Vibration training, also known as acceleration training, has been around for over 40 years - and yet it is only now that there is recent research into how effective this type of training can be. It was developed for space travel at the time. The aim was to counteract the muscle atrophy of astronauts, because muscles are quickly lost in weightlessness. In vibration training, the exercising person stands on a vibration plate, which vibrates in a frequency range of normally 30 to 50 HZ. On these vibration plates, athletes can do a wide variety of exercises while standing.
During vibration training, stretch reflexes of the muscles are triggered, which lead to enormously strong muscle contractions. Muscle contractions in turn strengthen the performance of the muscles and counteract bone loss. With exercise on vibration plates, the muscle is first stretched, then automatically contracts and tightens again. The training is offered in many different areas. By stimulating muscle blood flow, vibration plates not only serve as an accelerator for regeneration after a workout, but can also promote rehabilitation after an accident. Training with vibration plates improves coordination and balance and is also used in competitive sports, fitness, medicine, as a preventive measure and also in the beauty sector. The aim of this type of training is to stimulate a large number of muscle fibres. It is particularly worth mentioning that the exercises penetrate into the deep muscles.
Which vibration devices are available and what is the best way to train?
On the one hand, there are the devices that make rocking and vertical movements, but also vibration plates that only make up and down movements. With the latter, some exercisers find that this type of plate would cause nausea due to the up and down vibrations. To achieve even more intense training results, there is the option of training with dumbbells or breathing machines. Exercises with an additional active movement of the athlete intensify the training sessions on the vibration plate. It is also popular to support oneself with the hands on the vibration plates and thus train the upper body.
Do you train in a gym or would you rather buy a new or used vibration plate for your home?
If you would like to try out this type of training for yourself, it is definitely worth going to a gym. In addition to the professional athletes who have long since discovered this form of strength training for themselves, you can now also see vibration plates in more and more private homes. The advantage is that you do not have to go to the gym and possibly all the vibration plates are also occupied. You save a lot of time, because a whole body workout is possible in only 20 minutes. How convenient, if the plate is at home and you do not have to go to a gym. A popular option is to buy used vibration plates for home. Compared to new equipment, a good argument for buying a used vibration plate is the lower price compared to buying a new vibration plate. When buying a used vibration plate, you should ideally try out the equipment on site beforehand.
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Published on: 16 January 2014