Whole Body Vibration (WBV) training has broad positive influence on an organism. This type of training/therapy leads to high intensive stimulation, which improves muscle performance, flexibility, nervous function, significantly increases bone mineral density, physiological secretion of anabolic hormones, growth and anti-aging factors. WBV normalizes/decreases cortisol as an anti-stress effect and is beneficial for balance and mobility as well. Whole Body Vibration is beneficial for people suffering from osteoporosis and obesity, for rehabilitation of nervous and motor function in patients suffering from Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and stroke.
Age-related changes in body composition are well-documented with a decrease in lean body mass and a redistribution of body fat generally observed. Whole Body Vibration therapy resulted in positive body composition changes by increasing lean tissue and eliminating fat. Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight. BMI is a reliable indicator of total body fat, which is directly related to the risk of disease and death. The score is valid for both men and women. Unsure of you BMI? Check it yourself by clicking on: Calculate Your Body Mass Index.
Exposure to Whole Body Vibration has also resulted in a significant improvement in power output and has been demonstrated to lead to better warm-up protocols for athletes competing in sporting events that require high amounts of power output. WBV also facilitates relaxation/cool down activities, gently massaging the muscles and improving oxygenation response in all muscle groups for the rapid recovery of stressed core muscles, ligaments and connective tissue.
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS), which may occur after strenuous exercise, can be a serious problem following many sport activities. Whole Body Vibration therapy has been shown to control and prevent DOMS after an aggressive exercise regime improving overall performance.
Call your local Gyms, Recreational Centers and Sport Fitness Training facilities and ask if they offer WBV training/therapy and try if for yourself. If they haven't yet included any WBV opportunities for their clients ask them to consider it.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
How Gyms and Health Clubs benefit from Whole Body Vibration (WBV)
In Europe and North America Whole Body Vibration (WBV) is widely used in Gyms, Health Clubs and by Health Professionals. Many people will choose to go specifically to Gyms and Health Clubs where WBV equipment is offered because of its unique benefits and time-efficiency.
Although Whole Body Vibration training and therapy has been proven to be as effective as resistance training at a gym, it is also a safe and effective way to stimulate and strengthen your muscles in preparation or as a warm-up for most conventional training that gyms and health clubs offer. Additionally WBV will allow an easy and convenient way to cool down after even the most extreme exertion, greatly improving oxygenation and circulation, targeting those body parts that need it most. You can be confident that a WBV exercise or therapy regime will compliment any kind of exercise, weight training or cardio work you are already pursuing. Here are just a few of the healthy benefits of combining workouts with WBV.
Although Whole Body Vibration training and therapy has been proven to be as effective as resistance training at a gym, it is also a safe and effective way to stimulate and strengthen your muscles in preparation or as a warm-up for most conventional training that gyms and health clubs offer. Additionally WBV will allow an easy and convenient way to cool down after even the most extreme exertion, greatly improving oxygenation and circulation, targeting those body parts that need it most. You can be confident that a WBV exercise or therapy regime will compliment any kind of exercise, weight training or cardio work you are already pursuing. Here are just a few of the healthy benefits of combining workouts with WBV.
- Compliments conventional training.
- Speeds recovery from fatigue.
- Improves explosive strength.
- Simultaneously increases flexibility as you get strong.
- Burns Fat.
So keep in mind how well WBV training and therapy works our body. From the inside out gentle vibrations move into and through our body and all bodily systems as an efficient, effective and safe way to stimulate muscles and bone cells, burn fat (and lose weight), plus restore neuromuscular balance.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Senior's Health - Memory & the Central Nervous System.
Memory care specialists now recognize the link between Whole Body Vibration and it's effects on the central nervous system of seniors, including the benefits WBV has on memory.
If these seniors' brains and spinal cords had a voice of their own to request solutions to many of the problems of aging, I believe they would sum these requests up with three words: Neurogenesis, Serotonin, and Endorphins. These three things, time and time again, have all been positively linked to exercise. Even better, they have all been linked through legitimate scientific research.
Since many of the most common forms of healthy exercise are often impractical (or even impossible) for seniors due to their physical or other limitations, Whole Body Vibration offers a solution to them in nearly every case.
Now to get back to the 3 words; Neurogenesis, Serotonin, and Endorphins...Neurogenesis refers to the creation of new nerves, and occurs in an area of the brain known as the hippocampus, the same region where learning and memory occur. The process of neurogenesis, according to researchers, has to do with exercise induced formation of a brain protein (known as BDNF) whose job it is to not only create new neurons, but to protect the existing neurons and enhance communication between them (otherwise referred to as synaptic plasticity). It is through synaptic plasticity that all learning and memory can occur in the brain. This includes muscle memory and motor learning, two important concepts that are clearly enhanced through WBV.
So, as BDNF levels rise in the brain, so do the levels of another brain protein referred to as SERT (serotonin transporter). This protein is responsible for increasing serotonin levels in the brain. For those who are unfamiliar with serotonin, it is a type of chemical, called a neurotransmitter, that is responsible for mood elevation, feelings of ecstasy, increased sexual desire and function, and improved sleep. What else could a senior citizen hope for from Whole Body Vibration therapy? Have you heard of a "runner's high?"
"Runner's high" is a term used to describe what is otherwise known as an endorphin rush. Endorphins are chemicals released by the pituitary gland in response to stress or pain. Normally, it takes up to 30 minutes to release endorphins through traditional exercise, but with more intense "hyper" stimulation of the central nervous system, such as that with Whole Body Vibration training, this release occurs much more quickly. Once released, endorphins do everything from blocking pain to creating a healthy sense of euphoria or exhilaration. Interestingly enough, endorphins bind to the same receptors in the brain as heroin and morphine and by blocking pain, it is theorized that this is what allows for the continued presence of serotonin in the brain.
