EXCLUSIVE AT MAXIM HEALTH AND FITNESS THE ORTHOMETRIX VIBRA FLEX. ORTHOMETRIX,INC. is proud to introduce their sports and fitness line of body vibration machines, the Vibraflex Series. The VibraFlex was developed by Orthometrix using the internationally patented Galileo vibration which is well established in the medical field. Through vibration exercise, you can improve your strength, endurance, stability and flexibility without the constraints of conventional exercise. Vibration training with the Vibraflex allows you to optimize your training time for a more productive and effective workout. Strengthen your whole body with the Vibraflex to enhance your athletic performance and muscular balance; Condition your body to increase both endurance and the ability to maintain a high level of intensity without taxing your cardiovascular system; Engage your entire core to build strength stability for improved physical performance, muscular balance and coordination. Maximize your abilities through a strong core. Lengthen your muscles so you can maximize your range of motion which is essential in sprots such as golf, tennis, baseball or hockey. The Vibraflex also increases blood and nutrients to tissues through involuntary muscle stretch reflex thus reducing muscle sorness and risk of injury; Minimize stress in your life and on your body. The Vibraflex is proven to reduce cortisol levels (stress hormone) by 32% while reducing the constraints of conventional exercise on your joints, ligaments and tendons. THE TECHNOLOGY The Vibraflex is a motorized exercise system based on the internationally patented Galileo vibration technology. It consists of a special oscillating platform, a vertical support, and preset and manual controls. The Vibraflex functions in the specific one-directional, oscillating pattern based on the concept of a center fulcrum and an alternating right/left up and down motion. The motion is similar to a teeter-totter. This produces a corresponding teeter-totter motion at the pelvis resulting in two (2) key actions: one, it simulates the natural, locomotor crossover pattern, and second, it requires active client participation in postural stabilization. The vibrations activate the involuntary muscle stretch reflex (IMSR). We know that when a doctor taps your patella tendon with a little hammer, there is around 20-25 ms afferent and 20-25 ms efferent response for total reflex response time of some 40-50-ms. This 40-50 ms circuit corresponds to around 25-27 hz as a frequency. When exercised/trained at this frequency, the IMSR is activated to the tune of around 1,500 contract/relax cycles per minute. The effects on the circulatory system are enhanced due to the rapid 1,500 contract/relax cycles per minute induced by the IMSR. A strong muscle pumping action is responsible for moving a great deal of fresh oxygenated blood to the working muscles, while flushing out lactic acid and metabolic waste products. The Vibraflex provides the greatest acceleration and amplitude available for a vibration device. The amplitude of the rise and fall depends on where the user places his feet on the platform. The further the feet from the center, the larger the rise/fall. The platform is marked with four placement positions which cover the full 0-6.9mm range. At either end of the platform, there is a maximum displacement of 13.8mm, from lowest to highest point. As a result, the user can expect greater and quicker results from their sessions. Acceleration is a function of frequency, therefore the higher the frequency, the greater the acceleration. At the highest frequency level (30Hz), the Vibraflex platform accelerates at 25 times gravity. Another way to state this is 25 times your body weight. Very effective gains in strength and power result from this training. BODY EFFECTS. EFFECT ON POSTURE When using the Vibraflex, the body tries to keep the head and body steady and upright. All the muscles that keep the body in this postion are forced to react to the oscillatory movements provided by Vibraflex, thus exercising them. The 25hz speed of the Vibraflex produces 1,500 repetitions per minute, and therefore a very strong training effect. Additional benefits can be achieved by adding voluntary movements such as squatting, rotating the hips, moving the arms, ect. During the Vibraflex seesion. EFFECT ON MUSCLE As a result of the muscle contractions required in response to the Vibraflex stimulation, muscle strength and tone increases over time. Both inter-and intra muscular coordination is improved. Additional strength benefits can be achieved by wearing weight vests, holding dumbbells, ect. during the Vibraflex session. The Vibraflex effect on muscles is similar to that of other powered exercise devices, such as treadmills and bicycles, with much less required time. EFFECT ON BONES Bone structure responds to exercise according to the Wolffian Law of Fuction. In particular, growth and maintenance of shaft and trabeculae are controlled by the strains placed on the bones. In general, stronger muscles mean stronger bones. ADDED BENEFITS The Vibraflex achieves this very high repetition rate (25 Hz) without much physical effort by the user. Additional benefits proven in published studies using vibration technology *Develops explosive power essential for all sports *Improves muscle power, muscle strength and tone *Increase overall muscle performance *Increase blood flow warming/cooling the muscle before/after workout *Raises testosterone levels (7%) allowing muscle fibers to recover at a quicker rate. *Raises growth hormone level (361%) essential to repairing and regenerating tissue *Lowers cortisol level (32%) helps minimize the effects *Washes out lactic acid in the body *Increases postural reflexes *Increases flexibility *Increases range of motion *Improves balance and coordination *Stimulates the neuromuscular system and helps to deepen and redevelop the neuromuscular pathways *Eliminates the effects of stress on the joints The VibraFlex was designed to optimize your training time for a more productive and efficient workout. Training sessions of only 5 to 10 minutes, twice a week have been shown to produce measurable results. The VibraFlex brings a better quality of life by allowing its users to exercise without the constraints of conventional exercise (time and excess load) whether they are a professional athlete or a senior citizen. PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES/PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAMS/CELEBRITIES Lance Armstrong-Tour de France winner New York Giants Boston Celtics Chicago White Socks Miami Dolphins Miami Heat New England Patriots Orlando Magic Philadelphia 76er’s Phoenix Suns Phoenix Coyotes Pittsburgh Pirates Texas Rangers Toronto Raptors Courtney Cox Steven Tyler Private 20 minute personal traning sessions are available or sessions can be added into your monthly membership. Get the proformance edge and recovery you have been looking for at Maxim health and fitness. For more information go to VIBRAFLEX.COM