Effectiveness of whole-body vibration training on body mass reduction: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors' conclusion
WBVT alone did not significantly reduce body mass or fat mass, but it remains a promising intervention due to its neuromuscular and metabolic benefits. Future studies should explore optimized WBVT parameters, potential metabolic adaptations, and synergies with other interventions to enhance its applicability in body mass management.
Study context
- Population
- Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of whole-body vibration training (WBVT) on weight-related outcomes, published up to December 25, 2024, across body mass index (BMI) and age categories
- Participants
- 585 participants20 RCTs
- Comparison
- WBVT vs control
- Outcome
- Body mass, BMI and fat mass
Methodological detailsfixed or random-effects models, PRISMA, Overall risk of bias low to moderate
- Fixed or random-effects models
- PRISMA
- Overall risk of bias low to moderate
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
Body mass, BMI, fat mass
MD
0.04
body mass; not significant
MD
−0.24
BMI; not significant
MD
−0.90
fat mass; not significant
Further pooled results
| Outcome | Estimate | P value |
|---|---|---|
| Fat-free mass and body fat percentageWBVT · fat-free mass; not significant | MD 0.15 | |
| Fat-free mass and body fat percentageWBVT · body fat percentage; not significant | MD 0.04 % | |
| Body fat percentage by age subgroupAge ≥50 years vs Age <50 years | P = 0.008 |
- Body fat percentage by age subgroup: MD −1.79% (≥50 y) vs 0.46% (<50 y); greater reduction in ≥50 y
Subgroups by BMI
- No significant differences across weight categories
Original publication
Effectiveness of whole-body vibration training on body mass reduction: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Obes (Lond). Published 22 August 2025. doi:10.
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