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Everything you need to know about the body vibration machine and its benefits

The third decade of the 21-st century is already a fact. Everything seems to be evolving faster, and change has become a regular part of our everyday lives. People live at higher speeds, and there is no indication of ever slowing down. We have become masters of multitasking and not because we love it, but because we simply don’t have a choice. Yes, it’s true – we simply don’t have enough time to fit our daily chores, let alone spare time for something more interesting, nicer, or healthier for your body. 

Time seems to be shrinking, and no matter what we do, we end up with less and less of it. Americans are busier than ever, and it looks like there is only enough time for the “important stuff” with nothing left for the “not so important stuff.” But what does that mean exactly? It means that people are so busy that they lack the time to sit, relax and enjoy a healthy meal, let alone spare an hour or so and do some exercise at the gym. These “not so important things” are actually so important that their constant neglect has led to an obesogenic environment where more or less every other person is overweight and unhealthy. 

So is there something that we can do to become more active and live a healthier life? Is there a way to fit regular exercise into our busy daily schedules so that we can improve our overall health and well-being? The answer to this question is yes! Yes, there is an easy way that you can fit regular physical activity into your busy agenda, and we are not talking about hours of your time. We are talking about 15 – 20 minutes a day, 3 – 4 days a week. That’s all that is required to stay active and live a healthier life. But how is this even possible? Well, it is possible thanks to the body vibration machine.

What is a body vibration machine?

So, let’s have a closer look at that innovative piece of equipment that has gained such broad popularity over the past few years. A body vibration machine is a piece of fitness equipment suited for either home or office use. It consists of a frame and a vibrating plate that produces high-frequency vibrations. The vibrations promote your muscle fibers to contract up to 50 times a second, compared to only 1 – 2 times during regular exercise. This is why you can use the machine so little and still shape the body that you truly desire. Indeed, the device requires very little of your time in return for great results. 

Photo by Jennifer Burk on Unsplash
Photo by Jennifer Burk on Unsplash

What types of exercise activities can you do on the body vibration machine?

The body vibration machine allows for a vast range of activities, such as squats, lunges, sit-ups, planks, stretches, push-ups, you name it. The range is enormous and the benefits – spectacular. The vibration plate can be used by pretty much anyone, regardless of age or health condition. Even people in a wheelchair can benefit from the equipment as it allows various sorts of stretches and limb massages. 

Some of the most popular types of exercise activities you can do on the body vibration machine include:

  • Push-ups
  • Sit-ups
  • Planks
  • Lunges
  • Squats
  • Calf raises
  • Stretches
  • Various types of massages

What are the health benefits of the body vibration machine?

The vibration platform offers lots of benefits both for your physical and psychological health. People who use the machine regularly experience bigger muscle mass, stronger bones, decreased fat percentage, better blood circulation, higher energy levels, reduced back pain, less stress, and a smaller risk of developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes type 2, osteoporosis, and obesity. What is even more, all of these health benefits have been backed up by numerous scientific studies. 

For instance, this study found the vibration platform machine effective for slowing down the loss of muscle tissue and strength linked to sarcopenia in the elderly population. In contrast, this scientific study indicated that the use of the body vibration machine was correlated with increased muscle mass, stronger bones, and improved mobility of young adults who suffer from cerebral palsy. Furthermore, this meta-analysis showed that the use of the vibration machine leads to significant improvements in lean muscle mass within the young adult population group.

Here are some of the most prominent benefits of the body vibration machine:

  • Increased muscle mass, strength, and tone
  • The reduced visceral and peripheral fat percentage 
  • Raised metabolism and higher energy levels 
  • Enhanced flexibility and body balance
  • Stronger and denser bones 
  • Better hormonal balance and boosting immunity 
  • Decreased stress levels and back pain
  • Improved blood circulation and blood pressure
  • Lower risk of developing various chronic diseases
  • The accelerated physical recovery and better performance 

References (in order of appearance)

Bemben, D., Stark, C., Taiar, R., & Bernardo-Filho, M. (2018). Relevance of Whole-Body Vibration Exercises on Muscle Strength/Power and Bone of Elderly Individuals. Dose-Response.

Gusso, S., Munns, C., Colle, P. et al. (2016). Effects of whole-body vibration training on physical function, bone and muscle mass in adolescents and young adults with cerebral palsy.

Chen, Hanging MDa,b; Ma, Jianxiong PhDc; Lu, Bin MDC; Ma, Xin-long MDc, (2017). The effect of whole-body vibration training on lean mass, Medicine: Volume 96 – Issue 45.

Featured Photo by Olenka Kotyk on Unsplash