Whole Body Vibration Machine Butterfly Shape

5 Comments

1. cherrycake says:

   June 16, 2010 at 11:59 pm

   and settled on this one, with no regrets. It costs much less than many and is a better quality model than most of this price range. This design is the best for vibration machines. It is based on a pivot ball in the center under the platform. Other designs are piston based and go up and down from the four corners. The pivot device allows more range of movement and in more directions, up and down as well as back and fourth/side to side. The piston types are said in some reviews to be less safe for the body.

   It has 20 settings for speed. It has a good sized platform compared to much smaller ones on many models. I like the open platform and prefer it to the models with arm/hand rails. I have no trouble balancing and find it allows for more positions without rails. It also takes up less room than one with handles, and the black/grey color is less ugly than many other models, so I don’t hate the sight of it.

   Another plus to this model is that it weighs much less than other units and I was able to carry it up stairs without assistance. It is not loud, but it may shake your floorboards if you are not on a ground floor. Depending on the construction of where you live, you may want to check to see that you will not disturb any downstairs neighbors in an older building. At some speeds it makes my desk and shelves vibrate, but nothing drastic. I do not think it can cause any structural damage to a building, I only mention this because I have lived in older buildings with thinner walls, ceilings and floors, where it might cause some notice by others. The unit is well packaged and comes through the shipping process well. It even comes with batteries for the little remote control!

   These machines are said by some not to make much difference in fitness. I suspect that may be true for those in very good shape to start. I have had chronic fatigue for many years and find this is outstanding for bringing back strength and tone. I have been bed-bound for 90% of the time for many years. This has been very helpful in bringing back vigor and energy.

   The very first time I used it I felt so great afterward. I actually felt taller as I walked after the first use! I think it made me stand up straighter because my back and shoulder muscles felt so enlivened by the movement. I felt stronger and in a great mood, perhaps I had an endorphin rush from the exercise. This unit is a reasonable price and good quality. I was saving for an $800 unit until I found this one. I think it is a good buy and I can have it now and get good benefits without having to wait to afford a more expensive one.

   I advise talking with your doctor before use, if you have been ill. Also, resist the temptation to do too much. Ten to fifteen minutes is all one should do in a day. Like salt or alcohol, a little can be tasty or fun, improving quality of life, too much can make things bad or worse. OSHA regulates worker’s exposure to vibrations on the job and limits such exposure because too much can cause damage to healthy people. Be smart, read about precautions, vibrating machines can hurt people with certain pre-existing medical conditions. TAKE IT EASY. Start slowly and do not over-do.

   I use a tip from yoga practice and recover between sessions by laying flat on my back and resting until the twitching of muscles stops. Break the time into 2 to 5 minute groups, and recover for at least the same amount of time after each set. I recover 2 times the length of each set, i.e. after 5 minutes, I lay flat for 10 minutes, breathing deeply. The position is called “savasana”, for those of you who wish to look it up. Recovering in this position removes buildup of lactic acid from exercise, drawing it away from the muscles through the circulatory system, avoiding cramps and soreness the next day.

   I highly recommend this for anyone who’s health allows, especially if there has been long periods of sedentary lifestyle. It is helping me to have the strength and energy to do more physical exercise. Best of all it works without needing to be too energetic. This gets around the dilemma of needing to exercise to feel stronger, but not being strong enough to exercise! Just the kick-start I needed! Well worth the money to “shake up” my too quiet lifestyle.

   Rating: 5 / 5
2. Patuti says:

   June 17, 2010 at 1:52 am

   My husband has a bad injury on his foot, and this machine has made a world of a difference in relieving his pain. He uses it twice a day. We were considering purchasing the $5000 machine, but this one works perfectly for his needs.
   Rating: 5 / 5
3. L. Popova says:

   June 17, 2010 at 2:29 am

   This is an excellent piece of equipment that easily intensifies the results of my workout. It really exceeded my expectations. It’s easy to operate with a remote control.
   Rating: 5 / 5
4. Lucy G. says:

   June 17, 2010 at 4:30 am

   Hi Everybody! I researched the whole body vibration thing for a while and the other machines where so expensive, and I decided to go with this one after reading everybody else’s reviews. I’m in my early thirties and I’m very healthy. I really wanted to start whole body vibration training for the workout toning benefits it claims since I sit in an office all day and don’t get much exercise.

   I am absolutely delighted with this product!!! I have only been using it for three weeks and I am so happy with it!! I still haven’t seen an obvious difference in my body, but that’s probably because I haven’t been using it for that long and I haven’t exercised more, the ideal thing would be to combine it with a cardio workout. I am waiting for the mini eliptical trainer I want to be available so I can order it and then I would be able to use both in my workouts.

   The reason I’m so happy with it is because I’ve seen results in other areas, my body just feels great afer my 10 minute sessions. I have a lot more energy during they day. Also, I used to have problems with insomnia and was taking sleeping aids that weren’t helping that much. Well ever since I’ve started using the machine I’ve been sleeping like a baby, I think It is supposed to also help the body release i don’t know which hormone, but every night before going to bed I get on the machine for 10 minutes and then go right to sleep, it doesn’t even take me long to fall asleep at all and I sleep great!!!

   I will post another review after a few more months of using the machine to share with everybody the results that might take a bit longer to show. I am also very happy with Tripactinc. The item arrived so fast!!!

   The compact size of this machine is wonderful for my apartment, I live in a studio so my space is very limited. I can just drag it in front of the TV when I use it and then easily drag it back out of sight.

   And don’t be fooled by its small size, it is very very very sturdy!! I feel very safe on it.
   Rating: 5 / 5
5. Missy says:

   June 17, 2010 at 4:58 am

   This is a Great product!! Great workout!! The machine is very sturdy and well built!!A great addition to my workout!
   Rating: 5 / 5