Initial findings... great machine
UPDATE ~~~~~~ I thought I'd give an update after a couple of months usage. I'm not using the Vibration Machine 20 mins a day. Currently set on 80. I use 10lb weights (you don't need anything expensive) while performing curls, stretches and rotations. It took a week or so to get used to doing this as I had soreness in my back and chest from muscles that hadn't seen this much exercise in years even though this is a supplement to a 2-1/2 workout which I've been doing for many years. My gf noticed that there is a slight but noticeable increase in muscle tone to my butt, back, chest and arms. I can see the difference also. I've thought of many different exercises I could add to my vibration workout. While you could just stand on the machine and let it do its thing, adding movement of your body (stretches, upper body twists etc) and using resistance or weights really does have a significant improvement. None the less, like all exercise, there's no magic. While the ads on TV etc may try to tell you you can workout without any effort, just let the machine do it for you or eat these magic pills... that's hogwash. Exercise and nutrition are equally as important as is getting your Drs approval/input BEFORE you start any exercise regimen. This is especially important if you have an existing medical issue like joints, back injury, heart condition etc. None the less, I am impressed that this machine has made a noticeable difference and improved my workouts yet is such a low cost. BTW, I see that one major manufacturer is now advertising a similar product on TV for nearly 4x the cost as this one. Not arguing that issue, just noting that the "big" boys also seem to have woken up to the value of Vibration exercise. I still have zero use for the Bluetooth feature and I wish there was a way to change the settings so it defaults to mine every time I power on but those are trivial points. I've found some bungee cords at an auto shop which I've modified to fit my machine to replace the ones provided which didn't provide sufficient resistance. I'll add these in to the exercise maybe once a week although I'm getting great results from free weights already Still recommending this and very pleased with my purchase. ORIGINAL REVIEW ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I work out 2-1/2hrs a day but I wanted to find something I could use while sitting at my desk (which I have to for hours). I'm not a fan of those elliptical machines under the desk as my legs are long and bang on the underside of the desk. I had read up on these machines and decided to go with this model due to reviews and price. I've tried this machine both sitting and standing and overall I can say I'm very impressed with the quality and sturdiness of the unit. It's got some eight but is not what I'd cal heavy. The suction feet work great on my tile floor, it doesn't move a centimeter. I do have to caution some potential buyers though... even on the lowest setting, with your feet close to the center as possible this does produce a good vibration (no pun intended). So if you have ankle, knee or hip joint issues, PLEASE consult your Dr first. What I like about the machine is that you can get varying vibrational response simply by moving your feet closer to the center (lower vibration) or to the outside edge (higher vibration). You can adjust the intensity from 1 to 120. The changes are small so you can dial in something exactly to your needs using the settable intensity level and changing your feet position. The timer can be adjusted in seconds up to 20 minutes. I have not used the "Bluetooth". Not of interest to me. I have used the resistance bands but in my case, I found them ineffective. They were too short (I'm 6') and not enough resistance but I would say for someone shorter or just looking for mild resistance they will definitely do the job. Instead I use dumbbells and do curls while standing. I have found (and the pamphlet states this) you can get a totally different exercise if you stand up straight versus bend your knees. I've tried both and surprised as the difference it makes. I have not used it in any other position, for example laying my legs across or resting my arms on it. The vibration even on lower settings will definitely be felt from toe to tip of your head. I cannot attest to how effective it is in losing weight as that's not my goal. Also, I am dubious of claims that 10 minutes of this can replace 20 mins of Yoga etc... Specifically it might in a caloric manner maybe but NOT in overall health benefits. Simply put, there's no magic solution to being healthy/fit by simply using a machine for 10 or even 20 minutes. Cardiovascular exercise cannot be replicated, nor can weight training/stretching exercises, by a vibrating machine. However... any device you use along with healthy diet and exercise is good for you. This machine is very easy to use, it may not have all the glamor and glitz of a machine twice the cost but it is definitely a useful addition to my gym and workouts. I would definitely recommend this one to supplement your exercise regimen. Very pleased with my decision to buy this specific model. I'll update my review in about a month as to what benefits I can definitely attribute using this has helped (be it butt firming etc) Read more
