Power Plate® My7™ Vibration Machine
3G Cardio® AVT™ 6.0 Vibration Machine
Power Plate® Pro 6 with ProMotion™ Vibration Machine
3G Cardio® AVT™ 5.0 Vibration Machine
Power Plate® My5™ Vibration Machine
Power Plate® Pro 5™ Vibration Machine
WAVE® AirReflex™ Vibration Machine
WAVE® ProElite™ Vibration Machine
Power Plate® Pro 5 AIRdaptive™ Vibration Machine
WAVE® Contour Plus™ Vibration Machine
3G Cardio® AVT™ 3.0 Vibration Machine
Power Plate Pro® 5 AIRdaptive HP™ Vibration Machine
WAVE® Contour™ Vibration Machine
BH® Advanced body platform ABP™ Vibration Machine
BH® VibroBoost™ Vibration Machine
FitVibe® Excel Pro™ Vibration Machine
NitroFit® Personal™ Vibration Machine
NitroFit® Deluxe™ Vibration Machine
DKN® XG-5 Pro™ Vibration Machine
LifeSpan® VP1000 Vibration Machine™
DKN® XG-3™ Vibration Machine
PowerVibe® ZenPro™ Vibration Machine
DKN® XG-10™ Vibration Machine
Power Plate® My3™ Vibration Machine
PowerVibe® Motion 1™ Vibration Machine
PowerVibe® Pro Home™ Vibration Machine
DKN® V Power™ Vibration Machine
NordicTrack / Proform® Activator V3™ Vibration Machine
PowerVibe® Pro 2™ Vibration Machine
NordicTrack / Proform® V7 Vibration™ Vibration Machine
FitVibe® Excel™ Vibration Machine
FreeMotion® Vertex™ Vibration MachineVibration Machine Reviews - Best Buy Ratings

Power Plate® My7™ Vibration Machine
PROS: The all new Power Plate® My7™ Vibration Machine is a very impressive and expensive machine. With about 1000 embedded videos in the upper electronics console and a couple hundred different user programs, the Power Plate® My7™ has answered the critics by providing a massive amount of programming features. At $7999.00 we would expect a very impressive look, feel and function and Power Plate® has delivered. The Power Plate® My7™ is also the first in their home series to offer the upper body crystal polymer hand resistance cables referred to as ProMOTION™. We are also happy to finally see a cross bar handle like the 3G Cardio® Vibration plates. Users love the cross bar handle as it allows for a more ergonomic position for doing deep exercises like squats.
CONS: We would have like to see a larger standing platform as on the Pro 5™ and Pro 6™ but still a well done machine. The Power Plate® My7™ is very expensive but worth the money if you can afford it.

3G Cardio® AVT™ 6.0 Vibration Machine
PROS: Like the 3G Cardio® 5.0 AVT™ Vibration Machine, the 3G Cardio 6.0 AVT™ Vibration Machine packs quite a lot of quality into a mid-level price point. The 6.0 AVT™ Vibration Machine boasts an oversized platform, an extremely sturdy frame and a very good overall unit weight (267lbs), adjustable frequency range of 30-50 Hertz and good options for customizable programming, great overall feel with a comfortable and powerful vibration level and easy to hold upper handles. We really like the overall fit and finish of the 6.0™ Vibration plate and rate it is one of our top picks.
CONS: We would be nitpicking if we listed anything here but to be fair to everyone else we would like to see a lower price point. If the 6.0 AVT™ could sell for $4300 - $4500 we would be inclined to rate it 100%. The removable mat is still not our favorite and the programs could be a bit easier to understand but again, only a minor annoyance to us.

Power Plate® Pro 6 with ProMotion™ Vibration Machine
PROS: In our opinion, the Pro 6 (and My7) have easily the best system for allowing a user to achieve a full range of upper body strength exercises. It is important to state that still the best way to work the upper body is by using the vibration plate platform itself but it is still nice to have a little something extra on the side. The Power Plate® Pro 6™ Vibration machine has a very heavy duty frame and smooth feel and able to handle any type of work load environment.
CONS: You will pay a fair amount of extra money to have cabled resistance bands on the side. As with the other Power Plate® machines, there is a lack of customizable programs available. Same as the Pro5™ and Pro5 AIRdaptive™, a great machine if the required purpose and setting justifies it.

3G Cardio® AVT™ 5.0 Vibration Machine
PROS: When we take into account all the main criteria which determines the quality, performance, feel and function, the 3G Cardio® AVT 5.0™ is our overall favorite at the mid-level price point. While there are better quality machines, we have not found a brand or model that offer more for the same price point. With an impressive overall weight (222lbs), large flexible vibration platform, adjustable 30-50 Hertz frequency, good upper and middle level customizable program consoles, an embedded high density rubber non-slip surface platform, this vibration plate offers quite a bit more bang for the buck. Very good quality, great feel and smartly designed upper handles (like the Power Plate® My 7™), the 5.0 AVT™ received very high marks in all categories.
CONS: While we were not able to find any medium to major concerns, we were not crazy about the removable mat that comes with the unit. We were hoping this removable mat would be a bit higher quality like the Power Plate® mats. Also, this model offers a multitude of different built in programs; it took a little while to learn how to customize the settings.

Power Plate® My5™ Vibration Machine
CONS: There is a very noticeable lack of programming and customization. Two large price increases in the last 14 months has driven up the price. Lacking a middle cross bar like the 3G Cardio AVT™ machine and the Power Plate My7™, it would be nice to have a newer design. All in all, there is not too much negative to say about this model.

