Specifications & Research
Size = 24” X 24” X 9”
Weight = 63 lbs.
Shipping Weight = 93 lbs.
Made in USA
Mechanical Timer Switch
Fixed Frequency = 30 Hz
Voltage = 120 V
Amps = 5.1 A
Motion = Up and Down; 4 MM peak to peak; Adjustable
G Force = 0.2 to 0.3 (depending on body weight)
Handles or Support Bars = None
Maximum Person Weight = 300 lbs.
Research
Akira, O., Makoto, A., & Gaku, O. Changes in cerebral norepinephrine induced by vibration or noise stress. European Journal of Applied Physiology and Occupational Physiology, 52, 94-97.
Alentorn-Gell, E., Padilla, J., Moras, G., Lazaro-Haro, C., & Fernandez-Sola, J. Six Weeks Of Whole-Body Vibration Exercise Improves Pain And Fatigue In Women With Fibromyalgia. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 14, 975-981.
Ariizumi, M., & Okada, A. Effect of whole body vibration on the rat brain content of serotonin and plasma corticosterone. European Journal of Applied Physiology and Occupational Physiology, 52, 15-19.
Ariizumi, M., & Okada, A. Effects of whole body vibration on biogenic amines in rat brain. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 42, 133-136.
Bautmans, I., Hees, E. V., Lemper, J., & Mets, T. The feasibility of whole body vibration in institutionalised elderly persons and its influence on muscle performance, balance and mobility: a randomised controlled trial. BMC Geriatrics,5.
Bosco, C., Cardinale, M., Tsarpela, O., & Locatelli, E. New Trends In Training Science: The Use of Vibrations For Enhancing Performance.
Bosco, C., Colli, R., Introini, E., Cardinale, M., Iacovelli, M., Tihanyi, J., et al. Adaptive responses of human skeletal muscle to vibration exposure. Clinical Physiology, 183-187.
Bosco, C., Iacovelli, M., Tsarpela, O., Cardinale, M., Bonifazi, M., Tihanyi, J., et al. Hormonal responses to whole-body vibration in men. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 81, 449-454
Bruyere, O., Wuidart, M., Palma, E. D., Gourlay, M., Ethgen, O., Richy, F., et al. Controlled whole body vibration to decrease fall risk and improve health-related quality of life of nursing home residents. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 86, 303-307.
Cardinale, M., & Lim, J. Electromyography Activity of Vastus Lateralis Muscle During Whole- Body Vibrations of Different Frequencies. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 17, 621-624.
Cardinale, M., & Wakeling, J. Whole body vibration exercise: are vibrations good for you? Commentary. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 39, 585-589.
Cochrane, D. Shaking weight loss away - Can vibration exercise reduce body fat?.Journal of Human Sport and Exercise, 6, 33-39.
Cochrane, D. J., & Stannard, S. R. Acute Whole Body Vibration Training Increases Vertical Jump And Flexibility Performance In Elite Female Field Hockey Players.British Journal of Sports Medicine, 860-865.
Coghill, R., Talbot, J., Evans, A., Meyer, E., Gjedde, A., Bushnell, C., et al. Distributed Processing of Pain and Vibration by the Human Brain. Journal of Neuroscience, 14, 4095-4108.
Cooper, J. (2009). The amazing wellness benefits of whole body vibration therapy.
Delecluse, C., Roelants, M., & Verschueren, S. Strength Increase After Whole-Body Vibration Compared With Resistance Training. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 1033-1041.
Der Heide, S. v., Emons, G., Hilgers, R., & Viereck, V. Effect on muscles of mechanical vibrations produced by the wbv in combination with physical therapy in treating female stress urinary incontinence.
Dronjak, S., Spasojevie, N., & Dronjak, S. Modulation of catecholamine-synthesizing enzymes in adrenal medulla and stellate ganglia by treadmill exercise of stressed rats. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 112, 1177-1182.
Eisman, J. A. Good, good, good… good vibrations: the best option for better bones?.The Lancet, 1924-1925.
