A key difference between Body Vibe equipment and most other Whole Body Vibration devices is that all Body Vibe machines ( except the Pro 6000 Model) only use one motor for the vibration. This is a critical piece of information that most manufacturers are not aware of. Dr. De Orio discovered this important distinction after treating more than 3000 patients with a Whole Body Vibration  machine using a dual motor system during  Beta testing of a well know WBV device manufacturer from 2002-2004 .  Using a 2 motor machine can actually cause poor effects on brain and body health if not used with caution under expert guidance.

Two motors can never be properly synchronized between themselves, as a result, if you stand on a two motor system you and your brain will become desynchronized over time. T

A one motor system is always 100% synchronized with the plate, as long as it is not a weighted single motor, which is sometimes used to gain greater amplitude. Weighted single motors are not as difficult to supervise as a two or dual motors but they still can throw the body out of balance as can tilting vibration machines. All Body Vibe machines, except the pro 6000 model, are single motor, not weighted, 100% synchronized units. A single motor device therefore will balance the body and brain, helping to put your body into a whole brain functioning state.

High amplitudes are not typically achieved using a single motor system but the beneficial effect is still obtained. In other words, high amplitude is really not the most important mechanical objective when developing a WBV device. Even though most manufacturers proudly report how they can achieve 4-5 mm of amplitude with their systems. One of the benefit of Whole Body Vibration  lies in how effective the device is in getting you and your brain into a exercised state. This is only possible using a 100% synchronized single motor system like the Body Vibe or other single motor units. Consequently, be aware of what you are purchasing. 

Granted a more intense muscle contraction can be achieved using a dual motor system but guidance is necessary when applying this level of stimulation. If you plan on using the units for home use then make sure the WBV system you get only has one motor. Only stand on a 2 motor system if being supervised by a personal trainer or other WBV expert as would be found in a commercial fitness facility