Vibration Technology
Vibration Foam Rolling vs. Static Stretching
Vibration foam rolling (VFR) reduces muscle stiffness and increases joint range of motion more effectively than static stretching (SS).
Fall Prevention for Older Adults
Fall prevention is a vital part of functional training for your aging clients. Changes in communication between the nervous and muscular systems as age we are likely to result in a loss of balance, which is a risk factor in the older population. Kyle Stull, DHSc, a content development manager at NASM and an instructor for the Department of Health and Human Performance at Concordia University, offers some practical advice in training clients for fall prevention.
Vibration Training Improves Strength in Stroke Survivors
Fitness professionals who incorporate vibration training into their programs may have value for those coping with stroke.
Dynamic Stretching and Vibration Foam Rolling Team Up
Using dynamic stretching and vibration foam rolling can lead to improvements in range of motion, agility, muscle stiffness and more for badminton athletes.
Whole-Body Vibration Training: Ride the Wave
This article reviews the basics of vibration training, explores relevant research and provides practical programming ideas.