Can fat-shaking machines help you lose weight?

This statement is questionable.

The working principle of the fat-shaking machine, also known as the vibration fat-reducing machine or the vibration body-shaping machine, is mainly to make the muscles constantly contract and relax through high-frequency vibration. This process can increase muscle activity and metabolism, and help burn some calories, but the effect is relatively limited or even minimal. Fat burning is a complex biochemical process that requires a lot of oxygen and is closely related to the individual's metabolic rate. This process is mainly achieved through aerobic exercise, such as running and swimming, which can increase heart rate and increase oxygen consumption, thereby promoting fat burning. The vibration stimulation provided by the fat-shaking machine is far from the intensity required for aerobic exercise. In addition, fat burning is not a local process, but a systemic process. This means that no matter how you vibrate a part of the body, it cannot directly cause the fat in that part to be burned. So, how can you lose weight scientifically and effectively? 1. Balanced diet: Controlling calorie intake is the key to weight loss. Reducing the intake of high-sugar and high-fat foods and increasing the intake of vegetables, fruits and whole grains can help reduce calorie intake while providing necessary nutrition. 2. Aerobic exercise: Aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking, jogging, swimming, etc., can increase heart rate and oxygen consumption, thereby promoting fat burning. At least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise or 75 minutes of high-intensity aerobic exercise per week is very effective for weight loss. 3. Strength training: Strength training can increase muscle mass and increase basal metabolic rate, allowing you to burn more calories even when you are at rest. In addition, the increase in muscle can also improve body lines and make the figure look tighter. 4. Perseverance: Weight loss is a long-term process that requires persistent efforts. Establishing healthy living habits, such as regular diet, moderate exercise, and adequate sleep, is essential to maintaining weight loss results.

Author | Master of Doubao Food Processing and Safety

Review | Ruan Guangfeng, Deputy Director of Kexin Food and Health Information Exchange Center