Calorie Burn with Whole Body Vibration Fitness Machines

Are you trying to reduce weight? The one that concerns everyone the most is the calorie intake and calorie burn. To calculate calorie burn is impossible as so many variables need to be considered like age, weight, height, max/min heart rate, rate of oxygen intake, CO2 emissions, fitness level etc. Using these variables, we can only know the aerobic calorie loss but not the anaerobic one.

So how to burn more calories? A vibration work out or a cardio workout? Studies have revealed that you burn 10 to 12 calories a minute on whole body vibration machine (could also be more) than 7 to 8 calories with a cardio workout. And if we calculate a 10 minute workout on the whole body vibration fitness machines, it could yield an approximate 200-500 calorie burn. It is a type of resistance training that burns more of calories and fat. This induces the burning of unhealthy cellulite and fats that have been unconsciously storing the unnecessary elements in the body.

Using the whole body vibration machine, your body is exposed to vibrations, you can perform stretching, weight lifting*, yoga, Pilates, physical therapy** or just simple standing. All these static and dynamic movements are performed using a platform. Whenever you are on the machine, the tissues react to the stimulus generated by the vibrations. The effect of working on the machine depends upon the position you have taken and part of the body you are targeting to slim down. Whenever you work on the machine, you muscles are working over 90%. More glucose and oxygen are burned, therefore pushing the heart to pump harder as this gets more oxygen to the muscles. This helps in accelerating weight loss and increasing muscle strength as more fuel is being burnt.

Generally, any type of training on vibration fitness machines falls into three different categories:

* The type of platform,
* Your body posture,
* The direction of vibrations.

Incorporating the use of machine into the regular health and fitness regimen will help accelerate weight loss efforts. It has health benefits for athletes and non-athletes alike. Along with this you will have a faster metabolism, tighter muscles, improved flexibility, circulation, and a more attractive body.

*Only recommended with supervision by a qualified Trainer.
**Only recommended with supervision by a qualified Therapist. 

Jessica Whatson is the author of this article. For more information about whole body vibration therapy and whole body vibration fitness please follow this link exercise vibrating machine.