Acute Effects of Whole-Body Vibration on Lower Body Flexibility and Strength

Effects of whole-body vibration training on muscle strength and flexibility: significance of the vibration frequency

Strength training effects of whole-body vibration?

Whole-body vibration (WBV) has been suggested to have a beneficial effect on muscle strength. Manufacturers of vibration platforms promote WBV as an effective alternative or complement to resistance training. This study aimed to review systematically the current (August 2005) scientific support for effects of WBV on muscle strength and jump performance. MEDLINE and SPORT DISCUS were searched fo...

The Acute Effect of Whole Body Vibration Training on Flexibility and Explosive Strength of Young Gymnasts

The purpose of this study was to examine the acute effect of a single bout of whole body vibration (WBV) on flexibility and explosive strength of lower limbs in young artistic gymnasts. Thirty-two young competitive gymnasts volunteered to participate in this study, and were allocated to either the vibration group or traditional body weight training according to the vibration protocol. The vibra...

Acute Effects of Whole-Body Vibration on Balance and Flexibility with and without Shoes

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of acute whole-body vibration (WBV) on static and dynamic balance and flexibility. Eight female and eight male, mean age 25 ± 3 years, college students volunteered to participate in the study. In randomized cross-over study design, participants were assigned to complete four treatment conditions: shoes + CONTROL (CON), shoes + WBV, no shoes ...

Acute effects of whole-body vibration on muscle activity, strength, and power.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a single bout of whole-body vibration on isometric squat (IS) and countermovement jump (CMJ) performance. Nine moderately resistance-trained men were tested for peak force (PF) during the IS and jump height (JH) and peak power (PP) during the CMJ. Average integrated electromyography (IEMG) was measured from the vastus medialis, vastus ...