Oct 1, 2026 · 14 min · 10 segments
Vibration plates have become one of the biggest wellness trends, but there's a difference between a tool having potential benefits and being a replacement for exercise. In this episode, Sandy takes a…
So vibration plates, what is actually happening? [laughs] So it is a mechanical stimulus where really underneath you, you have these rapid oscillations, and this creates repeated mechanical forces that enter primarily through your feet.
The sensory receptors detect changes in position, and your nervous system continually responds.
So this involves a concept called proprioception, which is your body's awareness of where it is in space.
And honestly, that's a huge hallmark of why balance is so important [laughs] and why we want to work on this coordination piece of really longevity and getting older.
So that's really vibration plates in a nutshell, but we're gonna get a little bit more into the science.
So [laughs] saying, "I use a vibration plate," is kind of like saying, "I lift weights," but what weight? What exercise? How long? And what intensity? Higher settings does not automatically mean better results.
So full disclosure, I use a vibration plate myself [laughs] around three times per week, and it is in addition to my normal exercise routine.
It's not a replacement for any resistance training, walking, mobility work I do.
But I do like incorporating it for balance, proprioception, stability, and muscle activation.
So vibration plates, what is actually happening? [laughs] So it is a mechanical stimulus where really underneath you, you have these rapid oscillations, and this creates repeated mechanical forces that enter primarily through your feet.
The sensory receptors detect changes in position, and your nervous system continually responds.
So this involves a concept called proprioception, which is your body's awareness of where it is in space.
And honestly, that's a huge hallmark of why balance is so important [laughs] and why we want to work on this coordination piece of really longevity and getting older.
So that's really vibration plates in a nutshell, but we're gonna get a little bit more into the science.
So [laughs] saying, "I use a vibration plate," is kind of like saying, "I lift weights," but what weight? What exercise? How long? And what intensity? Higher settings does not automatically mean better results.
So full disclosure, I use a vibration plate myself [laughs] around three times per week, and it is in addition to my normal exercise routine.
It's not a replacement for any resistance training, walking, mobility work I do.
But I do like incorporating it for balance, proprioception, stability, and muscle activation.
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