According to a recent study looking at the effects of whole body vibration on mice; concluded that the vibrating platforms, belts and accessories actually do work by mimicking the benefits of exercise on muscle and bone health, and the researchers think the technique could help treat human health conditions too.
“Our study is the first to show that whole body vibration may be just as effective as exercise at combating some of the negative consequences of obesity and diabetes,” says cellular biologist Meghan E. McGee-Lawrence from Augusta University.
The idea behind whole body vibration is that when the platform you’re standing on vibrates, the forced movement makes muscles repeatedly contract and relax, which in turn can release hormones that are good for the body – such as boosting osteocalcin, which enhances bone health.
“The frequency and magnitude of the stimulus, and how long it’s applied, need to be optimized to achieve the outcome you desire.”
Other researchers are also warning people not to take the wrong conclusions away from this particular study.
While it might seem appealing to incur a benefit from passively standing and not needing to exert yourself, experts emphasize that if you can physically exercise, that’s still your best bet.
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The findings are reported in Endocrinology.
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