Biological effects of Vibration Training

The NEMES BOSCO-SYSTEM is very effective. The reason of this is because while most therapies, methods of treatment or training, only work on a certain number of tissues or organs, the vibration given by the NEMES, which is also referred to as 'Whole-Body-Vibration' (WBV), actually vibrates the whole body. NEMES has a powerful positive effect on: muscle tissue, nerves, blood vessels, bones, fat tissue, cartilage, hormones and neurotransmitters.

Muscles:

The effect of vibration results in what scientific literature calls 'Tonic Vibration Reflex' or 'TVR'. That is a repeated myotatic reflex or stretch reflex. This means that the vibrated muscle has to work very hard, while the subject or player using the NEMES does nothing other than balance on the platform. The effect per pulsation is like that of the knee jerk reflex. This muscle activity can be measured by use of electromyography (EMG). For example, in a one repetition maximum effort, the muscle(s) involved are activated 100% voluntarily. However, with vibration training on the NEMES the muscles work at 200 to 300% of this 1RM activation. This is an ideal way to train, especially when the muscle does not function properly, for example with weakened muscles in the elderly, or after injuries.

Hormones:

Research shows that after vibration training (just one session!), there is a high excretion of Testosterone and Growth Hormone. There is also a drop in the stress hormone Cortisol. This combination has favorable effects on muscle protein synthesis. In addition, increase in Growth Hormone excretion also results among others in a reduction of fatty tissue.

Effect of Vibration training on Hormones:

Testosterone: + 7%

Human Growth Hormone: + 460%

Cortisol: - 32% (Source: Bosco et al 2000)

Increases in Testosterone and Growth Hormone are important in the functioning of both body and mind. Many complaints of the elderly can be traced to a decrease in these hormones. It is essentially these hormones, together with the female hormone estrogen, which are used to combat geriatric complaints so that it is possible to still enjoy life and vitality even when one has reached old age.

How Does it Work..?

The NEMES BOSCO SYSTEM is a highly advanced computer-controlled system of training. It works in the following way: Acceleration in itself is an extremely intensive stimulus. At a frequency of 30 Hertz, for example, each pulsation is given an acceleration of 54m/s. In our example, it is applied 30 times per second. The frequency and the acceleration at an amplitude of about +/- 4mm results in a myotatic reflex or stretch reflex. This reflex activity is also referred to as a "Tonic Vibration Reflex" or 'TVR'. It is this mechanism which ensures an optimal increase in power.

The effect per pulsation is like that of the knee jerk reflex, which means activation of all muscles fibers (agonist and antagonists) in a way it does not exert any physical stress or load on the musculoskeletal system. It decreases the threshold of the type II muscle fibers, thus, they are recruited at the beginning of the desired motion and act together with the type I to achieve a tremendous change in the explosive power which mean a quick and strong desired motion.

All this is achieved in up to 10 repetitions of 1 minute. The same synchronisation of the central nervous system happens after passing the hard work of about one-month of intensive weight training. This muscle activity can be measured by electromyography (EMG). For example, in one repetition maximum effort, the muscle(s) involved are activated voluntarily at 100%. But with Vibration Training on the NEMES BOSCO-SYSTEM, the muscles work at 200% - 300% of this 1RM activation...! But in order to get this result the user needs to know his/her exact vibration training frequency. A simple electromyography (EMG) test prior the training session will give the information which frequency (Hz) to use. The NEMES BOSCO is the ONLY vibration training machine world wide, which can determine the training frequency of its user.