in Taiwan has found.

Age-appropriate exercises gain ground in 2011

Greg — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 06:20:06 +0000

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) – Health clubs, aware that the fitness needs of boomers, people in their 30s and 40s and youths differ, will be offering more age-appropriate workouts in the new year.

LifeSpan Fitness VP-1000 Vibration Plate

Greg — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:43:45 +0000

Enjoy the benefits of whole body vibration using the LifeSpan VP1000 Vibration Plate. Its dual-motion design encompasses an up/down pivoting system and a secondary front/back pivot. The result is a multi-dimensional platform movement that enhances the benefits you'll receive from whole body vibration, including improved muscle strength, balance and flexibility. In addition to standing in an upright position, there are many other uses of the vibration plate to increase your physical activity and improve your strength, including calf stretches, lunges, squats, pushups, sit-up twists and tricep dips. Assembly is required.

How It Works
Whole body vibration is achieved by being on a platform that vibrates at a high frequency, causing your muscles to contract and stretch to maintain balance without your brain being actively involved. The rapid involuntary reflex intensifies even the simplest exercises. This fast repetition of your muscles reacting along with the controlled low impact to the bones creates the growth and strength.

The platform's design provides multi-directional vibration, with movement up and down, side to side, and front to back.

Enhance your workout routine with the VP-1000.

The primary use of a vibration plate requires that you simply stand on the vibration plate in proper position while the vibration plate moves. Duration and frequency are important elements to consider in using a vibration plate. If you're physically fit, vibration exercise sessions should last no more than 15 minutes. If you're just beginning an exercise program, limit your time to 10 minutes per session. Whole body vibration should be used 2-3 times a week to supplement your cardiovascular workouts, with adequate time in-between sessions to recuperate.

About Whole Body Vibration
Vibration technology is relatively new to the fitness industry but the technology was developed in the 1960s for Russian cosmonauts to prevent muscle atrophy and loss of bone density due to the lack of gravity in space. This proven technology is now used by elite athletes, those rehabilitating from an injury, and those interested in expanding their exercise regiment to take advantage of the health benefits achieved by using whole body vibration.

Specifications:

20 levels of vibration intensity
5 preset workouts
Vertical and horizontal vibration
Motor: 1.2 horsepower
Maximum user weight: 300 pounds
Unit Weight: 105 pounds
Platform Height: 9 inches
Platform Area: 15 by 23 inches
Product Height: 55 inches

Manufacturer's Warranty
Five years for frame, one year for parts and labor

Get a more intense workout as you perform lunges, squats, calf raises, pushups, situp twists, and more.

ProForm Activator V7 Vibration Training Machine

Greg — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:28:33 +0000

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Research dispels myths about rural fitness

Greg — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 05:20:04 +0000

From hiking and biking to skiing and shoveling snow, staying physically active in rural northern New England might sound like a cinch. But researchers exploring how to promote healthy living in rural communities are digging beneath that scenic surface.

New England – Hiking – United States – Health – Research

Gym-goers trip, flip and fall in pursuit of fitness

Greg — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 06:20:06 +0000

Going to the gym in January is like going to the mall on Black Friday, to the bar on New Year’s Eve: It’s amateur hour. And, as they say, sometimes what you don’t know can hurt you. Or at least really, really embarrass you.

New Year’s Eve – New Year – People and Society – Kids and Teens – Holidays and Special Days

You sitting down? Experts say it’ll kill you

Greg — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 06:20:07 +0000

Scientists are increasingly warning that sitting for prolonged periods — even if you also exercise regularly — could be bad for your health.

Health – United States – Fitness – Consumer Information – Shopping

This holiday, take your diet advice and stuff it

Greg — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 06:20:07 +0000

Should you do anything when your unfit family is stuffing themselves at Thanksgiving? Smart Fitness answers your queries.

Thanksgiving – Stuffing – Holidays – Children and Youth – People and Society

Power Plate pro5 AIRdaptive Vibration Training Machine (Silver)

Greg — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 17:05:20 +0000


Buy New: ,500.00 New (2) from ,500.00
Vibration: Tri-planar, mostly vertical, 25 – 50 times per second, Three pre-set times of 30, 45 or 60 seconds with the ability to increase up to nine minutes in increments of 15 seconds, Lower control display includes timer countdown, start/stop & repeat buttons, Three AIRdaptive settings to allow users to adjust the AIR to precisely fit their body type and fitness or wellness goals. Capacity for additional weight (500 lbs. maximum), Warranty: 2 year parts and service (more)