We Have No Comment About This Exercise Device
A friend of ours has just shown us this video for an allegedly real exercise device called the "Shake Weight." We have no comment about it.
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This reminds me of the old workout devices with the belt around your waist that shakes you violently to "shed the pounds"
Also, that computer animated sequence is hilarious. Must...resist...dirty....joke.....
I know a much cheaper alternative to buying this device.
Using a 20 oz soda bottle. What else?
"Dynamic Inertia" looks sexy.
There's actually some sound physics behind this. I'd never want anyone to see me using that thing in public, and I've got no opinion on whether it's any better or worse than the next gimmicky workout device, but the thing probably works just fine.
I read the headline, saw the pic, and immediately thought of this:
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it makes you wonder what they were doing when they thought of the idea to make that product...
even if it does build muscle all of it will be centered in one area of the bicep meaning your arms will want to be bent at 90 degrees when relaxed.
What a joke. "Big, heavy exercise machines are designed to create bulky muscles."
Any fitness professional will tell you that any machine can tone, as well as help you to bulk up. If you want to tone, reduce the weight and do more reps.
First off, that looks so wrong.
Secondly, you can get the same effect holding an epileptic chihuahua at arms length.
Finally, you're perfectly capable of using machines without adding bulk. The misinformation and outright lies in these commercials are almost like scare tactics...
No wonder guys arms are so much bigger than gals arms!!
The flash animation of the lady holding the device in one hand is gold. Naughty, dirty gold.
Christ, is this video also selling Strap Perfect (TM)?
Its almost saying, "Ladies, a good look is not complete without toned arms and a healthy bust."
Instead of: Shake Weight.
Use: d**k in a box.
That's really all I can say.
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Does it spray a nice refreshing blast out of the top at the end of the workout to cool off the woman?
@jmurphy42: Whether or not it works your muscles remains to be seen, but it looks terribly uncomfortable to use for more than 30 seconds.
@Yoko Broke Up The Beatles: Any fitness professional should tell you that weight machines aren't very good for you. They don't help you work on proper form and they only work out certain muscle groups (when you should be working out your whole body at once). If you're handicapped or only doing very light weights then they're fine, but for anything over 30-40 lbs., you should do free weights.
There's also no such thing as "toning" really. You can't lift weights and not get bigger muscles. Doing more reps at a lighter weight just means you'll build muscles more slowly.
I can't wait 'till they come out with the "Shake Scrape" tongue scraper.
@squinko - applauds the death of FBC: And you, of course, have a source to back all your claims up, right?
"Vibrate" your way to slender arms.
Is there a purse-size model for travel? ;-)
The next gen of this device will include an integrated mister to keep you cool during workouts.
I have to take issue once again with "weight machines and weights give you bulky muscles". Smart women use these machines in addition to cardio. Sadly, they are in the minority. The myth of "bulking up" by lifting weights still perpetuates into 2009. Unless you are packing on tons of calories and/or supplements while lifting EXTREMELY heavy weights, it is almost impossible for a woman to "bulk up". Feel free to grab some 15-25+ lb dumbells and go to town. No need to hang around in the 3-10 lb range, afraid of being musclebound.
This can actually be the most practical thing out there. Use it on yourself, or practice how to demonstrate this arm vibrating technique on others.
I see a lot of desperate teenagers buying these for their girlfriends already.
I love how every workout gadget immediately discredits free weights as being "hard, heavy, dangerous," - and will make you look as bulky as the guy on the cover of Men's Health.
I use machines and free weights, and although I'm not a health expert I'd say a set of 10, 15, and 25 lb weights would be an excellent addition to a womens workout routine.
Is that the same chick who failed on Pitchmen with that spinner toy?
Where is the NSFW tag?
@squinko - applauds the death of FBC:
That's not correct. You have to overload muscles to get them to increase in size. Your theory is like saying "I'll lift this 1 lb weight 1,000 times and I'll be Mr. Universe in 5 years".
As for weight machines, there is nothing wrong with them. You don't want to use them exclusively, because they do not work supporting muscles as well as free weights. But they ARE very good at focusing a lot of attention on specific spots, and they are safer than free weights. A good program will combine free weights along with machines.
@NightSteel: I much prefer they remain marketed to women. You know what they say: Practice makes perfect!
@squinko - applauds the death of FBC:
How do free weights work the entire body? They are also targeting specific areas via some specific exercise it seems to me. Maybe they work more muscles at once, but they're still not working every muscle.
I would say that machines give you more control over your form and weight. For form, there is no way to do it badly unless you resist following the diagram to some obscene level. If you use too much weight, you don't have to worry about smashing your hand or foot or something. I'm not a fitness expert though
You guys should see the device they make to strengthen your neck muscles while brightening your teeth.
Saw this on AOTS last night.
ATN!
@Skipweasel: Well tell the folks at the BBC to quit cuffing on their footage and we'll do the same. Do it or the tea gets it. ;-)
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