I read those 2 articles previously which help explained the theory behind vibration training and increased bone density and muscular development but my question was more specific to the frequencies.  I have come across numerous contradictory studies  some stating that lower frequencies will cause a greater increase in bone density while others say it is higher frequencies that will cause a greater increase.  With your background could you input

Is there a frequency that would combine both an increase in bone density and muscular devolopment instead of choosing one or the other

and sorry for asking this again but could you recommend a cost effective product that would help me in increasing my bone density and muscular development

I play college lacrosse and have had 2 bone related injuries in the past year that is why im interested in the bone density aspects of vibration training

thanks

Lloyd,

I have a few questions.

I have come across a few articles stating that certain frequences can increase bone density.  Some articles stated that lower frequencies were used for increased bone density, while others stated that frequencies as high as 50 or 60 showed more increase in bone density.  With your vast expierence in this field could you clear this up. 

What frequency should be used to maximize muscular development

Is there frequency that would combine both an increase in bone density and muscular devolopment

I am a college student in the U.S. and as one can infer on a tight budget is there a product you could recommend for me if I was interested in increasing both bone density and muscular developement.  I apologize if any of these questions have been previously asked.

thanks

Over the past week site moderators have removed comments that attacked my ability to work in the Vibration Training industry because I am not super slim and athletic looking.  Actually I am very qualified, not only by learning from the best but because, for me, Vibration Training has been quite probably a life-saver.

I have replied to the (deleted) comments with an article on my website www.vibeplus.com  I’d welcome my detractors to contact me but I think they are too cowardly to front up.

Hi Lloyd,

Does anyone have any thoughts on that vibrating belt that goes round the waist. You used to see them 20-30 yrs ago here in the UK. Will this trim my waist fast

Thanks for the reply Lloyd. Any Vibra Trains in the US anytime soon ?

Lloyd, I just sent you an email with some interesting documents.

Thats an interesting video....kinda spooky. I thought perhaps peoples organs were exploding. Curious as to whether you have had anyone momentum getting a VibraTrain in the US. 

Also, had two questions for you:

1)      What are your thoughts on vestibular issues and vibration training? Obviously, this is not a contraindication, but certainly a question that comes up quite often in rehab….especially with geriatrics.  I understand the importance of positioning and eliminating head “acceleration”, but those individuals with more “tension” throughout the connective tissue systems or more restricted joints (usually hand in hand) often have difficulty eliminating the vibration from their heads completely. I have had, for the most part, no issues so far so my concern grows less with each patient, but I am interested in what has been the case with your experiences overall  at the studios.  

2)      In reviewing research, I have come across several people that suggest the most beneficial frequencies for an individual may differ because of the differences in the movement capabilities of their specific body (a reflection of muscle cross-section, pre-tension (tone), tensile strengths of fascia etc.).  So, with that in mind, it is suggested that achieving resonance with the users body, will ultimately achieve the greatest effects. They suggest using accelerometers on the body parts being trained and matching the frequency of movement with that of the machine. Any comments on this?

I ran across a vibration therapy device I had not seen before.  It uses a drum.  Conditioning coaches with the Cleveland Browns and also Ohio State are helping promote it.  See www.swissttp.com.

John Weatherly

Thanks a lot

I expect there will be more of those questions in next weeks and months.

You can also do the programme onthe higher frequency till they get used to it. 

We have found that many headaches are solely caused by tension in the neck.    As you say head position adjustment important but also making sure people drop their shoulders on relax neck in squats and really really are looking at knees in tricep, push up, pelvic etc.   People often  arrive in big rush and are still tense from work kids etc and carry that with them into the poses.   For one a trip to the osteopath who manipulated her neck was an instant cure.  For some we have found that not holding the handles can help and also on one occasion wrapping a yoga mat round the handle bars helped during basic and wide stance squat.  It can be trial and error.  One other thing is to do the exercise that triggers the headache most last. 

Some of my customers develop a headache during vibration training. It is a transitory headache, and goes away right after  training. I tried to adjust head position during poses, as well as some minor adjustments of the poses, but it doesnt help. For some of them it helps to reduce time of poses to a 30 seconds each, and then go over the program again.

Any suggestions are wellcome.

Thanks

Thanks Lloyd.  It is nice to know Gunnar reads this site.  I looked at www.vibraflex.com and Gunnar is listed under users as having more than one Vibraflex.  I bet Vibraflex loved Gunnar mentioning Power Plate in the magazine article. 

John Weatherly

I glanced at a recent issue of Muscle and Fitness at a grocery store.  Gunnar Peterson, who trains celebrities in Beverly Hills, CA, says in the magazine that vibration training is the greatest exercise innnovation in many years.  Gunnar plugs Power Plate in the magazine article.  This seems odd because Gunnar endorses Vibraflex on their site and is not on the Power Plate site.  Perhaps he uses both platforms.  Or, another possibility could be Power Plate gave him a financial incentive to plug Power Plate.  Regardless, it seems worded to equate vibration training with Power Plate in the article.  Power Plate is the only company Gunnar is quoted as mentioning in the magazine

John Weatherly