The Science

The PulsePad works because it activates your muscles through a proven physiological process known as neuromuscular vibration stimulation. When vibration is applied to the body, it triggers the Tonic Vibration Reflex (TVR) — a natural response that causes muscles to contract automatically and repeatedly. This rapid contraction–relaxation cycle strengthens muscle fibers, increases blood flow, and enhances coordination — all without conscious effort.

Multiple peer-reviewed studies have shown that vibration-based training leads to measurable improvements in muscle strength, tone, and circulation. For example:

• Cardinale & Bosco (2003, Eur J Appl Physiol) demonstrated that vibration exercise significantly increases muscle power by enhancing neuromuscular activation.

• Rittweger et al. (2002, Clin Physiol) found consistent gains in leg strength and power after whole-body vibration training, comparable to conventional resistance workouts.

• Cochrane (2011, Sports Med) reviewed over 50 studies and concluded that vibration training “improves muscle performance and flexibility through reflexive muscle activation.”

• Luo et al. (2019, Journal of Musculoskeletal & Neuronal Interactions) confirmed enhanced muscle oxygenation and circulation following vibration exposure.

In simple terms: the PulsePad works because it taps directly into your body’s built-in reflex pathways to activate, strengthen, and recover muscles faster than passive rest or static posture. It’s backed by decades of biomechanics and neuromuscular research — not just marketing hype.