I highly recommend this machine! The website for this company provides research to help inform you in your purchase and when the product arrived, it was simple to plug in and start using right away! We did have an issue with the on/off switch after only 2 weeks. We reached out and were able to trade in the used machine for a new one without any issues! The customer service is absolutely fantastic! We haven't experienced any issues with the replacement machine. If you are looking for a quality product with great customer service, this is the vibration plate to purchase. You can't go wrong.

I have been a customer on Amazon since 2002 & this is only the 2nd item I bought that motivated me to write a review. And the first one was just a goofy joke I wrote in 2013. I have been using the VT003F for close to 3 months---generally twice a day for 10 minutes each time.

First, I will say a few words about myself. (You can skip this if you like.) I am 67 years old and work out in the gym 5 days a week. My exercise routine includes weight training, yoga & cardio. I do cardio by doing high-intensity interval training on an elliptical machine (or when I am too tired I do the HIIT on a stationary bike). My workouts are not that long, usually about 45 minutes. That's not too shabby, but I will never be a Navy Seal---not even close.

In 2016, I injured my knee & hip by falling while repairing a hole in my bedroom ceiling. Four months of physical therapy did nothing to ease my pain. However, over time I started to heal, although my flexibility & comfort level never fully returned. My other health challenges include poor circulation (cold hand & feet), balance problems (in the last year) & chronic fatigue.

The 1st thing I noticed on the VT003F is that after just about 5 minutes of exercise I start to sweat. In other words, my circulation is improving. Parts of my exercise routine on the machine target balance, flexibility & strength. I am feeling measurable gains in all these areas. My hip has improved the most, although knee pain still has a way to go. Equally important, the exercise is not drudgery. It is FUN.

The first thing I noticed about the VT003F is how durable & well-built it is. Everything essential is made of steel. The folks who engineered & constructed this machine are real professionals, & the VT003F is made to last.

I am very impressed by the technical specs of the unit. Most companies offering machines in this price range do not say a word about the G-force of their WBV machines, but this is one of the most important elements for this technology. The VT003F displays on the Amazon page that this unit has a G-force of 5.82.

Two other critical elements of WBV machines are frequency and amplitude. I ain't no engineer, but I will just report what I have read when deciding what machine to buy in my price range. Frequency refers to how fast the machine vibrates each second. Plus the higher the machine's amplitude, the stronger the vibration. There is a well-known manufacturer that sells a WBV machine for over $1,200, more than 4 times the price of the VT003F. Yet their machine has a fixed frequency of 30 Hz and a fixed amplitude of 4mm. With the VT003F, users can easily adjust the frequency from 15 to 40 Hz & the amplitude can be adjusted from 1.5mm to 3mm.

There were only two things I was somewhat dissatisfied with in this machine. I had been forewarned that the VT003F was a high frequency unit & therefore louder than low frequency machines. As suggested, I put 2 pads under the VT003F, and to my relief I have not gotten a single complaint from neighbors in my old apartment building.
Second, I was disappointed that the exercise straps were inelastic. I would have preferred the strong, thick elastic straps I sometimes use either at the gym or at home. However, the seller mentioned that the straps were inelastic on the Amazon product page. Inelastic straps seem to be the norm in all the WBV machines I have seen, even the very expensive units.

Last, but not least, I have to say the customer service has been truly outstanding. They answered all my questions thoroughly within 24 hours. This was true before buying the product, to make sure this high frequency machine was right for me. Also, they continued to answer questions for well over a month after my purchase was complete. They even answered me when I asked about a friend who had a knee injury more serious than my own. In a nutshell, they advised my friend to consult a medical professional who was familiar with WBV machines to find out if this technology could be helpful.

That's it. I like to write but I doubt many folks read this entire review. Maybe some readers skimmed through it.

 

30Hz-low amplitude setting critical for bone density rehab without risking bodily damage on older and compromised bodies. Osteoporosis therapy is why I'm using this piece of equipment. I've used this for a little over 6 months and hope my next bone scan will result in some improvement. It's still early.
Absolutely solidly built and smartly engineered for ease of repair, if ever needed.
You can't beat the 10 year free parts and warranty that comes with this unit.
I would highly recommend!

There are so many stellar reviews of this that another one is hardly needed. But I am so pleased with this that I just had to add my voice.

I have severe osteoporosis, and even though I am healthy and fit, I recently had a couple of fragility fractures in my foot. I finally decided I have to throw everything I can at this problem, and along with medical care and many supplements, I decided to investigate vibration. Quickly learned that only linear (not oscillating) vibration will stimulate bone growth. Even then the research is not clear that mature adults will benefit. The research that showed the positive effects of linear vibration was done with children (who were recovering from chemotherapy). You cannot necessarily extrapolate to adults. However, there were also some testimonials from adults who had been using another very expensive linear vibration platform, in which they said that they absolutely experienced increased bone mineral density. I am not convinced but I am willing to give it a go. I do understand the theory of why this could be of benefit to bones, the method of operation, so to speak, and that is more than I can say about the drug that I am being encouraged to start taking.

I have been using it for several weeks at low amp and 30 Hz. I read my email and the news, or watch TED talks while I am on the platform. (I built a little tower on top of my desk to put my laptop on so it sits at the correct height for me to read when I am "vibrating.") I use it three times a day. The ten minutes pass quickly and sometimes I go again. Honestly cannot say I feel any different but as with so many other things, you commit to the best plan you can come up with, stick to it, and hope for the best. I have used many supplements that have changed by life for the better. Like supplements, a platform will never be studied because it's not patentable and there is no money to be made by big companies, therefore no one to fund the studies. While I don't totally eschew pharmaceuticals, I believe that we have to find our own individual paths.

The platform is sturdy and works well. It is a serious machine and frankly, even though the price keeps going up, it is a great value, especially compared to the only other linear platform out there. The company (Jay) is very forthcoming in stating that he is not promoting this as a possible remedy for any problems; he is simply providing an excellent machine that is true to the specifications and is durable, with excellent customer support.

Update, now, nearly two years later, I am still using this platform every day (once a day for 10 minutes) and it is still operating perfectly. Is it helping my bones? Who knows, really: but I haven't had any fragility fractures since starting to use this. (Still taking supplements but not taking any osteoporosis drugs)

When you take this machine out of the box, you know you've purchased quality. Everything is excellently built. There is nothing that seems flimsy or cheap. This is my first vibrating plate but I did alot of research before choosing. The passion with which the creator/owner exudes for his product shows with his 10 yr warranty (so don't buy the extra warranty Amazon offers), his commitment to his product and the research and the way he reaches out to every customer. I cant say Ive ever had another product where the designer/owner was so involved and wanted to ensure satisfaction.

I love this plate. The instructions are simple once you get the hang of it and although it is on the heavier side, its a durable, well made machine. I don't know what these other companies offer but this company goes above and beyond. Thank you!