From the ThighMaster to goat yoga, the fitness industry has seen some surprising fads in recent years. However, people have been using unconventional ways to get fit and look their best for decades.

For years, companies have been hawking vibration as a form of exercise—from those fat-jiggling waist belts in the ’80s to the vibrating platforms found in many gyms today. Now, a new study in mice ...

Vibration plates are all the rage right now because they claim to help you lose weight or build muscle--all while standing on the vibrating surface. But does standing on a shaking platform really help ...

These vibrating machines seem to be the latest wonder in excercing. What are the benifits and is it worth it to invest in one of these machines. Answer::Hi Amanda I think that they do have some ...

Which vibration platform machine is best? Most people don’t like exercising. It can be difficult to find the time and energy, and the exertion can be painful. With a vibration platform machine, you ...

Trendy exercise machines that simply vibrate the body are as effective as a regular work-out for combating obesity, according to new research. The WBV (whole-body vibration) devices mimic the muscle ...

What once was considered a legitimate exercise could now be considered pretty pointless. The vibrating belt was a popular device in the 1930s and 1950s. Portable saunas were also used because it was ...