Hi  I am answering to your thread on Trade Me for 10 Fibro Sufferers to come to the CBD

This is phenomenal news from Lloyd.  I agree that trust must lead the way.  I also think it is great to name and shame publicly the con artists along with the "brought and paid for" researchers. 

John T. Weatherly

I do NOT recommend anyone copying the position that MikeM is using to give relief from piriformis or sciatic pain. Unless you are working with a Physical Therapist who recommends it - in my opinion the risks outweigh the benefits!

The IVTRB has given (free of charge) a SAFE, EFFECTIVE program that gives results of increased strength and more, along with dealing with many of the common body imbalances, and aches and pains. Here’s a link to a poster that shows the Safety Program.  It’s essential to be in exact, perfect position and as simple as the poses look, they take some time to master (even in studios with an instructor) so follow the instructions carefully; getting someone to watch over you is helpful.

The Poster showing the Poses: http://www.vibeplus.com/2011/04/12/safety-program-for-use-with-lineal-vibration-machines/

Step by Step Instructions: http://howigetfit.com/2011/04/09/the-ivtrb-lineal-vibration-machine-safety-program/

Mike M.

You are benefitting from the targeted vibration along with the stretch that you would do anyway.  In my opinion, too much risk of twisting suddenly or moving in a jerking rather than smooth motion – but its working for you.

Do you do the Full Plank – exactly as the on the IVTRB poster? – I mean totally, exactly; not like on the floor with the arms flat and body over shoulders But with arms angled forward and up with fingers interlocked, body (plank) back with feet heels back ; underarm to body angle of 110 degrees

I started Vibration Training with piriformis syndrome/medial glutes injury that gave pain right down my whole leg to ankle, unable to sit in car for more than 10 mins, unable to sleep on that side.  The Full Plank position, followed by the gentle forward stretch (with mat on platform), fixed it – it took a while, about 6 weeks which is quite long time but I’d had Osteopath and Physio treatment for a year with no real results.  Very safe and very effective.

Now I do the Full Plank just once a week to stretch the glutes/hip area, and do the Mini- Plank (knees on floor,trunk stretched out) twice a week.  The Mini-Plank is very effective at pulling the tummy in.

I have recently discovered a new movement or position which has helped my back problem. I'll try to describe it as best I can. I think I saw a clip showing it on youtube but I can't seem to find it again so maybe I'm wrong. It is for anyone who (like me) has piriformis syndrome, sciatica, or other lower back problems caused by hamstring or hip problems. It is a variation on a stretch I used to do for it with some success but vibration seems to make it work so much better (for me) that the result has amazed me. Any way here goes:

Facing toward the vibration platform, turn right 90 degrees (to do the right hip). Cross the right leg in front of the left and rest it on the platform while standing on the floor with the left foot. Hold onto something to keep your balance. While the machine runs (I prefer a low speed on lineal like 30 Hz or the highest setting on a cheap pivotal) lean some weight onto the platform and bend both legs which is kind of a sideways lunge/squat (legs crossed). You will feel the right hip opening up with a good stretch in the hip and piriformis area. You may only be able to go down a few inches and you may only be able to rest the outer edge of your foot on the platform. This is a dynamic move - go up and down with it.

You can substitute the left side for right when you want to switch sides - turn left 90 degrees and cross the left leg in front of the right.

This move plus straight lunges has my back feeling the best it has in years.

Ward

A Vibration Training studio can request you ask your doctor to approve using the Vibration Machine.  It is recommended to check with a medical person before beginning any new form of exercise.

Your doctor might not know much about Vibration exercise but he knows you, will check you are well, and can recommend light exercise or regular training.

The staff at the studio need to know about your current health – tell them if you are taking any medication to control epilepsy or if you are completely better.  You haven’t told us your age, weight, current fitness level, any high or low blood pressure – the trainer will talk to you about all that.

It is unlikely that vibration would affect you – just a few people get headache or dizzy feeling.  Make sure you eat before your session and also that you’ve had water/ adequate hydration. This gives you a raised level of blood sugar = energy for your workout, and helps prevent any dizzy feeling.

Once you have the doctor’s note if the studio accepts you, they will start you off gently and progress to harder exercise when you are used to the motion of the machines.

why if I suffered from epilepsy in the past ie last fit was at least 2005 I was told that I needed to get a doctors note to say that I can use the vibration plate   can using the plate bring on an epileptic fit

Thianks Lloyd.  Looking forward to the 10 year results in 2016.  I have always felt the anti-aging or older crowd was the biggest market for vibration training even if it does not stop gray hair.

John T. Weatherly

Good am. New to the forum and the world of vibration training and exercise. I am looking for a nonbiased opinion on the

Confidence Slim Full Body Vibration Platform Fitness Machine

Please advise. I am looking for in use only for my family.

Gary, you are welcome to come and see us in our studio in Ampthill, Beds.  We have Vibratrains and a Bodyshaker and were trained by Lloyds staff.  Where are you. 

Gary

I do staff training for Vibra-Train and I insist that the videos about each position be watched before the in-studio teaching session and before trainers are allowed to train customers.  Also, I often show Lloyd Shaw’s Advanced Program (via my iphone) to people I meet at Sports Expo’s and other places.

There is no formal training program that we recommend.  

But there is excellent training available from Vibra-Train on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/user/VibraTrain

The Instructor Training Series is essential watching for all Personal Trainers and Fitness Instructors who use Vibration Machines with their clients. There is even a video showing how to use pivotal and lineal machines for people with limited mobility.

Start here to get an overview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPUQji9RPsA

Then watch the short training video about each position. You already have the poster so you know the order (unfortunately YouTube doesn’t let us sort them into folders)

Here’s the first one: The Basic Squat: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fWoFeiPkcY

Follow that with the Mini Push-Up, the Wide Stance Squat and so on.

Gary, for your own use there’s an Advanced User Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PikfQv7uwwo

Just one more point i would like to clarify,is there any form of industry training that is out there,im a level 3 personal trainer and ive given my staff in house training on the safety program.is this ok, the only companys in the uk that i can find that do any type of formal training are power plate which is a big no, and dan fivey of vibrogym who is on your sinners list.thanking you in advance Gary. 

Do i want to buy a vibration machine DKN xg 3.0, i,l be making a good purcharse you view

I will look forward to this information.  We have to expose these people and clean the mess up.  Keep up the great work.

John T. Weatherly