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

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.

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TIME STAMPS

• Introduction of a new era for the podcast (0:00)
• Lyndsey introduction (8:52)
• Vibration plates (13:06)
• Lifting during pregnancy: (1:06:40)

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SOURCES AND LINKS

Vibration plates

Vibration plate articles:

• The main inspiration for this segment was Beth Skwarecki’s Lifehacker article – TikTok Myth of the Week: Vibration Plates
• The history of vibration therapy
• The Historical Evolution of the Therapeutic Application of Whole Body Vibrations: Any Lessons to be Learned? | Austin Sports Medicine
• Dr. John Kellogg Invented Cereal. Some of His Other Wellness Ideas Were Much Weirder | HISTORY
• Belt Vibrator

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

• Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Training on Body Composition, Cardiometabolic Risk, and Strength in the Population Who Are Overweight and Obese: A Systematic Review With Meta-analysis - ScienceDirect
• Does whole body vibration therapy assist in reducing fat mass or treating obesity in healthy overweight and obese adults? A systematic review and meta-analyses
• The effects of whole body vibration therapy on reducing fat mass in the adult general population: A systematic review and meta-analyses - PMC

Whole-body-vibration meta-analyses