I was reading the newspaper today and saw an ad. I went on their website and read a little about a "WBV Floor Board". It claims to help build muscle growth and many other things, here is the website I was wondering what the rest of you thought about having vibrations work your muscles and if this specific product might actually work, and if I should try to get 400 dollars together if this might actually improve muscle strength and help in weight training.
Do you think this works?
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I have the Soloflex WBV attached to the Soloflex and another one to the Rockit.
Compared to other vibration units, this is an economical way to get the benefits of vibration while using it with strength training. I have no specific way of measuring the benefits received from using the WBV over the last 6 months. However, I noticed that the pain in my lower back is dramatically reduced when using the Rockit with the WBV turned on for 10 to 20 minutes at a time. I intend on doing this more frequently as a stretching and pain preventive technique.
I have also found it relaxing to turn the vibration on while laying on the Rockit and just reading a book. I do use it for various stretching exercises on the Soloflex and find that it assists in the stretch. Even without substantial evidence of health benefits, the novelty of using the WBV keeps me interested enough to do various exercises on both machines.
If you already have a Soloflex, I would recommend getting the WBV attachment without buying the platform. This lowers the price and it complements the equipment that existing Soloflex users already have.
Rocky Romero
Compared to other vibration units, this is an economical way to get the benefits of vibration while using it with strength training. I have no specific way of measuring the benefits received from using the WBV over the last 6 months. However, I noticed that the pain in my lower back is dramatically reduced when using the Rockit with the WBV turned on for 10 to 20 minutes at a time. I intend on doing this more frequently as a stretching and pain preventive technique.
I have also found it relaxing to turn the vibration on while laying on the Rockit and just reading a book. I do use it for various stretching exercises on the Soloflex and find that it assists in the stretch. Even without substantial evidence of health benefits, the novelty of using the WBV keeps me interested enough to do various exercises on both machines.
If you already have a Soloflex, I would recommend getting the WBV attachment without buying the platform. This lowers the price and it complements the equipment that existing Soloflex users already have.
Rocky Romero
Um...as far as the 'increasing strength' claim that's a load of marketing crap. I can't see why it would work for balance either. I doubt flexibility except for maybe some relaxation factor. But maybe circulation. What on earth are they basing these claims on? Some of these fitness equipment companies will say anything to make $.
There was a good discussion on JPs amoung the pros about vibration augmented training.
Power Plates - JP Fitness Forums
That's a good conversation Cynic. Thanks for the link.
I always forget (for no good reason) about JP Fitness. Vibration training really isn't anything new. There have been discussions on this on the Supertraining forum from years ago. I can see it for a variety of reasons but I'm not sold on the strength enhancement claims. I also don't see it for your average person who's just exercising for aesthetic or health reasons. But I guess we'll have to see what more research has to say.That's a good conversation Cynic. Thanks for the link.
Yeah, if remember the conversation right, it's good for rehab, but outside of that it gets more iffy.