How To Use A Noblerex K1 Platinum To Increase Your Strength, Speed, And Tone

June 5, 2010 by  
Filed under Golf

Vibration exercise training with the Noblerex K1 Platinum is an easy, efficient, effective, and safe solution for anyone looking to increase muscle, speed, and tone. Whole body vibration is based on space-age technology, used on astronauts in space today, and it’s absolutely creating a new paradigm in exercise. The machine has a motorized platform that vibrates similar to a teeter-totter would while standing on it. The edges move up and down 7-28 times per second and these vibrations transfer to your muscles, training them to produce greater strength. With vibration exercise, studies have shown muscle strength to increase by 50% in just 3 weeks! Not only that, but whole body vibration has been shown to be 10 times more effective than rotational exercise with weights.

Vibration exercise can an excellent addition or even alternative to typical weight training exercises because of the increased efficiency as well as the decreased risk of injury involved. Typical exercise and resistance training can take a lot of time, energy, and dedication. Also, there’s always some concern when it comes to lifting heavy weights on the joints, ligaments, and tendons of the body, especially if one has suffered past injuries in that area or is injury prone. Vibration exercise with a quality oscillating machine is an effective and proven way to increase strength, muscle and speed without these worries.

The three main reasons the Noblerex K1 is so effective are:

1) The platform’s edges vibrate 7-28 times per second, causing the muscles to contract and release at about the same speed. The muscles are capable of contracting and releasing this rapidly with the stretch reflex – this is what happens when the doctor tapped your knee to see how fast it shot up. Obviously, this speed is impossible to come close to when lifting weights.

2) Weight training involves about 45% of your body’s muscle fibers, but whole body vibration exercise involves about 97% of the muscle fibers. The reason is that vibration exercise stimulates almost all of your involuntary muscles too, which are practically impossible to target at the gym with traditional exercises.

3) Vibration training stimulates our fast twitch muscle fibers, which are responsible for our speed. Again, these are usually very difficult to workout and to fatigue with weights because most exercises focus on major muscle groups such as the biceps, triceps, quads, and hamstrings. These are mostly slow twitch muscle fibers. It’s extremely difficult to purposely workout fast twitch muscles.

There are a host of other health benefits that accompany whole body vibration – not just increased strength and speed. Using the machine for 10 minutes a day, 5 times a week can help you lose weight, increase bone density, increase blood circulation, improve flexibility and balance, increase Human Growth Hormone and Serotonin production, decrease cortisol (the belly-fat hormone), improve lymphatic detoxification, and improve skin appearance. Testosterone has also been shown to increase by up to 7% and this would benefit those looking to get stronger because it plays a role in muscle recovery. It also aids in increased energy, increased production of red blood cells, and an enhanced libido.

As you can imagine, this new way of sculpting the body has captured the attention of many of the world’s leading sports trainers. Most large gyms and personal trainers, including celebrity trainers, are already using whole body vibration technology to help their clients see results fast. In fact, whole body vibration exercise has played a pivotal role in the feminine shapes of Jessica Alba, Madonna, Claudia Schiffer and Natalie Imbruglia.

Raise your strength and fitness to the next level in weeks, not months. If you’re involved in athletics such as martial arts, track, swimming, gymnastics, football and even golf, you’ll soon experience the wonderful speed, flexibility, and enhanced muscle control vibration training gives you. This is your new secret weapon and can give you the leading edge in virtually any sport or competition.

The effects of over 80 different exercises are produced on the high-quality Noblerex K1 Platinum by making minor adjustments to body positioning. And for those already in good physical shape, you can ramp up your workout from the recommended 10 minutes a day to a 10-30 minute session once or twice a day, making sure to give your body a 24-48 hour rest period between more intense workouts. This truly is one of the easiest and most convenient ways to get in better shape and maintain your good health.

Lenette Nakauchi is an expert in helping others regain their body, health, and fitness with the Noblerex K1 Platinum machine. The Noblerex K1 Platinum is perfect for people of all ages and fitness levels and especially for those who don’t have time to exercise or have a disability. To learn more, please visit the Noblerex K1 Platinum site or call for a free consultation at (800) 518-4272.

How Today’s Golfers Prepare Off The Course

April 18, 2010 by  
Filed under Golf

If you are looking to lower your golf handicap then you better look into getting your body in top physical shape. Gone are the days when pro golfers hit the bars after rounds. Today they still hit the bars only these bars have weights attached to them. Golfers are doing more workouts along with practicing their golf game. Just take a look at the younger generation of professional golfers. They look lean and trim and they’re stronger too.

For weekend golfers to enjoy the game of golf more they should invest the time into preparing their bodies during the week with strength and flexibility training. They can avoid achy backs so common among casual golfers. Before teeing it up on the first tee they should do some light stretching to warm up their muscles before taking that big swing. Stretch the back and leg muscles. Stretch the shoulders and neck. If you want a full golf extension golf swing a golfer needs to keep the body from breaking down. Eighteen holes will seem like an eternity to any golfer suffering from a tight, sore back.

