Vibration Plates

A vibration plate is a platform with a motor underneath that moves the surface rapidly while you stand, squat, lunge or plank on it. Three numbers describe that movement:

• Motion type. Oscillating (pivotal) plates rock side to side like a seesaw, so one foot rises as the other drops. Linear (vertical) plates move straight up and down. Some plates combine both, often sold as 3D or 4D.
• Frequency or speed levels. How fast the platform moves, in hertz (cycles per second) on some machines and as numbered levels on most home plates. Levels are steps on that machine's dial, not a unit; 120 levels on one plate and 99 on another are not directly comparable.
• Amplitude. How far the platform travels on each cycle, usually a few millimeters. With frequency, it sets how strong the movement feels underfoot.

Neither the V1 nor the LX18 listing publishes motion type, frequency in hertz or amplitude yet. Ask us and we will get the figures from the manufacturer before you order.

WalkingPad V1, $99

A compact plate with 120 speed levels and a 330 lb user capacity. The non-slip surface has raised textured beads, an LED display and a remote set the level, built-in Bluetooth speakers play music, and the included resistance bands add upper-body moves while you stand on the plate. 13.9 lb, so it lifts and stores easily. Black, White or Blue, all in stock (White is the lowest). 1-year warranty.

Lunix LX18, $107.97, Pearl White or Charcoal Black

A standing plate with an adjustable handlebar to hold while you stand and a phone holder that keeps a timer, a routine or a show in view. Two listings, one per color, both in stock. Speed levels, platform size and capacity are not yet published on the listings; ask us. Lunix lists a lifetime warranty.

• Amplitude and motion type. The two specs that most change how a plate feels, and the two most often left off budget listings, including ours for now. Ask for them before comparing plates across brands.
• Speed levels. The V1 lists 120. More levels mean finer steps, not a stronger machine.
• Platform size. A wider deck lets you take a wider squat stance or put hands on it for a plank. Not yet published for either model; ask us.
• Capacity. 330 lb on the V1; ask us for the LX18.
• Handlebar. The LX18 has one, the V1 does not. Choose the handlebar if you want something to hold for balance while you stand.
• Controls and extras. Remote, LED display, speakers and bands on the V1; phone holder on the LX18.
• Weight and storage. The V1 is 13.9 lb and slides under a bed or sofa; the LX18's handlebar adjusts but takes more room.

• Place it on a flat, hard floor, away from walls and furniture, with the power cord out of the way. On a smooth floor, a thin rubber mat stops it from walking.
• Read the manual first, including its list of who should not use the plate. If you are pregnant, have an implanted device such as a pacemaker, or have a joint or other medical condition, ask your doctor before using one.
• Start at the lowest level. Step on with feet about hip width apart and knees slightly bent, never locked, then raise the level with the remote or the panel.
• Hold on if you have it. Use the LX18's handlebar, or stand within reach of a wall or a sturdy chair on the V1.
• Keep sessions short, following the time limits in the manual, and stop the plate before you step off. Never jump on or off a moving plate, and use it one person at a time.
• Add moves gradually: stand, then hold a shallow squat, then try lunges, planks with hands on the plate, or band rows on the V1.

• Lowest price, most published specs, music and bands: WalkingPad V1 ($99).
• Something to hold while you stand: Lunix LX18 ($107.97), in Pearl White or Charcoal Black.
• Related equipment: see recovery tools, massage devices and PEMF mats.

All three plates are in stock in every color. Lunix is a brand we sell; see the Lunix page for the rest of its range.

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