Re: Power Plate

[Guest guest]

Thank you :

I have been in touch at length with Mr. Harvey since your initial email

recommendations. I have looked at several of the studies available off of

the web site and Mr. Harvey will be forwarding more. Unfortunately I can't

seem to access the article by Mr. Schiessl you mentioned. Any other places

this might be available? The other references are in German including the

magazine. I appreciate your references and responses. I will look forward to

demo - ing one of these units. My primary focus would be on sports

performance and fitness and secondarily medical issues.

Donna Alfs

PO Box 850

Ketchum, Idaho 83340

Re: Power Plate

Dear Donna and others,

You may want to read an article from Mr Schiessl, the inventor of this type

of training: http://www.galileo2000.de/literatur/1newinsights.pdf

The results from studies with vibration on bone on animals are even

published in Nature (Rubin, et al), studies on humans you may find (from

http://www.galileo2000.nl/medisch/wetenschap.htm ), see also an older

overview of vibration stimulation on humans at

http://www.galileo2000.nl/wetenschap-algemeen.htm

- S. Haring, et al (Technical University of Munchen, unpublished data) ;

" Long Term effects of Galileo 2000 - a new training device "

http://www.galileo2000.nl/long-term-effects.jpg

- G. Wilhelm, et al; Osteoporosis Int. 8 suppl.3 (1998); 121. " Evaluation of

long term effects of Galileo2000 in a randomized controlled study "

- O. Roessler, et al (Friedrich Schiller Universitaet Jena; unpublished

data): " Wirkung mechanischer Stimuli mittels oszillierender interventionen

durch Galileo 2000 auf Muskelkraft und Knochendichte "

http://www.galileo2000.nl/G_0004_150801.PDF

M. Siegrist, et al (Preventive and Rehabilitative Sports Medicine, AG Bone M

etabolism at the clinic right of the Isar, Technical University of Munich,

Germany); Deutsche Zeitschrift fur Sportmedizin (37. Deutscher Kongress für

Sportmedizin und Prävention): 33 " Einfluss einer neuen Form des

Krafttrainings im Vergleich und in Kombination mit Estradiol und

Norethisteron auf die Befindlichkeit " (page 33)

M. Hartard, et al (Preventive and Rehabilitative Sports Medicine, AG Bone

Metabolism at the clinic right of the Isar, Technical University of Munich,

Germany); Deutsche Zeitschrift fur Sportmedizin (37. Deutscher Kongress für

Sportmedizin und Prävention): 94 " Einfluss einer neuen Form des

Krafttrainings im Vergleich und in Kombination mit Estradiol und

Norethisteron auf die Knochenmassen " (page 94)

C. Lammel, et al (Preventive and Rehabilitative Sports Medicine, AG Bone

Metabolism at the clinic right of the Isar, Technical University of Munich,

Germany); Deutsche Zeitschrift fur Sportmedizin (37. Deutscher Kongress für

Sportmedizin und Prävention): 87 " Positive Bilanz endostalen Remodelings

unter maximaler muskulärer Koaktivierung bei postmenopausalen Frauen " (page

87)

This magazine can be downloaded here:

http://www.zeitschrift-sportmedizin.de/images/heft7801/Abstractbandneu.pdf

(in German)

M. Siegrist, et al (Preventive and Rehabilitative Sports Medicine, AG Bone

Metabolism at the clinic right of the Isar, Technical University of Munich,

Germany); Int. J. Sports Med. vol 23, jul (2002): 154 " Influence of a new

form of strength training on health in comparison and in combination with

Estradiol and Norethisteron "

G. Wilhelm, et al; Osteoporosis Int. 8 suppl.3 (1998); 121.: " Evaluation of

long term effects of Galileo2000 in a randomized controlled study "

At the University of Berlin a study is going on in cooperation with the

European Space Agency:

- General information:

http://www.esa.int/export/esaHS/SEMHUJ2A6BD_research_0.html

- First results: http://www.ukbf.fu-berlin.de/zmk/bedrest/pk2/PDBBRwiss.pdf

Then again, as in all science, there exist also studies where no effect on

bone has been found, see:

http://acta.uta.fi/pdf/951-44-5564-9.pdf

The question arises what parameters are decisive for a positive effect. It

seems as if only people with low bone quality will see an improvement of

bone quality. A study with the Galileo with positive effects has been

submitted for publication.