Power Plate® Pro 5™ Vibration Machine
PROS: The Pro 5™ boasts and impressively large size platform, physically heavy frame and an impressive 50Hz maximum frequency range. This Pro 5™ is suitable for any type of club, 'paid-for-membership' or vertical market environment. This is the first model in the Power Plate® line up which offers a commercial warranty. With two very powerful motors, this machine will offer a challenge for even the most experienced athlete. Comparing this to other vibration plates in the same price point, the Pro 5™ is still a good choice with its overall quality and feel.
CONS: It is always important to keep in mind where you will be using a vibration plate machine. The Pro 5™ is intended for a commercial environment and may not be the best value in a home setting. At this price, we would like to see a more updated electronics package and better designed handle bars. Overall price is a bit hard to swallow.

WAVE® AirReflex™ Vibration Machine
CONS: When you get to this level of vibration machines, it is obviously hard to find much wrong with a design. Realistically, there should be nothing wrong with a machine when you spend $8995.00. All we would say is do your research, find out what is best for your environment and understand you own needs before you buy.

WAVE® ProElite™ Vibration Machine
CONS: Once again, when you get to this level of vibration machines, it is obviously hard to find much wrong with a design. Realistically, there should be nothing wrong with a machine when you spend $11,900.00. All we would say is do your research, find out what is best for your environment and understand you own needs. Keep in mind, if you want a high-end vibration plate and want fancy touch screen electronics this would be a good choice. On the other hand if you want a high end vibration plate and don't really care too much about the programs and electronics, consider the Power Plate® Pro5 AIR™.

Power Plate® Pro 5 AIRdaptive™ Vibration Machine
PROS: The Power Plate ® Pro 5 AIRdaptive™ adjustable air bladder assists in creating a less stable platform helping to activate even more stabilizer and fast twitch muscle tissue. This concept is perhaps most beneficial to a smaller population of people, specifically elite athletes and in some therapeutic environments. This model is probably the single most effective vibration plate in stimulating and activating a multitude of muscle fibers but with the high price tag, again it is hard to rate this as a top machine for both quality and value. If this review site was only for professional studios and training centers, the Pro5 AIRdaptive ™ would be one of our top picks.
CONS: The Power Plate® Pro 5 Air™ is basically made of the same mold as the Pro 5 but adds an air bladder to the underside of the vibration plate platform. Again, this is a very well designed plate and useful in the appropriate environments but not really meant for the mainstream common folk like you and me. This is a vibration training plate that you would expect to see if a professional sports facility, training studio or health club. Once again, the overall price is very high for a home environment.

WAVE® Contour Plus™ Vibration Machine
CONS: While this is a good machine and it has a good overall feel, the one aspect that we would like to see changed is the variation on the frequency of vibration. We would like to see more than just a High/Low setting which would allow a user to create more individualized programs and settings. While we are ok with the handles on the Wave® Contour™ Vibration Machine because of the $4800.00 price point, we can nitpick a bit more for the higher priced Contour Plus™ Vibration Machine. We would like a more ergonomically correct upper handle bar like some of the other vibration plates in this price point.

3G Cardio® AVT™ 3.0 Vibration Machine
??Cons: It is always tricky to point out the negatives on a machine that is a third the price of some of the other top brands but here you go. While this does offer more "power" than any other brand in the same price point we still want...more power. When you get into the +$3000 range you will experience a more powerful thrust under your feet and that is where you really get ALL of the benefit you have read about. We would also like to see a larger platform but again, at a MAP price of $1999 who can complain?

Power Plate Pro® 5 AIRdaptive HP™ Vibration Machine
CONS: The Power Plate® Pro 5 AIRdaptive HP™ is basically the same exact machine as the Power Plate Pro® 5 AIRdaptive sans the upright column - so why is it more expensive? We are sure that there is a good reason but we don't see it. While we have no problem with the overall quality and performance level, it should not cost as much as it does. Sorry Power Plate, while we love you a bunch, it is hard to swallow the high price tag. This vibration machine is definitely designed for an extremely specific user but for everyone else, and if you want to stick with the high end Power Plate® Vibration Machines, look at the Power Plate® My 7™ or Pro 6. More for less money!

WAVE® Contour™ Vibration Machine
CONS: While we do like this machine, especially for the listed price, we would like to see a better parts warranty and a little higher physical weight but for $1800.00 we should not complain too much. We are also not real big fans of only having a 'High/Low' amplitude setting. This is equivalent to doing a strength workout with either a 5lb dumbbell or 100lb dumbbell. To Wave's® defense, there are many other machines on the market that do the same thing for much more money.

BH® Advanced body platform ABP™ Vibration Machine
Cons: While we did not find too many negatives with this machine we still are a bit concerned with the overall physical weight (128lbs) and the lack of programming but again, at $1999.00 it is still a good buy. We felt it had a decent overall feel and design but for a more avid exercise enthusiast and if you want to stick with the BH Fitness® brand name, we would maybe suggest moving up to the Vibroboost™ Vibration Plate.

BH® VibroBoost™ Vibration Machine
CONS: We would like to see the BH Fitness® Vibroboost™ reach a frequency level of 50Hz but 45Hz is still better than most. We would like a better designed upper handle bar. Their Vibration Platform is a little bit stiff and the overall physical weight is a little low as we would like to see it weigh over 200lbs. Still, for the price it is a good machine and rates well with us.

