A new fitness trend is gaining popularity on social media, with vibration plates being touted as a way to lose weight. Influencers claim that simply standing on these machines can lead to weight loss.

However, the effectiveness of vibration plates is being questioned. A Houston doctor is weighing in on the trend, offering insight into whether the devices actually work.

Further details on the doctor's assessment and the science behind vibration plates are available from local news sources, including an interview with a primary care and sports medicine physician in Houston.