What it was: The vibrating exercise belt. If there's anything that sums up our condescension for fitness fads of the past, it's these contraptions. Go to YouTube and search for "Mueller Exerciser Belt ...

What once was considered a legitimate exercise could now be considered pretty pointless. The vibrating belt was a popular device in the 1930s and 1950s. Portable saunas were also used because it was ...

For years, companies have been hawking vibration as a form of exercise—from those fat-jiggling waist belts in the ’80s to the vibrating platforms found in many gyms today. Now, a new study in mice ...

WASHINGTON — New vibrating exercise machines are generating quite a buzz in the fitness world — and that’s not a bad pun. Vibration exercise products, also known by the brand name Power Plate, is a ...

From the vibrating belt machine to the twist board, people have been coming up with machines to take the “work” out of their workouts since the Victorian era. Most turn out to be ineffective fads, but ...

Whether you’re an elite athlete, a weekend warrior, or dealing with a chronically stiff or sore back, a combination of heat and vibration may provide much-needed relief. Hyperice just released the ...

New age exercise equipment provides among the most intriguing testaments to modern salesmanship. The promise of dramatic, quick fix transformations by simply strapping on a vibrating belt or using a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “Although lifestyle interventions such as exercise and diet are beneficial to bone, the effect is small,” Laura ...