FitVibe® Excel Pro™ Vibration Machine
CONS: The major holdback for FitVibe® Excel Pro™ is the overall price. We would also like to see more ergonomically correct upper handles. We do worry about local service and support in the US as this company is heavily based overseas.

NitroFit® Personal™ Vibration Machine
CONS: It's not ideal for very wide stance exercises due to the smaller vibration platform but again, still a better buy than other machines in this price point.

NitroFit® Deluxe™ Vibration Machine
CONS: We would like to see a bit more 'ergonomically' correct designed upright handles on this model. Not the most 'intuitively' programmable display but still better than most other machines at this price point. We would have rated this machine a top pick if the MSRP was closer to $2000.00.

DKN® XG-5 Pro™ Vibration Machine

LifeSpan® VP1000 Vibration Machine™
CONS: The Life Span® VP1000™ Vibration Machine has a rather light frame and with a smaller vibration platform it can become a bit unstable. We would like to see a more powerful pivotal vibration movement; we did not feel that the motion was as powerful as the Nitro Fit® Personal ™ Vibration Machine for the same exact price.

DKN® XG-3™ Vibration Machine
PROS: We like the price point of the XG3™ and we are also fans of the vertical vibration plate style they use. The DKN Technology ® XG3™ also includes (4) built in programs.
CONS: While we are big fans of the DKN Technology® Vibration Machines, there will be one common theme in our reviews and one overall complaint. While DKN® offers 4 different vibration machines, the XG3™, XG5 Pro™ and XG10™ are all pretty much the same machine but with different motors. The overall feel of the DKN is not too bad but the rectangular shaped platform is somewhat limiting for many exercises such as sit-ups, calf and Achilles stretches and massage positions. We wish that DKN® would have made a "deeper" plate to allow a user to perform a better range of exercises.

PowerVibe® ZenPro™ Vibration Machine
CONS: While we never want to spoil anyone's party again we are not huge fans of this machine. With far too much competition above and below this price point we were left wanting more. We were not satisfied with the actual size of the vibration machine platform, the low unit weight and the upper console programming. At around this same price point, we felt that the BH Fitness® ADP™ Vibration Machine offered more bang for the buck at $1995.00).

DKN® XG-10™ Vibration Machine
CONS: With the overall platform size of the XG10™ Vibration Machine and the actual physical weight of this machine, it is hard to justify to price point. If you like the look and style of DKN® and want to stick with their product line, we would recommend the DKN Technology® XG3™ or XG5 Pro™ over this model. While we are big fans of the DKN Technology® Vibration Plates there will be one common theme in our reviews and one overall complaint. While DKN® offers 4 different vibration plates, the XG3™, XG5 Pro™ and XG10™ are all pretty much the same machine but with different motors. The overall feel of the DKN is not too bad but the rectangular shaped platform is somewhat limiting for many exercises such as sit-ups, calf and Achilles stretches and massage positions. We wish that DKN® would have made a "deeper" plate to allow a user to perform a better range of exercises. We would also like to see a higher physical weight of the DKN® Vibration Plates so that the units would be more stable from front to back.

Power Plate® My3™ Vibration Machine
CONS: While we are big fans of Power Plate® Vibration Machines and we do also understand the need for a lower price Power Plate®, the Power Plate® My3™ does not offer the best feel or value. Due to the smaller vibration plate surface, the overall feel and stability of this vibration plate is not very good. The smaller plate creates a condensed strong vibration that many users immediately feel overwhelming and with the smaller footprint, the vibration plate is not very stable and can easily tip over if a person was to lean back to do a squat exercise. Also, with the ability to only use a "high and "low" setting the Power Plate® My3™ substantially limits the ability of the user to find their comfort zone. At a price point of $2699.00 we strongly recommend purchasing a different machine. If you are a fan of Power Plate® we would suggest moving up to the Power Plate® My5™, it will be well worth the money.

PowerVibe® Motion 1™ Vibration Machine
CONS: Our biggest drawback again is the front cross bar. We feed somewhat crowded on the machine while trying to perform certain exercises like 'bent-over-rows' and hamstring stretches. This is a big deal for us and our opinion is that there may be better machines in the market at around the same price point, like the Nitro Fit® Deluxe™ which also boasts higher intensity settings. Once again, the overall look and design leaves us feeling like we need something more up to date looking.

PowerVibe® Pro Home™ Vibration Machine
CONS: As we have stated many times, one of the major concerns of these types of vibration machine platforms is that in order to activate and stimulate a person's muscle fiber, a fair amount of power and strength must be generated from the vibration machine platform and in this case, we simply did not feel it. Much like the Nordic Track/ProForm Activator V3 ($550.00) the Pro Home™ did not meet our requirements for a quality machine. While we like the vertical motion, you may be better off switching to a pivotal vibration machine like the Nitro Fit® Personal™ ($999.00)

DKN® V Power™ Vibration Machine
CONS: While we do like the company DKN Technology ® we are not too crazy about the V-Power™ model. While we do very much like the price and the vibration style (vertical), the overall size and physical weight (75lbs) is not very good. We do applaud DKN's effort to produce a lower price machine but at the same point we have to review for overall quality and design. We are concerned about the overall stability of the machine and the possibility of tipping over while trying to perform certain exercises. To give DKN® their fair shake, this is also a problem on the Power Plate® My3™ which sells for more than twice the price. We would strongly suggest moving up to the XG-3™ or higher models if your budget allows.

