Boost Your Energy with Whole Body Vibration

Could you use more energy, focus, and motivation in your life? What if that boost in energy and mood also came with stronger bones and muscles, increased fat loss, and greater flexibility, balance, and coordination—all in just ten minutes a day?rnIt’s not a fantasy. Whole Body Vibration (WBV) is a revolutionary exercise system that gives you the benefits of an hour of conventional weight training in ten minutes, and this mind, body, and spirit exercise system has numerous effects that can increase energy.rnWBV was developed in Russia forty years ago to counteract the effects of zero gravity on their cosmonauts and as a training method for their Olympic athletes. It increases testosterone, which is linked to greater energy for men and women, as well as heightened libido and sexual performance. Circulation also improves, which provides more nutrients and oxygen to all cells.rnWBV also causes serotonin levels in the brain to increase rapidly. This is the same neurotransmitter that antidepressant drugs such as Prozac target. High levels of serotonin improve sleep and promote a relaxed, happy, confident state of mind in which people are likely to be more active—nothing saps your energy like depression and lack of sleep. Norepinephrine (another neurotransmitter) also increases with WBV, giving the body sudden energy in times of stress.rnHundreds of my clients, and thousands of users around the world, report rapid and dramatic improvements in mood, energy, and sleep within days of beginning vibration. They also report increased motivation, focus, and activity levels, which is why Tony Robbins, the well-known self-help author and motivational speaker, recommends and uses WBV.rnI teach a six-week WBV class, and this is how a woman, who had been struggling with chronic fatigue and depression for twenty years, described WBV: “After each session, I was amazed with the surge of energy I would get—energy I hadn't had for years—and I found I could suddenly focus on tasks I had been struggling with. After the first session, my energy lasted a day or two. The second week, the morning after class I jumped out of bed for the first time in twenty years, plus my mind was clear and focused. By the fifth session, my energy lasted for an entire week. I’m so glad I took Becky’s class—I love the way I feel.”rnTo get the best results from WBV, it is important to understand how powerful it is, including its detoxification effects. Like any workout, but more intensively, WBV stimulates the action of your lymphatic system, one of the body’s primary natural detoxification systems. But too much detoxification too quickly can make you feel worse rather than better, so even though the vibration feels gentle and pleasant, use caution! Start slowly and increase slowly; many people will do best starting with just one minute on a gentle, low-power machine.rnIn fact, in my classes, I usually have people start at one minute and each week increase one more minute. So the woman leaping out of bed for the first time in twenty years after her second WBV session was only on the machine for two minutes. Used properly WBV can have dramatic positive results.rnWBV also affects your chi energy. Every time you are on a vibration plate, your neurons fire, shooting electromagnetic, or chi, energy through your body and brain. Energy will flow into and through your energy meridians and chakra energy centers, and this will send energy into all areas of your being: body, mind, and spirit.rnNorman Shealy, MD, PhD, founder of the American Holistic Medical Association and world-famous neurosurgeon, is an enthusiastic proponent of WBV. In his review of my new book Whole Body Vibration: The Future of Good Health, he says: “Testosterone and growth hormones increase and cortisol (stress hormone) decreases significantly! WBV helps reverse osteoporosis, increases leg strength, decreases fat in muscles, and improves bone density of spine and legs. It is equal to resistance training in improving leg strength and performance. And, most of all, it is energizing!”