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Vibrating Platforms: Fat-Buster or Fiction?

Posted by Brandon
November 29, 2007

Yesterday, That’s Fit posted a story about researchers dismissing the use of vibrating platforms for health reasons.

We have an iTonic vibrating platform in our “Test Lab” gym, and I have to say, it isn’t my cup of tea. However, there is recent research that has me taking a second look.

Our resident research wonk/genius Bryan Haycock brought up a recent study showing that in laboratory mice, simply spending a few minutes a day on a vibrating platform decreased fat by 30% and increased bone mass. (Click here to read more about the study.)

The science behind exactly why 15 minutes on a vibrating platform would shed pounds is complex, but has something to do with preventing fat cells from forming in the first place.

There’s a study upcoming on its effect on humans, so we’ll keep our eyes out for more. I wouldn’t count it out just yet.

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Comment Number:: 1
Written by:: jchays
Posted on:: November 30, 2007 at 8:45 am

I use it almost everyday. I have no idea if it is doing anything, but I like it…

Comment Number:: 2
Written by:: Babs
Posted on:: April 3, 2008 at 3:54 pm

What are these devices? I have not heard of them before. I wonder if they could be turned into vibrating chairs, to help counteract the problem of the body shutting off its fat-burning chemistry (as cited in Bryan Hancock’s blog). That could really help out us office workers who have little choice but to sit for long periods of time.

Comment Number:: 3
Written by:: Babs
Posted on:: April 3, 2008 at 3:56 pm

Anyway, everybody knows that the mice seem to be helped by even the most improbable cures and remedies …