Galileo Research Facts No. 59: Are high frequencies for stretching more effective and lasting than mid frequencies?

Early Galileo studies (#GRFS16, #GRFS17, #GRFS38) used high frequencies (above 25Hz) for showing stretching effects. But experience shows that mid frequencies (15 to 18 Hz) are much more effective for stretching & flexibility. This study documented these differences. It tested different frequencies (15, 20 and 30Hz at position 3) and different amplitudes (positions 2, 3, 4) at 25Hz. The flexibility before, immediately after 6 minutes of exercise and 15 Minutes after the exercise were measured. The control group used the identical exercise without vibration and showed no relevant effects.

>The results show that mid frequencies (15 & 20Hz) are significantly more effective for stretching than high frequencies (30Hz) – in addition 15 minutes after the exercise the differences are even more prominent. The study also showed that to high amplitudes (>position 3) are less effective than mid amplitudes (position 2 and 3). Another interesting point is that the study didn’t even use classic stretching exercises but mainly almost straight standing – the use of actual stretching exercises in combination with mid frequencies would have been even more efficient most likely.

One test everybody can try right away is this: Position 2 with straight legs and upper body bent all the way down as far as possible at 16 to 18Hz. (measure the distance between the finger-tips and the floor) Foot flat on the plate, body weight slightly shifted forward but not unloading the heels. Keep this position for 2 minutes and continuously try to push deeper and tilt the pelvis forward (think “hollow-back”). Within 2 minutes you typically gain between 5 and 15 cm distance between finger-tips and floor.

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