{"id":656943,"date":"2026-08-26T06:13:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T06:13:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/656943\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T06:13:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T06:13:13","slug":"i-jumped-on-the-vibration-plate-trend-and-the-benefits-shocked-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/656943\/","title":{"rendered":"I jumped on the vibration plate trend and the benefits shocked me"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\tNew York Post may be compensated and\/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change.<\/p>\n<p>I never thought I\u2019d fall for the social media hype\u2026 until I did.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/vibratingplate?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">TikTok<\/a> feed was basically a montage of one vibration plate after another, and I was skeptical. Whole-body vibration therapy is nothing new, of course \u2014 there are years of research exploring its <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11396361\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">potential benefits<\/a>, from supporting circulation and muscle function to reducing inflammation.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8226869\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">2021 study<\/a> even found that older adults who added whole-body vibration training to their routine saw significant improvements in lower-body strength.<\/p>\n<p>Still, I wasn\u2019t convinced\u2026 until I tried one myself. After sifting through thousands of rave reviews, I decided to try out the <a data-aps-asc-tag=\"nypost-20\" data-aps-asin=\"B0794BXVY4\" data-wrapped-template=\"https:\/\/r.nypostlink.com?btn_ref=org-19984c113c692001&amp;btn_url\" href=\"https:\/\/r.nypostlink.com?btn_ref=org-19984c113c692001&amp;btn_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLifePro-Vibration-Plate-Exercise-Machine-Weight-Loss%2Fdp%2FB0794BXVY4%3Ftag%3Dnypost-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fnypost.com%2F2026%2F08%2F25%2Fshopping%2Fi-jumped-on-the-vibration-plate-trend-and-the-benefits-shocked-me%2F%26asc_source%3Dweb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\">Lifepro Waver Vibration Plate Exercise Machine<\/a>. The best-selling model retails for  $200 on <a data-aps-asc-tag=\"nypost-20\" data-aps-asin=\"\" data-wrapped-template=\"https:\/\/r.nypostlink.com?btn_ref=org-19984c113c692001&amp;btn_url\" href=\"https:\/\/r.nypostlink.com?btn_ref=org-19984c113c692001&amp;btn_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2F%3Ftag%3Dnypost-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fnypost.com%2F2026%2F08%2F25%2Fshopping%2Fi-jumped-on-the-vibration-plate-trend-and-the-benefits-shocked-me%2F%26asc_source%3Dweb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\">Amazon<\/a> and is compact enough to tuck away beneath the bed or in the tight corner of an NYC apartment  \u2014 another major draw in my book.<\/p>\n<p>At first, I found the sensation to be quite \u2026 strange. It felt like tiny pulses shooting through my body, and it took some getting used to. But after my first few sessions, I noticed I was stepping off feeling lighter, a little more relaxed and as though some of the day\u2019s tension had simply melted away.<\/p>\n<p>And that was just the beginning. After a few weeks of consistent use (daily 10-minute sessions before work), I began to discover the other benefits.<\/p>\n<p><a data-aps-asc-tag=\"nypost-20\" data-aps-asin=\"B0794BXVY4\" data-wrapped-template=\"https:\/\/r.nypostlink.com?btn_ref=org-19984c113c692001&amp;btn_url\" data-ga4-event=\"{&quot;event_name&quot;:&quot;ux_engagement&quot;,&quot;source_unit&quot;:&quot;buy_button&quot;,&quot;source_position&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/LifePro-Vibration-Plate-Exercise-Machine-Weight-Loss\/dp\/B0794BXVY4&quot;,&quot;event_label&quot;:&quot;image&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/r.nypostlink.com?btn_ref=org-19984c113c692001&amp;btn_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLifePro-Vibration-Plate-Exercise-Machine-Weight-Loss%2Fdp%2FB0794BXVY4%3Ftag%3Dnypost-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fnypost.com%2F2026%2F08%2F25%2Fshopping%2Fi-jumped-on-the-vibration-plate-trend-and-the-benefits-shocked-me%2F%26asc_source%3Dweb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.49926794;display:block\" decoding=\"async\"  data-no-modal=\"true\" width=\"885\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/lp.jpg\" alt=\"LifePro vibrating plate\" class=\"wp-image-37960932\"\/><\/a> Amazon<\/p>\n<p>After a tough workout or long run, I\u2019d jump on the board the next day and find that my soreness and back tightness felt almost cut in half. I\u2019ve always relied on the sauna for recovery, but I found the vibration plate to be even more effective at helping my body loosen up.<\/p>\n<p>Eventually, my 68-year-old mother, who has sciatica, decided to give it a try, too.<\/p>\n<p>After she started using it, she noticed her muscles feeling more relaxed and her core feeling a little stronger. \u201cIt feels like I shook 10 years off my body,\u201d she told me at one point, adding that it had also helped provide some relief from \u201coccasional leg cramps and spasms.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Months later, she\u2019s still incorporating a quick vibration session into her morning routine.<\/p>\n<p>And she\u2019s not the only one. Many Lifepro Waver reviewers say they\u2019ve noticed benefits for back pain, muscle soreness and post-workout recovery. At around $200, it can also feel like a much more affordable alternative to regular massages or long, sweaty sauna sessions.<\/p>\n<p>This article was written by <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/author\/miska-salemann\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Miska Salemann<\/a>, New York Post Commerce Writer\/Reporter. As a health-forward member of Gen Z, Miska seeks out experts to weigh in on the benefits, safety and designs of both trending and tried-and-true fitness equipment, workout clothing, dietary supplements and more. Taking matters into her own hands, Miska intrepidly tests wellness products, ranging from <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/shopping\/bryan-johnson-blueprint-longevity-mix-review\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bryan Johnson\u2019s Blueprint Longevity Mix<\/a> to the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/shopping\/oura-ring-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">viral Oura Ring<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/article\/pvolve-review\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jennifer Aniston\u2019s favorite workout platform<\/a> \u2013 often with her adorable toddler by her side. Before joining The Post, Miska covered lifestyle and consumer topics for the U.S. Sun and The Cannon Beach Gazette.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<script async src=\"\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"New York Post may be compensated and\/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":656944,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[278],"tags":[9172,3425,18,525,2918,135,9173,19,17,797,1150],"class_list":["post-656943","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-fitness","tag-amazon-sales","tag-deals","tag-eire","tag-fitness","tag-gym","tag-health","tag-health-and-wellness-products","tag-ie","tag-ireland","tag-shopping","tag-tiktok"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@ie\/117160340405773159","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/656943","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=656943"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/656943\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/656944"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=656943"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=656943"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=656943"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}