So how does the weekend golfer avoid injury? It starts off the golf course. Strengthen the core muscles and lower body with exercises that concentrate on these areas. Seek the advise of a personal trainer at your gym. If you do not go to a gym you should still seek professional advise. Personal trainers make house calls. Look for and buy quality fitness equipment you can work with in your home. Look for exercise videos online. There are online fitness stores that carry both exercise equipment and instructional DVDS. Balance fitness products, resistance training products as well as strength training products are all available for the home market.

It’s so important in a golf swing that you go through a series of positions from rotation to forward flexion to extension. One exercise tool made popular with Russian strongmen is the kettlebell. Similar to a dumbbell, the kettlebell comes in various weights. Start off with a lower weight before moving up. Swing the kettlebell left and right. Do this slowly for an easy rotation of the spine. Make sure you bend your knees and keep your stomach muscles engaged. Kettlebells are a great weight training piece of equipment that will make you stronger.

Resistance bands come in various resistance levels. These bands are extremely affordable and are easier to move in a fluid motion from one exercise to the next than if you were to use a heavy weight such as a kettllebell. Begin by using a light resistant band and do more reps. Resistance band fitness is really strength training. You can use the bands for a total body workout. They are versatile and portable so if you go on a golf vacation they are easily packed.

Another popular fitness tool is the BOSU. A golfer knows that balance is so important to his swing. A BOSU or balance pad helps golfers improve balance and coordination. If you want more of a balance challenge there are balance boards. Not sure what these do? Look at a skateboarder or snowboarder. Balance board training is key to their ability to stay upright. Senior golfers would be advised that balance fitness would do so much in keeping their lower body stable and strong. Improving your golf game comes with preparation off the course. And that’s something worth noting before teeing up.

Golfers turn to balance board fitness to help stabilize their golf swing. Look for foam balance training products at an online fitness store if sport training is important to you.

Golf Tips For Teeing Off in Top Shape

February 28, 2010 by  
Filed under Golf

The winter months can pose a challenge for golfers to stay mentally and physically fit for the impending season. Becoming a couch potato while waiting for the snow to melt and the sun to shine, is not the ideal way to transition back into season. In order to prevent injuries and enhance your golf game in the summer a commitment to a fitness program in the winter is key.

The golf swing places an enormous amount of stress on your body, especially in the back area where the effort and power is combined with movements such as flexion, rotation and extension. If these muscles are in poor physical condition, injuries are likely to occur. Incorporating a golf specific fitness program including cardiovascular , flexibility and strength training components, three times a week can reduce the risk of injury and ideally improve your golf performance!

There are numerous benefits to improving your physical fitness in the off-season. Consider the benefits of strength training golf specific muscles. Increasing the strength of your leg muscles helps to produce the power for the initial stage of your swing. Strong, stable core muscles (abdominals & back) transfer that power from your legs to your torso to speed up your swing, and produce the swinging/rotation action. Finally, strong upper extremity muscles (rotator cuff, biceps, triceps, scapular stabilizers) help to establish the control and accuracy of your club head.

Another crucial component in decreasing the risk of injury and improving swing performance is flexibility & mobility training. This type of program should focus on your golf specific muscles such as hips, upper and lower back, and shoulders. You can also include core specific stabilization exercises such as yoga or pilates. Stretching is an important component both pre and post strength or cardiovascular program.

Improved cardiovascular conditioning will enable you to maintain your energy levels and stay focused for 18 holes. Increased cardiovascular fitness will decrease your risk of early fatigue and burn out on the back nine. The key to maintaining your commitment to a conditioning program is to pick something you will enjoy. Brisk walking, biking, elliptical trainers, and playing squash are all great examples of cardiovascular activities.

The combination of all three of these training principles (strength, cardio, flexibility) implemented into your off season fitness program will not only help you mentally while you wait for the season to begin, but will more importantly help reduce your risk of injury, enhance your motivation, and best of all improve your golf game!

Tips for the Off Season:

* Before you start a conditioning program, assess your current level of fitness. Consult with your family Doctor, or seek advice from a qualified health professional.
* Book a golf performance assessment to find out your physical limitations.
* Make a commitment to begin or maintain a golf specific conditioning program to correct your physical limitations. Write down your goals.
* Take advantage of indoor golf facilities to practice your skills.
* Use the winter months to refine your swing. Seek training from a golf Professional.
* Include practice swings into your weekly conditioning program
* Drive for show, putt for dough. Use the off-season to become a great putter indoors. Work on your stroke, accuracy, and speed.
* Improve your mental game. Visualize your swing.
* Don’t let minor injuries become major injuries. Pain is a warning system to alert you to developing problems. Get help from your local health professional
(Doctor, Athletic Therapist, Physiotherapist)

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