Posted: 5/8/2009 5:38:43 PM EDT
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Machines May Help Shake Off Fat
Vibration Plates Really Work, Research Says Machines that shake you in order to help get rid of fat may actually work, according to new research. Scientists from the University of Antwerp found that overweight people who regularly used the equipment in combination with a calorie-restricted diet were more successful at long-term weight loss than those who combined dieting with conventional exercise. The study followed 61 people, mostly women, for a year. For the first six months, people were told which kind of exercise to do. After that, they could make their own plan. There were four groups: one got a diet plan; the second got the diet plan and a workout plan with supervised classes; the third got a diet plan and supervised workouts on the vibrating machines; a fourth was given no treatment. "Over the year, only the conventional fitness and vibration groups managed to maintain a 5 percent weight loss, which is what is considered enough to improve health," study leader Dirk Vissers said. The dieters lost 6 percent of their weight, but couldn't keep it off. The second group lost more weight –– 7 percent –– and kept it off. The vibration group lost 11 percent and maintained a 10.5 percent reduction for six months. Those who were not given diet advice or an exercise plan gained 1.5 percent of their body weight. "These are very encouraging results, but it doesn't mean people trying to lose weight can ditch aerobic exercise and jump on the vibration plate instead. They still need a healthy diet and aerobic exercise, but this could be a viable alternative to weight lifting," Vissers said. He pointed out that people can't just stand on the machines and expect results. They also have to do exercises such as squats, lunges, calf raises or pushups while on them. The study was presented on Friday at the European Congress on Obesity. |
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As I recall, they were responsible for some internal injuries. Shaking body parts around too vigorously for too long a period of time can lead to internal tearing, which can result in hemorrhaging and other assorted health issues, which MAY lead to death. Eventually they'll figure out the ideal workout program for the lazy slob: Take this pill. It knocks you out cold. Now you're hooked up to an electrostimulus machine which works out all of your muscles at 100 percent intensity (or less, depending on your health) for as long as it takes to give you a good workout. Now you're revived but given a long-lasting painkiller. You've had a killer full body workout while you slept. You're a bit sore and weak for a couple of days but you didn't have to actually put any conscious effort into your workout. It'll happen. If it's not starting already. You'll be able to choose your intended results, too. Weight loss, general fitness, body building...any option. You just have to do it enough to achieve your results. CJ |