The Fat Jiggling Machine

I remember seeing them years ago. Yes, they were advertised as vibrating or massaging the fat off -- the theory being that fat would be loosened from its moorings enabling the body to flush it out. As you describe, the non-exerciser would "hoist themselves on the machine and get a right-royal jiggle-massage in the butt and thigh department".

It's similar in principle to the vibrating bands that extended out horizontally and wrapped around your butt and vibrated the fat loose. As if. It later came under fire from doctors who were seeing patients with damged inner organs from so much jiggling. And, of course, no loss of fat. Anything to keep from exercising. Let the machine do it for you!

There is some truth in that heat can aid fat mobilization. But one has to already be in a caloric deficit. I've jogged before on a treadmill with a blanket wrapped around my lower back, while buzzed on yohimbe. Seems like it might have helped a little.

How do you stay on the thing? It looks like you would fall off the top. And I'm always worried about falling off the treadmill ... this looks a lot more trecherous.

might be fun to try with a friend. umm, okay, maybe not.

LOL, this is too funny. I agree with Judy - "anything to keep from exercising"!

God, I wish this worked!

Well, it does work -- if what you want it to do is jiggle your fat!

I suppose it produces a great placebo effect. I mean, come on, how could you NOT be losing weight when you're being jiggled around like a jello mold? Yeah, I guess some people would do just about anything to avoid exercise.

Battle Creek, Michigan...isn't that where Kellogg did his research on breakfast cereal? He was really into the whole "nutrition and fitness" thing before it was trendy.

I have to say that the only thing this machine might do is leave your whole body feeling numb after using it. Besides that I am really not sure what good the machine will do for weight loss and exercise as it will barely burn any calories.

27 years ago I went to an all - women gym (figures & fitness) they had those belts that you put around your waist. That too would jiggle all your chub around your waist. @ the time it was thought to help get rid of chub & loosen you up kind like warming up the muscles, so you would be "streched" out, making your muscles warm, loose & nimble. Now, 27 years later we nnow know that these machines are worthless

old fashioned:? Ha, they have them in every gym in Korea, as well as jiggle bands that are attached to a machine and you put it around any body part you want and away you go, as well as machines that you stand on that vibrate your whole body. I dunno, but it's good for a nice little massage.

They have these in my country (Japan) but they've always been billed as a massager (not a weight loss aid). Runners use it for the calves after a long, hard run. The band massagers also were used on the lower back, butt, and quads.

Sort of side note: I am always surprised when people tell me that they can't afford good food, or good training on how to eat and exercise, or psycotherapy.. yet so many fat people's garages are littered with things like this, and Bo-flexs, and Nordic Tracts, etc.

wow, that looks dangerous. i doubt it works for weight loss.

Mark M--That's exactly what my inlaws' house is like. They are on a REALLY fixed income and have been for a long time. They really have to watch what they spend money on, but yet my mother in law has bought an exercise bike and a Nordic Trak, both of which are serving as coat hangers in the laundry room. And yeah, she's still overweight. I know so many people with unused exercise equipment and it makes me so mad because I would kill to have a Precor elliptical machine at my house...I'd use it all the time.

These are good machines for massage, but have nothing to prove that anyone has actually lost any weight on them. I believe you can tone up certain areas with them as well. Lots of different ways to use it, you can sit on it (propped up by your arms), put your tummy on it, straddle it, etc.

I still like the belt massager better, it's no better for weight loss, but it sure feels nice!

This is no stranger than some of those gadgets you see now days. The ab blaster belts and whatever else, all good entertainment, but not ab blasting.

I used to be an exercise teacher at Elaine Powers and this was one of the machines in our program of machines and exercise. This machine was used in a circuit type situation where you used the machine and immediatly followed up with a so-called tightening exercise.

I have no idea how do you use this thing? Are you supposed to lie flat or just stand with your back against the machine?

I am living in South Korea... browsing the internet about these machines because they still have them in the gym here. The Korean just love em... there is always a line up to get on the fat massager which is right next to two giggle belt machines...which are also a huge hit here in Korea... SO FUNNY TO WATCH!!

