Vibration Training for Older Women: How Smovey® Boosts Blood Health in Just 3 Months

If you’re over 60 and find the idea of vigorous exercise a bit daunting, this new research might brighten your day — because it shows a gentle, vibration-based workout can actually improve your blood health and circulation.

What Did the Researchers Want to Find Out?

As we get older, our blood and circulatory system don’t work as smoothly as they used to. Red blood cells (RBCs), responsible for delivering oxygen around our bodies, can become less flexible and more prone to clumping. This isn’t just a bore — it increases risks for heart problems and other diseases.

Researchers from the University School of Physical Education in Kraków asked: Can a three-month course of Smovey® vibration exercise improve blood characteristics in women over 60?

What’s Smovey®?

Imagine rings with little metal balls inside that roll as you swing them, sending vibrations through your arms and body. That’s Smovey®. The device weighs half a kilo per ring, and these vibrations stimulate muscles, blood flow, and even lymphatic drainage, all while you move gently but purposefully.

How They Did It

Participants: 30 women aged around 71, split evenly between those who did Smovey® exercises and a control group who stayed inactive.
Training: The active group completed two 45-minute Smovey® sessions per week, over 3 months.
Measurements: Blood samples were taken before and after training, analysing both morphological (like red blood cell count) and rheological (how blood flows and cells deform) properties.

Think of rheology as the "traffic flow" of your blood — better flow means fewer traffic jams (clumps) and smoother journeys for your oxygen-carrying cells.

The Key Findings — Blood Gets a Boost

After 3 months of Smovey® training, big improvements showed up in the blood tests:

More red blood cells (RBCs): Better oxygen transport.
Higher hemoglobin (HGB): The protein that binds oxygen increased.
More platelets (PLT): Important for healing and clotting, without clumping too much.
Improved red blood cell flexibility: Cells could squeeze through tiny blood vessels easier.
Less clumping speed: Blood became less sticky, preventing sluggish flow.

By improving deformability and reducing aggregation of red blood cells, Smovey® helped blood move more efficiently through microvessels — which is vital for keeping tissues nourished and healthy.

What Does This Mean for You?

This is your green light to consider lower-impact, vibration-based workouts to support your circulatory health if high-intensity exercise isn’t your cup of tea.

Start slow: Try introducing Smovey® exercises or similar gentle vibration workouts twice a week.
Consistency counts: Even moderate activity over 3 months showed measurable benefits.
Feel the flow: Improvements in blood flow can translate into better energy, healing, and possibly lowering your risk of cardiovascular problems.
Accessible and safe: The study confirmed this form of exercise is suitable and safe for older women without serious health conditions.

So, no need to push through grueling workouts — your blood might thank you for a rhythmical swing and a bit of gentle vibration.

Why This Study Stands Out

Previous research mostly looked at traditional exercise or whole-body vibration platforms, but this is the first to focus on the unique Smovey® system and its effect on blood rheology in older women. It fills an important gap by showing that this gentle, accessible approach can deliver real, measurable health improvements.

Some earlier studies on dance or aerobic exercise didn’t find such clear-cut benefits in blood parameters, which highlights how Smovey®’s vibration combined with movement might offer something special.

What’s Next?

The study authors recognise the sample was small and focused only on women over 60. Future research could expand to:

Larger, more diverse groups (including men).
Longer-term effects of Smovey® training.
How these blood changes translate into everyday improvements like mobility, balance, or cardiovascular health.

In the Researchers’ Words

“A simple, cheap, and accessible tool like Smovey® training can improve the rheological and morphological properties of the blood in older women, supporting their circulatory system,” say Kiełtyka-Słowik and colleagues.

Curious? Dig Deeper Here

For those who want to explore the nitty-gritty data and methodology, check out the full open-access paper: https://doi.org/10.3390/app15095058

Vibrations might soon be more than just a buzzword— they could be the gentle nudge your blood and body have been waiting for.