Shake and vibrate to better health

Normally, we don’t use all our muscles for standing or moving, but with Whole Body Vibration, the stretch reflex ensures that all muscle fibres are being stimulated at one time. An assortment of health benefits makes vibration exercises beneficial to all users.

Increased blood circulation along with higher levels of hormones such as serotonin contributes to overall physical and mental health beyond athletic training. More still, Whole Body Vibration increases the production of the regenerative and repair hormones.

It also increases the basal metabolic rate, strengthens bone tissue and improves lymph drainage. The result is more strength, stamina, speed, increased flexibility, mobility and coordination, rapid recovery of muscles and tissue, improved collagen production and fat reduction. This is achieved with minimal stress on the joints and ligaments.

How it works
 
Whole Body Vibration centres on a recurrent change of position on a vibrating platform with the specific physical factors of amplitude, frequency and time. The muscles are stimulated to work by the stretch reflex. When you start to use your passive exerciser, you will notice how your body automatically adapts to the vibrations.

One of the first results you will have is increased flexibility and range of motion. By standing on the plate, the vibration generates systematic involuntary muscle contraction throughout the body, which not only increases your flexibility but also burns fat by increasing your metabolism while it improves your circulation and provides your cells with ideal oxygen and nutrient delivery to slow the degenerative process.

Science has learned that the human body adapts to various stressors and stimuli. Whole Body Vibration produces amazing results as a result of that adaptation process. When you stand on your passive exerciser, the vibration energy is transferred to your entire body. This first stimulates receptors in the Achilles tendon that stimulate nerve receptors, which track up to the cerebellum (the part of the brain that is responsible for balance).

This pleasant vibrating action causes the brain to tell the muscles of your body to actively contract to maintain its equilibrium, thus creating a therapeutic and muscle-toning workout. For more information, contact SMG Pretorius Agencies at 061 242 305 or e-mail: jakkals@internet. com.na.