Legge Fitness | Whole Body Vibration Machines

TZone Whole Body Vibration Machine

VT-12
Features

8 pre-set exercise programs

Built-in body fat monitor

Ergonomic design

Three LED screens - displays time, speed and body fat

Built-in body fat monitor

70 speed adjustments appropriate for different fitness levels, including strength exercises and massage

Overload protection

Maximum user weight: 150kg (330 lbs)

Machine weight: 48kg (106 lbs)

CSA approved for both Canada and the USA

5 years Motor, 2 years parts, and 1 year labor

Description

The Metallic VT-12 model has Ergonomically Designed Arms that accommodate taller users and make it comfortable and accessible in any position. The innovative sturdy arm design with Dual Anchors provides more structural support to the machine, and a newly designed Higher Base means more effective floor exercises and stretches. The overall height is 54 inches, so the VT-12's sleek design has lots of room for upper body workouts, aerobic exercises and golf swing practice.

TECHNOLOGY:
How vibration technology works

When you stand on T-Zone’s Oscillating vibration Platform, vertical vibrations are produced with a side-alternating rocking movement, similar to walking.

Our body reacts to this natural stimulus with an involuntary reflex muscle contraction. Depending on the speed, muscles will react up to 23 times per second (approximately 11-12 contractions and 11-12 relaxations), and as the acceleration forces increase, your body will feel as though it "weighs" more. This clever technology means you can work against a far greater influence or "load" of gravity in every movement you perform.

The result - more benefits! Unlike other fitness machines, Vibration Technology is particularly unique because it may achieve results for a wide range of objectives, for all ages and body types.

Studies suggest that WBV has been demonstrated to excellent gains in muscle performance for both the elderly and sedentary. We say a 10-minute workout may be equal to 1 hour in the gym – and here’s why.

Since the whole body is being stimulated by the vibrations given by the WBV machine, you are working your whole body AT ONCE instead of one body part at a time like a conventional weights workout. Additionally, there are no full ‘rests’ between sets – the whole body is working the ENTIRE 10 minutes. All this means that you can achieve impressive benefits in a fraction of the time it would take you with an old-fashioned gym routine.

History of vibration technology

Vibration therapy was discovered in 1857 by a Swedish doctor - Gustav Zander. He built 70 different exercise machines, some of which provided a type of vibration exercise. After exhibiting at two World Fairs, he started the Zander Institutes, (an early form of today’s health clubs) which proved to be very popular throughout the world.

In 1895 Battle Creek, Michigan, the developer of Corn Flakes, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg, invented a WBV machine. This was a unique chair design that shook violently and claimed to cure constipation, headaches and back pain. He eventually developed a standing platform.

By 1960, the beginning of today’s standard of vibration exercise arose. In East Germany a technique called rhythmic neuromuscular stimulation was being used.

Russian scientists began studies of WBV in order to help rehabilitate their cosmonauts after returning from space - repairing muscles from atrophy and bone density due to the weightlessness and lack of resistance in a zero gravity atmosphere. Scientists reasoned that providing safe and calculated vibration therapy that focused on a gravitational force could yield an effective treatment.

In 1995, a Russian Cosmonaut (and medical doctor) named Valery Polakov set a world record for being in space for 438 days thanks to vibration technology. Because of the Russian’s advantage of vibration technology, their astronauts were able to stay in space for 420+ days, while American astronauts had to return after 120 days.
The Russians also used this technology to prevent injuries to their Olympic athletes. In the event one of their athletes did injure themselves, they were put on a WBV plate to rehabilitate the damage.

After the fall of Communist Russia, WBV technology made its way east and west. In fact, vibration technology has come full circle back to North America, over 100 years after it was first conceived! In the past, WBV units were only found among the wealthy, the units usually costing $10,000 or more. After decades of research, NASA, sports’ teams, medical centers, spas and health clubs have embraced this technology.

BENEFITS:
Health benefits of WBV

Worldwide research highlights the physiological and neuromuscular benefits unique to WBV (Whole Body Vibration). These studies suggest impressive results for improved fitness and health in a fraction of the time, compared to conventional exercise. The technology is being accepted by major medical, rehabilitation and therapeutic centers in Europe, the USA, Canada and Australia. Professional sports’ teams have adopted WBV for rehabilitation purposes and athletic strength. Health spas are offering clients personalized sessions for massage and relaxation, and personal trainers are using it exclusively for the ultimate whole body strength and toning workout.

For Your Muscles

With WBV you may see similar strength gains to conventional resistance/gym training in a fraction of the time. Scientific studies have shown these rapid strength gains. A ten-minute vibration workout may give similar benefits to a one-hour gym session!
For Accelerated Weight Loss

The way we look, feel and function all relies on strong muscles. Even at rest, our muscles burn calories at a rate based on our metabolism. The more lean muscle mass we have, the more calories we burn. Vibration training may give a sluggish metabolism just the boost it needs - up to an 18% increase from 10-minute sessions, just three times a week, over six weeks according to studies! (Bonner Physical Therapy, 2003). So even when relaxing, you may be burning considerably more calories with vibration training. Combined with a cardio workout, you have the complete package: firming, toning and optimum weight loss!
For Bones

Strong bones are what keep us young. Extensive studies show that after 39 years of age, a woman’s bone loss rate is double that of a man’s! Post-menopausal women are most affected, so this is serious stuff. Resistance training (i.e. what we're told to do at the gym or at home with resistance bands and weights) shows no benefit to improving bone density. But the exciting news is that WBV may provide excellent results with little effort. This is according to the groundbreaking study reported in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research in 2006.
For Circulation

Increased blood circulation is a notable benefit of vibration. As a result, your cells receive more oxygen and nourishment. The body also develops better lymphatic drainage to improve our overall health and immunity. It does this by taking away waste products and moving white blood cells to where they are needed. White blood cells are like the 'cavalry' of the body - removing debris from broken down cells and attacking invading agents, such as poisons and bacteria.

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