NordicTrack / Proform® Activator V3™ Vibration Machine
CONS: When we take a look at the Activator V3™ Vibration Plate it is interesting and somewhat common for an entry level machine to have the exact same 'pros' and 'cons' and in this case it is no different. The negatives for the Nordic Track® Activator V3™ are the overall weight (68lbs), the warranty (90 Days) and low overall frequency level (maximum 35) but again, for a $550 vibration plate we can't really expect too much. The one major concern is the overall strength of the plate, vibration machines must be able to create a strong vibration in order to activate the big core muscles and we really did not feel that on this machine.

PowerVibe® Pro 2™ Vibration Machine
CONS: We are concerned about the low overall weight (99lbs) and the overall stability of the machine. We also were not fans of the middle cross bar as it made us feel a bit crowded while on the unit. With some much new competition on the market today it is hard to get excited about the Power Vibe® Pro 2™ vibration machine, we were not crazy about the overall feel and the outdated look and design. We try not to get too wrapped up in the 'look' of a machine but in this case we couldn't let it slide.

NordicTrack / Proform® V7 Vibration™ Vibration Machine
CONS: We understand the need for companies to make more affordable products but we have a hard time giving a good grade for this machine. Vibration machines need to generate enough power to force muscles to react and we simply do not feel the effects on this vibration machine. We would like to see a bit more powerful vibration. At the same price you could buy the Nitro Fit Personal Vibration Machine which has a much stronger vibration level.

