Whole Body Vibration exercise with the K2

Get lots of info on different machines and what this whole body vibration scene  can do for you at http://www.vibrationtraining.net/ 
We bought the machine below below a couple years ago from www.aestheticmd.net 
It was a good choice. It works well and has held up well with no problems, and gets used by everyone in the family. It wasn't just stuffed in the closet.

Commercial grade equipment, yet affordable at around 3k, for longevity and performance.
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See larger pic of exercise chart in the middle   here.

Do in 10 minutes on this machine what it would take 90 to
100 minutes to accomplish in the gym. It's that good! It's affordable!
And the machine does all the work; no heavy lifting.
Compared to traditional exercise methods, whole body vibration exercise is far more effective, efficient and fun!

Achieve better fitness with minimal effort and reduced risk of injury.
Easiest and most convenient way to get into shape available on the
market today.

Although we are becoming more and more concerned with health and fitness,
it seems that finding time to do something about it is harder to come by. With
so much home fitness equipment to choose from, how do you pick the right machine? Read all of this site and the answer may become obvious.

Don't waste any more time driving to the gym or health club, waiting for your turn to use the equipment. With this compact unit, all you have to do is find ten spare minutes a few times a week to reach optimal results. The K-2 was designed to provide all the benefits of exercise without any of the constraints. Conventional exercise can cause stress to joints, ligaments, and tendons, and risk of injury.

Measurable results from just a few minutes per session, with no exertion required. Many groups of muscles can be addressed with just minimal adjustment in posture and body positioning.

This fascinating new technology (Whole Body Vibration) is being used by celebrities and athletes the world over. From hardbodies like Madonna and Gwen Stefani, to champion Lance Armstrong, vibration exercise is the choice among the fittest today.  Many professional Sports teams use Whole Body Vibration  in their training.

Whole Body Vibration and the K-2 demonstrates a new revolution in rehabilitation and physical therapy by mechanically stimulating your muscles at a specific frequency. The vibrations are generated on a standing platform that are transferred to the user's body. The muscles automatically react to the vibration by contracting in a reflex. This contraction stimulates blood circulation and stretches both tendons and ligaments.

History - Origin of the Technology
The study of whole body vibration (WBV) technology, as applied to fitness, medicine and sports training began with the Soviet Space Program. The development of vibration training came from a desire to improve bone density and muscle integrity in cosmonauts and it was developed to counteract the lack of gravity in space. The Russians discovered that cosmonauts removed from the effects of gravity developed significant bone density loss and muscle tissue wasting or sarcopenia during space travel. In an effort to stop this loss and wasting, the Russian scientists experimented with vibration induced muscle activation. Profound improvements in muscle and bone density were obtained by using vibrating platforms to artificially supercompensate for the future loss of gravity. As a result of this effect, Veteran Russian cosmonaut Valery Polyakov, a medical doctor, set the current world record for the longest continuous spaceflight when he spent about 438 days aboard Russia's Mir space station between 1994 and 1995. Comparatively, American astronauts Carl Walz and Dan Bursch training on conventional fitness equipment, were forced to cease their mission after just 196 days due to bone and muscle degeneration. Not until the fall of the Iron Curtain in 1989, did WBV technology find its way into other countries. WBV technology is finally being embraced by NASA, Professional Sports Teams, along with many allied health, medical and fitness experts throughout the United States. Hundreds of thousands of people throughout Europe have been using this technology with incredible success for over a decade! Decades of research and endorsement by professional athletes ensure that this innovative machine produces effective results.

Whole Body Vibration Explained

What actually is Whole Body Vibration (WBV)? Well, in layman terms, it is the application of variable vibrating frequencies to the entire body’s muscular, skeletal, organ, glandular and nervous systems. These vibrations usually range from 20 hertz to as high as 65 hertz depending on the type and brand of machine used. The differing vibration frequencies have different effects on body function. Typically, lower frequencies are very effective for strength training, warming up and cooling down while higher frequencies are usually used for massage and increasing blood circulation to peripheral body tissues. The vibrations are created by a mechanically vibrating platform and transmitted to the body through the feet or hands which are in contact with the vibrating plate, platform or handlebars. The body automatically adjusts to these mechanical stimuli by responding with a stretch reflex. This stretch reflex, that is occurring in the muscles, is actually a reflexive adjustment that is occurring in the brain. Consequently, WBV causes the brain to train in a way that induces a neuro-regenerative effect. In other words, the brain is rejuvenated and
restored to a healthier state of function.

