Shake Weight, Are they any good?
Feb 9, 2012, 7:59 pm
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Shake Weight, Are they any good?
And do the work?
I'm thinking of getting and giving it a try.. I read some of the reviews on amazon and as usual amazon reviews aren't the most reliable.
Anyone here try the shake weight?
I'm thinking of getting and giving it a try.. I read some of the reviews on amazon and as usual amazon reviews aren't the most reliable.
Anyone here try the shake weight?
Feb 9, 2012, 8:22 pm
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It's a great gag gift to give friends, but for an actual workout it's not beneficial. When you're weight lifting, part of the benefit is getting the full range of motion which the shake weight does not provide. It's a waste of $30 IMO.
Feb 9, 2012, 9:50 pm
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Feb 10, 2012, 7:10 am
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There is an entire world of these kinds of gadgets.
Do they work? I think the answer by and large is they probably work better than doing nothing at all but none of them are a magical quick fix to losing weight or getting in shape (I think the two weight/shape are very different items).
Do they work? I think the answer by and large is they probably work better than doing nothing at all but none of them are a magical quick fix to losing weight or getting in shape (I think the two weight/shape are very different items).
Feb 10, 2012, 7:20 am
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Feb 10, 2012, 7:59 am
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"do they work" ... at what? Are you trying to improve your physique/muscle tone? Or are you trying to improve your cardiovascular health, or what?
IME, none of these gimmicks are effective at improving muscle tone. Resistance exercise is what does it for me - free weights and even calisthenics like simple push-ups, sit-ups and jogging. When vigorous exercise is paired with attention to healthy dieting, my entire body just looks and feels better - the physique, the skin, face, energy level, etc.
IME, none of these gimmicks are effective at improving muscle tone. Resistance exercise is what does it for me - free weights and even calisthenics like simple push-ups, sit-ups and jogging. When vigorous exercise is paired with attention to healthy dieting, my entire body just looks and feels better - the physique, the skin, face, energy level, etc.
Feb 10, 2012, 11:32 am
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I picked up a recumbent bike the other day and I need something for the upper body while cycling.. I don’t have dumbbells at home so I figured instead of buying a set, I might as well pay little less and get the shake weight.
Feb 10, 2012, 12:13 pm
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Buy actual hand weights. You'll have more of a use for them.
Feb 10, 2012, 2:18 pm
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What are your goals?
Feb 11, 2012, 6:57 pm
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