One of the newest trends in working out, Whole-body vibration machines. It is not clear if you get the same fitness and health benefits as your regular exercise routine, but some people will disagree with the experts. 

I recently bought one for myself to try out. I am only two weeks in, but I can honestly start seeing some improvement in my muscle tone in my legs. Check out the benefits the machines are supposed to offer their users and how this trend started.  

THE HISTORY OF WHOLE-BODY VIBRATION MACHINES 

Doctors back in Ancient Greece started using vibration machines to help their soldiers recovery from injuries. Of course, the type of machine they used is much different than the whole-body vibration machines we see today. The doctors back then would use a wooden instrument and pluck the strings over wounds to get vibrations. They found that the wounds of the soldiers would heal much faster.  

HOW DO THE MACHINES ACTUALLY WORK? 

The vibration machines work by having you stand on the platform with knees bent in a 30-degree angle with both feet in the number 11 position. The machine vibrates 30x per second and believe me, you will feel it after a minute. Most experts say you only need 10 to 15 minutes to get the most benefits. These vibrations trick your body into believing you are falling which activates your stress reflex. This type of reflex means your muscles are contracting at a rapid pace.  

VIBRATION BENEFITS TO YOUR FITNESS AND HEALTH 

It saves you so much time. 

Its low impact 

Faster weight loss in a shorter amount of time. 

Toner muscles 

Better circulation 

Builds muscle strength 

Better balance 

Reduces cellulite 

Reduces back pain 

Helps reduce bone loss 

I can attest that I am seeing benefits quickly. I suffer from nerve pain in my legs and plantar fasciitis, and both have improved since I started on the machine. Overall, I am happy with my purchase. Drop us a comment if you have used one before and the benefits you have seen. Check out the video below to see how they work.  

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