Whole Body Vibration

You may noticed vibrating podiums standing in the corner of the gym or, perhaps, at a fair or convention.  These podiums, generally referred to as vibration plates or podiums, vary by brand and are used for Whole Body Vibration (WBV).

Whole Body Vibration has many applications from increasing physical performance to increasing bone density.  Here at the Back Resort we use Fit Vibration with our patients to help them reach their rehabilitation and personal fitness goals.

The basic premise behind WBV is that it provides a unique and challenging stimulus to the user.  As many of us know, we must place stress on the body in order to promote change and progress.  Doing exercises on the Fit Vibration causes the body to have to work harder to maintain upright posture than it would standing on an steady surface.  This requires more muscles and more muscle fibers to active, thus increasing the stress to the stabilizing (i.e. core and pelvic muscles) and primary mover muscles (i.e. biceps during a biceps curl) at the same time.

There are many different applications and benefits to using WBV and the Back Resort is a great place to try it out and see for yourself.  So, next time you are in ask about Fit Vibration and how it may work for you.

You can learn more at the blog www.MyWholeBodyVibration.com.

Allison Voigt, Personal Trainer, Massage Therapist and director of the Fit Stronger program at the Back Resort & Rejuvenation Health Center