Vibration Machines......GOOD????? Or bad???????

amandavictoria80
amandavictoria80 Posts: 734 Member
edited October 3 in Fitness and Exercise
I purchased a body vibration machine a little while ago during a fitness craze that lasted about a week. Spent quite a big chunk on it actually. :\
I had read everywhere that it is supposed to be great for muscles and losing weight. As well as warming up your muscles and boosting benefits. Of course, I know that you can't just stand on it. I am talking about doing exercises with it (push ups, squats, etc.). There are also straps for arm exercises (bicep curls, etc.).
I am going to start using it regularly.

I was wondering if anyone has had any personal experience with doing exercise with the vibration machine? Or just have any useful information?

Thanks so much in advance everyone!!! :)

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  • voluptuous_veggie
    voluptuous_veggie Posts: 476 Member
    I use them in my physical therapy sessions...there is absolutely no difference whatsoever in my HRM for exercises I do on the machine than when I do them on my own.
  • McKayMachina
    McKayMachina Posts: 2,670 Member
    Sounds like an unnecessary gimmick.
  • HMonsterX
    HMonsterX Posts: 3,000 Member
    Go on...I'll say what many are thinking...

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    I SO came here with the wrong expectations...
  • allyjstone
    allyjstone Posts: 40 Member
    Go on...I'll say what many are thinking...

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    I SO came here with the wrong expectations...

    hahahaha me too..
  • alliecore
    alliecore Posts: 446 Member
    Go on...I'll say what many are thinking...

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    I SO came here with the wrong expectations...
    Mmmhmmm. My tongue hurts from biting it.
  • nrvo
    nrvo Posts: 473 Member
    I was just talking about these with my physical therapist yesterday! She said that they are only effective when combined with resistance training....like, doing resistance exercises on the areas you're using the machine on while you're using it. I have knee problems and they used one on my thigh while I was doing leg lifts to help build up my quad.

    Honestly, I'm not really sure how much of a difference it makes though.
  • jazzybean1
    jazzybean1 Posts: 113
    They have their benefits...they are great for lymphatic drainage and also for people with joint issues...however...nothing takes the place of regular exercise and sweat, (my opinion only), I would use one if I had access to one again, but wouldn't count it as exercise, tho some people do:)
  • SmartFunGorgeous
    SmartFunGorgeous Posts: 699 Member
    There was a "workout facility" in the city where I used to live, and I used their one-week pass to try the place out. This place had several different machines... I thought they were relaxing, more than anything, but in my admittedly limited experience, there was no benefit to them.
  • hillm12345
    hillm12345 Posts: 313 Member
    Go on...I'll say what many are thinking...

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    I SO came here with the wrong expectations...

    hahahaha me too..
    LOL!!! ME TOO!!!
  • glitterpiss
    glitterpiss Posts: 113
    My vibration machine has not strengthened my muscles or helped me lose weight, but it does help keep my wrist from getting sore, and is good for stress relief.
  • mandasimba
    mandasimba Posts: 782 Member
    A modern twist on these?

    old-fat-jiggling-machine1.jpg
  • Amysgetnfit
    Amysgetnfit Posts: 231
    Go on...I'll say what many are thinking...

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    I SO came here with the wrong expectations...
    Mmmhmmm. My tongue hurts from biting it.
    :laugh:

    Not so good at biting tongue thing....
    Im thinking pretty good.....

    Oh not so much for weight loss though
  • Dreamin_Skinny
    Dreamin_Skinny Posts: 67
    There is one at my gym. It makes me have to go pee.
  • amandavictoria80
    amandavictoria80 Posts: 734 Member
    No, not really. I am talking about a full body vibration. Head to toes.
  • amandavictoria80
    amandavictoria80 Posts: 734 Member
    So I have read that not only are Body Vibration Machines used by astronauts to increase muscles strength and bone density that could be lost by being in space, but It is now widely used in physical therapy, rehabilitation and professional sports. It is also increasingly used for beauty and wellness applications.

    SOUNDS GOOD? No?
  • sparklyball
    sparklyball Posts: 93 Member
    hi, i am using a vibro gym, i did a lot of research before i joined, as far as i could find it's excellent for bone density and toning ONLY unless you really learn with a trainer how to do cardio on it. i havn't got to that stage yet but i don't think they are bad for you. that's the tricky thing not being a scientist, not knowing if it could cause harm, quite a few doctors have endorsed them so i went with that, i do not have any more knowledge than can be found on line though!
  • sparklyball
    sparklyball Posts: 93 Member
    oh no, replied before i noticed the thread (new here), i've signed a years contract at a vibrogym, have i made a terribe mistake? i was hoping it would help me build up my muscle tone after a back injury, but i truly miss the feeling of having a 'work out' which it dosn't give
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