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Best Vibration Plates From Our Tests

We liked three of these fitness devices, including the popular and pricey Lifepro, but the budget-friendly fourth model was a dud that smelled like burning plastic

By Lisa Fogarty
Home & Trends Writer

June 17, 2025

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Consumer Reports editor testing the Lifepro Waver Vibration Plate Exercise Machine in her home. — CR tested four vibration plates, including the Lifepro Waver Vibration Plate (shown here). Some of the plates were more comfortable and stable than others.

Vibration plates are a bit controversial. CR spoke with several doctors about the at-home fitness devices, which work by delivering high-frequency, whole-body vibrations and are meant to stimulate muscle contractions and relaxations. We discovered fascinating information about their potential for improving blood and lymphatic flow and reducing swelling and pain. We also covered the lack of sufficient scientific evidence to support health claims about them.

In this article

Vibration Plates Testing: AVX Lifepro Waver Merach Whole Body SoftGym How We Tested Vibration Plates
Tips for Using a Vibration Plate
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Lisa Fogarty

Lisa Fogarty is a senior multimedia content creator at Consumer Reports. She studied journalism at Columbia University and has written numerous health, parenting, fitness, and wellness articles for The New York Times, Psychology Today, Vogue, and NPR. Lisa is passionate about mental health and is a co-creator of The Hunger Trap Podcast, which focuses on eating disorders. In her spare time she surfs, plays the guitar, and kickboxes. Follow her on X: @lisacfogarty