FAQ
- Do I need to perform any regular equipment maintenance?
- What materials or solutions should I use to clean my equipment?
- Can I purchase on-site training for my equipment?
- Can I purchase additional marketing materials?
- Where can I try the equipment before I buy it?
- Do you offer financing?
- How long does it take for equipment to arrive once I place the deposits?
- Do I have to assemble the equipment?
- What installation requirements are involved?
- What are the physical ingress/egress requirements for the equipment?
- Are there other requirements for my equipment?
- How much space does the equipment require?
- What are the medical contraindications, if any?
- Who typically uses vibration training?
- Does vibration exercise replace cardiovascular exercise?
- Does vibration replace the need for weight training?
- How often should I exercise?
- I have joint problems; will the equipment used in the Strength for Life Today program hurt me?
- I have had back injuries and/or surgeries before; will this prevent me from participating in the Strength for Life Today program?
- Can I still go to the gym for weight lifting if I participate in a Strength for Life Today program?
- Can I continue doing cardio if I participate in Strength for Life Today?
- Does age affect my ability to participate in Strength for Life Today?
- I am a woman; will I get bulky if I participate in Strength for Life Today?
- Will taking time off, such as going on vacation for a month, result in the loss of all gains?
- Will Strength for Life Today help me lose weight?
- Can pregnant women participate in Strength for Life Today?
- How soon does a participant see results?
- What is the ultimate goal for Strength for Life Today?
- To improve Bone Health, how long should I participate in Strength for Life Today?
- Since I am not moving through a full-range of motion, does my strength throughout the range of motion increase?
- Where is the proof that the Strength for Life Today program works? Participating once a week sounds too good to be true?
- Are strength gains from isometric exercise relative to the joint angle?
- Are adaptations to strength training different in men and women?
- With Strength for Life Today, the first changes are neural adaptations. How long do participants need to continue these exercises to see changes in muscle?
- Are changes in muscle related to muscle fiber and muscle length?
- How long does it take to see changes in bone density?
- How long does it take to see changes in connective tissue?
- Are the improvements relative to flexibility or the joint range of motion?
- With Strength for Life Today workouts, how much muscle hypertrophy occurs?
- Are there changes in muscle strength only; or, are changes in muscle endurance also?
- What is the recruitment and development of type 1 and type 2 fibers? What degree in each?
- How is improvement affected by hormone levels?
- Are there specific nutrition and protein intake requirements?
- Strength and power usually require different training methods. Will the Strength for Life Today workouts develop strength? and the rate of force? or the speed of the contraction improve too?
- What is the crossover effect to synergists or antagonists? How much?
- How long to reach a plateau with the strength portion of the workout? Does overcoming a plateau require increased time of contraction or more training sessions?
- How much training is needed to maintain strength gains once maximum strength is developed?
- Are results better with a warm-up before the strength portion of the workout?
- With the Strength for Life Today workout, will I experience soreness?
- What contraindications are involved in strength training?
- Are there recommendations for specific populations or medical conditions?
- Are there metabolic changes?
Yes. Frequently visually inspect your equipment to make sure the wires, wall plug, and wall plate are not damaged. Dust the keyboard and monitor periodically. For detailed checklists, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Use only a soft polyester-type rag and commercial-grade disinfectant cleaner.
If cleaning a monitor, use monitor cleaner from a local office supply store. Do not use bleach water or alcohol-based products.
Yes. We provide 8 hour training sessions with an experienced trainer. Depending on your need, we design the training to fit your facility and staff. We charge for travel, lodging, any special arrangement need(s), and professional time.
Yes. We provide all the information you need to design and produce your own materials. However, we do partner with other entities who may want to save hard costs on their marketing expenses. We offer a shared advertising arrangement that helps save your facility money. Call for more information.
You can trail our showroom at Game Ready Fitness, 5151 W. U.S. Highway 40, Greenfield, IN 46140. We also have a showroom at 4000 E. Southport Road, Ste. 10, Indianapolis, IN 36237. If you need a closer location, call for more information. Free on-site trials are available to qualified entities.
Yes. Financing options are available for consumer purchase. Contact us for more information.
Approximately 8 weeks. Some installations happen more quickly.
To ensure proper setup for use, a trained installer will deliver and prepare your equipment for use.
