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jeslz
jeslz Posts: 49 Member
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What are people’s thoughts on vibration trainers?

I got one as a gift and I’m enjoying using it so far. I’ve heard a lot of good things from others that have used them but I know the research on them is inconclusive at best.

So, thoughts?
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  • NovusDies
    NovusDies Posts: 8,940 Member
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    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    Glad it was a gift and you didn't spend any money on it.

    I would not want to have to explain the lack of efficacy to the person that spent money on it and gave it to me though. Unless it was re-gifted then I wouldn't care.
  • kenyonhaff
    kenyonhaff Posts: 1,377 Member
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    It's worth checking to see if you are meeting any health goals: Are you getting stronger? Are you getting your heart to an aerobic level? Are you getting more flexible? Is your back getting relief?

    It would be a pity if you're spending time on this, and not doing anything much to improve your health.
  • fitmom4lifemfp
    fitmom4lifemfp Posts: 1,575 Member
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    jeslz wrote: »
    What are people’s thoughts on vibration trainers?

    I got one as a gift and I’m enjoying using it so far. I’ve heard a lot of good things from others that have used them but I know the research on them is inconclusive at best.

    So, thoughts?

    I don't even know what that is.
  • Terytha
    Terytha Posts: 2,097 Member
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    They're very good at causing weight loss in wallets and bank accounts.

    Completely ineffective for humans though. Except they are weirdly fun to use, efficacy aside.
  • Psychgrrl
    Psychgrrl Posts: 3,177 Member
    edited February 2020
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    Wait, do these things literally promise to “shake it off?” :D. :D
  • DyneSalcar
    DyneSalcar Posts: 45 Member
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    It doesn't help with calorie burn but does help build all the tiny muscle areas that help with balance and core support. I used one in my physical therapists office when my lumbar lordosis got bad enough to cause severe pain. It will do nothing on its own but if you are already working on balancing exercises it adds challenge.
  • NorthCascades
    NorthCascades Posts: 10,970 Member
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    magnusthenerd wrote: »
    I think there is some evidence of using vibration platforms for bone and tendon injury healing.
    Weight loss, strength, hypertrophy, not so much.

    For tendon injuries, there's some evidence that applying the vibrator directly to the tendon can help with healing. I've got a stubborn case of tendinitis (I'm not lazy enough to let it fully heal 😕) and my doctor/specialist brought it up as an option.
  • snickerscharlie
    snickerscharlie Posts: 8,578 Member
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    My chiro occasionally uses a big vibrator on my back (It's call the Thumper!) after an adjustment, to help loosen the tense muscles. That's a far cry from using these "Vibration Trainers" in the hopes of somehow increasing calorie burn with no effort.
  • magnusthenerd
    magnusthenerd Posts: 1,207 Member
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    NorthCascades wrote: »
    magnusthenerd wrote: »
    I think there is some evidence of using vibration platforms for bone and tendon injury healing.
    Weight loss, strength, hypertrophy, not so much.

    For tendon injuries, there's some evidence that applying the vibrator directly to the tendon can help with healing. I've got a stubborn case of tendinitis (I'm not lazy enough to let it fully heal 😕) and my doctor/specialist brought it up as an option.
    snickerscharlie wrote: »
    My chiro occasionally uses a big vibrator on my back (It's call the Thumper!) after an adjustment, to help loosen the tense muscles. That's a far cry from using these "Vibration Trainers" in the hopes of somehow increasing calorie burn with no effort.

    No, my recollection is it being mentioned specifically about vibration platforms because they're a target for mocking in evidence based fitness. I think it was Eric Helms or Brad Schoenfeld mentioning how with context, it isn't even true to dismiss them because while they're worthless for strength or hypertrophy, they have a very narrow benefit, which I think was for tendon issues.
    Trying to find research on it, it might be for pain management instead.

    Definitely not saying buying them to get ripped. The only ripped you'll get is off.
  • scarlett_k
    scarlett_k Posts: 812 Member
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    Took me while to realise that you aren't talking about vibrating footwear 😆

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