Vibration plates have become one of the latest fitness trends on social media, with users claiming the machines can burn fat, build muscle and improve overall health. But fitness experts at the University of Rochester Medical Center say many of those claims are overstated.
According to Conner Lorenzo, director of fitness science at UR Medicine Orthopaedics & Physical Performance, vibration plates can serve as a supplement to exercise programs but should not be viewed as a shortcut to weight loss or improved fitness.
Vibration plates use a motorized platform that creates rapid movements beneath a user standing, sitting or exercising on the machine. The vibrations force muscles to contract repeatedly as the body works to maintain balance.
While some social media influencers promote vibration plates as a way to burn fat with minimal effort, Lorenzo said there is little evidence that the devices lead to significant fat loss, muscle gain or improvements in bone density on their own. Instead, traditional forms of exercise such as walking, resistance training and strength workouts remain far more effective for building fitness and improving health.
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