Vibration Plates, Lifting During Pregnancy, and a New Era for the SBS Podcast (Episode 115)

July 5, 2023

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.

Announcements

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.

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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

Whole-body-vibration meta-analyses: Others

Lifting during pregnancy:

Greg’s Research Spotlight on the topic: How concerned do lifters need to be about training hard during pregnancy?
Primary study reviewed: Impact of heavy resistance training on pregnancy and postpartum health outcomes
ACOG exercise recommendations
History of guidelines for physical activity during pregnancy:
- Physical Activity During Pregnancy – Past and Present – PMC
- Physical Activity and Pregnancy: Past and Present Evidence and Future Recommendations – PMC
Urinary incontinence in powerlifters: Urinary Incontinence in Competitive Women Powerlifters: A Cross-Sectional Survey – PMC