FitVibe® Excel™ Vibration Machine

Do you have any information on Rock Solid RS3000. They say they are triangular oscillation but I didn’t see anything on your site regarding that. Also, since they are on all the deal sites, I thought there would be more feedback. Thoughts?
RS3000 – includes 2 year warranty For home, gym, spa or fitness studio use – $2048.95
For home, gym, spa or fitness studio use. Includes a 2 year warranty. Features/Specifications:
*Motor Power 500W
*Power Voltage – 110V 15A
*Speed Range – 30 Levels
*Different Program Levels – 3 Types
*Frequency – 0-30Hertz
*Amplitude – 1-12mm
*User Weight Max – 150KGs / 330LBs
*Max Daily Recommended Use – 60 minutes (please consult your
physician for own recommendation)
*ROHS Compliant
Google “Crazy Fit Massage” and you will see many, many machines that all look the same, just a different name. The bottom line is that the Rock Solid 3000 or Crazy Fit Massage will not do what you think they will do. In fact, they are not really even vibration machines, they are fast moving teeter totters that will put an enormous amount of stress on your joints. I am actually surprised to see that they are selling the Rock Solid 3000 for that high of a price…
In that price point look at 3G Cardio – Power Vibe – BH – any of these brands will do 100 times more than the “Crazy Fit” style machines.
I have been seriously looking for WBV machine for some time and the information available can be confusing, inconsistent, contradictory etc. I had been debating the purchase of a Hypergravity unit vs Sonci Life vs Turbo Sonic. When I came upon your site I learned of a brand I hadn’t heard about previously – 3G Cardio AVT 5.0.
I feel comfortable that I can readily use a linear machine and the machines I’m considering are linear.
In your reviews it appears that you are focused on mechanical linear devices; is there a reason you haven’t considered any of the sonic units? I would also appreciate your thoughts pros/cons of a sonic unit vs mechanical linear devices.
Thanks in advance
Richard
Thank you for your email. To answer your question, we have not reviewed the ‘Sonic’ vibration machines because we have not tried them before. They appear to be well built and have good specifications. As we viewed their product online, the only real question we have would be about their upward vibration amplitude level. In the video posted on their website, you can clearly see the women using the Sonic vibration machine is being ‘moved’ up and down. This is a little unusual in that most ‘vertical’ vibration machines do not cause a person to have their whole entire body moved up and down. I would worry that there is too much amplitude and upward force. For this same reason, we are not always big fans of ‘pivotal’ or ‘oscillating’ massages because of the significant amount of upward force. With all this said, we feel that you should always try out a vibration machine before you buy it or…. make sure the company selling it to you has at least a 30 day money back guarantee. We are not saying anything negative about the Sonic vibration machine, just to try it before you buy it and make sure it does not generate too much upward force.
You had mentioned the 3G Cardio 5.0 Vibration Machine and we are big fans of this unit. The 3G Cardio brand has really good specs / feel / performance etc… and can be purchased for around $3999 or less. (We do not sell any products on this website) 3G Cardio is not the only brand we have reviewed highly, there are many good vertical vibration machines on the market so do your research and if possible, try one out in a store.
Typically when you see vibration machines for $7500 and up, they are meant for full commercial use so I would also be aware what you are buying and where it will ultimately end up. If you only need a pick up truck to drive to work and back, you would not buy a Caterpillar 797 Dump Truck:)
What is the difference between a vibrating machine and one that ocillates. Is one better than the others? What do most of the machines on your website do- vibrate or occillate?
thanks for a reply.
JM
Thank you for your question. Pivotal (or oscillating) vibration moves much like a “teeter totter” and creates a very high upward force on the body. If you were to put your foot on a pivotal vibration machine and then a vertical vibration machine and watch the movement of your knee you would notice quite a difference between the two. With the vertical vibration machines, you would not see any type of up/down movement but it would be very clear there was a vibration occurring. With the pivotal vibration machine, you would notice an obvious up/down movement of the knee and it is this ‘movement’ that is a concern. The pivotal vibration machines can create such a high amplitude (up/down motion) that it actually causes the knee to flex or move up and down. With that much upward force behind the movement and such a high amplitude it can generate a significant amount of stress on the body and the joints. The reality is that the majority of legitimate research you will read online is in relation to ‘vertical’ style vibration machines and most of the pivotal style vibration machines will simply ‘borrow’ the results of the research and claim it is as their own. While we feel that pivotal vibration machines have their place in this world, and they can be beneficial for some it is still hard to get any type of stretch and massage benefits from them. The amplitude is too high and the hertz (speed/frequency) is simply too low or slow. The bottom line is that I would not believe what is online – I would strongly suggest visiting your local specialty fitness retailer and try out their machines. You may be shocked at what you experience!
I would like to ask a couple questions. I bought the My5 but it does not have more than a 60 second run. Is this normal? The only other one I was able to actually try could be programmed to 12 minutes and had preprogrammed things.
Also, the My5 does not seem to have a shut off anywhere? Is that normal also? for it to just run and run?
Thank you
I am so confused. I am going to be 60, am approximately 100 pounds overweight.
Except for being overweight, I am really not in bad health. My knee has been
bothering me, but I attribute it to the fact I work at my computer at home for long
hours. I am not diabetic or have any heart conditions. I have some breathing
issues because of carrying the weight around, but nothing medical. I am looking for
something to help with circulation, getting toned, motivation for losing weight and
losing weight. I tried the ZAAZ15 and 20 at the mall today. I have to admit, I did
the 10 minutes on there, listened to the sales pitch and then told them I wanted to
thing about it. They were asking 2200 and being a single grandmother, I am leary of
that output without being more sure. I was amazed that my right knee was not
aching, no lower back pain. My sister and I walked the mall – very large mall – and
no pain. For the first time in months I was able to get up and down from chairs
easier and my knee was not aching….no ibuprofen today at all. We ended up back at
the kiosk and I was on for another 10 minutes taking to them. They told me that
they could to a better price on the 15. The only difference of the two is the step
counter and calorie counter, which I never trust on equipment anyway. I note you
made an observation of the platform handles limiting exercise space. Can you
recommend any other one that is in the 2000.00 price range that matches the criteria
you prefer, vertical, 45 Hz? Thank you so much…
Hello and thank you for your questions. I would absolutely say that the brand and model to consider is the 3G Cardio 3.0 vibration machine. You can get one of these machines for $1999.00. (we do not sell them nor will we recommend where to buy as that would be against our policy) It is a vertical motion vibration plate that can achieve 50Hz and fit your budget and fitness goals!
