Dumb(bell)founded
I just came across yet another "tone up without any effort" gadget online. This one has escaped my notice up to now, I suspect because it's not available in Australia. Although, for all I know, it could be the biggest thing in infomercials here - after all, I don't watch daytime or late night TV, so how would I know?
Anyway, you have to check out the Shake Weight, just for laughs. The video is annoyingly slow to load, so I didn't bother watching the whole thing, but check out these claims:
• Shake Weight Utilizes New Workout Technology Called
Dynamic Inertia, which can increase Muscle Activity to nearly
300% compared to a Standard Dumbbell.*
• Scientifically Proven Results
• Get Incredible Results in Just 6 Minutes a Day
• Designed Specifically For Women
And it comes with not just a DVD, but a deluxe DVD!
Look! Scientifically proven results! And in just 6 minutes a day! I can't find any mention of the scientific studies this claim is based on, but I'm sure the manufacturers are telling the truth. After all, how could you doubt that shaking a dumbbell weighing 1.1kg would give you "strong sexy sculpted arms you'll be proud of"?
To make sure you really get outstanding results, you could wear your toning shoes and put a rubber band around your wrist whilst using your Shake Weight.
Meh. This Youtube video is far more entertaining than the official website one.
9 comments:
It actually is quoting several valid studies. Here's the kicker, those studies are done on trained individuals and measure small improvements in performance which are very significant if you are a highly trained individual. I mean adding and inch of vertical matters if you are a rugby player.
Not so significant if you are 50 kilos over weight. ;)
I know it sounds crazy, but I bought a friend a shake weight as a joke present for Christmas and I used it for about a minute and had sore arms the next day! o_O
But it IS available in Oz! Rebel Sport have it right next to the magic rubber bands. There is even 2 models - a base one and a pretty white higher level one.....
You know I saw this on TV just a few nights ago. On South Park.
Please check this out. So funny.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYmnP7VOyo4
oooo.. and this one!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0tVw8_CFMA&NR=1
I've seen them at Kmart - had a bit of a chuckle when I saw it.
here's another one you might enjoy "Addicted to shaking it " by my favourite hottie on youtube! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Pi8RYVnM6M
Doh!
Hahaha that video is GOLD!! Where do I get me one of those?? lol
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