Whole Body Vibration exercise with the K1 Platinum
Commercial grade equipment, yet
affordable, for increasing calcium in the bones, anti-aging, weightloss,
and performance.
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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. See Study The K1 Platinum 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
 | Increases fat burning |
| Improves flexibility, mobility and coordination |
| Improves training quality and effectiveness |
| Reduces stress on joints |
| Strengthens muscles - particularly the back/spine |
| Improves lymphatic drainage |
| Strengthens bone tissues |
| Restores hormonal balance - increases HGH
growth hormone as well as testosterone levels in men. |
| Stress reduction |
| Speeds up metabolism |
| Accelerates recovery after exercising or injuries |
| Improves skin quality |
| Revitalization |
| Body and mind balancing |
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 K1 Platinum 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 K1 Platinum 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:
| Testosterone: + 7% |
| Human Growth Hormone: + 460% |
| Cortisol: - 32% (Source: Bosco et al 2000) |
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 K1 Platinum 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 K1 Platinum 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 K1 Platinum machine. Physicians have found that while the T.O.S. technology used in the K1 Platinum 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. This is not to be confused with other systems that use a triangle frame to vibrate in three dimensions at once. This technology is a triangle frame to promote stability in a pivotal two dimensional movement that has been proven to be healing since 2002. This extremely stabile system coupled with the varying frequency technology is why this system can compete so effectively and economically with other commercial systems without the need of a high priced trainer. The T.O.S. system used by the Nobel K1 Platinum 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 K1 Platinum, 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 K1 Platinum 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 K1 Platinum 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. David and you if you choose. Contact Me for details
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 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
The K1 Platinum’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.
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 K1 Platinum 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,
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Traditional resistance training methods provide resistance on a single linear axis whereas the K1 Platinum's resistance effects occur on multiple axis stimulating all the fibers within a given muscle group at the same time.
Vibration training on the K1 Platinum 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
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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
Variety of Applications
| Beauty and Health, Sports and Fitness, Medicine and Rehabilitation |
| Supportive handles with grips to resist hand slipping |
| Increases muscle strength, flexibility, and range of motion |
| Enhances balance and coordination |
| Strengthens and enhances posture |
| Improves circulation and increases blood oxygenation |
| Boosts levels of Testosterone and natural HGH |
| Decreases level of Cortisol (hormone released when we’re under stress) |
| Improves muscle strength and tone, enhancing athletic performance |
| Increases bone strength and density |
| Can be used in many different rehabiliative capacities |
| Improves mobility and flexibility. Builds muscle strength. |
| Work out all the important muscle groups of the body |
| Combats osteoporosis |
| Reduces back pain and stiffness |
| Produces the effects of 80 different exercises by minor adjustments in posture and body positioning. |
| You can stand, sit, lie, or position a part of
the body upon the platform to achieve a different effect. |
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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 K1 Platinum 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 K1 Platinum 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 K1 Platinum 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 K1 Platinum whole body vibration machine can be found at
Just download the pdf files.
Basic Program
Professional Program
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 vibraion exercise in man.
Adaptive responses of human skeletal muscle to vibration exercise.
The influence of whole-body vibration on jumping performance.
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.
New trends in training science: the use of vibrations for enhancing performance.
Effect of whole body vibration on muscular performance, balance, and bone.
Effect of 4-month vertical whole body vibration on performance and balance.
Influence of breif daily tendon vibration on rat soleus muscle in non-weight bearing situation.
British Journal of Sports Medicine 2005 Review
Very important information about whole body vibration.
The K1 Platinum machine itself costs $2950 USD + approx. Continental US $85 Fedex.
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 for details
Too much money????
We are walking dead people without the benefits and increase
in health these whole body vibrating machines can provide. 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 K1 Platinum 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 K1 Platinum with the T.O.S. Triangle Oscillating
System as the mechanism to produce the vibrations is a "best buy".
David
