Whole body vibration is not a new concept and has recently been re-discovered in Western Europe. It's potential has caused huge interest from many of the leading physiologists in the world. The Galileo system has convincingly shown a benefit in muscle performance and bone strength in individuals for over 20 years.

1960's - The first experiments and research on vibration technology are carried out in Eastern Europe by Professor Biermann.

1970's - Russian scientists further develop vibration technology to counter-act the loss of muscle strength and bone density experienced by cosmonauts during space missions. Thanks to vibration technology the stronger, better-adapted Russian cosmonauts are able to spend an astonishing 420 days in space.

1983 - NovoTec Medical based in Germany carries out research into whole body vibration and the Galileo system.

1996 - After lots of research and development NovoTec Medical Germany produce the worlds first 'commercial' side alternating vibration machine.

1999 - Other manufacturers start producing vertical vibration systems. Due to Novotec's patent, the unique oscillating function of Galileo cannot be copied.