has anyone had any experience with a whole body vibration machine?

[Genevieve M]

I am very curious about these, and if they can help with fitness. Thanks for any info you can give.

[spotted zebra]

I don't have any experience with them, but here are some videos I found with exercise ideas and techniques.

http://www.totalimagefitness.ca/training_videos.html

[Pat58]

One of the Planet Fitness gyms in my area has a gizmo that looks like a stand-up tanning booth, only it has a red infrared light and vibrating platform inside. I knew someone who used it 3-4 times weekly and swore that it helped to relieve joint pain, and even tighten up his loose skin from losing weight. I'm considering upgrading my membership so that I can visit that Planet Fitness facility too.

[spotted zebra]

Interesting topic, thanks for starting this thread.

[Loriann]

I tried one out at the fitness store where I got my spin bike. I was laughing about jiggling off the fat and the owner had me try it. Just did a few simple things like standing on it while doing bicep curls, elevated lunge with one leg on platform, and a side plank with one hand on base and my feet on floor. It was crazy how my muscles felt when I was done! It would be interesting to use one on a regular basis but time, space, and money restrictions prevail.

Lori

[nd2325]

Originally Posted by Pat58

One of the Planet Fitness gyms in my area has a gizmo that looks like a stand-up tanning booth, only it has a red infrared light and vibrating platform inside. I knew someone who used it 3-4 times weekly and swore that it helped to relieve joint pain, and even tighten up his loose skin from losing weight. I'm considering upgrading my membership so that I can visit that Planet Fitness facility too.

That/s a Beauty Angel. It also has red light therapy lights in it. The red light part of it is good- my scars from where i had my gallbladder removed have lightened up a LOT. I dont know about the vibration part though, it seems like every time I use the vibration I have achy knees and shoulders.

[videofit]

Thought you were talking about machines like these. Watch video. There is also a pic in the article of men working out.

[Genevieve M]

Hey, don't laugh! Those machine were really big with the Gloria Stevens workout chain in the 1970's (is that anyone else besides me that remembers that chain?). They also used this machine:

http://www.beauty-systems.cz/rolleti...-news-in-2011/

[Jennifer R]

Videofit and Genevieve M, I'm old enough that I remember going to facilities where both of those devices were in use. I clicked on this thread thinking it would be about those kinds of gizmos. It sounds like there's kind of a balance/vibration booth you can exercise in.

I can personally testify to the fitness effects of spending weeks on a sailboat constantly moving on the ocean. You're working all the time.

[Pat58]

Originally Posted by Genevieve M

Hey, don't laugh! Those machine were really big with the Gloria Stevens workout chain in the 1970's (is that anyone else besides me that remembers that chain?). They also used this machine:

http://www.beauty-systems.cz/rolleti...-news-in-2011/

We had Jack LaLanne Clubs in NYC, I belonged to the Wall Street area one when I worked there. The jiggly and rolly machines got more attention than the cable stations and exercises classes - the rolly ones actually felt good!