T-Zone Vibration Technology

So here it is ... my latest acquisition - the VT-12 from T-Zone.

Vibration Technology - it's technology NOT a machine people! - appears to offer the answer to my constant complaint (ahem ...excuse) that I just don't have enough time....

"Get the benefits of a one hour workout in ten minutes".

THIS I have to see it for myself to believe.

Is it actually possible that the stimulation delivered to muscle cells from this vibration technology can cause them to rapidly and involuntarily contract and expand? Does this fast-twitch movement constitute true exercise or even therapy? Can I really build stronger muscles and bones?

Many seem to believe so, and yes, even people I know personally. So today I decided to assemble the contraption to the left of these words, and it was rather simple actually, even for a tech challenged individual like me.

Within an hour, me, my flabby child-bearing abs, gelatinous posterior and I stepped aboard the VT-12 Vibration Platform. One small step for me ... one giant step for my aging body ... or so I seriously hope.

Kid 1 and kid 2, followed by a very curious infant kid 3, turned out to watch the spectacle and in no time, broke into a giggle pointing out how wiggly-jiggly I looked ... and to my utter dismay, this metamorphic expression of physical neglect manifested itself at a mere speed level of 5 (the machine has 25).

I couldn't help but laugh. But after the recommended 10 minutes, I stepped down and I can truthfully tell you that I felt pretty darned good! I have my share of bodily aches and pains, stress and fatigue, not to mention a virtually extinct metabolism, so tonight, after the kids are down and visions of sugar plump mommy dance in their heads, me and my bum will settle down for a long VT-12 manual review.

I'm not expecting miracles, truth be told, but I am eager to test out the whole body vibration technology theory. I have read that this technology was developed by the Russian and American space programs to meet the exercise needs of astronauts, who, living in zero gravity needed exercise to counteract rapid loss of muscle mass and bone density. I also read that medical scientists and researchers explored other healthful applications and how medical-use whole body vibration machines appeared in hospitals and rehabilitation gyms. Clinical studies (I state this without any significant due diligence on my part as of yet) revealed shorter recovery times for joint injuries. Scientists are now purportedly discovering positive outcomes for symptom relief of cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s disease, strokes and multiple sclerosis and fibromyalgia.

The general claim is that whole body vibration technology simultaneously tones muscle, improves flexibility and bone density, as well as assists in weight loss (yippeee!!!), circulation, back pain, rehabilitation and anti-aging. Jackpot!!!

Convincing? We'll find out! If all else fails, at least I know I've invested in TV free entertainment for my kids! And that, is priceless!