From the Mayo Clinic--not that helpful

Whole body vibration training: An effective workout? - MayoClinic.com

Whole body vibration also may have a role beyond sports and fitness. Some research shows that whole body vibration, when performed correctly and under medical supervision when needed, can:

• Reduce back pain
• Improve balance in older adults
• Reduce bone loss

Still, if you want to lose weight and improve fitness, enjoy a healthy diet and include physical activity in your daily routine. If you choose whole body vibration, remember to do aerobic and strength training activities as well. And because whole body vibration can be harmful in some situations, check with your doctor before using it, especially if you're pregnant or have any health problems.

Why this blog?

I create blogs to help me organize projects and information. In this case my wife and I are very interested in vibration technology for exercise. She's been going to her acupuncturist and he has a vibration machine that she really likes. She thinks it'd be great for us to have one at home. Unfortunately the one she has been using is an $8,000 machine--a little out of our league, so I'm looking into options. There are lots of other machines that range from a couple of hundred dollars to $1,000+. I need to know if they are worth it or just pieces of junk. This blog will help me to determine if I want to buy one or not. And I'm always welcome to input and feedback.