What it was: The vibrating exercise belt. If there's anything that sums up our condescension for fitness fads of the past, it's these contraptions. Go to YouTube and search for "Mueller Exerciser Belt ...

Every generation has its own collection of interesting workout devices. That includes the Baby Boomer generation. In fact, ...

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 ...

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WASHINGTON (AP) _ You can't get washboard abs just by strapping an electronic exercise belt around your waist and pushing a button, the government says. But since several companies have used just such ...