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SystemicAnomaly · 01-10-2013, 10:45 PM

I assume that you are referring to vibrating platforms sometimes used for pilates. Supposedly they were developed for astronauts to prevent muscle atrophy, maintain bone density/strength and for toning while in a zero-G environment.

http://www.myfitclinic.com/2012/03/14/do-vibration-machines-really-work

I've seen one of the pilates vibrating platforms in a friend's upscale health club. I've not tried it myself or have hear much feedback about it. My friend says she's not tried it either or paid much attention to it. After seeing this thread, I did a bit of research on these platforms. From limited reading on the subject, i get the sense that these platforms may very well provide some benefits but probably nowhere as much as the exaggerated claims made by platform manufacturers.

http://hobby.vocaboly.com/241/vibration-exercise-equipment-%E2%80%93-is-it-a-scam

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0...n_1306598.html

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/s...721992&sc=emaf

http://www.healthmarkinc.net/vf81003.htm

01-10-2013, 10:45 PM	#2
SystemicAnomaly Legend Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Stuck in the Matrix somewhere in Santa Clara CA Posts: 7,745	I assume that you are referring to vibrating platforms sometimes used for pilates. Supposedly they were developed for astronauts to prevent muscle atrophy, maintain bone density/strength and for toning while in a zero-G environment. http://www.myfitclinic.com/2012/03/14/do-vibration-machines-really-work I've seen one of the pilates vibrating platforms in a friend's upscale health club. I've not tried it myself or have hear much feedback about it. My friend says she's not tried it either or paid much attention to it. After seeing this thread, I did a bit of research on these platforms. From limited reading on the subject, i get the sense that these platforms may very well provide some benefits but probably nowhere as much as the exaggerated claims made by platform manufacturers. http://hobby.vocaboly.com/241/vibration-exercise-equipment-%E2%80%93-is-it-a-scam http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0...n_1306598.html http://www.npr.org/templates/story/s...721992&sc=emaf http://www.healthmarkinc.net/vf81003.htm __________________ . Every tool is a weapon -- if you hold it right. (~Ani DiFranco)