01-17-2008, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueSky  I hadn't heard of these vibrational machines until very recently. Anybody used one? Vibrational machines are apparently very good for losing weight and building muscle. According to the blurb, spending 15 minutes on one of these things is like doing a 1.5 hour resistance training workout. And I am interested to know how it might affect insulin sensitivity. | I think that it's just a shaking machine and because you are not moving or putting your body in pressure is not losing weight. 
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Originally Posted by Evermont I'll just be polite and say that uh... I'm skeptical. I suspect this machine will make you lighter in the wallet only. | Yeah That's a good point, I'd rather pay for some high quality food than a hunk of metal. 
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Originally Posted by volleyball Gave me a good laugh. It reminds me of one of the belt things that women put around their behind as it shook it way back in the 50's and 60's. The only way you lose calories is by upchucking it | LOL Volleyball, So buy throwing up is a good idea. If you don't put it in there in the first place is another good idea too.  |
