What is a vibrational gym? Our gym is a marvel of new technology and science! All your favorite pieces of equipment plus WBV, which not only causes a full-body response (tightening of muscles to support balance), but is also known to help increase bone density, and to regulate blood sugars and hormonal levels. Our state-of-art equipment is found no where else and ask our regulars...they are in awe of how fast your body can improve in a fraction of the time of an ordinary gym.
With our ROM cardio piece (stands for range of motion), you experience maximum cardiovascular output in minimal time. With an upper and lower body routine, you complete two 4-minute intervals for an equivalent of 45 minutes of cardio.
Need rehabilitation? Easier and more fun than any other means!! With research showing both HgH (human growth hormone) and bone density increasing with the use of WBV--this is truly something for everyone. And that's only the the tip of the wellness benefits!!! All of our whole body vibration plates (WBV) and equipment with vibration take your weight training to levels beyond your wildest dreams!!
Prices will be increasing in 2011 to accomodate upgrades to the facility. For a limited time pay for 12 months at the 2010 monthly membership price of $22... get a full year gym membership for only $264!!!
To read the article in The Denver Post about vibrational equipment, click here.
Over 40 years ago the Russian Space Agency was working with vibration and their cosmonauts. It did not take long for the sports trainers to catch on to using the same methods with athletes. It took another 10 years or more before international sports science began to take a closer look at this training intervention.
Since the early 1990's research into this area has taken off as has the commercial market for vibration platforms, each offering a unique training modality.
Weight Training
We constantly try to become stronger by adding weights and new routines to our training program. By adding weight to the sets, the muscle adapts to the load and becomes stronger. Vibro-training was developed according to the concept of "Whole Body Vibration" (WBV). This training method slightly destabilizes the user in a controlled way. By forcing the body to regain it's balance, muscular contraction is automatically induced. Even without any conscious effort, more intense training effects are achieved.
In Vibration Training the acceleration factor is increased significantly (more than three fold when the plate frequency is 40Hz) increasing the force exerted and building muscular strength without the need for additional weights. The Vibrations lead to increased blood flow, hormonal release and the activation of stabilizing muscles.
Weight Loss
Most over weight people do WANT to be more fit, yet struggle with their weight and are frustrated by lack of results to their efforts. The Vibrational Gym is perfect for those of you who find even the thought of exercise too difficult. You can consider Vibration exercise as a very effective early adoption of exercise. The platforms have many therapeutic benefits, from increased circulation to increased flexibility and strength. The most important thing is that there is minimal stress to joints and ligaments. You can begin on very low frequency settings and steadily progress without placing more demands on your joints. We are confident that you will see some changes in stregth and flexibility within weeks. By introducing yourself to vibration exercise first you will be able to slowly get into a walking program or strength training program that you could not initially have done alone.
Bone or Muscle Loss
Bone decalcification (osteoporosis) is one of the biggest health problems, especially within the elderly and women population. Many elderly people break their bones more easily when they fall because of bone decalcification; the hip is the most notorious in this respect. The onset of osteoporosis is partly due to a lack of movement, which causes muscles to gradually weaken, the circulation to diminish and the bones to be inadequately used. In addition, as a result of the ageing process, the body produces fewer hormones such as testosterone, estrogen and growth hormone. Yet it is exactly these hormones which play such an important role in the maintenance of strong bones.
The advice usually given to sufferers of this disease is to increase the amount of exercise in their daily lives, but that is difficult when muscles are weak, particularly in the legs. WBV offers a good alternative to vigorous impact exercise: through vibration, the muscles automatically become stronger and regain their tone. The circulation improves because the blood vessels in the legs are wide open due to the vibration. At the same time, the pulsation gives a direct stimulus to bone tissue, which in turn stimulates the production of new bone tissue.
Scientific research shows that vibration training can help guard against osteoporosis. Recent findings show that even after only one vibration treatment, there is an increase in the hormone testosterone and growth hormone, which are so essential for strong bones.
The bones and muscles of astronauts freed from familiar strains of gravity, can weaken alarmingly. Muscles atrophy relatively quickly, while bones lose mass during prolonged exposure to weightlessness. NASA funded scientists suggest that 10 - 20 minutes a day standing on a lightly vibrating plate may prevent bone loss.
Membership
There is no annual fee. Membership fees are paid monthly and agreement is month-to-month. Discounts are available with purchase of year memberships.
