The Stronger By Science Podcast

Vibration plates, lifting during pregnancy, and a new era for the SBS podcast

Episode Summary

In this episode, Greg and Lyndsey delve into the history and science behind vibration plates. Are there legitimate, scientific purposes for this trendy piece of equipment, or is it just a total scam? Then, they discuss a new study that investigated the impact of heavy resistance training on pregnancy and postpartum health outcomes. That discussion leads to a larger conversation about how exercise guidelines evolve.

Episode Notes

The Stronger By Science podcast is back, and it's the start of a new era for the show! We've got a new hosting line-up, new segments, new cover art, new music, and new way for you to get your questions answered. But a lot remains unchanged: We're still aiming to break down the latest health and fitness research and trends in a way that's easily understandable and fun to listen to. Going forward, we'll be releasing new episodes every two weeks on Wednesdays. 

In this episode, Greg and Lyndsey delve into the history and science behind vibration plates. Are there legitimate, scientific purposes for this trendy piece of equipment, or is it just a total scam? Then, they discuss a new study that investigated the impact of heavy resistance training on pregnancy and postpartum health outcomes. That discussion leads to a larger conversation about how exercise guidelines evolve.

Want to get your question answered on a future episode of the podcast? Record a voice memo on your phone and email it to podcast@strongerbyscience.com. 

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Vibration plates

Vibration plate articles:

Whole-body-vibration meta-analyses: Fat loss metas

Whole-body-vibration meta-analyses: Others

Lifting during pregnancy: