What it was: The vibrating exercise belt. If there's anything that sums up our condescension for fitness fads of the past, it's these contraptions. Go to YouTube and search for "Mueller Exerciser Belt ...

What once was considered a legitimate exercise could now be considered pretty pointless. The vibrating belt was a popular device in the 1930s and 1950s. Portable saunas were also used because it was ...

Baby Boomers grew up during an era packed with shake belts, miracle machines, and late-night infomercials promising instant fitness results. While some gear offered mild benefits, plenty turned out to ...

Vibration plates are making a comeback. Similar to the mid-20th-century vibrating belt machines, vibration plates have been said to provide the body with various benefits and can even be a tool for ...

This is an installment of Good Fit, a column about exercise. Anyone who has ever gaped through a gym’s plate-glass window or nodded off to a late-night infomercial has become familiar with the ...

Weightlifting belts are a tool used by many fitness enthusiasts, and when used properly, these accessories can add premium rigidity and stability to your biggest lifts. And just like the myriad of ...