Soloflex WBV: It's Safe. It Works!
Written: Feb 21 '07
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Pros: Great results! Versatile workout machine. Improves flexibility.Beneficial to all age groups. Quality American manufacturer.
Cons: Could use a longer cord.
The Bottom Line: The greatest health care investment we have ever made. Our quality of life has improved dramatically. Thanks to the Soloflex Whole Body Vibration WBV platform!
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| everygreatday's Full Review: Soloflex Whole Body Vibration (WBV) Platform |
Soloflex WBV is an incredible product. I have owned it for 9 months as of this writing. I want to help fill in some missing information. An old review of this product written last year was concerned about the what the research on whole body vibration meant and whether or not it referred equipment like the Soloflex WBV.
I spoke to my doctor about the studies I’ve read about Whole Body Vibration. My doctor pointed out that the studies expressing concerns were performed on people who were heavy equipment operators (earthmovers, tractors, construction vehicle operators). My doctor told me that those vibrations and were very, very different from home whole body vibration products exercise products and that the purpose of those studies was to set limits of exposure to prevent work-related injuries.
My doctor had reviewed the articles on the US Health and Human Services website for the National Institute of Health. They are available at www.pubmed.gov
He himself had bought a Soloflex WBV after reading the studies.
He was familiar with the history the manufacturer. Apparently, Soloflex has been making quality exercise products for over 25 years.
I figured if it was good enough for my doctor it was good enough for me!
My husband has had severe back and leg pain, especially in the mornings. He played football in college and sometimes it haunts him. It would make it difficult for him to run or workout. But in less than 3 weeks his flexibility had improved so much that he has been able to go back to morning runs and weightlifting several times weekly!
My husband had read several articles on how Whole Body Vibration creates more reactions in the microfibers of the muscles thereby, increasing the effectiveness of the workout, but needing to workout for shorter periods of time. My husband was very pleased with the changes he saw in his arms and upper body when he used the platform for push-ups. So, we also bought the motor separately, on Ebay, and he added it to his weight bench.
That was last August and he has been extremely pleased with the results. And so am I! He looks great and, better yet, he feels great!
Our son is an avid surfer and he has been very happy with the increased strength he has experienced in the muscles around his knees and ankles.
I use the Soloflex WBV for pilates and yoga. I’m pretty committed to my pilates routines especially and I have to say I do sweat working out on this. Sometimes I will just stand on it, sit on it or do stretches on it at night in front of the TV. I love feeling like I’ve done good things for my body and I know I have after being on the Soloflex WBV.
The Soloflex Whole Body Vibration Platform is very sturdy and the control dial is very easily readable. It is lightweight. I can carry it around the house and workout wherever I choose that day.
I personally prefer to run it at the lower vibrations on the control dial because the most recent NASA research has shown that Whole Body Vibration is just as effective at a lower volume of vibration, specifically 30Hz in the NASA research I found. The Soloflex WBV goes from 28 to 60 Hz. Excellent!!
I bought one for my Mom for Christmas because my husband found quite a bit of research on how it improves bone density. She was diagnosed with osteopenia about two years ago. Her doctor was pleased. He said it has shown wonderful results in improving bone density in the hips of older women. Dad uses it because he was impressed with the changes in my husband’s flexibility. It is
I completely recommend the Soloflex WBV platform!
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