What is Vibration Therapy

The theory behind vibration exercise equipment was developed for the Russian space program in 1960s because the cosmonauts needed to exercise while in zero gravity space. No gravity means there is no resistance to workout muscles, and with months in space, could result in muscle deterioration and loss in bone density. To combat this, the Russians came up with a vibration exercise.

You merely step onto the platform, you can stand, sit, lie down, or even focus the platform on specific body parts. The platform creates a vibration, which is sent through the body. In reflex the muscles contract. This causes tendons to stretch, and increases blood flow and improved blood oxygenation. This strengthens and tones without effort on the person’s part. since the vibrations get sent through the entire body, all the muscle groups are affected.