Benefits

Muscles

The effect of vibration results in what scientific literature calls 'Tonic Vibration Reflex' or 'TVR'. That is a repeated myotatic reflex or stretch reflex. This means that the vibrated muscle has to work very hard, while the subject or player using the K2 does nothing other than balance on the platform. The effect per pulsation is like that of the knee jerk reflex. This muscle activity can be measured by use of electromyography (EMG). For example, in a one repetition maximum effort, the muscle(s) involved are activated 100% voluntarily. However with vibration training on the K2  the muscles work at 200 to 300% of this IRM activation. This is an ideal way to train, especially when the muscle does not function properly, for example with weakened muscles in the elderly, or after injuries.

Hormones

Research shows that after vibration training (just one session!), there is a high excretion of Testosterone and Growth Hormone. There is also a drop in the stress hormone cortisol. This combination has favorable effects on muscle protein synthesis.
Effect of vibration training on Hormones:

Increases in Testosterone and Growth Hormone are important in the functioning of both body and mind. Many complaints of the elderly can be traced to a decrease in these hormones. It is essentially these hormones, together with the female hormone estrogen, which are used to combat geriatric complaints so that it is possible to still enjoy life and vitality even when one has reached old age.

Bones

Bone decalcification (osteoporosis) is one of the biggest health problems especially in the elderly and women population. Many elderly people break their bones more easily when they fall because of bone decalcification; the hip is the most notorious in this respect. The onset of osteoporosis is partly due to a lack of movement, which causes muscles to gradually weaken, the circulation to diminish and the bones to be inadequately used. In addition, as a result of the ageing process, the body produces less hormones such as testosterone, estrogen and growth hormone. Yet it is exactly these hormones which play such an important role in the maintenance of strong bones.

The advice usually given to sufferers of this disease is to take more exercise, but that is difficult when muscles are weak, particularly in the legs. The K2 offers a good alternative to vigorous impact exercise: through vibration the muscles automatically become stronger and regain their tone. The circulation improves because the blood vessels in the legs are wide open due to the vibration. At the same time, the pulsation gives a direct stimulus to bone tissue, which in turn stimulates the production of new bone tissue.

Scientific research shows that vibration training can help against osteoporosis. Recent findings show that even after only one vibration treatment, there is an increase in the hormone testosterone and growth hormone, which are so essential for strong bones.

Neurotransmitters

Parkinson's disease is an example of a deficiency in dopamine, which is the reason that L-Dopa is given as the medicine. It is also recognized that seratonin plays a role in our mood, or frame of mind. A shortage of seratonin in the brain can lead to depression, which is the reason that Prozac is given as a medicine in order to increase the seratonin content in the brain. From research, it appears that vibration training also influences the neurotransmitters and the way in which they work. Vibration training increases the seratonin content in the brain, which could possibly explain why one feels so well after vibration training.

Blood Vessels

The effect of vibration training on the blood vessels is clear to see and to feel. After training, one often sees that the skin of the lower leg is colored pink. This is a sign that the blood vessels in that area are wide open. It also explains the feeling which many describe as: coming home after a snowball fight with your bare hands, and then putting your hands in a bucket of warm water. A tingling feeling which indicates that your blood vessels are wide open. In Germany, the effect of vibration training is used as therapy for a disturbed peripheral circulation, particularly in the lower legs, such as in chronic venous insufficiency.
Nervous System

The effect on the muscles is reflexively activated via the nervous system. With vibration training, it seems as if pulsations awaken the nerve tract, which could explain the positive effects of vibration training in partial paralysis. In fact, good results have been reported in the experimental treatment of, for example, MS patients.

Cartilage

It is already recognized that intermittent pressure stimulates optimal functioning of the cartilage. This cause the synovial fluid, or synovia, to be repeatedly pumped between the cartilage, just like a sponge which is constantly squeezed under water. This intermittent pressure maintains and improves cartilage function. For those with knee injuries for example, this can be of great benefit.

Contradictions (when NOT to use one of these machines)

 It is always advisable to consult with your physician before starting any exercise program. Ongoing research in the field of Whole Body Vibration (WBV) indicates that many conditions can actually benefit from this form of therapy. However, if you suffer from any of the following contraindications it is imperative that you discuss Whole Body Vibration therapy with your physician before beginning any training program with WBV equipment. Please do not use the K2 or any WBV device without first getting approval from your doctor if you:**

