Yes indeed. In this case it was to add extra stability to an anxious reporter with poor balance who was being asked to talk  to the camera crew during exercises.  We wanted to increase stability and her confidence.  The high price of fame. 

Resonance Vibration Training in Ampthill, Bedfordshire, U.K. is the first studio in Europe to have Vibra-Train (New Zealand designed and manufactured) machines.

Click on the link to see an article in the local Bedford Today News

www.bedfordtoday.co.uk/bed-news/VIDEO-Buzzing-about-vibration-training.6230797.jp

Lloyd

I like your videos, and they helped me to understand vibration training better. In that matter I have a proposal. It would be nice for us around the globe, who are trying to implemet safety program on our customers, to see you presenting it on video, together with tips, and most common mistakes. Is there a chance for such video to be uploaded soon.

Thanks

Click on this link to watch a video about the origins of this website.  Especially good for newbies to know where we came from and the community’s motivation for running this site

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU1tuWrE8mY

A couple interesting studies recently by Desmoulin et al. in the April 9 issue of Spine and Fernandez et al. in the April 9 issue of JSCR.  The abstracts can be read at www.nlm.nih.gov, click on PubMed, and type in vibration training as search words.

The Desmoulin et al. study looked at bovine intervertebral discs and vibration.  They conclued extracellular matrix genes were upregulated which could have a positive therapeutic effect.

The study in JSCR by Fernandez et al. looked at WBV on Power Plate at 30 to 35 Hz and 4 mm amplitude and found no benefits for female basketball players.  They concluded WBV does not have any beneficial effects over traditional strength training methods.  I think they should state that this training protocol on Power Plate did not have any beneficial effects.   I do not understand why researchers, with all the different platforms available, seem to think studies on Power Plate apply to other platforms.  This seems simple.  There could be differences in equipment and the results obtained but they lump them together. 

Considering what Lloyd has said about frequencies on Power Plate not being accurate, it could be this study by Fernandez et al. is invalid.  If this is true, the literature is contaminated by these types of studies.

John Weatherly

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.