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December 13, 2006 5:30 AM PST

This exercise machine is just too weird

by Mike Yamamoto
(Credit: PipeDreems)

After having gotten suckered by more than a few infomercial exercise gadgets, we're hesitant to pay any attention to them. For one thing, we're convinced that many are marketed with planned obsolescence in mind, with a life cycle of only a few months each. But enough of our conspiracy theories (for now).

Even with all that skepticism and personal bile, we still can't resist pointing to the "Galileo Magnifico," if nothing else because of its impressive name. It also supposedly has a storied background, as described by Gadget Candy: "Developed in the Soviet Union to train cosmonauts, it's now the equipment of choice for athletes such as Lance Armstrong."

But about that bizarre shape. The "GM," as we'll affectionately call it, is trying to capitalize on the fitness fad of "vibration training" apparently sweeping Europe. (The cynic in us finds no small measure of humor in the manufacturer's name: PipeDreems Limited.) As much as we never thought we'd say this, the treadmill is looking better all the time.

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Galileo Fitness
by Johanna_W December 15, 2006 3:10 AM PST
Hello, I'm the PR that issued the press release about Galileo. We're happy for you to check out the research: http://www.galileouk.co.uk/research.htm
If you are ever near Chelsea, London please come and trial the equipment and you can give us a true reflection of Galileo...
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Weird YES...... But It really does work!!!!
by vibeguy March 7, 2007 9:11 AM PST
Vibration exercise is the latest training technique that even the NFL, NBA, NHL are using. Read the research to find out how it works.

CJ

http://www.vibration-exercise-store.com

The Vibraslim Vibration Exercise Machine is a scientifically calibrated machine that produces vibrations from the feet up distributing vibrational energy to the entire body. These vibrations results in rapid and intense muscle fiber contractions 30-50 times per second. While this may not seem like it would have any desired effect, in fact the manner in which the body responds to these vibrations is truly amazing! Scientific research has shown that the human body is unparalleled in its ability to adapt to various external stressors and stimuli, and the resulting benefits derived from Vibration Exercise are from that adaptation process.

The original intended benefit of Vibration Exercise Therapy was increased bone density and muscle strength, but it turned out that the first advantage many users noticed was a dramatic increase in flexibility and range of motion. The quick contractions of muscle fiber not only created flexibility, but also burned fat, increased metabolism, improved circulation, improved cellular oxygen and nutrient delivery which slows the degenerative/ageing process.
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