What is Whole Body Vibration Training
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and improve the autonomic nervous system.
Initially, the concept behind vibration training had its roots in East
Germany with a technique called Rhythmic Neuromuscular Stimulation
(RNS). This science was later embraced and developed by Russian
scientists to combat the growing issue of osteoporosis.
Since osteoporosis and muscular atrophy were both noted in Russia’s
cosmonauts the Russian space agency used vibration training to combat
the effects of the zero gravity environment of space. (Because there is no
gravitational force in space, muscles and bones are not loaded leading to
bone loss and muscle atrophy.) The results of vibration training on the
cosmonauts were very significant including improved muscular strength,
increased bone density and preventing osteoporosis.
In 1970s Russia used vibration training on elite athletes to improve
muscle strength and endurance. The performance gains on these athletes
had been significant through this new mode of training and hence the
beginning of vibration training in sports. Since than there have been
continued studies on the effects of vibration training.(Please refer to the
documents and experiment data in the addendum).
3.1 The Benefits of Vibration Training on the Human Body
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Sports Performance
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Enhances neuromuscular performance.
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Improves strength, explosive power, agility and flexibility.
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Helps prevent sports injuries.
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Increases the range of motion.
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Increases bone density.
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Quicker recovery.
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Health Performance
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Reduces the hormone reaction- promotes plasma consistency
of testosterone, Human Growth Hormone, and decreases
cortisol.
