Fitvibe training

Vibration plate training is available at our practice, with an MDD-approved (a European certification for all machines used in health care situations) Fitvibe vibration plate. The advantage of vibration plate training lies in the stimulation of the stretch reflex within the muscle tissue. In a voluntary contraction of a particular muscle, between 30-40% of the muscle fibers are in use irrespective of the strength of the individual muscle or the resistance given. The Fitvibe vibration plate stimulates the stretch reflex, ensuring a 90-95% contraction of the total muscle fibers. Because of the constant alternation of contraction and relaxation of the muscle fibers during the training, there is a sensation that the muscles are being powerfully stimulated without any unpleasant side effects. This alternation also ensures that the circulation within the muscle is optimal which results in better transfer of nutrients to the muscle and efficient disposal of metabolic waste products. Less “day after” muscle pain is the result.
Because of the efficient use of the muscles during vibration plate training, training sessions are typically shorter than normal trainings. A training consisting of exercises for the arm, leg and trunk muscles lasts around 20 minutes. The Fitvibe can also be used to relax the leg muscles. The machine adjusts the frequency and intensity of the vibrations automatically. For technical information and scientific research into vibration plate training, visit the website www.fitvibe.com .

Training with the Fitvibe occurs in two ways. You can choose to train exclusively on the Fitvibe, in which case you purchase a chip card with 100 vibration minutes for forty-five euros. You can do about five complete trainings of 20 minutes with this card. This figure can vary with the intensity of the training or how much time you choose to train on the Fitvibe.
The vibration plate can also be used to supplement your normal fitness training. In this case, you pay ten euros extra on your 10-session card or monthly membership. Then you can use the Fitvibe as well as the other fitness machines together