Vibration Plate Training

At Define Defense, we strive towards incorporating the best and most effective training methods into our lesson strategies and training sessions.  We use both traditional and alternative equipment and techniques.  One of these unorthodox machines we use is the vibration plate.

Vibration training actually increases the frequency of the muscle contraction.  On the plate your muscles will contract 30-50 times per second, which increases the intensity of the workout.  Studies have shown that conventional exercises engage approx. 40% of the targeted muscle fibers, while vibration plates engage approx. 97% by involuntary muscle contractions.

There is a wide variety of exercises you can do on the vibration plate, for both upper and lower body.  Simple exercises such as planks and squats will become more intense and efficient.

Vibration training was first developed by Russia somewhat 40 years ago, trying to combat the effects of space travel with zero gravity for astronauts.  Soon after, it was taken into the field of sports.  Since then, it has been proven that vibration training can be a vital training tool to increase strength, flexibility and improve balance.

Other benefits are:

• Optimize recovery from injuries
• Improve the mass and mechanical capability of bones
• More flexibility, strength and hormone release
• Improve your motor skills
• Reduce cellulite
• Enhance blood flow
• ...

The real question is, to what extent does vibration training help an athlete reach his/her goals?  Can a person neglect other training aspects and replace it with a vibration plate?  Some claims suggest that 10 minutes of vibration training can have the same training benefits as 30-40 minutes of conventional training.  However, we at Define Defense realize the potential and have experienced the magnificent results ourselves but feel that vibration training is a supplement more than a replacement.  The human body needs variety in order to grow and improve.  That is why we continue to use many different training tools and always try to improve our programs.  One thing is sure though: a well guided training session on a vibration plate will boost your training and you will absolutely feel the results!

If you have never experienced training on a vibration plate, you have the opportunity in our facility during our private training sessions and even in our martial arts classes!