I love to incorporate Whole Body Vibration (WBV) into my practice with my clients after a bodywork session. Their nervous system is in rest and restore, their body is feeling decompressed, balanced, and lighter. Then they stand on the WBV machine, and almost 100% of the muscle fibers are utilized, which enhances blood circulation, lymphatic drainage, and metabolism. Whole Body Vibration (WBV) machines – like the Vibrant Health Power 1000 that I use, stimulate muscles which will pump blood into the smallest capillaries of the body, allowing the cells to receive fuel more rapidly and causing waste products to be disposed of much faster.
Clients love the 3-10-minute addition of the Whole Body Vibration (WBV) Machine (or “platform”) into their sessions! They report their body feeling even lighter, with more mobility, a better mood, more grounded and stronger inside and out! How it works: Since WBV exercises use gravity as a possible way to increase weight bearing on the body, they provide resistance stimulus for the muscles and nervous system. During each wave, the body is minimally propelled vertically and then returned to the normal platform height during the next vibratory wave. The vibrations are so smooth and gentle that it feels like a purring kitten. Every muscle fiber will tense and relax at the same rate as the machine is vibrating. It is a wonderful low impact way to receive an intense workout for all levels, whether one is restoring neuromuscular reflex re-education for rehabilitation, lymphatic enhancement, strength building, or simply grounding back into one’s body after a stressful day.
I have long known about the many benefits of Whole-Body Vibration (WBV) machines and how they grew out of a program used to train Russian cosmonauts. Now they are being used by millions of people for many health benefits. However, the cost for a high-quality machine had always deterred me from purchasing one of my own…until a client of mine purchased a WBV machine from Vibrant Health. The Vibrant Health Power 1000 machine combines high quality at an affordable price. Finally, I could have a machine not only at my office but also one at my home!
I use and recommend this type of machine not only for its competitive price but also for the wide base that enables you to move in and out of yoga and strength conditioning positions easily. It has a nice smooth vibration (others that I have tried at lower price points were very strong and had rough vibrations!), with options of increasing levels of intensity. You also have the option of using the tubing bands that come with it or using your own exercise equipment, such as the Pilates Magic Circle, dumbbells, exercise bands, barre, etc.
Come into the office to experience a WBV machine for yourself, or if you wish to purchase one for your home, click the link to the Vibrant Health website and use the coupon code Suzfreeship to save $30 and receive Free Shipping. I do receive a small compensation for each referral. I stand by the quality. Feel free to contact me with any questions! I would be glad to help you in any way.
Good health for all!