I would not recommend buying a ‘pivotal’ or ‘oscillating’ vibration machine because these types of machines have too high of an amplitude and generate too much upward force and may ultimately do more harm that good for your specific needs. The rule that we follow is that if you can visibly see your knee joint moving up and down, it is simply to much force and can be bad on your joints. If you try a vertical motion vibration machine you will not be able to see your knee moving up and down. Vertical based vibration machines generate a higher Hertz and lower amplitude motion which in turn will give you all the benefits you have read about online. There are over 100 brands of vibration machines on the market today and unfortunately many of these brands are deceitful in their advertising and of sub par quality and people need to be really careful to not fall for the hype.
What I would be curious to hear is if you were to simply ‘walk’ for 15 minutes, would you knee start feeling better? I am aware that you mentioned the machine you tried at the mall made your knee feel better and I am intrigued by that. Vibration machines, no matter the style are known for being an instant gratification exercise. What I mean by this is that most people can feel the effects of a vibration plate almost immediately and that is a great thing! The only issue with this is determining what is the best machine for you in the long run.
Here is my suggestion: I would strongly suggest trying a vertical style vibration machine. Go into a local retail store, try one out (preferably more than once) and compare. We obviously prefer a vertical vibration style but the ultimate goal is to find the machine that works best for you.
Good vertical style vibration plate brands are: Power Plate – 3G Cardio – Powervibe – DKN – BH Fitness (There are some others but you will be able to find at least one of these brands in your local market)
Lastly and most important, whatever model or style you choose, make sure you have at least a 30 day money back guarantee. Any reputable retailer will have this return opportunity because the last thing you want is an expensive machine that does not work for you.
Hello and thank you for such a quick reply. My knee I believe stiffens because I am at my computer for long hours working. After being on the machine in the mall, while I found it very “pounding” my knee was better. I could step down off the machine without pain and feeling 100. I was able to walk the mall and sit and get up without having to basically hoist my knee. I slept without taking ibuprofen last night and got up this morning with relatively no knee pain.
I can not tell you how helpful I found your site. I spent some time this morning comparing machines to the things you listed in your replies to people AND to the machines you listed above. I decided to go to a place here called 2nd Wind and try some out. They are big believers in the Power Plate machines. The guy there took me through different things and boy if I could afford the My7 I would have in a minute bought it. The minute I stepped onto the My5, there was a HUGE difference in the vibration style. So home and more of your site and realize the My5 was for me. They are running a huge sale this weekend because of their 21st anniversary and brand new delivered, set up and instructions was 2999, so I decided I was worth the extra money, especially after walking around from this machine. The vibration was so great.
THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Hello,
I just sent you a message but forgot to give you details concerning our size.
I am 5′ 95 lbs, husband is 6’1″, 185 lbs, Father is 5’9″, 160 lbs, Mother 4’10″, 85 lbs.
Main concern about her is that she has had 3 bone breaks in the past 18 months
(pelvic, wrist and compression fracture in back) so needing something that will be stable and she will be able to build bone density. Father needs to regain strength and build muscle. Husband and myself need to firm up and build muscle/strength. A bit confused about pivotal versus vertical, oscillating? It sounds like you prefer vertical.
Thank-you!
Hi Jill,
Thank you for your question. Pivotal vibration moves much like a “teeter totter” and creates a very high upward force on the body which can create too much force. If you were to put your foot on a pivotal vibration machine and then a vertical vibration machine and watch the movement of your knee you would notice quite a difference between the two. With the vertical vibration machines, you would not see any type of up/down movement but it would be very clear there was a vibration occurring. With the pivotal vibration machine, you would notice an obvious up/down movement of the knee and it is this ‘movement’ that is a concern. The pivotal vibration machines create such a high amplitude (up/down motion) that it actually causes the knee to flex or move up and down. With that much force behind the movement and such a high amplitude it is a significant amount of stress on the body and the joints. The reality is that the majority of legitimate research you will read online is in relation to vertical style vibration machines and most of the pivotal style vibration machines will simply ‘steal’ the results of the research and claim it is as their own. While we feel that pivotal vibration machines have their place in this world, and they can be very beneficial for some it is still hard to get any type of stretch and massage benefits from them. The amplitude is too high and the hertz (speed/frequency) is simply too low or slow. The bottom line is that I would not believe what is online – I would strongly suggest visiting your local specialty fitness retailer and try out their machines. You may be shocked at what you experience!
I’m just wondering if you have reviewed the Hypervibe machine at all, it has some good feedback on it I just would be interested in your view of it.
Hi Sandra,
Thank you for your question. Here is your answer: If you like the Hypervibe then you should consider the Nitro Fit Deluxe for $500 less. It is actually the same machine with different cosmetics. Both the Hypervibe and the Nitrofit are “pivotal” vibration machines and not “vertical” so make sure that is what you want. I know there is a lot of bad information online and it is sometimes hard to really tell the difference between what is right and what is wrong but it is actually very simple: The main difference between pivotal vibration and vertical vibration is that pivotal vibration will be somewhat limiting and harder on your joints. Pivotal vibration will cause more stress on the joints because the amplitude is much greater and created much more impact. Also, pivotal vibration will not have the same “stretching” and “massage” benefits that a vertical vibration machine will have. The rule of thumb is that if you can get into a squat position and hold it for 10 seconds, you are capable of using a vertical vibration machine. If you cannot hold a squat position then the pivotal may be right for you. I would also try out the two different styles so you are aware of what you are buying.
Dr.fuji cyber wbv machine 099. Can u tell me that machine good for home use?
Hello and thank you for your email. To be perfectly honest, we have never tested that model or heard of that brand…until now. We would love to hear from you and what you find out. Please let us know if you decide to make the purchase and what your experience is with that brand.
Thank you.
Funny you do not like the rectangular platforms of the DKN’s. I have the Xg5. Something you overlook: This is not an oscillating machine. It is linear. If you want, you can sit/lay SIDEWAYS. Lots of room that way. You need to think outside the box. Or, rectangle, as it were.
Hi Martin,