Usually hard-wired internet access and a 120V standard household power outlet are required. Depending on which equipment you buy, specs vary. Be sure to obtain this information at the time of purchase.
You will email us specific information about your site. We will work with you to ensure that the equipment is delivered professionally.
All equipment must be on a level surface to ensure proper operation. The environment must be a room-temperature location. The equipment works best for the user when placed on a rubber floor or carpet. Do not install equipment in a garage or damp basement. Improper temperature environments may void your equipment warranty.
Be sure that your space includes not only the space needed for the equipment footprint, but also for walk around space, walkway space, office space, office walls and all furniture.
Prior to starting any exercise program, seek your doctor’s approval and medical advice. Explain to your doctor which equipment and which training techniques you plan to employ.
These are common vibration contraindications:
- active cancer
- acute severe migraine headache
- acute infection or inflammation
- cardiovascular disease
- deep vein thrombosis
- epilepsy
- gallstones
- kidney stones
- pace maker
- pregnancy
- recent joint implants
- recent operative wounds
- severe diabetes
- tumors
- Fitness and sports performance
- Hospitals
- Assisted Living Communities
- Small private rehabilitation clinics
- Weight loss clinics
- Corporate fitness settings
- Home or private office use
No. Depending on age and fitness need, vibration may or may not be used. For this reason, always talk to your doctor prior to adding vibration to your exercise routines. The low settings are designed to be gentle on the cardiovascular system. A cardio effect is achievable if the user increases the vibration intensity, decreases the rest time, and adds weights.
No. Depending on age and fitness need, your program will vary. Vibration does recruit more muscle fibers than traditional exercise because of its function to stimulate the stretch reflex. Involuntary reflex response engages both fast and slow twitch muscle groups which do change the strength and size of muscle. Always discuss your questions with a physician and qualified fitness professional to ensure that your application is correct.
People new to vibration usually spend +-15 minutes every other day. The time and frequency depends on the participant’s experience and fitness level. Higher frequency and duration in time are typical for regular exercisers. If a user does not know proper technique, have them work with a personal trainer or therapist until they become proficient and independent in their training regimen.
With few exceptions the answer is no. Because there are no substantial movements in the exercises, the chances of hurting the joints are greatly minimized. There is limited joint pressure so the chances of injury are lessened greatly. It is always advisable to speak to a trainer to review your health history and concerns before starting any new form of exercise.
- 19. I have had back injuries and/or surgeries before; will this prevent me from participating in the Strength for Life Today program?
As with all post-surgery exercises, program participation should only occur with a physician’s approval. However, for most participants, the equipment is safe. It is important to keep in mind that unlike conventional weight lifting, there is no load being imposed on the body; everything is created by the individual. Participation in the Strength for Life Today program safely strengthens and stimulates growth of the surrounding muscles in the spine, which is very important for those who have had back injuries and/or surgeries.
- 20. Can I still go to the gym for weight lifting if I participate in a Strength for Life Today program?
Yes. The Strength for Life Today program stimulates a different body response from conventional weight lifting. The stimulation creates myofibril hypertrophy, whereas conventional weight lifting creates sarcoplasmic hypertrophy. Sarcoplasmic hypertrophy is the movement of blood into the targeted muscles, and myofibril hypertrophy is the growth of muscle fibers. This effect of sarcoplasmic hypertrophy may aide in recovery when properly utilized in a weight lifting regiment. Strength for Life Today does not replace conventional resistance training; it simply enhances the achievable results.
Yes. An appropriate form of cardiovascular exercise done at the correct intensity for the correct amount of time and done the correct number of times per week based on your situation can benefit most people.
No. Participants’ ages range from 10 years to 90 years of age. Self-imposed load is safe for all users. Age does not necessarily limit participation. An individual only performs to their maximum ability. Your doctor can review the program and determine if it is best for you. Our program offers a safe, drug-free method to increase body strength.
“Bulkiness” comes from sarcoplasmic hypertrophy, which is a potential effect of regular weight training. This is where blood moves through the muscle cells during an exercise, which is often called “blood displacement”. This effect leaves a residual of toxins, minerals, or anything carried by the blood in the cells creating the “bulky” effect. The Strength for Life Today program stimulates a thickening of cellular walls (myofibril hypertrophy) without adding bulk.
No. There is a fitness myth that you lose muscle within 72 hours, but this is only true of blood displacement or sarcoplasmic hypertrophy which is the result of conventional weight lifting. All gains from participating in the Strength for Life Today program last much longer. Clients who have taken months off and return to the program make additional strength gains.
