The NEUBIE Study Conclusion:
This is the first peer review research study that shows that the NEUBIE can be as effective as traditional strength training with less perceived work because it can train muscles without putting undue stress on ligaments, tendons and joints. The USF study essentially proves the NEUBIE works to build muscle without using weights and provides data to back the effectiveness of NEUBIE in this situation.
The results of this study are promising in establishing NEUBIE strength training as a viable option for treatment in physical therapy practices. As noted in the study, “a similar acute skeletal muscle response was observed between NEUBIE training and TRAD with some subtle differences observed in the time course of muscle swelling, changes in isometric torque, and muscle soreness” (Vasenina et al.)