Functional evaluation of physical exercise performed on vibrating platforms

Abstract

The use of machines that employ mechanical vibrations that transmit stimuli to the whole body through a gravitational load to the neuromuscular system increases muscular grip strength and body balance. Oxygen consumption (VO₂) was evaluated using mechanical vibration platforms in healthy individuals to check their caloric expenditure compared to other forms of physical exercise and to determine its impact on the control of body overweight. 42 men aged 20.28 ± 2.9 years, height 171.35 ± 7.01 cm, weight 67.47 ± 8.75 kg were measured. The Modified Bruce test was applied to assess VO₂ max and a Bioshaker® Compact® model vibrating platform. Each subject remained for 15 min in a static position at a vibration of 2,500 cycles per minute, recording VO₂ at 5, 10, and 15 min of the test. VO₂ max. it was 3.01 ± 0.4 L/min, while on the vibrating platform it was 1.03 ± 0.33. The use of vibration platforms generates limited energy expenditure to create significant changes in body weight and consumption of fatty acids to produce energy.