Are Vibration Plates All Hype? Here’s What Experts Think About the Latest Trend

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Vibration plates aren't new, but wellness influencers on social media have made them popular again, saying the machines offer all sorts of health benefits. Some of the benefits they attribute to vibration plates include lymphatic drainage, help with building muscle and losing weight. But are there partial truths to these claims or are they another form of misinformation being spread online?

We spoke to several fitness experts to get their thoughts on this latest trend. Here's what they have to say and whether you should add one to your workout routine.


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What is a vibration plate?

Whole-body vibration plates are a form of exercise machinethat shakes rapidly when you stand on them. When you stand on a vibration plate, you're engaging in a full-body vibration exercise,...

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