Vibration Machines Do They Work

A whole body vibration machine can be regarded as both fitness and therapy device, as vibration training is used not only for sculpting a slimmer and more toned body, but also for therapy purposes.
A vibrating machine can have multiple medical applications, so in this article we’ll answer the question “Do vibration machines work?” by listing some of the conditions in which a whole body vibration machine can be beneficial.

What a vibrating machine works for 
Asking whether a whole body vibration machine works is like asking if fitness works, or if being active works. It all depends on the way you use that machine and on your purpose: if you expect a vibrating machine to turn you into a body builder, it won’t happen, and if you expect a whole body vibration machine to solve your diabetes complications, it won’t happen.

A WBV platforms isn’t a miracle tool, but studies show this device does have several medical applications, so here’s what vibrating machines work for:

1.  Spanish researchers from the University of Extremadura showed that vibration exercises done for 12 weeks can reduce pain and increase quality of life in fibromyalgia patients, improving their dynamic balance at the same time. 
2. Researchers at the Islamic Azad University in Teheran found WBV training to help reduce blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes patients. Also, German researchers found that 12 weeks of exercising on a vibrating machine can improve glycaemic control and help in preventing diabetes and obesity. 
3.  Spanish researchers from the University of Seville showed that this form of training can improve blood flow and circulation, and can help in decreasing body weight and waist circumference. 
4. German scientists showed that a whole body vibrating machine can improve motor score in Parkinson’s sufferers, reducing tremor and rigidity. Spanish scientists showed that vibrating platforms have positive effects on posture and balance of patients with multiple sclerosis.
5. In healthy subjects, WBV was found to activate trunk muscles and improve muscle strength and bone mineral density, especially in the hip and spine. Also, it’s been found to improve leg power, flexibility and range of motion. 
6.  Exercising on a whole body vibration machine was shown to improve postural control and mobility in the elderly and to reduce risk of bone fractures, improving production of growth hormone. 
7.  In healthy students, vibration workouts were shown to increase muscle mass and reduce body fat, as well as improve energy expenditure by accelerating metabolism. 

The list can continue, but these studies should be enough to convince you that whole body vibration does work, and that a vibrating machine can be used for several health and fitness purposes.