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 ...

Q. Did those old exercise machines that quickly oscillated a belt around the midsection have any fat-burning benefits? A. In a word, no, though some modern studies indicate that gentle full-body ...

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 ...