Whole Body Vibration Therapy: Are There Benefits?

Whole Body Vibration (WBV) is a form of exercise that usually receives mixed reviews

. It involves standing on a vibrating platform and holding static or dynamic poses. The machine is said to contract your muscles 20-30 times per minute, thus building, bigger, more toned muscle tissue.

Utilized by the U.S.A. Ski and Snowboarding teams at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, Whole Body Vibration is not just another fad. WBV was developed almost 5 decades ago by Russian scientist, Dr. Vladimir Nazarov as a way to help Russian cosmonauts regain muscle mass lost during months of weightlessness in space. Nazarov discovered that not only did the cosmonauts regain muscle strength, they also regained bone density. With his successful results in hand, Nazarov shared his accomplishment with the 1960 Russian Olympic Team, who used WBV to train for the games; they took home a whopping 43 Gold medals that year.

Since the secret of WBV was let out in the late-eighties, people all over the world have been trying out this gentler, less body-abusive form of exercise. Because WBV is a form of exercise like no other, it is also a form of body therapy. It is offered in select spas across North America alongside other popular anti-aging and relaxation treatments such as microdermabrasion facials and full body massage.

Women of all ages are discovering the benefits of Whole Body Vibration Therapy. With WBV you can:

Increase muscle strength

Tone and firm muscles all over your body

Burn moderate amounts of fat

Decrease cellulite

Increase balance and coordination

Increase bone density

Participate in a workout with no strain on your cardiovascular system

WBV is highly recommended for people who have been injured and cannot do traditional forms of exercise; it is also recommended for post-menopausal women and elderly people who need to regain bone mass. WBV may not be for everybody: if you have ever sustained a lower back injury, this is probably not the exercise for you. All exercise regimes should be approved by your doctor first.

Theres no doubt that WBV is definitely NOT a form of heavy exercise; unless used on a "Advanced" setting, the vibrating platform will not cause many positive cardiovascular effects. However, 10-15 minutes on the WBV has been said to be the equivalent of a 45-60 minute moderate weight-training program. There is also no doubt that WBV can offer significant health benefits and should not be overlooked as a part of a healthy lifestyle.

by: Lilly G

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