The jiggly, quaking contraption is eye-catching—a natural social media star. But is the science behind vibration plates on ...

To avoid injury before you hit the gym, personal trainer, Aaron Small, PhD offers these hamstring and calf stretches. 111.879 Aaron Small, Physical Therapist: Gym Smarts: Stretching Part One First ...

We get it. Standing on a platform and shaking yourself fit might sound a bit sketchy but the best vibration plates, sometimes called vibration platforms, vibration machines or power plates, allow you ...

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A new fitness fad is all about catching a vibe. Vibrating plates, or vibration plate machines, have been trending on social media as a potentially effective method for losing weight and burning fat.

Some people believe vibration machines make your muscles work harder and can help you lose fat, build muscle, and get stronger. At this time, there’s a limited amount of high quality research looking ...

Proponents of vibration plates claim they may help people burn more fat and build more muscle. However, there is limited research comparing the benefits of exercising on a vibration plate with those ...

Dr. Valerie Cholet is a Professor of Kinesiology. She earned her doctorate at Penn State University and has taught in higher education for over 20 years. Her areas of specialization include Exercise ...