Erskine, J., Smillie, I., Leiper, J., Ball, D., & Cardinale, M. Neuromuscular and hormonal responses to a single session of whole body vibration exercise in healthy young men. Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging, 27, 242-248.
Fagnani, F., Giombini, A., Cesare, A. D., Pigozzi, F., & Salvo, V. D. The Effects of a Whole-Body Vibration Program on Muscle Performance and Flexibility in Female Athletes. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 85, 956-962
Felsenberg, D., Mutschelknauss, M., & Felsenberg, D. Acute changes in neuromuscular excitability after exhaustive whole body vibration exercise as compared to exhaustion by squatting exercise. Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging, 23, 81-86.
Flieger, J., Karachalios, T., Khaldi, L., Raptou, P., & Lyritis, G. Mechanical Stimulation in the Form of Vibration Prevents Postmenopausal Bone Loss in Ovariectomized Rats. Calcified Tissue International, 63, 510-514.
Gavrilovic, L., Spasojevic, N., & Dronjak, S. Modulation of catecholamine-synthesizing enzymes in adrenal medulla and stellate ganglia by treadmill exercise of stressed rats. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 112, 1177-1182.
Gay, A., Parratte, S., Salazard, B., Guinard, D., Pham, T., Legre, R., et al. Proprioceptive feedback enhancement induced by vibratory stimulation in complex regional pain syndrome type I: An open comparative pilot study in 11 patients. Joint Bone Spine, 74, 461-466.
Guieu, R., Francoise, M., Gervert, T., & Roll, J. Analgesic Effects of Vibration and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Applied Separately and Simultaneously to Patients with Chronic Pain. Canadian Journal of Neuroscience.
Gusi, N., Raimundo, A., & Leal, A. Low-frequency vibratory exercise reduces the risk of bone fracture more than walking: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders.
Issurin, V. B. Vibrations and their applications in sport. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 45, 324-336.
Issurin, V. B., Liebermann, D. G., & Tenenbaum, G. Effects of vibratory stimulation training on maximal force and flexibility. Journal of Sports Science, 12, 561-566.
Hazell, T. J., Jakobi, J. M., & Kenno, K. A. The effects of whole-body vibration on upper- and lower-body EMG during static and dynamic contractions. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, 32, 1156-1163.
Kinser, A. M., Ramsey, M. W., Bryant, H. O., Ayers, C. A., Sands, W. A., & Stone, M. H. Vibration and Stretching Effects on Flexibility and Explosive Strength in Young Gymnasts. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 133-140.
Kvorning, T., Bagger, M., Caserotti, P., & Madsen, K. Effects of vibration and resistance training on neuromuscular and hormonal measures. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 96, 615-625.
Lambert, C., Flynn, M., Braun, W., & Mylona, E. Influence of acute submaximal exercise on T-lymphocyte suppressor cell function in healthy young men. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 82, 151-154.
Luo, J., McNamara, B., & Moran, K. The Use of Vibration Training to Enhance Muscle Strength and Power. Sports Medicine, 35, 23-41.
M., C., & Bosco, C. The Use Of Vibration As An Exercise Intervention. Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews, 31, 3-7.
Marin, P. J., Herrero, A. J., Zarzosa, F., Rhea, M. R., & Garcia-Lopez, D. Vertical whole-body vibrations improve the total volume of a biceps curl set to failure. European Journal of Sport Science, 10, 385-390
Marin, P. J., & Rhea, M. R. Effects of Vibration Training on Muscle Strength: A Meta-Analysis. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 24, 548-556.
Mester, J., Kleinoder, H., & Yue, Z. Vibration training: benefits and risks. Journal of Biomechanics, 1056-1065.
Mester, J., Spitzenfeil, P., Schwarzer, J., & Seifriz, F. Biological reaction to vibration – implications for sport. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 2, 211-226.
Mischi, M., & Cardinale, M. The Effects of a 28-Hz Vibration on Arm Muscle Activity during Isometric Exercise. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 645-653.
Nakumura, H., Moroji, T., Nagase, H., Okazawa, T., & Okada, A. Changes of cerebral vasoactive intestinal polypeptide and somatostatin-like immunoreactivity induced by noise and whole-body vibration in the rat. European Journal of Applied Physiology and Occupational Physiology, 68, 62-67.
