Optimal whole-body vibration settings for muscle strength and power enhancement in human knee extensors

Petit, Pere; Pensini, M.; J, Tessaro; Desnuelle, Claude; Legros, Patrick; Colson, Serge S.

doi:10.1016/j.jelekin.2010.08.002

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“…This method is called 'whole-body vibration' (WBV) and is considered to be beneficial in training (Delecluse et al, 2003;Marin and Rhea, 2010a,b;Petit et al, 2010) and rehabilitation (Bogaerts et al, 2009;Machado et al, 2010;Totosy de Zepetnek et al, 2009). Earlier research indicated that direct mechanical vibrations applied to the muscle belly elicit reflex muscle contractions, resulting into a 'tonic vibration reflex' (TVR), mediated by mono-and poly-synaptic pathways (Gillies et al, 1971a,b;Kossev et al, 2001).…”

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“…The upand downward acceleration of the platform depends on the amplitude (mm) and the frequency (Hz) of the oscillation. The training stimulus during WBV is determined by the magnitude of the acceleration (Marin and Rhea, 2010a,b;Petit et al, 2010). Considering the numerous possible combinations of amplitude and frequency with the current technology, there is a need for scientific studies that analyze the responses during vibration exercise to elicit adequate responses and to achieve optimal training effects.…”

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A comparison of training intensity between whole-body vibration and conventional squat exercise

Marín

Santos‐Lozano

Santín-Medeiros

et al. 2011

Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology

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The aim of this study was to investigate surface electromyographic activity (sEMG) and rate of perceived exertion (RPE) during semi-squat exercise on vibration platform compared with semi-squat exercise performed on a Smith machine. Twenty-three recreationally active students (15 males and 8 females) were exposed to six different loads in one of both exercise modes: vibration or Smith machine. The subject performed a squat in six experimental conditions; the load differed per experimental condition. For each subject the exercise mode (n=2) and the different loads per mode (n=6) were assigned in a random order to check the influence of vibration magnitude (acceleration: ms(-2)) as well as weight (kg) on sEMG and RPE. Two-way ANOVA for RPE, lumbar and lower-body sEMG revealed a significant weight main effect (P<0.01) and a significant acceleration main effect (P<0.01). The results from this study demonstrate that the training stimulus resulting from an isometric semi-squat exercise on a vibration platform (acceleration: from 12 to 89 ms(-2)) is similar to the training stimulus of an isometric semi-squat exercise on Smith machine (weight: from 20 to 70 kg) according to lower-body sEMG and RPE. However, the impact of semi-squat on vibration platform exercise for lumbar muscle is relatively small compared with semi-squat on Smith machine.

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A comparison of training intensity between whole-body vibration and conventional squat exercise

Marín

Santos‐Lozano

Santín-Medeiros

et al. 2011

Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology

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“…For example, a side to side alternating high training frequency WBV program (16 sessions within 22 days) increased the isokinetic and isometric peak torque of KF in young females [11]. In addition, vertical simultaneous vibration studies that used moderate to high loads (30-50 Hz, 4-6 mm) have also demonstrated significant gains in isokinetic peak torque; while no gains have been reported following the implementation of low to moderate training loads (25-40 Hz, 1.7-3 mm) [4,16,23,29,[32][33][34]. The origins and mechanisms underlying the increase in isokinetic peak torque following WBV training include hormonal factors, the activation of the ''tonic vibration reflex'', and alterations in proprioceptors' discharge [29].…”

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Whole-body vibration training in middle-aged females: improving muscle flexibility and the power of lower limbs

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Purpose Physical inactivity in conjunction with biological aging may lead to a decline in flexibility and neuromuscular function, contributing to physical frailty and an increased risk of injuries. Although, whole-body vibration has gained popularity as an alternative mode of exercise for improving physical fitness, only few studies examined the effects of WBV training on fitness parameters in middleaged individuals and the outcomes are not clear. This study investigated the effects of a 2-month whole-body vibration training (WBVT) program using a side-to-side vibration mode on flexibility, on power of lower limbs and on isokinetic peak torque of middle-aged women. Methods Twenty-four middle-aged untrained females (43.96 ± 3.28 years) were assigned to a vibration (WBVG) or a control group (CG). The WBVT program consisted of twenty-four sessions on a side-to-side vibration platform (frequency 20-25 Hz, amplitude 6 mm, duration 6-8 min). Flexibility, vertical jumping performance (VJ), and isokinetic peak torque of knee extensors (KE) and flexors (KF) were measured prior to and 2 days following the completion of WBVT. Results Post-training values of flexibility and VJ were significantly higher vs. pre-training values in WBVG (p \ 0.001-p \ 0.01); they remained unchanged in CG. Post-training flexibility and VJ values were significantly greater in WBVG vs. CG (p \ 0.001-p \ 0.05). The WBVT program had no effect on isokinetic peak torque of KE and KF. Conclusions An 8-week WBVT program improved flexibility and VJ in middle-aged untrained females and should be used by health and fitness professionals for counteracting the detrimental effects of sedentary lifestyle on flexibility and power of lower limbs.

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“…Positive effects of WBV have been observed on muscular strength, power and jumping ability after long-term use, with greater improvements shown with untrained and elderly individuals 1 . Furthermore, positive to no effects of short-term WBV on strength of knee extensors and vertical jumping performance have been shown [8][9][10][11] . Houston et al 12 explained that WBV training may improve hamstring flexibility.…”

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Does combined strength training and local vibration improve isometric maximum force? A pilot study

Goebel

Haddad

Kleinöder

et al. 2017

MLTJ

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SummaryBackground: The aim of the study was to determine whether a combination of strength training (ST) and local vibration (LV) improved the isometric maximum force of arm flexor muscles. ST was applied to the left arm of the subjects; LV was applied to the right arm of the same subjects. The main aim was to examine the effect of LV during a dumbbell biceps curl (Scott Curl) on isometric maximum force of the opposite muscle among the same subjects. It is hypothesized, that the intervention with LV produces a greater gain in isometric force of the arm flexors than ST.

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Optimal whole-body vibration settings for muscle strength and power enhancement in human knee extensors

Cited by 72 publications

References 42 publications

A comparison of training intensity between whole-body vibration and conventional squat exercise

A comparison of training intensity between whole-body vibration and conventional squat exercise

Whole-body vibration training in middle-aged females: improving muscle flexibility and the power of lower limbs

Does combined strength training and local vibration improve isometric maximum force? A pilot study

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