This morning I took a call from a lady who had just started going to a PowerPlate Vibration Studio in another city. She had some questions about using the machines and as they are basic to all machines I’ve decided to answer them in this article.
Her concern and main question was how to prevent getting headaches after using the machines. Despite having an instructor take her through the program she found that very soon after the session she developed a headache or dizziness. She wanted to continue training as she could see the value of it but her questions were not being answered at the studio and she felt a little rushed through the program.
I answered her question with a question; did she realise that she must eat before going to the PowerPlate studio?
Vibration Training is intensive, short period exercise. As such it depletes the body’s blood sugars very quickly. It’s unlike other exercise where the liver releases glycogen (sugar) into the bloodstream as needed. There simply isn’t time for that process to occur. So the starting point is to have eaten (a banana is a good choice) and you can eat as you walk in the door of the studio without feeling nauseous during the session.
The second “rule” is to ensure that adequate water is drunk during and after the session. This rehydrates the body and helps eliminate toxins and waste. Vibration Training helps with lymphatic drainage so drinking water is the end part of this process.
Thirdly, vibration exercise gives a “feel-good” feeling due to a rise in serotonin levels in the blood and into the brain. This neurotransmitter helps reduce fatigue and pain, regulates the onset of sleep, reduces food cravings and generally calms and encourages well-being. It’s important to remember to eat after your Vibration Training session and I advise protein foods to help with muscle growth. I doubt anyone feels so ecstatic after their training session that they don’t eat all day but a reminder is needed as, I’ve already said, blood glucose levels will be depleted.
It’s part of the instructor’s job to make sure customers know and follow these “rules”.