    *  are pregnant
    *  have a pacemaker
    *  suffer from any form of cardiovasular disease
    *  have acute thrombosis
    *  suffer from any degenerative disease of the bones or joints
        including arthritis and osteoarthritis
    *  have hip, knee or other joint implants
    *  have herniated disks, spondylolisthesis, spondylolysis,or spondylosis
    *  suffer fom Epilepsy or Migraines
    *  have diabetes with complications such as neuropathy or retinal damage
    *  have cancer or a tumour
    *  have recently undergone surgery , have open wounds or recenlty
         place IUD's, metal pins or plates
    *  have any concerns about your physical health

Important Information about different kinds of
Whole Body Vibration Machines

There are several types of technology available and being marketed. I would be very cautious about buying a "bargain" machine.  The difference is substantial between the “piston” vibration type equipment, including crankstyle rotary cam types, and the Triangle Oscillation System (T.O.S.) as found in the K2 machine. Physicians have found that while the T.O.S. technology used in the K2 Whole Body Vibration (WBV) machine has surprising and astonishing results for health, exercise and body toning, there are questions raised about the advisability of using equipment based on “piston” style technology.  "Vertical piston type" vibration and high  “G” force may have an undesirable long term impact on bones, joints, and lead to hip and spinal injury. Anyone who has used a jack hammer, semi truck or other device with the “up and down” piston movement and vibration knows the problems that can develop to backs (truck drivers and others) and various other physical areas (known to cause carpal tunnel).

 The Triangle Oscillation System (T.O.S.) vibrates at the correct megahertz(s) from a medical and body toning standpoint, and uses a lift mechanism along with vibration. It vibrates in the 30HZ - 60Hz range with ten settings that go from .14g to .70g force.  The T.O.S. system used by the Nobel K2 generates systematic involuntary muscle contraction with less G force than the “piston” systems. This stimulates receptors in the Achilles tendon called golgi bodies that stimulate nerve receptors which track up to the cerebellum (the part of the brain that is responsible for balance). This pleasant rocking and rolling 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.

IMPORTANT RECENT HISTORY ABOUT T.O.S.:

The physicians at the  medical facility where I purchase these from became interested last year in the reports they had received about Whole Body Vibration and the scientific papers being published on WBV. They were interested to learn if WBV lived up to its “hype” and to evaluate the potential for use in treatments such as physician supervised diets, cellulite removal, etc.

The WBV equipment being offered in Canada and the US at that time were being sold for as much as $9500.00 and $15,000.00. This would exclude the individuals who might most benefit from WBV. The next and most important thing they wanted to consider was the safety and effectiveness of WBV. Was it a scam or did it really work as reported? What was the mechanism used and how did it achieve desired results for not only muscle and body toning, but exercise?

In the last ten months, this facility had purchased eight different machines for evaluation. What they have learned was that for best results both in body toning and strength the T.O.S. system appears to achieve the same or better results than  “piston” equipment (which can cost from $400.00 to $10,000.00) and is much easier on the body during the process. 

They have tested and tried most all of the equipment that is out there and available. Some of the cheaper equipment seems to only vibrate up to the knees (using a piston vibration) and would not be recommended medically or even from a body strengthening standpoint. One has such a poor motor that it does nothing. While expensive, some of the popular machines are not recommended for the reasons cited above and use the piston style technology.

With the K2, they have had many patients report they had no more back problems after years of medical and chiropractic treatments (all have reported strengthening and toning). There is a television segment where a paraplegic patient talks about the strengthening of his upper torso . Fitness buffs have claimed that the K2 has toned their body better than they have ever been able to achieve at the Health Clubs.

The results of use in conjunction with physician supervised weight loss far exceeded  expectations of this facility and there are TV segments already on their website and more to add from patients who have experienced the benefits of using the K2 first hand. Looks like it's the real deal. This facility distributes them because they explored the technology, bought everything on the market to test the machines out, and settled for what they felt was the best, most durable technology for the dollar that would work the best , be the least intrusive on people's bodies in the process, and last the longest.  The fact that their clients kept asking them where THEY could get one of these machines brought about the master distributorship for  this medical facility. They will also set up other dealers, such as myself. Ber 

Applications - Medical Wellness

Whole body vibration improves circulation and oxygen delivery to peripheral tissues such as the feet, hands, skin and hair, as well as, organs, glands, muscle and fat. The increase in oxygen and  blood circulation also increases the ability of the cells to eliminate waste, respond to hormones and absorb nutrients, sugars and minerals.  Aging occurs because of lack of proper oxygenation, nutrification and circulation  to any part of the body.  So improving these critical body functions is necessary to stall or even reverse the aging process.  Vibration training should be an intergal part of any longevity wellness program.

