Vibrating exercise belts
Although vibrating exercise belts were invented in the 1850s, they didn’t hit their first peak until 1900. They were popular for 30 years before there was a brief dip, only for the trend to reappear between 1950 and 1970. People suddenly had a way to lose weight without the work. All they needed to do was hook up to this vibrating belt, and they were good to go!
You could place the belt anywhere on your body that needed toning, such as your stomach or things. It was thought the vibrations were similar to a massage and would help people to lose weight. Sadly, these belts often did nothing of the sort. However, they are still a popular option in health clinics as full-body versions are used to improve balance and back pain.
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