Do Vibration Plates Work, and Are They Worth the Hype?

Vibrating belt machines were promoted as weight loss aids in the early to mid-20th century, but that wasn’t the end of the vibration exercise fad. Now, vibration plates are a social media trend, with many claiming that they are an excellent alternative workout method that can provide several health benefits. Meanwhile, researchers have continued to…

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Tonal 2 Review: Smarter Strength Training

Tonal is a high-tech slab of ambition—a gym in a mirror for those wanting to trade dumbbells for algorithm-powered gains. Tonal 2 is sleeker, sharper, and somehow even more expensive than before. At $4,295 (plus several add-on costs), it’s both a statement piece and a serious financial commitment. I wanted to know if Tonal could…

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