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You forgot to reveal who funded the non peer reviewed “study” and paid the doctor. This item should not be on Sports Woot it clearly belongs to be on “Sellout” Woot.
Yes, Dr. Susan Smith Jones, an expert in “holistic health”, who advocates using herbs and spirituality in order to be healthy. Who doesn’t list what her PhD is in on her website, but only says she’s a “behavioral and transformational specialist.”
You can cite someone who seems to be a shill on par with Dr. Oz, or you can cite an organization like the Mayo Clinic, which states on their website that “comprehensive research about whole-body vibration is lacking. It’s not yet clear if whole-body vibration provides the same range of health benefits as exercise you actively engage in, such as walking, biking or swimming.” Or you can cite the NIH, which states that “In conclusion, 24 weeks whole body vibration training did not reduce weight, total body fat or subcutaneous fat in previously untrained females.”
Is this thing like the contraption at amusement parks where you drop in a quarter and get 30 seconds of jolting vibrations for your feet? Those contraptions allow me to stay at the park for the full day and not keel over from exhaustion. I love them!
If this is like that, I may be in for 1.
The real question is though, will it work with my Zune?
I own a very similar unit: Confidence Fitness Slim Full Body Vibration Platform Fitness Machine. The claims of being equivalent to traditional exercise may be a bit overblown. However if you tend to have stiff ankles or calves this machine is wonderful. After 10 minutes my legs feel great.