The effects of vibration training are focussed on training fast muscle

fibers. These fibers are especially needed for maximal and/or explosive

force production. You will see more improvement on power (force times speed)

than on maximal (isometric) force. Power improvements are found in all speed

ranges, but interesting is the big improvement in high speed ranges.

Practical the most interesting study has been published in the german sports

magazine " Leistungssport " , in which was shown that jump height, sprint

speed (30 meters) and slalom run improved more when Galileo training was

used in comparance to an explosive weight training program. From this you

can conclude that this training can be implemented in sports, also

play-sports.

You will see power improvement in your weight training. In individual cases

this went up to 40 %, measured at top athletes ! This phenomenon is very

individual.

At the national top-volleybal center in Berlin they found after 1 year of

implementing Galileo training in the program in comparance to former

training years (same youth group, comparable physical data - height, weight)

an improvement of some 4 cm in jump height.

Some pro-volleyball and soccer teams are using the Galileo during breaks in

a competition. Other applications seem possible, such as getting people

ready before the game when lack of tension or small pains are present.

Galileo training is no more than a mechanical form of stimulation of the

body. No forbidden external substances are added. So from a legislation

viewpoint - providing the tests are not measuring 'false positive' cases -

you should not worry.

This means also that every physical factor you train will have need for

maintanance. The use and disuse principles apply for all tissues. It is

important, though, to consider the different adaptation times for different

tissues.

Mr Harvey, who works with the Galileo in the USA, can provide people over

there with more information. I forwarded this email to him, too.

Regards,

Huizing

Enschede, The Netherlands

alfspt wrote:

I too have received marketing information on the Power Plate. Besides

increases in strength, the most recent information states that it can bring

about increases in BMR.

My questions are:

1.) If it does produce strength changes, how long do they last and in what

form are they demonstrated - lifting, free weights etc.

2.) Would/are methods of this type considered legitimate prior to

competitions?

3.) If there are changes in the BMR how long do they last

I appreciate the latest e-mail from Huizing. That was helpful info to

get started with. Pneumex, which sells equipment for use with spine care and

high performance sports training programs by neuromuscular recruitment

retraining (functionally) over a high speed treadmill (Cosmos) is now

including marketing info on the Power Plate.

For the population knowledgeable about and accustomed to actual work via

lifting or aerobic activities this may seem like a gimmick. To the generic

population who is looking for the easy way our, could there be benefit? I

would appreciate any and all info on the scientific background, studies and

results for both the fitness and rehab applications. What type of facilities

are buying these units? How many are out there?

Sincerely,

Donna Alfs

Ketchum, Idaho USA

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,

Thank you for your responses and references. I have been in touch with Mr.

Harvey since accessing the companies web site and read several of the

papers. Unfortunately unable to access Mr. Schiessl's article, and other

references are in German. In particular would like to be able to read the

article on the improvement in slalom. It is very clear now the difference

between the Power Plate and the Galileo. Thank you again.

Donna Alfs

PO Box 850

Ketchum, Idaho 83340

Re: Power Plate

Dear Donna and others,

You may want to read an article from Mr Schiessl, the inventor of this type

of training: http://www.galileo2000.de/literatur/1newinsights.pdf

The results from studies with vibration on bone on animals are even

published in Nature (Rubin, et al), studies on humans you may find (from

http://www.galileo2000.nl/medisch/wetenschap.htm ), see also an older

overview of vibration stimulation on humans at

http://www.galileo2000.nl/wetenschap-algemeen.htm

- S. Haring, et al (Technical University of Munchen, unpublished data) ;