Thank you for your reply and your comments. We do actually like the feel of the DKN, it is very smooth and well built. To clarify, the only real concern we had was the actual ‘depth’ of the platform. Of course you can do all the same exercises on the DKN – http://www.dknfitness.com – which you can do on the Power Plate and 3G Cardio machines but with the lack of depth it becomes a bit more limiting, especially for people over 200lbs or over 6’0 tall. If the DKN had the exact same feel, quality and price, but with a deeper platform it would be one of our highest rated machines. Also, the fact that it is a ‘vertical’ or ‘linear’ based vibration plate is a huge plus.
Do you have any info on the zazz 20? I just tried one out at small kiosk, it is $2500 – how does this compare to others in this price range? Thanks!
Hi Deb,
Thank you for your email. I have actually never tried this the Zaaz vibration plate. We will not give an opinion until we have had a chance to try one but it appears to be similar to many other brands on the market. In looking at the design, my first concern is the handles on the side would prevent a person from laying sideways on the unit to do massage and stretching exercises. We are not big fans of machines that limit the ‘available’ working space. Again, I am not saying this is a bad unit, I would just make sure that you can do any and all exercises that you are capable of. Also, much of this has to do with what ‘your’ situation is. What are your fitness goals or health concerns?
I am researching WBV and would like to know what machine you recommend. Primarily I am looking into the machine because I am tall and thin and have osteopenia…the precursor to osteoporosis and am wondering if this will really help improve my bone density. My husband may also try it for weight loss, my children ages 16 through 25 would like to try it for strength and flexibility as they are all dancers and/or athletes. Which machine would you recommend our home use? Thanks
Hello and thank you for your email. First off, vibration machines are highly recommended for maintaining and improving bone density. there are several great studies that have proven the positive effects! Plain and simple, any vertical based vibration machine that can produce at least 3mm of amplitude and at least 45 Hertz will be sufficient. You will need to watch out for all the false hype from machines that lack the power to generate enough upward force. You will be fine with any of the better quality vertical vibration machines such as Power Plate, 3G Cardio, BH, The Wave, DKN etc. I noticed that The Wave Contour was being discontinued and the had a great price at around $1900. http://www.wavexercise.com/products.html
This will be sold out soon so next in line would be the 3G Cardio 3.0 Vibration Machine or check out BH Fitness. If you can spend a little more, consider Power Plate http://www.powerplate.com (My 5) or 3G Cardio http://www.3gcardio.com (AVT 5.0). Again, for your needs any of the top rated brands will do great. Thank you and sorry for the late reply.
Hi,
What kind of machine would you recommend for home use by my family? My dad, a 53 year old who works out for 30 minutes a day and is very healthy, would use it the most. Also in the family is: my 49 year old mum, 18 year old brother, 16 year old brother, and two 13 year old sisters. Everyone is quite athletic and healthy. Thank you!
Hello Christina,
Thank you for the email. It is great to hear that your entire family is active and healthy! Based on the fact that a vibration machine in your home will get a fair amount of use you will want to purchase a good quality machine and one that is powerful enough that it can challenge each member of your family. We would also recommend a “vertical” style vibration machine as this type of motion will offer a more challenging work out and offer much more variety. The best quality and value will be Power Plate (My5) or the 3G Cardio AVT 5.0. Either one of these machines will be perfect for you and your family. Please let us know if we can help you any further. Thank you.
I didn’t see a review of another machine called TheraPlate Revolution. (Website is http://www.theraplate.com/) Looks like a strong, basic machine for $1600.00 to $1900.00. Any thoughts?
I have never been on the Theraplate vibration machine but I would be a bit nervous to buy a vibration machine that only weighs 50lbs (depending on the model) A good motor alone can weigh close to that weight. I also see a lot of big claims on the website but nothing to back it up. “200 peer reviewed studies”, where are they?
It also seems that TheraPlate is really meant for animals and that is great! I would just caution that horses and people are built very differently but there machines look exactly the same. I also do not see any specifications, Frequency (Hz) and amplitude ability, force, programs, electronics…. I can’t give the go ahead with what I am seeing online and have a hard time seeing the advantage of this machine over other units for the same price.
Thanks for your reply. I called them and they gave me the hertz (0 to 75) high range. But when I asked if their machines were Pivitol, Sine-wave or Lineal, he said none of those. It’s “Circular”. Huh? Yeah, I don’t see any studies using “Circular”. Count me out. I’ll stay with proven machines. Thanks for your helpful website.
Hello,
My husband and I saw these vibration machines at the state fair in Orange County last summer. My husband wanted to buy one of the machines but I had a bad feeling about spending that much money there. Is it safe to buy from them? We are considering getting one this year when the fair comes back. I read the about us section on your site that explains your background as store owners. What is the advantage of buying at a store? It seems like the machines at the fair are a good deal and most of the machines on this site are expensive. Whats the difference?
Hi Sherry,
Funny thing is that I was talking with some of the other fitness store owners around the US and it appears the Flea Market plague is growing. I actually had the chance to ‘shop’ my local flea market and hear the sales pitch from on of the people selling vibration machines there and let me tell you it was scary! One of the vendors was selling a $799 vibration machine (which you can buy on Amazon for $299!) and stating that is was as good as a $5000 Power Plate Vibration Machine. Incredible. When I stood on this machine, I swear I feel more vibration coming from my electric toothbrush. Don’t buy from one of these places! They can say whatever they want and will most likely have very little idea of what they are talking about. The other huge factor is that vibration machines are not a “one size fits all” and you need an expert to show you not only how to use them but which one will be best for your needs.
Depending on how you will use the vibtration machines (Strength-stretch-massage-balance-core) will determine which machine you will need. Also, do you know if you want a pivotal or vertical based motion… Again, the main problem is that you have individuals who essentially ‘work’ the trade fair/flea market circuits and sell anything they can get their hands on. In most cases that is fine but without the proper knowledge, selling you the wrong vibration machine may not be a good thing. By the way, if it is a good and reputable brand, it will not be sold at state fairs and flea markets. If you stick to our review list you will end up doing well. Sorry to burst your bubble but when someone is selling a $799 machine which they simply bought from Amazon for $299 it is hard to give them any credit. They would just be ripping you off.
I’m here doing research before purchasing. It’s all so confusing. I am partially paralyzed on my right side from a broken neck almost 40 years ago. I have balance issues. I’m weak and need to build strength. I read about how there should be two motors, and a large base. I have no idea how to choose a machine. I will be willing to look at a mid-range priced model, but will never be an athlete so perhaps a lower priced model will do? The handles will be important for my safety. What about the noise level? I’ve heard that some machines are noisy. I’ll be trying to get my insurance company to pay for this so need a recommendation for mid-price and maybe lower priced models.
