ProForm Activator V7 Vibration Training Machine

by ProForm

Product Features

• Activator V7 is designed to provide ability to maximize your workout, so you burn fat and build muscle mass quicker
• With ability to contract muscles up to 45 times per second, whole body vibration helps build muscle, improve performance, and increase bone density
• Easy-to-use foot controls, slip-resistant platform surface, and stabilizing Uni-grip Handle
• Digital console with 30-, 45-, and 60-second timer; selectable vibration intensity of 25-, 30-, and 35-hertz
• Workout DVD and pair of 30-pound, adjustable dumbbells included

Product Description

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An easily adjustable, 30-pound weight set is included.

With the ability to contract your muscles up to 45 times per second, whole body vibration can help you build muscle, improve performance, increase bone density and more. The ProForm Activator V7 is designed to give you the ability to maximize your workout, so you burn fat and build muscle mass quicker.

Combining the support of a stabilizing handle with the convenience of selectable dumbbells, the V7 will help you achieve a versatile, challenging workout possible.

Features:

• Digital console with 30-, 45-, and 60-second timer
• Selectable vibration intensity of 25-, 30-, and 35-hertz
• 8 MB SD memory card
• Easy-to-use foot controls
• Slip-resistant platform surface
• Stabilizing Uni-grip Handle
• Workout DVD and pair of 30-pound, adjustable dumbbells included

About ProForm
ProForm is primarily known for innovating treadmill design with the renowned fold-away SpaceSaver. Today, the company continues to make advances in cushioning, electronics, durability, and reliability. In recent years, ProForm has introduced a complete line of exercise bikes, elliptical machines, weight benches, and more, all geared to provide the most effective workout available.

Product Description

With the ability to contract your muscles up to 45 times per second, whole body vibration can help you build muscle, improve performance, increase bone density and more.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 31 x 35 x 48 inches ; 139 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 142 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B001EQVRLU
• Item model number: PFVB14988
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #187,828 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #30 in Sports & Outdoors > Exercise & Fitness > Cardio Training > Vibration Platform Machines

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

53 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sturdy, well built and effective, February 14, 2009

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Jennifer "Jennifer" (MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ProForm Activator V7 Vibration Training Machine (Sports)

I also purchased this machine using Costco online for $399.00/free shipping in early Jan. There are a few reasons for purchasing this machine in particular. One, the price is outstanding. Two, a much larger base for standing, and three, the adjustable weights. There are three different mhz levels, 25, 30 and 35. I've been pretty consistently using the 30mhz setting and find this very adequate for me. I've been using it every other day since purchase and find that my clothes are already looser and my muscles don't hurt as much and I have much more flexibility at my core. The larger base on this machine allows me to sit on it and stretch out my spine and legs with great ease. Sit ups are much more comfortable on this base as well. I am a massage therapist working with my chiropractor husband in our practice and we've both been very actively researching the benefits of Vibrational therapy (wave therapy) in our fields. Some of these machines range in the $20,000+ category without much difference than this $399.00 machine. We purchased this for our home to test it out before putting one in our practice. So far, as I've stated I have seen tremendous results. I am especially excited about my wrists and hands as well as my shoulders not hurting since I've been using the Proform Activator. My husband has a slight right knee issue and it has been very nicely resolved since using this machine. I would also like to mention that although we get much information sent to us on many vibrational products and their uses the most helpful information I found was on youtube. I just typed in Proform Activator and found some information and then typed in vibrational excercise, machine, etc.. and tons of very relevant information popped up. If you are researching these machines youtube is a good place to start. I will be purchasing another Proform Activator for my practice since I can't possibly give up the one I have now. It is stable and well built with a large enough base for almost all of our patients to get benefit from. The three speeds is a big plus and I forgot to mention that as well as the three speed settings there are also three different time settings...30, 45 and 60 second intervals. Very nice indeed.

42 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Product, January 20, 2009

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D.M.K "smart reader" (Las Vegas, Nevada United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ProForm Activator V7 Vibration Training Machine (Sports)

I ve had mine for about 3 months now and I must say that I doubt that [...] has written a legitimate review. I doubt seriously that he has ever used this machine. I have found that the vibration setting at 35 hz is almost overwhelming, so that part about having to stand in the middle is pure hogwash. I have found that it does exactly what it says it will do. I have worked out off/on for years with weights at Golds Gym. I must admit, when I tried it I was totally skeptical, but now I realize that this is not hype. In the high hz ranges the next day you actually have sore muscles that I would have to put in a hard hour or so workout at the gym to feel. I can feel myself and see myself starting to make substantial gains using the Activator. As far as the iFit, they only give you the demo and there are no other cards available yet. I called the company and they are expecting to release several iFit workout chips by the end of 2009 for the V7. Admittidly, I did buy mine at Costco, with their unlimited return policy for about $300 less, with free shipping. I am a very satisfied customer and have no plans on returning mine.
UPDATE: 9-22-09 I HAVE NOW BEEN USING THIS MACHINE FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS AND IT HAS WORKED BETTER THAN ANYTHING I COULD IMAGINE. I VE LOST 28 LBS AND CHANGED BY BODY COMPOSTION AND LOST 15% OF MY BODY FAT AND GAINED 9% MUSCLE. FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE I AM ACTUALLY GETTING RIPPED AND DEFINED. I ONLY WORK OUT 20-30 MINUTES 3 TIMES A WEEK USING THE VIDEO THAT CAME WITH IT. ITS TOTALLY AMAZING TO ME THAT THE GENERAL EXERCISING PUBLIC DOSENT HAVE A CLUE THIS TECHNOLOGY EXISTS. THE RESULTS FROM USING THE PLATFORM
ARE INCREDIBLE AND I 'USED' TO SPEND 4-5 HOURS A WEEK IN GOLDS GYM AND NEVER HAVE I EVEN STARTED TO SEE THE RESULTS I VE MADE WITH THIS MACHINE. I DONT WORK FOR THE COMPANY OR ANYTHING ELSE, I AM JUST TOTALLY GLAD TO HAVE FINALLY FOUND A SYSTEM THAT ACTUALLY WORKS.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rivals $2000.00 machines. Tri-planar motion., April 21, 2009

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Fitness Man "trainer_clyde" (Sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ProForm Activator V7 Vibration Training Machine (Sports)

Okay, first off I would like to say that it is very important to assemble this machine correctly. I have read some reviews on the web that some people are having issues with the machine being dead after putting it together. The reason why they are having this issue is that they are pinching the wire assembly at the bottom of the base and lower upright (neck) portion. It is very important not to pinch any of the wires or it will appear dead after assembling. If you put the machine together and it does not work afterward you pinched the wires somewhere and most likely where I mentioned.

This machine definitely rivals $2000.00 machines that I have tried. The base is bigger, it does not oscillate, which means it's a tri-planar vibration machine. Basically your cheapest machines oscillate and you're more expensive ones use tri-planar motion. In Basic English this machine is excellent for rehabilitation and weight control.

I have also heard people mention that you have to stand in the middle to feel anything. This is false information and the vibration is felt throughout the whole base. The different levels offer an excellent variety with this machine.

The quality of construction is top notch. The material used is tough and sturdy. It is easy to assemble if you have someone to help you and it's also manageable to assemble by yourself. Some people have complained that it is difficult to assemble and that the instructions are not clear. This is not true. The instructions are clear and if you read all the steps one at a time without skipping ahead you will find the instructions clear and concise. Most likely the people having issues assembling this machine are not mechanically inclined and they skipped reading each detail of construction.

Do yourself a favor and buy this machine. Total body vibration is awesome. I have had sciatic problems and this machine is helping tremendously for my pain.