There is a clear potential connection between Whole Body Vibration, increased central nervous system health, relief from pain, mood elevation and exhilaration, and, most importantly, neurological brilliance. These are just a few more points on the growing list of benefits of WBV training and therapy.
If these seniors' brains and spinal cords had a voice of their own to request solutions to many of the problems of aging, I believe they would sum these requests up with three words: Neurogenesis, Serotonin, and Endorphins. These three things, time and time again, have all been positively linked to exercise. Even better, they have all been linked through legitimate scientific research.
Since many of the most common forms of healthy exercise are often impractical (or even impossible) for seniors due to their physical or other limitations, Whole Body Vibration offers a solution to them in nearly every case.
Now to get back to the 3 words; Neurogenesis, Serotonin, and Endorphins...Neurogenesis refers to the creation of new nerves, and occurs in an area of the brain known as the hippocampus, the same region where learning and memory occur. The process of neurogenesis, according to researchers, has to do with exercise induced formation of a brain protein (known as BDNF) whose job it is to not only create new neurons, but to protect the existing neurons and enhance communication between them (otherwise referred to as synaptic plasticity). It is through synaptic plasticity that all learning and memory can occur in the brain. This includes muscle memory and motor learning, two important concepts that are clearly enhanced through WBV.
So, as BDNF levels rise in the brain, so do the levels of another brain protein referred to as SERT (serotonin transporter). This protein is responsible for increasing serotonin levels in the brain. For those who are unfamiliar with serotonin, it is a type of chemical, called a neurotransmitter, that is responsible for mood elevation, feelings of ecstasy, increased sexual desire and function, and improved sleep. What else could a senior citizen hope for from Whole Body Vibration therapy? Have you heard of a "runner's high?"
"Runner's high" is a term used to describe what is otherwise known as an endorphin rush. Endorphins are chemicals released by the pituitary gland in response to stress or pain. Normally, it takes up to 30 minutes to release endorphins through traditional exercise, but with more intense "hyper" stimulation of the central nervous system, such as that with Whole Body Vibration training, this release occurs much more quickly. Once released, endorphins do everything from blocking pain to creating a healthy sense of euphoria or exhilaration. Interestingly enough, endorphins bind to the same receptors in the brain as heroin and morphine and by blocking pain, it is theorized that this is what allows for the continued presence of serotonin in the brain.
There is a clear potential connection between Whole Body Vibration, increased central nervous system health, relief from pain, mood elevation and exhilaration, and, most importantly, neurological brilliance. These are just a few more points on the growing list of benefits of WBV training and therapy.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
WBV (Whole Body Vibration) - Benefits for Seniors
All senior citizens wish to live as healthy, active individuals. They also wish to remain as pain-free as possible. The truth is, many seniors have limitations, prohibiting them from taking part in the most common forms of exercise - activities we take for granted. Seniors are often prone to giving-up, with an attitude of "why bother?", letting someone else take care of them. But! They have a choice, a healthy alternative; sadly it's one that they may have never heard of...Until now!
Whole Body Vibration machines are designed to help most everyone from athletes to housewives, including senior citizens, even limited-mobility and/or disabled seniors. They also have many applications in nursing homes for helping seniors with all sorts of physical limitations, restoring them to the best state of health that can be expected, considering their age and circumstances.
A few of the benefits seniors may expect from regular use WBV machines
Increased balance and reach
Increased walking speed
Improved posture
Increased flexibility
Decrease in falls
Increased muscle mass
Increased bone density
Reduced incident and severity of hip fractures
Improved sleeping habits
Improved quality of life
Summary - Whole Body Vibration - Health Benefits For Seniors
Scientific research has shown that resistance and vibration exercise can slow the aging clock. Studies have shown that vibration exercise 2 or 3 times a week improves your health and increases strength by building muscle mass and bone density. One 12-month study conducted on postmenopausal women showed 1% gains in hip and spine bone density, 75% increase in strength and 13% increase in balance with just 2 days per week of vibration training. The seniors control group (not using vibration training) had losses in bone, strength and balance. Vibration training can also have a profound effect on reducing falls, the number one cause of death in seniors.
Whole Body Vibration machines are designed to help most everyone from athletes to housewives, including senior citizens, even limited-mobility and/or disabled seniors. They also have many applications in nursing homes for helping seniors with all sorts of physical limitations, restoring them to the best state of health that can be expected, considering their age and circumstances.
A few of the benefits seniors may expect from regular use WBV machines
Increased balance and reach
Increased walking speed
Improved posture
Increased flexibility
Decrease in falls
Increased muscle mass
Increased bone density
Reduced incident and severity of hip fractures
Improved sleeping habits
Improved quality of life
Summary - Whole Body Vibration - Health Benefits For Seniors
Scientific research has shown that resistance and vibration exercise can slow the aging clock. Studies have shown that vibration exercise 2 or 3 times a week improves your health and increases strength by building muscle mass and bone density. One 12-month study conducted on postmenopausal women showed 1% gains in hip and spine bone density, 75% increase in strength and 13% increase in balance with just 2 days per week of vibration training. The seniors control group (not using vibration training) had losses in bone, strength and balance. Vibration training can also have a profound effect on reducing falls, the number one cause of death in seniors.
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