Nieman, D., & Pedersen, B. Exercise and Immune Function. Sports Medicine, 27, 73-80.
Otsuki, T., Takanami, Y., Aoi, W., Kawai, Y., Ichikawa, H., & Yoshikawa, T. Arterial stiffness acutely decreases after whole-body vibration in humans. Acta Physiologica, 194, 189- 194.
Pantaleo, T., Duranti, R., & Belline, F. Effects of vibratory stimulation on muscular pain threshold and blink response in human subjects. Pain, 24, 239-250.
Rehn, B., Lindstrom, J., Skoglund, J., & Lindstrom, B. Effects on leg muscular performance from whole-body vibration exercise: a systematic review.Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 17, 2-11.
Rittweger, J. Vibration as an exercise modality: how it may work, and what its potential might be. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 108, 877-904.
Rittweger, J., Beller, G., & Felsenberg, D. Acute physiological effects of exhaustive whole-body vibration exercise in man. Clinical Physiology, 20, 134-142.
Rittweger, J., Ehrig, K., Just, M., Mutschelknauss, M., Kirsch, K. A., & Felsenberg, D. Oxygen Uptake in Whole-Body Vibration Exercise: Influence of Vibration Frequency, Amplitude, and External Load. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 23, 428-432.
Rittweger, J., Karsten, J., Katja, K., Reeg, P., & Felsenberg, D. Treatment of Chronic Lower Back Pain with Lumbar Extension and Whole- Body Vibration Exercise. Spine, 27, 1829-1834.
Rubin, C., Turner, A. S., Bain, S., Mallinckrodt, C., & McLeod, K. (2001, January 1). Low mechanical signals strengthen long bones. Nature, 412, 603-604.
Sands, W. A., McNeal, J. R., Stone, M. H., Russel, E. M., & Jemni, M. Flexibility Enhancement with Vibration: Acute and Long-Term. American College of Sports Medicine, 720-725.
Sands, W. A., McNeal, J. R., Stone, M. H., Kimmel, W. L., Haff, G. G., & Jemni, M. The effect of vibration on active and passive range of motion in elite female synchronized swimmers. European Journal of Sport Science, 8, 217-223.
Schufried, O., Mittermaier, C., Jovanovic, T., Pieber, K., & Paternostro-Sluga, T. Effects of whole-body vibration in patients with multiple sclerosis: a pilot study.Clinical Rehabilitation, 19, 834-842.
Tezval, M., Biblis, M., Sehmisch, S., Schmelz, U., Kolios, L., Rack, T., et al. Improvement of Femoral Bone Quality After Low-Magnitude, High-Frequency Mechanical Stimulation in the Ovariectomized Rat as an Osteopenia Model.Calcified Tissue International, 83, 33-40.
Tillaar, R. V. Will Whole-Body Vibration Training Help Increase The Range Of Motion Of The Hamstrings?. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 20, 192-196.
Torvinen, S. Effect of Whole Body Vibration on Muscular Performance, Balance, and Bone.
Torvinen, S., Kannus, P., Sievanen, H., Jarvinen, T. A., Pasanen, M., Kontulainen, S., et al. Effect of four-month vertical whole body vibration on performance and balance. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 1523-1528.
Verschueren, S. M., Roelants, M., Delecluse, C., Swinnen, S., Vanderschueren, D., & Boonen, S. Effect Of 6-Month Whole Body Vibration Training On Hip Density, Muscle Strength, And Postural Control In Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, 19, 352-359.
Vipond, N., Knowles, G., & Hall, G. ACC Evidence Based Review: Whole Body Vibration (WBV) Training.
Wilcock, I. M., Whatman, C., Harris, N., & Keogh, J. W. Vibration Training: Could it Enhance the Strength, Power, or Speed of Athletes?. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 23, 593-603.
Yazdanparastchaharmahali, B., Nameni, F., & Aghaalinejad, H. Acute effects of whole-body vibration on interlukin-10 and cortisol responses in the athlete and non athlete girls.