Total Body Enhancement at Planet Fitness?

i joined planet fitness 2 weeks ago and i use the total body enhancement every time i go after my workout. it is not relaxing while you are in there but when it stops it is the best feeling. like it shook all the stress and everything out of there. i feel so relaxed. my vericose veins are smaller and i have some scarring that is also a slight bit lighter. as far as toning muscle its hard to tell because you work out also so dont know which is doing what, but in my opinion any little bit helps so i would recomment it.

squiggyflop wrote: »

Hmmmm does it actually tan you or what? If it tans you then I will know to avoid it at all costs. I do not tan. I only freckle. I really hate freckles. I also hate the idea of going into any kind of cancer booth. If its just normal red tinted lights then I guess its ok.

squiggyflop wrote: »

Hmmmm does it actually tan you or what? If it tans you then I will know to avoid it at all costs. I do not tan. I only freckle. I really hate freckles. I also hate the idea of going into any kind of cancer booth. If its just normal red tinted lights then I guess its ok.

Obviously, this machine isn't going to take you from a 50 year old size 12 to a size 2 that looks 20 but it does have some benefits.
It seems that some of you need to get out of the gym and read a little... It's a shame that the most ignorant people are the most vocal and confident; offering up your uneducated opinion, then stating it as fact. You have the nerve to list your certifications, like it's some sort of higher education. Bahahaha!

I joined Planet Fitness recently and have liked it so far. I also was wondering about red light thing. I get the vibro-plate stuff. I used to use a non-enclosed one for making a few exercises more intense, or to help massage muscles.

With the red-light thing, I would want to use that for my back acne but I don't know if it's one of those things you stand in fully clothed or if you can remove clothing covering parts that have zits. What do others who do use it do?

http://www.thedermreview.com/red-light-therapy/

I used it for the first time yesterday just because I kept getting leg cramps on the treadmill and elliptical and was told that the vibrations and heat would help and it did! I'm not sure about all of the other magical benefits, but it definitely helped relax my calves. I'll most likely use it again the next time I feel a cramp coming on.

Read about Red light therapy and try it yourself.
It's new science that will grow into mainstream use soon enough. FOR FAT LOSS, At 620-700 nm (nanometers) light emissions (best red spectrum) there is evidence that this non UV light penetrates the fat cell walls creating VERY tiny burn holes. Fatty Acid leaks out in very small amounts. It is combined with vibration in order to stimulate the muscles to use the fatty acid now flowing through your body. But the vibration may not be enough, that's the problem with the machine. You may need to get on a treadmill right after for 20+ mins otherwise the fat will simply be re-absorbed into fat tissue. There are clinics all across the world that charge hundreds of dollars for this red light treatment. Don't waste money on expensive treatment when the Planet Fitness TBE machines do the same thing....just in lower doses. Better yet go buy a $10-20 plant red grow light from a nursery or Amazon. Target under arm flab, Inner thigh flab, lower abdominals and back fat. All that stubborn fat with CONSISTENT USE will start to reduce and smooth out.....Use it at home but remember to walk right after use otherwise a waste of time.
But again so far the best results for red light use is skin enhancement, acne, dark spots, wrinkles, stretch marks as well as a treatment for getting rid of viracose veins. Results with continuous use is reduction of acne scars, elimination of stretch marks, removal of dark face scars which is why thousands of teenagers across the country have been prescribed new hand held red, blue and green light devices to use with their skin cleanser to get clear skin.
Light science is an interesting new field. Deep dark red light elimates pain and helps with arthritis.
Folks should look into light therapy on their own to see if it can benefit them.
As for the TBE at Planet Fitness, studies are showing it is helpful to those who are extreme couch potatoes to stimulate muscles and kickstart a small amount of fat loss but it is best for those over 50-80+ years old to strengthen their core and develop better balance with the use of the vibration function.
If you are already toned, fit and in shape it will give your skin a nice, even tone and glow but that's about it.

