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The Noblerex K1 Platinum has been used by thousands of people to get stronger, leaner, more toned, more flexible, and more balanced. It has also helped them improve their bone density, blood oxygenation, and circulation. Using the machine for even just 10 minutes has been found to have the same effect as 60 minutes of conventional resistance training. What’s more, whole body vibration has also been found to improve other areas of health such as hormonal health and lymphatic health.

In order to make the most of your Noblerex K1 vibration trainer, you should know how to create a challenging workout for yourself. This will depend on your current level of fitness and your goals. Here are 5 different methods to vary your exercise on this machine:

1. The first and easiest way to use the Noblerex is by standing on the platform and making slight adjustments in your body position. The handles can be used to maintain balance if necessary. This will vary the muscle fibers used. Your muscles will be tricked into thinking you are doing dozens of different exercises as you move around. You can lean back and feel your back muscles being toned, or you can lean forward and feel your abs being engaged. You can squat a little or a lot or sway from left to right. Due to the unique movement of the machine, you will find that you are working many of your core muscles by just standing on the platform. The machine does the hard work allowing you to keep moves simple.

2. You can vary the intensity level of the vibration. You may want to use a pyramid method starting low and then going high and then back to low again, or you might feel more comfortable with starting low and building up the entire time. As you use your machine more, you will also notice that certain positions work better than others at certain speeds. The lower levels 1-5 (7-16 Hz) are best used for muscle relaxation, joint flexibility, pain reduction, balance, coordination, rehabilitation, and neuro-muscular training. The higher and more intense levels 6-10 (19-28 Hz) are best used for body toning, building muscle strength and power, and weight loss. Keep in mind, you do not have to use the highest speeds right away to get results – you can work your way up gradually and reap all the benefits of whole body vibration in the meantime.

3. You can change the distance of your feet from the center of the platform. With pivotal/oscillating vibration machines like this one, you are in complete control of the amplitude (the rise and fall of the platform edges) while you’re on it. The closer your feet are to the center of the platform, the less muscle extension is required and you may prefer this if just starting out with vibration exercise. As you become stronger and more flexible though, you can place your feet nearer to the edges of the platform to make the workout more challenging. You will feel the intensity of the vibration a lot more with your feet at the edge.

4. If you need to focus on certain areas such as thighs, butt, arms, etc, you should choose a position that works that area best. You may need to try a few different exercises to figure this out. Start by holding the position if possible for 1-2 minutes, depending on your strength. Some great exercises to try out are the squat, straight-armed plank, forearm plank, lunge, calf raise, and triceps dip. Use a digital timer so you know exactly how long you can possibly hold it and record this number as your best time for this position. From there, your aim is to hold it for a few seconds longer each time. Holding positions like this is called a static hold. You can also do dynamic moves, where you move in a slow and controlled manner the entire time. These can be quite challenging to do as well. Some examples of dynamic exercises are pushups, lunges, step-ups, and triceps dips.

5. If and when you feel comfortable, you can up your time on the Noblerex from a 10 minute session once a day to a 10-20 minute session twice a day. Just ensure you get 24-48 hours of rest between the more intense usage. As you progress, you can add a variety of exercise equipment to your workout as well – hand weights, resistance bands, medicine balls, etc. The Noblerex comes with upper body straps to provide you with a full range of upper body workout positions as well.

After a few weeks of using your whole body vibration machine, you will find your own rhythm and routine that works best for you. The Noblerex K1 Platinum comes with an instructional DVD and poster as well as expert phone support, to help you learn over 30 different positions you can use.

Lenette Nakauchi is an expert in vibration exercise and technology utilizing the Noblerex K1 Platinum. To learn more, please visit the Noblerex site or call for a free consultation at (800) 518-4272.

The Noblerex K1 Platinum has been used by thousands of people to get stronger, leaner, more toned, more flexible, and more balanced. It has also helped them improve their bone density, blood oxygenation, and circulation. Using the machine for even just 10 minutes has been found to have the same effect as 60 minutes of conventional resistance training. What’s more, whole body vibration has also been found to improve other areas of health such as hormonal health and lymphatic health.

In order to make the most of your Noblerex K1 vibration trainer, you should know how to create a challenging workout for yourself. This will depend on your current level of fitness and your goals. Here are 5 different methods to vary your exercise on this machine:

1. The first and easiest way to use the Noblerex is by standing on the platform and making slight adjustments in your body position. The handles can be used to maintain balance if necessary. This will vary the muscle fibers used. Your muscles will be tricked into thinking you are doing dozens of different exercises as you move around. You can lean back and feel your back muscles being toned, or you can lean forward and feel your abs being engaged. You can squat a little or a lot or sway from left to right. Due to the unique movement of the machine, you will find that you are working many of your core muscles by just standing on the platform. The machine does the hard work allowing you to keep moves simple.

2. You can vary the intensity level of the vibration. You may want to use a pyramid method starting low and then going high and then back to low again, or you might feel more comfortable with starting low and building up the entire time. As you use your machine more, you will also notice that certain positions work better than others at certain speeds. The lower levels 1-5 (7-16 Hz) are best used for muscle relaxation, joint flexibility, pain reduction, balance, coordination, rehabilitation, and neuro-muscular training. The higher and more intense levels 6-10 (19-28 Hz) are best used for body toning, building muscle strength and power, and weight loss. Keep in mind, you do not have to use the highest speeds right away to get results – you can work your way up gradually and reap all the benefits of whole body vibration in the meantime.

3. You can change the distance of your feet from the center of the platform. With pivotal/oscillating vibration machines like this one, you are in complete control of the amplitude (the rise and fall of the platform edges) while you’re on it. The closer your feet are to the center of the platform, the less muscle extension is required and you may prefer this if just starting out with vibration exercise. As you become stronger and more flexible though, you can place your feet nearer to the edges of the platform to make the workout more challenging. You will feel the intensity of the vibration a lot more with your feet at the edge.

4. If you need to focus on certain areas such as thighs, butt, arms, etc, you should choose a position that works that area best. You may need to try a few different exercises to figure this out. Start by holding the position if possible for 1-2 minutes, depending on your strength. Some great exercises to try out are the squat, straight-armed plank, forearm plank, lunge, calf raise, and triceps dip. Use a digital timer so you know exactly how long you can possibly hold it and record this number as your best time for this position. From there, your aim is to hold it for a few seconds longer each time. Holding positions like this is called a static hold. You can also do dynamic moves, where you move in a slow and controlled manner the entire time. These can be quite challenging to do as well. Some examples of dynamic exercises are pushups, lunges, step-ups, and triceps dips.

5. If and when you feel comfortable, you can up your time on the Noblerex from a 10 minute session once a day to a 10-20 minute session twice a day. Just ensure you get 24-48 hours of rest between the more intense usage. As you progress, you can add a variety of exercise equipment to your workout as well – hand weights, resistance bands, medicine balls, etc. The Noblerex comes with upper body straps to provide you with a full range of upper body workout positions as well.

After a few weeks of using your whole body vibration machine, you will find your own rhythm and routine that works best for you. The Noblerex K1 Platinum comes with an instructional DVD and poster as well as expert phone support, to help you learn over 30 different positions you can use.

Lenette Nakauchi is an expert in vibration exercise and technology utilizing the Noblerex K1 Platinum. To learn more, please visit the Noblerex site or call for a free consultation at (800) 518-4272.