Our Methodology

I have witnessed many people make poor purchase decisions based on factors that are unimportant, or worse, completely misleading. Therefore, I have created 5 different badges for each product review, and for each badge a unique scoring system. A score of 50 or lower will result in a fail, whereas a score of 51 or higher will result in a pass and earn a badge. Using the below methodology, it is possible to cut through the marketing hype, and get straight to the information that really matters.

The Performance badge is perhaps the most important badge of all. As long as you own a machine that has earned the Performance badge, you can at least be assured that your machine can deliver a wide range of proven health benefits. Without this badge, the evidence for health claims

40pts: G Force

The higher the G’s the greater the effect on many key benefits.

• 2 points are given per confirmed G up to a maximum operating frequency of 45Hz.

30pts: High frequency

High frequency is used in most of the scientific research.

• 30 points are given if machine operates in this frequency range.
• zero points if it cannot.

10pts: Low frequency

Low frequency is more beneficial for certain therapeutic effects, such as reducing muscle tone and improving balance.

• 10 points are given if machine operates in this frequency range
• Zero points if it cannot.

10pts: Frequency display

Due to the effect that different frequencies can have, it is important that the frequency is displayed on your machine.

• Full points are given if the machine displays an accurate frequency.
• Zero points if it does not.

10pts: Platform size – Larger platforms can provide a wider range of exercises that can be performed on the machine, or can be used for those with special needs.

• 0.25 points are given for each inch of width of the platform.

The Science badge is largely dependent on the Performance badge, as technically speaking, any machine that earns the Performance badge would hold up to scientific scrutiny. However, reviews that earn the Science badge, are products which come from companies who concern themselves with the science of WBV, and have used their own products to demonstrate the benefits of WBV via scientific research.

50pts: Performance badge pass

• 50 points are given if the machine passed the Performance badge.
• Zero points are given if it has not.

25pts: Proven brand

• Up to 25 points are given if the brand has had a machine shown positive outcomes in peer reviewed, journal published, study.
  – 1-20 studies: 5points
  – 21-40 – studies: 10 points
  – 41-60 studies: 15 points
  – 61-80 studies: 20 points
  – 81-100+ studies: 25 points
• Zero points are given if it has not.

25pts: Proven model

• Up to 25 points are given if the model has shown positive outcomes in peer reviewed, journal published, study.
  – 1-20 studies: 5points
  – 21-40 – studies: 10 points
  – 41-60 studies: 15 points
  – 61-80 studies: 20 points
  – 81-100+ studies: 25 points
• Zero points are given if it has not.

The Company badge is also quite an important badge, because it gives you peace of mind knowing that you are dealing with a reputable company who is committed to the industry. Companies who are producing misleading information, not investing in research and development, or are fly by night, will find it difficult to earn this badge. Integrity carries a lot of weight in the Company badge. Unfortunately there are many companies advertising false and misleading information, sometimes intentional, other times not, but

50pts: Integrity

Start with 50pts then deductions occur as follows:

• 5 points – Incorrect or unadvertised frequency
• 5 points – Incorrect or unadvertised amplitude
• 5 points – Incorrect or unadvertised G force
• 5 points – Incorrect or unadvertised technology type
• 10 points – False information about the company
• 10 points – False information about the product
• 10 points – False information about the technology

20pts: Years in business

• One point is given here for each year the company who owns the brand has been in business, up to 20 years max.

20pts: Innovation

• 5 points is given to companies who have proprietary designs.
• 5 points is given to companies who have registered patents.
• Up to 10 points is given to companies who have innovative features.
• Zero points is given here is the company supplies a “private labelled” machine from an OEM factory. See our Warning page, there is simply nothing innovative about a company who sells these type of machines.

10pts: Charity

• Up to 10 points are given to companies who have programs and policies in place, or have demonstrated a willingness to support charities or good causes.

The Warranty badge is largely dependent on the Company badge, because the warranty of a product is only as good as the company who stands behind it. Lengthy warranties offered by companies who have little invested into their product, and only been in business for a short time, may not be worth the paper they are printed on. The Warranty badge also considers the terms of the warranty, returns policy, and other important factors.

50pts: Company Badge Pass

• 50 points are given if the machine passed the Company badge.
• Zero points are given if it has not.

20pts: Warranty Terms

• A maximum of 5 points are given for each year of the labour component of the warranty, 1 point per year.
• A maximum of 5 points are given for each year of the parts component of the warranty, 0.5 points per year.
• A maximum of 5 points are given for each year of the motor component of the warranty, 0.5 points per year.
• An additional 5 points are given to any lifetime warranty covering all parts & labour.
• Above points apply to standard warranty policy, half points will be given for extended warranty option.

10pts: Returns Policy

• A maximum of 6 points are given for each month of the returns policy, 1 point per week.
• A maximum of 2 points are given for the restocking fee policy, 1 point for $150 fee or less, 2 points for no fee.
• A maximum of 2 points are given for the shipping costs policy, 1 point for refund of costs 1 way, 2 points for refund of costs both ways.
• Above points apply to standard returns policy, half points will be given for extended returns policy option.

10pts: Parts Availability

• 5 points are given if parts are held and maintained by the local distributor
• 5 points are given if parts are available after warranty

10pts: Local Repair

• 5 points are given if the machine is repaired by a local service center
  or
• 10 points are given if the machine is repaired on customer premises

The Support badge covers concerns that people rarely give enough attention to before they purchase, and if not well provided, can create a poor experience for customers after they purchase a WBV machine. Even with the world’s best machine, you are not going to experience the outcomes you are wanting if you are not well supported and guided once you get your machine.

20pts: Personal Support

• 10 points are given for personal support provided remotely
  or
• 20 points are given for personal support provided locally

20pts: Online Training Resources

• Up to 20 points, based on quality and quantity, are given for any online training resources you receive, including dedicated customer support website or webpage, customer support app, customer support videos or webinars etc.

20pts: Support “In The Box”

• Up to 20 points, based on quality and quantity, are given for support you receive inside the box, including user manual, wall chart, workout guides, software etc.

20pts: Courses & Workshops

• 10 points are given for any online courses available
• 10 points are given for any local workshops available

20pts: Communication

• 5 points are given if there is a business hours phone number answered
• 5 points are given if there is after hours support
• 5 points are given if there is website live chat
• 5 points are given if there is active social media pages and engagement