  Physical Therapy and Medical Rehabilitation

Physical therapists, medical doctors and chiropractors all report significant therapeutic effects from whole body vibration therapy.   Regular use of these devices helps to restore strength,  flexibilty and range of movement both before and after musculoskeletal injuries and / o r  t raumas.   Vibration training can also help to prevent injuries when used in conjunction with other conventional training methods.
The Body Vibe’s cutting edge vibration technology opens up new opportunity for people suffering with conditions such as, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis,  Parkinsons Disease, cerebral palsy and stroke victims.  It allows them to gain the benefit of exercise while staying within their personal physical capacities. Scientific research  is pouring in from around the world on the effects of Whole Body Vibration.  Numerous  studies are finding their way into prominent medical publications and leading fitness research journals.

Sports Performance

Weekend warriors to elite athletes are benefiting from the incredible performance boosting effects of whole body vibration training.  Dramatic increases in coordination, strength, flexibility and speed all help to improve the athlete's performance across all fields of sports activity.  Even the brain is trained through whole body vibration which improves the athlete’s adaptive response to performance driven activities. Rapid adaptation to the stimulation from any challenging performance accelerates the learning curve and therefore the excellence in that particular sport.

Warm ups take on new meaning as high levels of neurons and muscle fibers are jump started within in seconds of using the device.  Fast twitch muscle fibers are recruited leading to explosive strength, enhanced muscular endurance, and improved agility.

Rapid rehabilitation after injury is vital for professional atheletes.  Coaches and trainers can now marvel at how quickly players can return to play even after sustaining previously  “game ending injuries”.

Health, Beauty and Fitness

The Body Vibe improves internal energy or Chi which can be depleted through conventional training methods.  Working out with free weights or weight-bearing equipment uses up vital energy reserves without really replacing the lost capacity.   Microtraumas to the muscles may not all be repaired because of reduced energy reserves secondary to poor diet, stress or overtraining.  Achieve equal, if not better, results in one third the time required to train using weights or other conventional exercise technologies. Improved digestion helps increase the amounts of nutrients available to regenerate or rejuvenate lost body function.  Supercompensation of the neuro-muscular system or what is also known as, a hypergravity state, accounts fo r t he benefits presently discussed.  When operating at 40 hertz  for example, the user's muscles are contracting and releasing 40 times per second, while sustaining the resistance equal to over 3.0 times the user's body weight or 3 G’s.

 Traditional resistance training methods provide resistance on a single linear axis whereas the Body Vibe's resistance effects occur on multiple axis stimulating all the fibers within a given muscle group at the same time.

Vibration training on the Body Vibe is used to significantly improve muscle strength and speed, flexibility, range of motion and coordination, blood flow and oxygenation throughout the body.  It expedites the recovery and regeneration of damaged tissue and ultimately, enhances the user’s general wellness and quality of life.

Corporate

Corporate fitness and wellness is gaining ground fo r t he numerous benefits to employee performance such as, reduced sick days and more p rod uctive work enviornments.  Body Vibe professional models are ideal for corporate fitness centers. In 10-20 minutes the employee can train all of his or her muscle groups, invigorate mental focus and alertness, while balancing posture and reducing ergonomic related injury.

Just standing on one of our units can yield a host of benefits including improved fexibility, reduced pain, increased blood circulation and renewed oxygen tissue levels.

The no sweat - no stain workout takes about 10 - 15 minutes per session and allows for lunch or coffee break workouts without the worry of needing a shower or a change of clothing.

Mood balancing hormones are immediately released like seratonin which counters mental fatigue while harmonizing emotional stress common in an enclosed work environment.

Considering its compact design and “ bang fo r t he buck” cost, the K2 is the perfect corporate fitness equipment. Every employer should offe r t his form of training and therapy if they want to see their bottom line, employee job satisfaction, increase!

1. Vibration therapy improves walk, balance in elderly
2. Whole-Body Vibration Exercise In The Elderly People
3. Controlled Whole Body Vibrations Improve Health Related Quality Of Life In Elderly Patients
4. Geriatric Patients

Variety of Applications

Training
WBV training depends on both the frequency and intensity of the vibrations. The higher the amplitude the more the muscles and brain have to contract in order to appropriately adjust to the mechanical movement of the plate. This increase in amplitude can lead to a more powerful training effect in some circumstances. Whole body vibration training can therefore cause 100 % of muscle fibers to fire as contrasted with conventional training which usually engages only 40-60 % of muscle tissues.  In addition, supporting musculature that may be difficult to consciously activate can be stimulated using this technology. As a result, the whole body neuromuscular system can be stimulated at once and training time significantly reduced since many muscles are engaged simultaneously and not one muscle group after the other as occurs in traditional training techniques.

