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Physiological Questions Is the 'High' mode more effective?How is circulation affected by the Vibrogym? Should I do cardiovascular training as well as the Vibrogym workout? Why should I perform some exercises dynamically? How does the Vibrogym cause involuntary muscle contraction? Is it normal for my legs to itch during and after training? How long will the training effects of the Vibrogym last after I stop using it? Will I sweat during the Vibrogym workout? Are there any long-term effects of vibration training? It is recommended to drink 500ml of a glucose drink half an hour before training. Why? How many days rest period do I need between training sessions? Should I train larger muscle groups before smaller groups? Why do the Vibrogym programs begin with so few exercises and only increase the intensity gradually? Is the 'High' mode more effective? In the 'High' mode, the impact on the body is heavier and the extent of the movement is twice as much as the 'Low' mode, so the 'High' mode is a more effective way to train. However, it is advised to perform the sitting down exercises on the 'Low' setting, until you have been using the Vibrogym for a long period and your body has adapted to vibration training. How is circulation affected by the Vibrogym? During exercises where the muscle is contracted, circulation usually decreases (vasoconstriction), but when training on the Vibrogym, circulation in both the muscles and skin tissue is increased significantly, which is very beneficial. Furthermore, during the massage exercises circulation will improve locally, with the benefit of reducing cellulite. Should I do cardiovascular training as well as the Vibrogym workout? Depending on your training aims you could miss out cardio training from a workout, if you were to have little or no rest in-between exercises and performed them all dynamically. This type of Vibrogym training will elicit many of the effects of regular cardio training. However it will not cause changes in the heart muscle as seen with cardio training. If you are a sportsperson using the Vibrogym as part of your regular training we suggest you do carry out cardio training as well, and this way the Vibrogym will augment the effect of your cardio workout immensely. Why should I perform some exercises dynamically? The advantage of the Vibrogym over other fixed resistance training equipment is that you can train functional movement - the movements we use in everyday life. As we are constantly using our bodies and muscles, training dynamically on the machine more closely reflects our normal functions. However, we do suggest that when you first start using the Vibrogym, you perform exercises statically to ensure you have the correct techniques, with perfect posture and positioning. Once this is learnt, you can begin dynamic movement. How does the Vibrogym cause involuntary muscle contraction? If you are standing on the Vibrogym while it is turned off, your body will be naturally balanced. As soon as you start the vibrations, the natural balance of the body is interrupted so to recover this balance, the muscles of the body will be stimulated immediately. When performing different exercises, the muscles supporting the joints in action will stretch, which is registered by the muscle spindles. This in turn sends a message to the cortex of the brain, which then sends signals through the spinal cord to cause a reflex contraction. Therefore changes in position are countered immediately. Is it normal for my legs to itch during and after training? Itching may occur while using the Vibrogym, which is due to the large increase in circulation caused while training. This is completely normal. However, in rare cases erythemia may occur which is a severe reddening of the skin - usually on the legs. It is normally just a temporary phenomenon but if it persists we advise against use of the Vibrogym. How long will the training effects of the Vibrogym last after I stop using it? Due to the principle of reversibility, the effects of training on the Vibrogym would diminish with time, if you were to stop using it. This is the same with any type of training. If any muscle tissue in the body is not being used, the body will begin to break it down. The rate of this decline is dependent on many other factors though and is greatly individual. Will I sweat during the Vibrogym workout? Any exercise or physical effort performed to cause a training effect will cause an increase in body temperature and metabolism. This in turn will cause you to perspire so you will sweat during your Vibrogym workout. Are there any long-term effects of vibration training? In the many years of research into vibration training conducted so far, no negative effects have been found with use of the Vibrogym, when used according to our advice and instructions. Just ensure that the machine is used safely and responsibly and you consult a medical professional if you have any of the contra-indications. It is recommended to drink 500ml of a glucose drink half an hour before training. Why? Many people do not drink enough water on a daily basis, which can cause temporary headaches when training intensively. Also, training on the Vibrogym causes the blood glucose level to drop rapidly and as we are in a nation with bad eating habits, blood glucose levels are often low before exercise begins. If levels were to drop too much, it may lead to hypoglycaemia. This is why it is strongly advised to drink a glucose drink before training. It should be noted though that this is the case with any type of intensive training - not just an occurrence related to the Vibrogym. How many days rest period do I need between training sessions? Due to the nature of vibration training, recovery times after training are greatly reduced when compared to conventional training. Therefore, you can train on the Vibrogym every day if you have gradually increased your training intensity are comfortable to do so. Should I train larger muscle groups before smaller groups? It is generally advised to train your larger muscle groups at the start of your Vibrogym workout, integrating the smaller muscle groups towards the end of the training. Why do the Vibrogym programs begin with so few exercises and only increase the intensity gradually? The high intensity of stimulus provided by the Vibrogym causes huge adaptations in the early stages of vibration training, and only a few exercises are needed to do this. However, as the body adapts to a stimulus it begins to cope with the training without difficulty, which means you will have to train longer and harder to produce similar results. This is why you add more exercises and increase the intensities after using the Vibrogym for some time, so your body is constantly challenged to adapt. close window
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