When my social media feeds became a montage of people shaking on small two-by-one-foot vibration boards, I started wondering what was going on…
Then, I began digging into the benefits of whole-body vibration therapy, seeing claims ranging from lymphatic drainage and increased circulation to faster recovery, improved strength and even weight loss. It all sounded very promising.
So, after months of curiosity, I decided it was time to hop on the trend (literally) and order myself one of these popular vibration boards.
I landed on the compact and well-reviewed Lifepro Waver on Amazon, which just so happens to be $50 off for Amazon Prime Day.
The major savings event wraps up tomorrow, so there’s just a bit of time left to score this fitness find, and many more deals while they’re live.
When I started doing full-body vibration sessions (for about five to 10 minutes every morning), I noticed I’d step off with more energy and slightly less soreness from my workouts. Sometimes I even saw less puffiness in my face. All welcome benefits for what felt like a simple addition to my morning mom routine.
But what I didn’t expect was the one surprise benefit that would have my 67-year-old mother stealing the little Lifepro device from me. My mother, who deals with sciatica and chronic back pain, found that the vibration helps ease some of her discomfort and may have even improved her muscle strength.
A few weeks after she started using it, she began to notice her muscles feeling more relaxed and her core feeling a little stronger. “It feels like I shook 10 years off my body,” she even told me at one point. Now months later, she is still incorporating a vibration session into her routine every morning.
Studies seem to support what my mother has been experiencing. A 2021 study found that older adults who added whole-body vibration training to their routine saw significant improvements in lower-body strength. The researchers concluded that whole-body vibration can be a safe and effective add-on to traditional strengthening exercises.
Of course, like any exercise, moderation matters. Overuse can aggravate back pain, and anyone with a medical condition should consult a physician before starting a new routine — including vibration plates.
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This article was written by Miska Salemann, New York Post Commerce Writer/Reporter. As a health-forward member of Gen Z, Miska seeks out experts to weigh in on the benefits, safety and designs of both trending and tried-and-true fitness equipment, workout clothing, dietary supplements and more. Taking matters into her own hands, Miska intrepidly tests wellness products, ranging from Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint Longevity Mix to the viral Oura Ring to Jennifer Aniston’s favorite workout platform – often with her adorable toddler by her side. Before joining The Post, Miska covered lifestyle and consumer topics for the U.S. Sun and The Cannon Beach Gazette.
