When a person performs specific exercises that do not require a vast amount of physical movement or exertion, this type of exercise is referred to as passive exercise. Many people believe that, with the help of certain devices, exercising does not have to be a strenuous activity. In order to partake in this type of exercise program, a person must have the necessary equipment.
There are three popular types of passive exercise routines, and all of these types include specific equipment. The first type is called "whole body vibration," and it was invented based upon a training routine that Russian astronauts often go through. Using a special whole body vibration platform, exercisers stand on the platform while the device shakes. The idea behind this device is that standing on a shaking platform will trick the body into preventing a fall. Thus, the body automatically contracts and tightens during platform usage.
Another popular form of passive exercise is conducted using a Chi Machine. Using the same basic principle as the whole body vibration technique, a Chi Machine causes the entire body to shake once the machine has been attached to the ankles. The main different between a Chi Machine and a whole body vibration platform is that a user does not have to be standing up in order to use a Chi Machine. Instead, this machine effectively shakes the body while a person is lying down.
Lastly, electronic muscle stimulators are a large part of the passive exercise equipment group. These devices include belts, stimulators, and toners that are attached to strong batteries. When an electronic muscle stimulator belt is attached to the body, small electronic shocks are sent to the muscles. The idea behind this piece of passive exercise equipment is that the small shocks will cause the muscles to contract.
While every passive exercise device mentioned above promises to tone, strengthen, and trim the body, many experts do not believe that these exercises are effective. In fact, various medical experts have agreed that while these exercises can stimulate circulation, they are not a suitable replacement for a total body workout. Still, a large number of people use passive exercise techniques on a regular basis.
Before beginning any kind of new exercise routine, it is important to speak with your doctor. Some of the exercises mentioned above may cause not be suitable for people who suffer from heart problems. Likewise, the long-term effects of any passive exercise routine have not yet been discovered.