" Long Term effects of Galileo 2000 - a new training device "

http://www.galileo2000.nl/long-term-effects.jpg

- G. Wilhelm, et al; Osteoporosis Int. 8 suppl.3 (1998); 121. " Evaluation of

long term effects of Galileo2000 in a randomized controlled study "

- O. Roessler, et al (Friedrich Schiller Universitaet Jena; unpublished

data): " Wirkung mechanischer Stimuli mittels oszillierender interventionen

durch Galileo 2000 auf Muskelkraft und Knochendichte "

http://www.galileo2000.nl/G_0004_150801.PDF

M. Siegrist, et al (Preventive and Rehabilitative Sports Medicine, AG Bone

Metabolism at the clinic right of the Isar, Technical University of Munich,

Germany); Deutsche Zeitschrift fur Sportmedizin (37. Deutscher Kongress für

Sportmedizin und Prävention): 33 " Einfluss einer neuen Form des

Krafttrainings im Vergleich und in Kombination mit Estradiol und

Norethisteron auf die Befindlichkeit " (page 33)

M. Hartard, et al (Preventive and Rehabilitative Sports Medicine, AG Bone

Metabolism at the clinic right of the Isar, Technical University of Munich,

Germany); Deutsche Zeitschrift fur Sportmedizin (37. Deutscher Kongress für

Sportmedizin und Prävention): 94 " Einfluss einer neuen Form des

Krafttrainings im Vergleich und in Kombination mit Estradiol und

Norethisteron auf die Knochenmassen " (page 94)

C. Lammel, et al (Preventive and Rehabilitative Sports Medicine, AG Bone

Metabolism at the clinic right of the Isar, Technical University of Munich,

Germany); Deutsche Zeitschrift fur Sportmedizin (37. Deutscher Kongress für

Sportmedizin und Prävention): 87 " Positive Bilanz endostalen Remodelings

unter maximaler muskulärer Koaktivierung bei postmenopausalen Frauen " (page

87)

This magazine can be downloaded here:

http://www.zeitschrift-sportmedizin.de/images/heft7801/Abstractbandneu.pdf

(in German)

M. Siegrist, et al (Preventive and Rehabilitative Sports Medicine, AG Bone

Metabolism at the clinic right of the Isar, Technical University of Munich,

Germany); Int. J. Sports Med. vol 23, jul (2002): 154 " Influence of a new

form of strength training on health in comparison and in combination with

Estradiol and Norethisteron "

G. Wilhelm, et al; Osteoporosis Int. 8 suppl.3 (1998); 121.: " Evaluation of

long term effects of Galileo2000 in a randomized controlled study "

At the University of Berlin a study is going on in cooperation with the

European Space Agency:

- General information:

http://www.esa.int/export/esaHS/SEMHUJ2A6BD_research_0.html

- First results: http://www.ukbf.fu-berlin.de/zmk/bedrest/pk2/PDBBRwiss.pdf

Then again, as in all science, there exist also studies where no effect on

bone has been found, see:

http://acta.uta.fi/pdf/951-44-5564-9.pdf

The question arises what parameters are decisive for a positive effect. It

seems as if only people with low bone quality will see an improvement of

bone quality. A study with the Galileo with positive effects has been

submitted for publication.

The effects of vibration training are focussed on training fast muscle

fibers. These fibers are especially needed for maximal and/or explosive

force production. You will see more improvement on power (force times speed)

than on maximal (isometric) force. Power improvements are found in all speed

ranges, but interesting is the big improvement in high speed ranges.

Practical the most interesting study has been published in the german sports

magazine " Leistungssport " , in which was shown that jump height, sprint

speed (30 meters) and slalom run improved more when Galileo training was

used in comparance to an explosive weight training program. From this you

can conclude that this training can be implemented in sports, also

play-sports.

You will see power improvement in your weight training. In individual cases

this went up to 40 %, measured at top athletes ! This phenomenon is very

individual.

At the national top-volleybal center in Berlin they found after 1 year of

implementing Galileo training in the program in comparance to former

training years (same youth group, comparable physical data - height, weight)

an improvement of some 4 cm in jump height.

