Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 18 hours ago
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.
Want to get your question answered on a future episode of the podcast? Record a voice memo on your phone and email it to podcast@strongerbyscience.com.
*TIME STAMPS*
0:00 Introduction of a new era for the podcast
8:52 Lyndsey introduction
13:06 Vibration plates
1:06:40 Lifting during pregnancy
*MORE FROM THE SBS TEAM*
Join the Research Spotlight newsletter: Get a two-minute breakdown of one recent study every Wednesday. Our newsletter is the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest exercise and nutrition science. strongerbyscience.com/newsletter
Join the SBS Facebook group and Subreddit.
facebook.com/groups/StrongerByScienceCommunity
reddit.com/r/macrofactor
Try MacroFactor for free: Use code SBS to get a 14-day free trial of our nutrition app MacroFactor. MacroFactor has the fastest food logger on the market and its smart nutrition coach adapts to your metabolism to keep you on track with your goals. Download it today on the App Store or Google Play. macrofactorapp.com
Work with a Stronger By Science coach: Get personalized training and nutrition plans and ongoing support from one of our expert coaches. strongerbyscience.com/coaching
*RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS*
MASS Research Review: Subscribe to the MASS Research Review to get concise and applicable breakdowns of the latest strength, physique, and nutrition research – delivered monthly. massresearchreview.com
BulkSupplements: Next time you stock up on supplements, be sure to use the promo code “SBSPOD” (all caps) to get 5% off your entire order. bulksupplements.com
*SOURCES AND LINKS*
*Vibration plates*
The main inspiration for this segment was Beth Skwarecki’s Lifehacker article – lifehacker.com/tiktok-myth-of-the-week-vibration-plates-1850548917
History of vibration plates:
healtheuropa.com/the-history-of-vibration-therapy/115531
austinpublishinggroup.com/sports-medicine/fulltext/asm-v1-id1003.pdf
history.com/news/dr-john-kellogg-cereal-wellness-wacky-sanitarium-treatments
Whole-body-vibration meta-analyses:
Fat loss metas: sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0003999321003336
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31749405
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6944803
More research on whole-body vibration:
frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2019.00627/full
journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/fulltext/2014/06000/long_term_effect_of_whole_body_vibration_training.30.aspx
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36282343
sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0965229922000139
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4560014
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23989260
sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378512212001557
journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0282604
mdpi.com/1660-4601/20/4/3765
https://medicaljournalssweden.se/jrm/article/view/2032/3364
https://www.scielo.br/j/fm/a/7Yfs5Q55M7sGVrsK9QnCB3C/?lang=en
eurapa.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s11556-020-00247-5
journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0278637
frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2023.1153163/full
*Lifting during pregnancy*
Greg's Research Spotlight on the topic: strongerbyscience.com/research-spotlight-lifting-pregnant
Primary study reviewed for exercise and pregnancy section: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36331580
ACOG exercise recommendations: acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2020/04/physical-activity-and-exercise-during-pregnancy-and-the-postpartum-period
History of guidelines for physical activity during pregnancy:
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8522915
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3563105
Urinary incontinence in powerlifters:
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8651931
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.
Want to get your question answered on a future episode of the podcast? Record a voice memo on your phone and email it to podcast@strongerbyscience.com.
*TIME STAMPS*
0:00 Introduction of a new era for the podcast
8:52 Lyndsey introduction
13:06 Vibration plates
1:06:40 Lifting during pregnancy
*MORE FROM THE SBS TEAM*
Join the Research Spotlight newsletter: Get a two-minute breakdown of one recent study every Wednesday. Our newsletter is the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest exercise and nutrition science. strongerbyscience.com/newsletter
Join the SBS Facebook group and Subreddit.
facebook.com/groups/StrongerByScienceCommunity
reddit.com/r/macrofactor
Try MacroFactor for free: Use code SBS to get a 14-day free trial of our nutrition app MacroFactor. MacroFactor has the fastest food logger on the market and its smart nutrition coach adapts to your metabolism to keep you on track with your goals. Download it today on the App Store or Google Play. macrofactorapp.com
Work with a Stronger By Science coach: Get personalized training and nutrition plans and ongoing support from one of our expert coaches. strongerbyscience.com/coaching
*RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS*
MASS Research Review: Subscribe to the MASS Research Review to get concise and applicable breakdowns of the latest strength, physique, and nutrition research – delivered monthly. massresearchreview.com
BulkSupplements: Next time you stock up on supplements, be sure to use the promo code “SBSPOD” (all caps) to get 5% off your entire order. bulksupplements.com
*SOURCES AND LINKS*
*Vibration plates*
The main inspiration for this segment was Beth Skwarecki’s Lifehacker article – lifehacker.com/tiktok-myth-of-the-week-vibration-plates-1850548917
History of vibration plates:
healtheuropa.com/the-history-of-vibration-therapy/115531
austinpublishinggroup.com/sports-medicine/fulltext/asm-v1-id1003.pdf
history.com/news/dr-john-kellogg-cereal-wellness-wacky-sanitarium-treatments
Whole-body-vibration meta-analyses:
Fat loss metas: sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0003999321003336
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31749405
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6944803
More research on whole-body vibration:
frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2019.00627/full
journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/fulltext/2014/06000/long_term_effect_of_whole_body_vibration_training.30.aspx
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36282343
sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0965229922000139
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4560014
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23989260
sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378512212001557
journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0282604
mdpi.com/1660-4601/20/4/3765
https://medicaljournalssweden.se/jrm/article/view/2032/3364
https://www.scielo.br/j/fm/a/7Yfs5Q55M7sGVrsK9QnCB3C/?lang=en
eurapa.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s11556-020-00247-5
journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0278637
frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2023.1153163/full
*Lifting during pregnancy*
Greg's Research Spotlight on the topic: strongerbyscience.com/research-spotlight-lifting-pregnant
Primary study reviewed for exercise and pregnancy section: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36331580
ACOG exercise recommendations: acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2020/04/physical-activity-and-exercise-during-pregnancy-and-the-postpartum-period
History of guidelines for physical activity during pregnancy:
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8522915
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3563105
Urinary incontinence in powerlifters:
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8651931
