Morning and thank you for your informative post as well. I agree with you that we all have our own inner voice that, with knowledge can help to find what's best for our own individual strengths, madidies and weaknesses..and not be taken lightly. Knowing that falls are the number one cause of many of our problems..balance is essential to hang onto.
Since I have osteoarthritis in both my knees..there are certain exercises that just hurt too much for me to do...even stairs are painful. I must admit that I did overdue the vibration plate for the first few days of having it and I will go back now and start at a lower intensity level..as per the companies instructions...silly me....But happy to report that my hips are feeling a lot better even if my knees got very angry with me. For those who have osteoporosis in the higher minus numbers...I strongly suggest that you take it easy with your workouts...slow and steady is a better plan for success and not to cause possible damage to our already compromised bones. I am still thrilled with the 'feeling' of shaking that I'm getting with the LifePro Waver machine. I haven't hooked up the 'straps' yet..as I have a kitten who just loves to get into everything..so I'm waiting for the right time to do those upper body exercises along with the vibration plate. It can also be used sitting down as well until one's balance is enough to stand on it safely.
If you google "LifePro", there are interesting videos to watch and learn from.
Hope this was helpful info....enjoy your day!