Vibration plates! xPost

 
 On principle I distrust all fad diets and disbelieve the benefits of all miracle machinery. I therefore assumed vibration plates were an expensive, ineffective gimmick!

But gyms are starting to get them.

Anyone any knowledge? Do they actually work!  Do YOU actually work while using them?

Kate
 

Somewhere I read (Consumer Reports, perhaps?) that their tests showed the things didn't do anything but I guess the jury is still out. Here are a few articles I found through Google:


http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/techinnovations/2007-05-29-fitness-vibration-machines_N.htm

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/paul-taylor/exercise-is-still-best-vibration-platform-fails-bone-building-test/article2239822/

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/15/health/nutrition/15best.html