No. However, participation can be an aide in losing weight, but it is not guaranteed. Because one does build more muscle, your body will begin to burn more calories than before. However losing weight involves other factors like diet and cardiovascular exercise.
Possibly. Our position is conservative regarding the well-being of pregnant women and their babies. Unless there is a medical reason to participate while pregnant, we recommend regular, low-intensity stretching and cardiovascular exertion. Depending on the woman’s fitness level, a physician may allow participation. We do not endorse vibration exercise or maximum intensity exercise while pregnant.
A client sees results within one week. When a client attends subsequent sessions, that exercise data is saved and compared to their first session. This data appears in the form a graph, tracking the strength increases the client has achieved.
The ultimate goal is to help individuals achieve their genetic potential. The idea is for participants to become as strong as they possibly can. This means building the strongest muscular and skeletal system possible, along with maximum tendon and ligament strength. This of course takes several years and regular participation.
We recommend participation for at least one year before getting a new bone density scan. Of course, to receive the maximum health benefits possible, one should participate for as long as possible.
- 30. Since I am not moving through a full-range of motion, does my strength throughout the range of motion increase?
It is a stubborn myth that isometric exercise–like that applied in the Strength for Life program–is not capable of increasing strength in any other position than the position used in the session. There are several independent studies which clearly establish isometric exercise as a means to achieve functional strength increases throughout the range of motion.
- 31. Where is the proof that the Strength for Life Today program works? Participating once a week sounds too good to be true?
The proof is that there are more than 100,000 sets of data for five hundred participants of all ages which clearly show that the program is scientifically sound. Unlike any other weight training system, there is no guess work or supposition. The data proves that brief intense stimulation in four specific positions coupled with adequate recovery is the key to maximizing strength training benefits in any population. Call us for more information: 317-894-8888.
No, The strength gains occur throughout the length of the muscle.
No differences.
- 34. With Strength for Life Today, the first changes are neural adaptations. How long do participants need to continue these exercises to see changes in muscle?
The changes begin after the first session.
The muscle fibers grow denser and the muscle length does not change.
The changes begin after the first session. Your doctor should order a bone density test yearly.
The changes begin after the first session.
The muscle will grow stronger throughout, but the strength is available only through the joint range-of-motion.
The muscle density changes, not the sarcoplasmic hypertrophy.
Strength and endurance will improve.
There is equal recruitment of type 1 and type 2 fibers.
Hormone levels are important to overall health. Improvements in strength will be made in spite of hormone levels.
Good nutrition habits are important for overall health. Improvements will be made in spite of poor nutrition habits.
- 44. Strength and power usually require different training methods. Will the Strength for Life Today workouts develop strength? and the rate of force? or the speed of the contraction improve too?
Strength, rate of force, and speed of the contraction should improve.
There is a crossover to synergistic muscles. All exercises should be done to improve all major muscle groups.
- 46. How long to reach a plateau with the strength portion of the workout? Does overcoming a plateau require increased time of contraction or more training sessions?
Some hit a plateau earlier than others. Overcome a plateau by increasing the length of time between sessions (2 weeks instead of 1). Do not increase the length of time under contraction until increasing the length of time between sessions no longer achieves results.
As far as the strength portion of the workout, no person has yet hit their maximum (6+ years and still gaining).
Warm-up is advised. Whole body vibration training is advised for warm-up and general stretching.
Some experience soreness the first session or two. Most people have never done true strength training, so they will notice that they are stimulating the various muscle groups in the body. After the first few sessions, most do not experience soreness until they are near their maximum weight at a particular seat setting.
Nearly everyone can perform strength exercises. Improvements will vary depending on their disease or condition. Breathing is important for everyone, particularly for clients with hypertension. Pregnant women should never exercise without a doctor’s release. Other conditions that people should check with their doctor include but are not limited to:
- Hypertension
- Pace Maker
- Active Cancer
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Pregnancy
- Recent Operative Wounds
- Recent Joint Implants
- Gallstones
- Kidney Stones
- Tumors
- Epilepsy
- Acute Severe Migraine Headaches
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Severe Diabetes
Clients with uncontrolled hypertension should not be doing any kind of exercise.
Yes. Metabolism should improve with muscle density.