Some pro-volleyball and soccer teams are using the Galileo during breaks in

a competition. Other applications seem possible, such as getting people

ready before the game when lack of tension or small pains are present.

Galileo training is no more than a mechanical form of stimulation of the

body. No forbidden external substances are added. So from a legislation

viewpoint - providing the tests are not measuring 'false positive' cases -

you should not worry.

This means also that every physical factor you train will have need for

maintanance. The use and disuse principles apply for all tissues. It is

important, though, to consider the different adaptation times for different

tissues.

Mr Harvey, who works with the Galileo in the USA, can provide people over

there with more information. I forwarded this email to him, too.

Regards,

Huizing

Enschede, The Netherlands

alfspt wrote:

I too have received marketing information on the Power Plate. Besides

increases in strength, the most recent information states that it can bring

about increases in BMR.

My questions are:

1.) If it does produce strength changes, how long do they last and in what

form are they demonstrated - lifting, free weights etc.

2.) Would/are methods of this type considered legitimate prior to

competitions?

3.) If there are changes in the BMR how long do they last

I appreciate the latest e-mail from Huizing. That was helpful info to

get started with. Pneumex, which sells equipment for use with spine care and

high performance sports training programs by neuromuscular recruitment

retraining (functionally) over a high speed treadmill (Cosmos) is now

including marketing info on the Power Plate.

For the population knowledgeable about and accustomed to actual work via

lifting or aerobic activities this may seem like a gimmick. To the generic

population who is looking for the easy way our, could there be benefit? I

would appreciate any and all info on the scientific background, studies and

results for both the fitness and rehab applications. What type of facilities

are buying these units? How many are out there?

Sincerely,

Donna Alfs

Ketchum, Idaho USA

[Guest guest]

Hello Supertrainers:

This discussion on vibration is very interesting. Dr Huizing has been

most helpful in sharing his knowledge on vibration.

One thing I'd like to know...what is the underlying mechanism behind

the reason vibration works?

Is it neuromuscular?

Does it stimulate sensory/motor receptors?

Is there any documentation as to WHY & HOW it gets such (at times)

amazing results?

Thanks!

Sydney Australia

[Guest guest]

The article about the improvement of Galileo training on slalom, jumping and 30m

sprint is in German, so it might not be of help for you. I don't know if the

researchers have planned an english publication. Whenever I have time I will

probably translate a summary and forward it to the supertraining list.

Regards,

Huizing

Enschede, The Netherlands

alfspt wrote:

,

Thank you for your responses and references. I have been in touch with Mr.

Harvey since accessing the companies web site and read several of the

papers. Unfortunately unable to access Mr. Schiessl's article, and other

references are in German. In particular would like to be able to read the

article on the improvement in slalom. It is very clear now the difference

between the Power Plate and the Galileo. Thank you again.

Donna Alfs

PO Box 850

Ketchum, Idaho 83340

[Guest guest]

Here's some older information (3.5 years old), which still applies, by the way

(some optima have been changed after scientific studying):

Galileo™ works as a teeterboard with a 0-5 mm amplitude (medial to distal) and a

variable frequency. A frequency of 25 - 27 Hertz is optimal for increasing

muscle power, and this corresponds to a mean cycle period of 38.5 milliseconds.

This is the time required for a single upward-downward movement to cause a

natural stretch reflex plus relaxation of the agonists and antagonists.

The Galileo™-Training has following influences:

Effects on muscle mass, muscle force and muscle power

As a result of the muscle contractions caused by reflexes, there is an increases

in muscle force and muscle power, depending on the various training conditions.

The cyclic and fast-acting stimulation improves intermuscular as well as

intramuscular co-ordination, which can be measured as an increase in force and

power. If a lead waistcoat is worn while using Galileo™ to provide additional

weight (10 - 40 kg), there will be an additional stimulation of muscle growth.

The muscle reacts by supercompensation to this increase in demand, and the

additional weight results in muscle hypertrophy. Training sessions of only 2-3

minutes twice a week produce measurable effects.

