told I can tone up and get fi t by
training for 20 minutes three times
I'm also quite sceptical so best the
results be forthcoming!
ratus my grandmother used to keep
in her garage, periodically draping
it around her waist to keep up her
hourglass fi gure.
scales, the plate at the base vibrates
at frequencies of 30, 40 and 50Hz,
producing higher levels of muscle
activation than ordinary exercise, in
turn making them work harder.
muscle activity used in addition to the activity itself, will
produce better results in less time. Studies have shown
that a 20-minute VibroGym workout can deliver equiva-
lent benefi ts to one-hour of conventional training.
equipment, and training the trainers for many years.
Brooks says "Our clients love the fact that they can get
personalised training that is affordable, super effective
and takes just 20 minutes per session, three times a
week. They fi nd they are sticking to a fi tness routine
where they have struggled to in the past and are really
enjoying their exercise and the results!"
sweating and a rotation of
one minute exercises, I found
myself saying `Is that it?' I didn't
feel like I had been `worked out'
as a session in the gym might
make me feel. Flash forward
to the next morning and I was
eating my words as I hobbled
out of bed. Vibration training
is one serious workout.
gentle vibration of the plates
used for massage to warm
up and warm down means
that my muscle soreness is
minimal. I'm not saying that
a full minute of running squats
head on a Swiss ball comes without some lactic acid
build-up, however even I can talk myself through
1 minute of pain, and a 20 minute workout.
and I'm fairly sure that I have used
muscles that never really demanded
attention before. Given the popularity
of vibration training, there's sure to be a
studio near your home or ofi ce for you
to give a go. If you're in Melbourne, drop in
and see the Vibrabody team.