Hi Morris,
Thank you for the comment. It is very confusing looking online because there are so many companies making vibration machines now. The popularity has exploded beyond imagination! First off, you will need to look for ‘made up’ specs and terms from some of the untrustworthy sites. Obviously we will not name names here but when you do your research, look for specifications like “Hertz”, “Frequency”, “Amplitude”, “Vibration Platform Size”, “Warranty” etc.. If you are on a website reading about “gigawatts” and “copper wiring interference” then these are going to be made up terms and you should avoid these machines. Unfortunately some companies make up specs to make themselves look better.
The bottom line is that in order to buy a good vibration machine, you will need to spend at least $2000.00. To put this into perspective, a motor in one of these mid level machines could cost $400 alone so how can a $400 vibration machine do anything worthwhile. The biggest challenge is to find a machine that is powerful enough to actually do something for you. We also feel that it really does not matter if a vibration machine has 1 or 2 motors because that alone will not tell you much. If a unit with 1 motor is an commercial AC motor then that may be plenty to effectively power the platform. Most of the time, vibration machines with really large platforms may need 2 motors simply because the unit needs more power. It may be a silly analogy but the car you drive only has 1 motor so again, that would not be a specification that will determine that overall quality of a machine.
Lower level price – Nitro Fit Personal ($999) – Pivotal motion
Mid Level – BH Avanced Body Platform – ($1999) – Vertical motion
Upper Level – 3G Cardio AVT 5.0 – ($3999) – Vertical
These three machines will give you enough power to do what you need. At the lower level price point, be aware that the Nitro Fit Personal is a Pivotal motion vibration machine and the others are vertical.
I understand the free motion vertex is made by power plate, or is at least the same platform. Have you tried it yet? We are looking to get one for home use, 5 users ranging from 8-42 years, 80-220 lbs. Which one would you choose?
Hi Tara,
Thank you for the question regarding the Free Motion Vertex. To answer you questions, Free Motion would be a competing company to Power Plate so Power Plate would not be the manufacturer of the Free Motion product. It is possible that the same Asian factory produces each machine but they would be difficult to determine.
The hardest part about rating this machine is that even on the Free Motion website, they do not list any details about the machine such as Hertz or Amplitude ability. I would like to know warranty, vibration platform size and much, much more before I would feel comfortable giving a recommendation. For the life of me, I cannot understand why they would have had a product made and offered on their website with no specifications. Based on the limited information they do list such as price, physical weight and overall size it seems as though there are going to be better values on the market. You can get a very nice machine for much less money if you look at “Wave” – “Power Plate” or 3G Cardio. Any of these brands will be able to give you what you need for less money. With the age range of potential users, I would suggest looking for a machine that can delivery up to 50Hz frequency. Evidence suggests that much of the internal benefit which occurs in our bodies happens most efficiently at around a speed/frequency of 45Hz.
My husband is suffering of Parkinson disease. Which machine you will suggest to buy (not too much expensive one) ? Thanks you for answering.
Hello and thank you for your email. First off, we would strongly suggest using a vertical based vibration plate as opposed to a pivotal or “teeter totter” based vibration machine. Secondly, we have read some interesting studies regarding “whole body vibration and Parkinson” and there appears to be some positive effects. If nothing more, it will help to either maintain or improve your husbands muscular strength, improve circulation etc.. So with this said, to get an effective machine you will have to spend a few bucks. Buying a cheap $400 machine will not buy you enough quality to make any difference. The lowest priced, vertical vibration machine with ‘good’ quality will be the BH® Advanced body platform ABP™ Vibration Machine ($1999). If you absolutely cannot spend this much money, then your other choice would be to move into a pivotal style vibration machine. At $999 the Nitro Fit Personal Vibration Machine is a very good buy and good quality. I would rather see you use a vertical vibration machine but again, depending on budget, the Nitro Fit Personal would be the next best buy. Both companies are very well respected and offer fantastic customer support. Thank you.
Amazon has this one listed for a cool 299, price drop from 999.00 the reviews on amazon are mostly good however most of them have never used a vibration machine before.. so that’s not saying much…
Thanks
Hi Jessica – Thank you for your email regarding Amazon and vibration machines. I did not see any machine listed in your post so if you could resend or describe which ever vibration machine you are referring to, I would be happy to give you our opinion. thank you.
Im looking for a machine I can use at home, any suggestions?
Hi Laura,
Thank you for the email. We would be happy to recommend a machine for home use. Can you answer a few questions for us first?
-How many people in your home would potentially use this machine?
-How tall is the tallest person, how heavy is the heaviest?
-Any health concerns? Knees, Hips, Ankles etc..?
-Max price point?
-Overall health range; poor – average – good – great?
Thank you,
VMR.com
To our knowledge the 3G Cardio products do not have a class 1 or class 2 FDA medical classification. It is rumored that they are going through the “paper work” to acquire this classification.
Regarding your question about the TZone VT 15 – VT 20, we have not reviewed this product as of today but it appears to be a “pivotal” style vibration which moves like a teeter totter. The 3G Cardio brand, much like the Power Plate and DKN move in a vertical based motion which will be significantly different than a “pivotal” based vibration motion.
While we are fans of the pivotal vibration motion, the majority of research studies available online will be based on “vertical” vibration motion. Ultimately it depends on what your fitness goals are but as a whole, the vertical vibration machines will be able to offer a greater amount of variety to a wider range of users. We hope this helps with your understanding. Thank you.
does 3gCardio AVT5 have class 1 or class 2 FDA medical classification?
How doess a VT15 or VT20 whole body vibration unit compare with the 3gCardio units? Do they vibrate on the same plane–i.e. same type of vibration motion?
It would be really helpful to someof us to know where these product are made. I/we prefer US products to CHINA.
Hello and thank you for visiting our website. One of the closest guarded secrets in the fitness industry is where a “Brand Name” is manufactured and is sometimes very hard to determine. The fact is that the majority of the reviewed products on this site are either made in China or Taiwan. Very few fitness products are manufactured in the USA. It really is a catch 22 because people want to buy products made in the USA but they would not be willing to pay the much, much higher price that would be required. The reality is that a $3000 vibration machine which is manufactured in China or Taiwan would jump to $5000 or higher if it was made in the USA. It is unfortunate but this is the world we live in.
I hope this helps and please feel free to respond with any additional questions.