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The Power Plate MOVE is the closest you’ll get to a gym or clinic-grade vibration machine at home. It runs at 30 to 40Hz, the range used in much of the published research, with a precise, fast motion that feels nothing like a budget rocking board. It’s superbly built and backed by Power Plate’s workout library. It’s also very expensive and has no handlebars, so it’s for committed users who know exactly why they want it.
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Reasons to buy
- 30 to 40Hz frequency range, in line with much of the research
- Precise, smooth, gym-grade motion
- Large 76 x 60cm platform
- Excellent build quality
- Access to Power Plate’s guided workouts
Reasons to avoid
- Very expensive
- Heavy at 39kg
- No handlebars or column
Power Plate is the brand that brought vibration training into gyms, physiotherapy clinics and elite sports in the early 2000s, and its machines are still the reference point for the whole category. The MOVE is its home model. It has the same kind of motion as the brand’s commercial machines, packed into a column-free platform that fits in a living room.
Its list price sits in our £££££ Commercial band (£3,000 and over), although UK retailers have discounted it into the ££££ Premium band. That’s ten to twenty times the price of our top budget picks, so the question is simple: what do you get for the money?
Key specs
| Price | £££££ Commercial at list price; ££££ Premium when discounted |
|---|---|
| Motion | Power Plate PrecisionWave, mainly vertical |
| Frequency | 30 to 40Hz |
| Settings | 6 levels, each with low or high output |
| Timers | 30 or 60 seconds, plus a 9-minute continuous mode |
| Max user weight | 136kg |
| Platform | 76 x 60cm |
| Weight | 39kg |
| Extras | Remote, hand straps, rubber mat, workout library |
| Warranty | 2 years in the UK |
Design and build
The MOVE is a low, wide platform with no column. That keeps it relatively compact and modern looking, and it comes in several finishes, including matte black, red and a wood effect, so it doesn’t look out of place in a living space. At 39kg it’s heavy. You can move it with two people, but most owners pick a spot and leave it there.
The build quality is a clear step above anything else on our list. The platform feels completely solid, the controls are well finished, and you can operate it from the remote or from buttons on the platform. It comes with hand straps for arm work and a rubber mat to protect your floor.
Performance
This is where the MOVE justifies its price. Rather than rocking from side to side, it uses Power Plate’s PrecisionWave motion, which is mainly vertical, at 30, 35 or 40Hz, with a choice of low or high output at each setting. The result is a fast, fine and very even vibration across the whole platform. If you’ve only tried budget plates, it feels like a completely different product.
That matters because much of the research on whole-body vibration, including studies on leg strength and balance in older adults, has used vertical or similar plates at around 25 to 40Hz. Buying a MOVE doesn’t guarantee you’ll get the same results as a trial, but it does mean you’re using the kind of stimulus researchers tested. Our guide to whether vibration plates work explains the evidence in detail.
The large 76 x 60cm platform gives you room for lunges, wide squats, push-ups and stretches, and Power Plate’s video library guides you through structured workouts.
Ease of use
Sessions are built around short timed sets of 30 or 60 seconds, which is how Power Plate recommends you train. There’s also a continuous 9-minute mode. The six-level, low-or-high output system is simple to understand. The one thing to bear in mind is that there’s no column or handlebar to hold, so you need reasonable balance. If you don’t feel steady, the Bluefin Pro is a better choice.
What owners say
Owners and fitness reviewers consistently praise the MOVE’s build quality, its smooth and powerful motion and the quality of Power Plate’s workouts. The criticisms are almost all about price and weight.
Price and value
There’s no getting around the cost. At full price the MOVE is a big investment, and even discounted it’s more than ten times the price of a good budget plate. If you’re a committed user, a personal trainer working from home, or someone who wants the research-grade vibration that clinics use, it’s worth it. If you just want to try vibration training, start with the LifePro Waver.
How it scores
Overall score: 4.4 out of 5, which we call Very good. Each area is scored out of five and weighted as explained in how we review.
Show how we worked it out
| Area | Weight | Score | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motion and power | 30% | 5.0 | 1.50 |
| Build and safety | 25% | 4.8 | 1.20 |
| Controls and features | 15% | 4.4 | 0.66 |
| Ease of use | 15% | 4.2 | 0.63 |
| Value for money | 15% | 3.4 | 0.51 |
Weighted average: 4.50. Final score: 4.4. We lowered it slightly for price: most home users can get much of the benefit for far less, even though nothing at home beats it for motion and build. Our scoring rules allow this sense-check against price and competition, and we always show it.
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Alternatives to consider
- Personal Power Plate: a lighter, more portable Power Plate with a fixed 35Hz frequency.
- Hypervibe G17 Pro: an upright pivotal machine with handles and a huge amplitude.
- Bluefin 4D: up to 34.6Hz and several motion types for a fraction of the price, though without the MOVE’s precision.
Power Plate MOVE FAQs
Is the Power Plate MOVE worth the money?
For committed users who want research-grade vibration at home, yes. For beginners, a good budget plate is a more sensible starting point.
Where can I buy the Power Plate MOVE in the UK?
Power Plate sells it directly, and it is also stocked by retailers such as Costco UK, where we’ve seen it for considerably less than the list price.
Does the MOVE have handles?
No. It’s a column-free platform. It comes with hand straps for upper-body exercises, but nothing to hold for balance.
Should you buy the Power Plate MOVE?
If you’re serious about vibration training and can afford it, yes. The MOVE delivers the precise, research-grade motion that made Power Plate famous, in a well-built platform that suits a home. For most people, though, a quality budget plate offers far better value.
Not sold on Amazon UK. Available direct from Power Plate and other UK retailers.