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Experts explain how these odd gadgets are actually beneficial.
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day in and day out.
These machines, with vibrating platforms, transmit energy into your body.
This energy forces your muscles to contract and relax.
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“My favorite thing about this is how powerful it is.
“It’s great for beginners because the lowest setting is really gentle.
It also comes with a remote for easy mid-workout adjustments.
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“This plate is huge.
I had enough room to do a wide, wide squat.
It’s very heavy-duty and definitely more for experienced workout enthusiasts.”
This rig comes in at 4 to 5 inches narrower than the other options we tried.
(Shoebox apartment-dwellers know every last inch is spoken for).
Like many space-saving devices, AXV has its flaws, chief among them being the size.
“The vibration plate was about four to five inches narrower than the other plates.
Nevertheless, this equipment would be appealing to an apartment dweller with limited space.”
One thing testers didnt love?
This plate is very small.
One tester with size nine womens shoes felt low on space when using this LifePro.
I was only doing exercises that had small foot placements.
Also, it increases blood circulation and oxygen supply, which utilizes fat for energy.”
and loosening the tension in your sore muscles.
“Whole body vibration training promotes and improves circulation in the body,” says Wilson.
The lymphatic system depends on muscle contraction and manual manipulation to move fluid.”
Some users also may become nauseous if the vibration levels are too intense.
While Welch says it’s possible for vibration plates to help you lose belly fat.
“It doesnt happen on its own or separate from the rest of your changing health habits.”
Experts say definitely not.
“You cant really compare vibration plates to walking,” says Dr. Mohr.
“Vibration plates are more of a complement to other exercises, not a replacement.
Walking is its own form of quality exercise.”
“Your muscles are not intended to be hyperstimulated artificially,” says Welch.
Why Trust Shape
Kells McPhillipsis a health and wellness journalist living in Los Angeles.
For this article, she reviewed our detailed testing insights and interviewed several experts.
Shape writerMaddie Barberupdated this article in 2024 with additional expert insight.
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