Vibration plates & Rebounders are everywhere online - Are they worth it?

My inbox has recently been filled with questions about vibration plates, rebounders, and whether they’re worth the investment (especially because they’re all over social media right now).

Both of these tools can support lymph flow, circulation, mitochondrial function, and even EZ water- especially in the winter when sunlight, movement, and warmth take a hit.

I’ve experienced some of the biggest benefits myself over the past year, and decided to break it down in today's article. 

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Why These Tools Matter More in the Winter

For most people - winter reduces:

• Natural infrared exposure

• Outdoor movement

• Blood flow to the periphery

• Dopamine and serotonin from sunlight

• Lymphatic movement (you naturally move less in the cold)

Vibration and rebounding provide a stimulus that helps compensate for all of the above (and when combined with red/infrared light (or natural sunlight), they amplify each other).

FAQ 1 - What’s the difference between a vibration plate and a rebounder?

Rebounder (mini-trampoline) - ​click here for the one I use​ 

Uses gravitational loading + unloading.

Supports:

• Lymph drainage

• Balance and vestibular function

• Mood and dopamine pathways

• Cardiovascular fitness

• Mitochondrial flexibility through dynamic movement

Vibration Plate - ​click here for the one I use​ 

Uses rapid mechanical oscillation.

Supports:

• Microcirculation

• Muscle activation (even passively)

• Nitric oxide release

• Mitochondrial respiration

• Fascia hydration

• Low-impact movement for all fitness levels

Both are excellent, just in different ways. (And keep reading for how I decide between the two):

FAQ 2 - Is EZ (Exclusion Zone) water actually involved?

Short answer: yes - indirectly, but meaningfully.

EZ water forms on hydrophilic surfaces when the body receives:

• Infrared light

• Mechanical movement

• Electrical charge (redox)

• Proper hydration + minerals

Stimulation from vibration and rebounding can expand structured water layers, because they:

– Improve microcirculation

– Increase oxygen delivery

– Enhance proton/electron flow

– Warm tissues

– Move lymph and interstitial fluid

This is why people often report:

• Better warmth

• Less stiffness

• Cleaner lymph drainage

• A “lighter,” more energized feeling

Especially in the winter.

FAQ 3- Which one is better?

It depends on your goals & how you feel overall to begin with!

 ​Rebounder​ is best for:

• Maximal lymph movement

• Post-infection recovery

• Mood and motivation

• Cardiovascular benefits

• Take it outdoors to combine with full spectrum sunlight

• Kids (they love it!)

 ​Vibration Plate ​is best for:

• Microcirculation (winter essential)

• Low-impact mitochondrial support

• People with joint issues, fatigue, or chronic illness

• Warm-up before workouts

• Pairing with red light therapy

Most people benefit from BOTH, but if you want the easier, lower-impact option, the vibration plate wins.

My secret sauce: Why I Pair Red Light Therapy + Vibration Plate (My Winter Protocol)

Red light and vibration naturally amplify each other:

Red Light Therapy (​click here and save 25% on the panel​ I pair with my vibration plate)

• Stimulates cytochrome c oxidase

• Supports mitochondrial charge

• Expands EZ water

• Reduces inflammation

• Helps with winter dopamine/melatonin signaling

V​ibration Plate:​ 

• Increases blood flow

• Moves lymph

• Activates muscle fibers

• Warms tissues for deeper light penetration

Together:

You get improved mitochondrial function, better hydration at the cellular level, and a much stronger energetic “lift” - without a long morning routine or intense exercise.

My 10-minute protocol:

• Stand on the plate (make sure knees aren't locked)

• Red light panel in front for 5 minutes

• Turn around for 5 minutes on the back

• Optional: light stretching or sitting on the plate

A winter-friendly protocol that anyone can stick with.

When I do rebounder vs vibration?

There are some mornings when I personally choose my rebounder - not because vibration is “too intense,” but because I want self-generated movement rather than passive stimulation. Rebounding lets me control the rhythm, pace, and feel of the movement in real time, which can be grounding on mornings when stress is higher or sleep wasn’t ideal. It still supports circulation and lymphatic flow, but with a slightly more active, coordinated signal.

I also love to take my rebounder outside & jump during UVA rise - to get an extra boost of dopamine - serotonin & Alpha-MSH (a powerful - natural appetite regulator) + tons of LUX - to really give my metabolism a boost for the day.  You can use MyCircadianApp to see when UVA rise happens for you & measure your lux.

Vibration plates allow for choice as well :  frequency, intensity, posture, and duration all matter-  and when I want the lowest-effort option, vibration is often my first choice. Rebounding is something I layer in when I want a bit more engagement and flow. So instead of thinking in terms of “one is better,” I think in terms of what kind of input I want that day: passive and efficient, or gentle and self-driven.

And some mornings, I skip both. Learning to choose based on how your body feels - rather than following a rigid routine - is what makes these tools supportive instead of stressful.

FAQ 4 - Can you overdo it?

Rarely - but a few simple guidelines help:

• Start with 3-5 minutes and build

• If you are new to vibration plates - start on the lowest setting 

• Stay hydrated and mineralized

• Skip intense bouncing if you’re dizzy or postpartum

• Stop if your pelvic floor feels pressure

• Use red light 6–12 inches away for deeper penetration 

For the best circadian timing of vibration plates - exercise - red light & more - CLICK HERE to read my in depth article 

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