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Best Vibration Plates From Our Tests

We liked four of the six fitness devices we tested, including the popular Lifepro, but a budget-friendly model was a dud that smelled like burning plastic

By Lisa Fogarty
Home & Trends Writer

Updated November 14, 2025

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Consumer Reports editor testing the Lifepro Waver Vibration Plate Exercise Machine in her home. — CR tested six vibration plates, including this one from Lifepro. Some of them were more comfortable and stable than the others.

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

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Vibration Plates Testing: Lifepro Waver Power Plate Move Flybird Merach Whole Body AXV 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