The Importance of Using the Flexi-Bar Oscillations and XCO-Trainer-Reactive Impact Technique in Rehabilitation Sessions and in Routine Training Programs

Muscle fibers vibrate constantly at different frequencies (muscle tone). These vibrations induce oscillations with a wide range of frequencies in muscle sinews, which can increase tenfold with extreme physical activity. The greater the muscle vibration, the greater the muscle development.

The Flexi-Bar© oscillating bar, by virtue of its vibrations, enacts a deep-penetrating reaction of the body, a reflexive exertion of the torso which is otherwise difficult to achieve. All deeper-lying muscle groups of the back, the abdomen and those surrounding the pelvic floor actively work against the vibrations the body is subjected to. Spinal discs are capable of healing after damage, as the rhythmic alternation of the pull-push loads created by the bar exerts an adequate muscle load and effect an optimal provisioning of the spinal discs with essential nutrients.

Empirical studies of over 300,000 test participants indicate that the best results of functional proprioceptive training are achieved at a frequency of 4.6 hertz (Flexi-Sports GmbH 2008). These results (University of Munich, Technical Research Laboratory) have been applied to actual production models. Evidence-based studies on the bar`s oscillations have shown the effectiveness of this method in therapy for arthritis, osteoporosis and degenerative spinal disorders.

With the oscillating bar tissues are specifically targeted with proper loads, a functional stimulus is achieved, and `active` training is accompanied by a reduction and alleviation of pain. This is also the key difference from passive vibration training. Activity overrides passivity.

The workshop focuses on providing theoretical and practical tools to combine the Flexi Bar in training programs and rehab sessions.