How Galileo training works

During conventional training our muscle movements are voluntary, however when using vibration training our muscles are stimulated to work by the involuntary stretch reflex(ISR) and are controlled by the spinal cord. This is the same as the patella reflex, which we see when the doctor taps the patella tendon below the kneecap and the lower leg moves upwards without the brain being able to prevent the movement. Because the muscles are activated in such a way we get a number of benefits not seen with regular exercise. (see video).

The number of stretch-reflexes per second is controlled via the settable training frequency. for example, by choosing 25 Hertz, there are 25 contraction cycles induced in each, flexor and extensor muscles, which sums up a whole 1500 cycles per minute. To achieve 1500 repetitions in the gym would take you many weeks.

The side-alternating function of the Galileo platform simulates human gait which makes Galileo 100% physiological training method unlike training platforms with a pure vertical up-and-down movement. Only the patented motion of Galileo enables a side-alternating stimulation of the tilt of the pelvis which stimulates the spine in a physiologically correct manner, unlike a purely vertical moving platform which constantly compresses the spine.

Galileo	Vertical plates