LOH611 wrote: »

Has anyone ever tried the Total Body Enhancement machine at Planet Fitness? It's like a stand up tanning bed except it has red lights (red light therapy), the floor vibrates and it plays music. I did it for 10 minutes on Level 2. What is the point to this machine?

I use the machine a few times per week- it helps with fat burning as well as muscle relaxing and evens out your skin! If you didn't notice anything on level 2 try a higher level.

I use total body mainly because it helps reduce pain. I also find that small wounds - scratches, etc, heal about twice as fast if I use total body. The vibrating platform helps me maintain a certain level of strength when I am in too much pain to exercise

Thank you for your insight. I'm trying to research these benefits at Planet Fitness and wading through the egos on this forum has been tiring.

hrowell0636 wrote: »

Disclaimer: I do not consider Planet Fitness a serious gym like some of you would want, but I am a member and I love it there. I live in a very rural area and the closest gym was 20-30 minutes away until a PF opened up less than a mile from my office. I was ecstatic. I am a runner, and I enjoy going to PF to do some strength training to improve my endurance and to use the treadmills on rainy days. I'm never made to feel like a wimp nor do I have anyone pressure me to try some crazy new drink/pill/training method like the gym in my old hometown. I've made some friends there and I like the staff. Either way, a gym shouldn't be your only method of improving your fitness, so I don't know why everyone is so hell bent on bashing PF.

With that said, I am a black card member because I love the hydro massage and inexpensive tanning. $10/mo for gym or $20/mo for gym, tanning, and massage? Easy choice. My PF has the Beauty Angel beds, which I researched online and checked with some friends and family before use. A friend of mine is a nurse in a dermatology office. She says red light therapy is the newest craze in SKIN tightening and toning. It mimics a certain range of light (that you could also get from normal sun exposure), that is thought to increase cellular repair and improve oxygen circulation in the body. From my personal experience, my skin is softer and appears more hydrated. I use the bed twice per week, and have done so for about six weeks now. I feel that my facial complexion has improved, but I'm not sure if that is from the red light therapy, or other skin care changes I have made. The bed does seem to help with muscle recovery, though. The days I use it, I notice a significant difference in soreness and water retention after my workout.

So there's my two cents, do with it what you will. I'm just a fat accountant trying to become a skinny accountant through running, strength training, and a slightly decent diet (I say slightly because I love starbucks and I currently have two packs of m&ms in my purse). I've lost 30 pounds in the past five months and I still have a bit to go. I am a PF advocate, because it has made a difference for me. Sometimes its really hard to go from couch potato to healthy, but its even worse when you feel like you are alone.

They used to have fat jiggling belts back in the day. They didn't work either. Save your time.

A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

It is so easy to see this as a "woo woo" "no-work" way to fitness and laugh at it. But I think the "jiggle" might have some value. Most people would agree that massage has physical benefits and this could be seen as a mechanical massage. I would not pretend to understand how it works, and I have no opinion on the lights. But I believe the stimulation is somewhat like a massage and may be useful. Also, if thinking it works has a calming effect, it also could be beneficial as a form of relaxation. Tension produces hormones that lead to fat storage. At least that's what I hear from the latest pop weight loss talkers. Just my two cents. And with the value o the dollar today, that is not worth too much.

I love how all the fitness snobs turn someones quest to get healthy and fit into a chance to bash everyone who's not a gym rat....

wnt2bhlthy4me wrote: »

Like I said, ETC... You want me to list all the equipment. No. And like someone else said, every PF is different. It's worked for me in the last 5 months. I don't know what kind of "special" equipment y'all need to get in shape but what I need, I've got it at PF. Even the red, blue, purple and hazel lights. : )

Guess I'll never understand why ignorant people put down a particular gym when they should just be glad people join a gym and are trying to better themselves. But, whatever.

Most of the ones talking so much crap are the self absorbed gym rats that spend the biggest part of their life flexing for themselves in front of a mirror. They boost their already over inflated egos by bashing those who are just trying to get healthy.

Found this medical study which does seem to confirm that the red light treatment does help with cellulite and improving skin. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3926176/

Also, Planet Fitness is a great gym. Gravity works the same there as it does in any other place!