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How Power Vibe Whole Body Vibration (WBV) Technology Works

The Power Vibe vibration plates operate under the principle of controlled Whole Body Vibration or WBV. In WBV, mechanical vibrations in a vertical direction are transmitted to the body through a vibration plate. With Power Vibe, the frequency of that vibration can be adjusted from 20 Hz to as much as 50 Hz (20 - 50 movements per second). The mechanical stimulus produces a stretch reflex in 100% of the muscles.


This means that the muscles react to the vibration by contracting and relaxing automatically (like when your doctor hits your patella (knee) with a little hammer).

Although this may vary from person to person, frequencies of about 30 Hz and higher cause very intense and highly effective yet comfortable muscle contractions. Frequencies in the lower range are used mainly for relaxing by stimulating the blood circulation.