Muscle power expressed in a formula:

muscle power = muscle force x velocity

because: Power = Force x Velocity

Isometric tension exercises, for example, require a lot of force but no power.

Under isometric conditions, velocity equals zero in the product of " Force x

Velocity " , which means that power also equals zero.

The target of rehabilitation therefore should be an increase of power and force,

because the demands of everyday life require quick and strong movements.

Effects on Posture Control

When training with Galileo™, the body endeavors to keep the head in a horizontal

position and the body steady and upright. All the muscles that keep our body in

this position are forced to react to the oscillatory movements provided by

Galileo™. Our postural system then becomes capable of finding and maintaining

balance under the influence of this interference.

Additionally, goal-directed motor activity may be introduced into the exercises,

for example, by knee bends or circular movements of the hips while on the

Galileo™. In every individual phase of the movement, the postural system must

adapt to changes in position. At 25 Hertz, 1500 cycles per minute are produced,

and this high number or repetitions causes an extraordinarily strong training

effect on the neuronal system

Effects on Bone

Bone structure responds according to the Wolffian law of Function, i.e. growth

and maintenance of shaft and trabeculae follow the course of the trajectories of

strain. A healthy bone - this term also refers to bones with primary

osteoporosis - will react to maximum forces, which cause deformation of

approximately 1500 microstrain, following a precisely determined biological

control circuit. The muscles initiate these deformation forces. Current studies

have shown that there is a strict proportional relationship between the cross

section of bone and the cross section of muscle. Several studies are showing a

positive effect of training with Galileo™ on bone growth.

..... and adding to this: the influence of cyclic stimulation on all tissues has

been extensively studied. The study on the effects of vibrations (i.e. cyclic

stimulations) more comparable to Galileo training have also been studied

extensively. Finally the principle of Whole Body Vibration, i.e. the Galileo

training and therapy, is momentarily studied widely (see references posted

earlier). Some 25-30 publications can be found.

The stimulation causes activation of afferent nerves (and through this reflexes,

as compared to the tendon reflex) and cyclic deformation of tissue and pressure

changes between intra- and extra cellular areas, which according to many studies

- and physiological logic - is a stimulator for growth and development.

The basis for the extreme results can probably be found in the combination, i.e.

optimizing the metabolic situation and activating muscle fibers that are very

hard to stimulate. For example, we have found that during the training the

muscles are very much activated (EMG up to 5 times as high as during jumping)

while at the same time the saturation of oxygen in the muscle (as measured with

near infrared spectroscopy, NIRS) is higher than during rest. Obviously we need

to study this phenomenon more in order to find out if we have valid

measurements.

Huizing

Enschede, The Netherlands

j_hayes99 wrote:

Hello Supertrainers:

This discussion on vibration is very interesting. Dr Huizing has been

most helpful in sharing his knowledge on vibration.

One thing I'd like to know...what is the underlying mechanism behind

the reason vibration works?

Is it neuromuscular?

Does it stimulate sensory/motor receptors?

Is there any documentation as to WHY & HOW it gets such (at times)

amazing results?

Thanks!

Sydney Australia

[Guest guest]

Supertrainers:

I have made several posts re: Power Plate & Galileo / vibration training

equipment. Here is a basic question. If the Russians are using this modality to

moderate bone loss in astronauts, can we access their studies? Does anyone know

if this data is published anywhere? I am thinking about contacting NASA to see

if they have any information, opinions or are using this approach? Comments

anyone?

Donna Alfs

PO Boxb 850

Ketchum, Idaho

Re: Power Plate

Hello Supertrainers:

This discussion on vibration is very interesting. Dr Huizing has been

most helpful in sharing his knowledge on vibration.

One thing I'd like to know...what is the underlying mechanism behind

the reason vibration works?

Is it neuromuscular?

Does it stimulate sensory/motor receptors?

Is there any documentation as to WHY & HOW it gets such (at times)

amazing results?

Thanks!

Sydney Australia