We have one left by the previous owner and would like directions on how to use it. I would appreciate it if someone who was an instructor would e-mail me directions how to use.
littlelefty480@yahoo.com

Little Lefty is a fetisher...someone who gets off on others experiences with this device for his own "gratification". I hate jerks that leave posts like this. They want nothing more than to gain some sort of sexual satisfaction from honest people who have experiences with this machine.

Try the right hand once in a while, Lefty!

We had one of those machines when I was a kid back in the 60's!

Not exactly like this one. But, my dad bought my mother a machine to "jiggle your lard." He actually bought it as a birthday present if you can believe the nerve!

Needless to say, it was not well received and she never used it. The machine stood for years in the guest bathroom. It had a heavy canvas belt attached horizontally to a rotating drum at about 3' height. It "jiggled your lard" alright, but aside from getting your tummy numb, it didn't do anything.

As for the one in the picture, you're supposed to lean on it forwards so that your stomach fat is jiggled, or lean against your bottom so that it massages your bottom or your legs. It's designed to be able to "reach all areas."

Won't do a thing, but hey! What's more American than a machine to exercise for you?

I used one of these machines as well in a workout club that I belonged too. I was actually looking for one myself because I found this machine very effective in reducing my problem areas as well as increasing my circlulation. I thought is was a wonderful machine and very effective. More so than any of the other equipment that they had available. Good Luck finding one and if you do let me know where you found it.

I could see that being very effective. I know trainers use foam rollers all the time.

I inherited a roller massager somewhat identical to the one shown above. I would like to sell it. That machine is a unique device. you wont fall off as long as you hold onto the handles on the side, it os very effective to lay on. It really losens up your back!

Let's face it: if a machine is vibrating you in such a way that you must constantly rebalance yourself or exert yourself (however minimally) to keep balanced, you are expending more energy than if you were just sitting quietly. Might not be as effective as running, or even very effective at all, but I imagine it's better than nothing.

Secondly, that thing looks like it would make a racket

My wife used to have one of these machines and would like to have it back. I think I threw ours away. Would you be interested in selling the one in the picture. Let me know. Thank You. 866-469-7432 Carleton

Hay, if you are not interested in using the machine I would really be interested in taking it off your hands at the moment I am looking for a machine just like this.

I bought one in the 80's and loved the way it made me feel after a massage my calves never felt better. I have always had heavy thighs, and after using this machine my legs were the skinnest they have ever been.

This machine does a great in braking down the body fat so your body can release it. It worked for me but I used it for 30mins-1hr every day. My results were great and I would go back to using it again if I could find one.

I have listed my Friends Machine on Ebay and we are taking offers on this machine. I have no idea what these are worth, and could not find anything in my research so I just listed it at 2K. Here is the URL:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370095367896

I have been looking for one of these machines for a while. If anyone has one to get rid of or sell, I would love to have it. Please e-mail tcollins@altonschools.org or call me at 618-474-6901 from 8-3pm central time. Theresa

I think I once saw an evil genius tie James Bond to one of these.

Haha BS Police's comment!!!

2009-03-30

if anyone has one of these machines or knows where to get one, let me know. i am interested now. post your response and how to make contact with you.

I don't know about fat reduction, but it was great on cellulite. I had been looking for one for years. I didn't know they made them in Battle Creek, MI - I grew up in Kalamazoo.

I have one of these machines. Mine is made by Sears and is identical to the one pictured, except is yellow and handles are a bit different. My neighbor, who is older than I, had one in the 60's and said they are very effective for breaking down fat and cellulite. Does anyone know what they are worth???

I have a vintage belly jiggling machine with the belt that goes around your waist. I will sell it for $160 plus shipping costs. It was manufactured by the Preston Reducing Equipment Company of Montreal, Canada. It has never helped me reduce, but it feels good. Call Josh, 970 663-5400, Loveland, Colorado