The K2 training protocol is similar to any other form of training. Build slowly by using short, low intensity training periods and gradually work up to higher intensity levels. The K2 does more than just build strength or increase metabolism. It detoxifys the internal organs and cells. Consequently, sore muscles are not our only concern for training slowly when initially starting your whole body vibration protocols. Symptoms of detoxification caused by the release of cellular waste into the blood stream can also occur. Headaches, flu like symptoms, fatigue and constipation can all be potential symptoms associated with detoxification of the body. For most people, the slow build approach to WBV training will prevent most of these reactions. WBV training with the K2 stimulates hormone production, improves lymphatic flow and increases cellular absorption of nutrients. Everyone will respond differently to the same stimulation. So, these guidelines may not be applicable for all people or all circumstances. Listen to you body and use common sense when it come to any new therapy or exercise program .

         Whole body vibration can be as muscularly taxing as any intense workout with weights, pilates, or yoga. The typical recovery period after conventional training is about 1-2 days. However, with K2 training recovery time is eliminated.  Daily training should be preformed to attain maximal results. If you are a seasoned athlete or exercise regularly, then the progressive build up period may be too easy, so just adjust the length or time of the workout to meet your training capacity and personal needs.

A good set of diagrams as well as a 9 week training schedule of exercises you can do on the K2 whole body vibration machine can be found at http://www.vibrogym.com/en/vibro_trainingprogramme.asp 
Just download the pdf files. 
Another set of diagrams can be found on the solofelx site www.soloflex.com ,
but don't think a half amp motor is going to do the same job for you as the K2. 

Strength Test Study
Taken from http://www.getcited.org/pub/103366429 
Vibration was superimposed to weightlifting exercises for the study. After a three week period the vibration group tested a 50% increase in strength while the group doing identical exercises without vibration increased only 16% (a typical gain).
In this study, we investigated a new method of training for maximal strength and flexibility, which included exertion with superimposed vibration (vibratory stimulation, VS) on target muscles. Twenty-eight male athletes were divided into three groups, and trained three times a week for 3 weeks in one of the following conditions: (A) conventional exercises for strength of the arms and VS stretching exercises for the legs; (B) VS strength exercises for the arms and conventional stretching exercises for the legs; (C) irrelevant training (control group). The vibration was applied at 44 Hz while its amplitude was 3 mm. The effect of training was evaluated by means of isotonic maximal force, heel-to-heel length in the two-leg split across, and flex-and-reach test for body flexion. The VS strength training yielded an average increase in isotonic maximal strength of 49.8 percent, compared with an average gain of 16 percent with conventional training, while no gain was observed for the control group. The VS conventional training and 2 cm for the control groups, respectively. The ANOVA revealed significant pre-post training effects and an interaction between pre-post training and 'treatment' effects (P less than 0.001) for the isotonic maximal force and both flexibility tests. It was concluded that superimposed vibrations applied for short periods allow for increased gains in maximal strength and flexibility. 

Research Studies

Acute physiological effects of exhaustive whole-body vibration exercise in man.

Adaptive responses of human skeletal muscle to vibration exercise.

The influence of whole-body vibration on jumping performance.

Acute changes in neuromuscular excitability after exhaustive whole body vibration exercise as compared to exhaustion by squatting exercise.

Hormonal responses to whole body vibration in men.

The influence of whole body vibration on the mechanical behavior of skeletal muscle.

Strength increase after whole-body vibration compared with resistance training.

Treatment of chronic lower-back pain with lumbar extention and whole-body vibration exercise.

Oxygen uptake in whole-body vibration exercise: Influence of vibration frequency, amplitude, and external load.

Effect of whole body vibration on muscular performance, balance, and bone.

Effect of 4-month vertical whole body vibration on performance and balance.

British Journal of Sports Medicine 2005 Review of Vibration exercise

How to order

The K2 machine itself costs $2950 USD, $2956 with the instructional DVD.  
It can be shipped anywhere. Give me your name, shipping address, email address, and phone number and I will get an exact price including shipping to your location. Contact me. 

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Too much money???? 
We are walking dead people without the benefits and increase in health these whole body vibrating  machines can provide. Similar story with the Water Ionizing machine; these are  both  "MUST items" if health is important to us. You can buy a Soloflex WBV for about $400 but it's just a .5 amp vibrating motor bolted to a flat board. It will NOT do what the powerful K2 will do for you. There are several $300 to $500 piston type units available that won't last long and may even be harmful to use.  Do your homework. Compared to everything else out there, the K2 with the T.O.S. Triangle Oscillating System as the mechanism to produce the vibrations is a "best buy".  
Ber

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