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Whole Body Vibrations - FAQ's
The Russians have been using it since before the fall of the Berlin Wall to strengthen their athletes. In Europe it is widely used in Gyms, by Sporting Teams and by Physiotherapists. The Freo Dockers, Port Adelaide and Collingwood all use the Galileo as part of their rehabilitation and conditioning programs.
No. The Galileo was developed first and is a tilting platform, to simulate the up down action of the pelvis during normal walking. This technology is patented and so all other machines are vertical. The feel is very different. The extensive research supporting the use of WBV has essentially been performed on the Galileo
Yes. This is because the Galileo is unique in being able to be used at a wide variety of frequency and amplitude settings. Different effects are achieved with different settings. Low frequencies are better for balance control and slow twitch muscles and higher frequencies better for fast twitch muscle fibres and gaining post activation potential. The claims made are all as a result of research from over 30 Universities worldwide.
The Galileo starts at 5 Hz and goes up to 30Hz. That means at 5 Hz your muscles are contracting and relaxing 5 times per second. 26 Hz as this has been found to be most effective for fast twitch muscle to develop increased power. That means your muscles are contracting and relaxing about 1,800 times per minute.
You will notice benefits almost straight away; often after 1 minute we can note changes. A full work out takes 5 – 10 minutes. This work out will be fully functional and can be used as a stand-alone program or in conjunction with other strength training. For time poor individuals this can be a significant bonus. This work out can be made more or less intense by changing your foot position or by adding weights.
The Galileo will give you a significant increase in muscle length just from standing on the platform. If you want you can sustain a regular muscle stretch position on the Galileo to increase the stretching effect.
No. We advise any exercise you do on the Galileo to be functional in nature. We require strength in functional positions and so we should strengthen in these positions. Some people just like to stand on the platform. Others perform squats, lunges, jumps, running, golf shots etc. It depends on your needs and we can assist you with ways to maximise your gains.
Yes. The vibration does not discriminate different muscle groups, eg. quadriceps and hamstrings. They both work together on the Galileo. The vibration is highest closest to the plate and will dampen as it travels up the body. For arm strengthening we place the hands on the plate and just as with the legs can hold a static position or you can perform an active exercise such as a push-up.
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