International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS)
Abstract
Performance is a key factor in any type of training and competition, and even the smallest improvement can have a profound effect on the overall outcome. Some studies have shown that acute whole body vibration elicits a rapid increase in intra-muscular temperature and muscle contraction, thereby enhancing power, strength, and overall performance in the short-term (Cochrane, Stannard, Firth, & Rittweger, 2010). The purpose of this study was to examine the acute effects of three sets of 30 second body weight squats with and without whole-body vibration on maximal countermovement vertical jump in recreationally active males and females
