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It’s not often something in the fitness world makes news, but the unorthodox Shake Weight has women chirping about the possibility of toned triceps and laughing about the rest. The marketers behind the Shake Weight must be delirious with how much press their suggestive “exercise” has received.
Check out Ellen talking about the ShakeWeight:
So it’s received lots of press and everybody loves to laugh about it, but does the Shake Weight actually work? Numerous web reviews from actual owners say yes, you can feel that your triceps have been given a workout afterwords. I don’t own a ShakeWeight, but I’ll agree the motion that shows in the commercials is going to hit your triceps and shoulders. So yes, technically it works if you continually plug away at it as if you would a regular workout, but therein lies the marketing genius.
First, the shake weight isn’t going to burn anything above a scintilla of fat off your body. Thus, if you have flabby arms you might be able to get a little more muscle, but you still need to burn fat. Second, there’s a subliminal message that goes along with the Shake Weight that it will somehow help you lose weight or get in shape, when it will do nothing of the kind. Still, people will buy the ShakeWeight under these pretenses and then throw it in the back of the closet once a new fad hits the market. In the end, all the ShakeWeight does is basically give you 1 tricep exercise for $19.95 (postage and handling).
If you really want to do it, you could just buy a 2.5 lb dumbell and imitate the commercials. Or you could just go to the gym and do some tris and shoulders.
Think of the Shake Weight as 1 tiny car accessory in an auto parts store. Can it help you with an aspect of your car? Sure, but it matters less than 1% in the whole scheme of things. The Shake Weight is akin to replacement seat covers in comparison to regular cardio exercise being an engine.
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bought one-total worthless piece of shit. i’m embarassed ….
this thing is a joke im sure, might make you look strong but take some guy who uses this 5 lb weight thing, to a guy who does REAL weight lifting who do you think is gonna win? the guy doing real weights obviously, even if the guy who use shake weight looks stronger.
might be good if you only want to look strong but make a fool out of yourself when you try a weight lifting or psuhup or anything kind of competiton against one who does real weigth lifting or better yet body weight training, (in body weight training you are way stronger then you look) id rather that then look strong but really are not
http://www.consumersearch.com/blog/the-shake-weight-looks-ridiculous-but-can-it-tone-your-arms
Miss “Julie James” is on that ^ site too -_________-
NO CREDIBILITY! worthless review. try it before you sound like an idiot. nuff said
it work for mens too ???
if you want to look strong but be weak then sure, do a real workout like actual weights or do body weight, you want to look something your not body weght is perfect, you’ll be way stronger then you look, with this gimmik you’ll look stronger then you are
if you want to look strong but be weak then sure, do a real workout like actual weights or do body weight, you want to look something your not body weght is perfect, you’ll be way stronger then you look, with this gimmik you’ll look stronger then you are
it work for mens too
Wow! ppl are so ignorant. those are your opinions just b/c u say it dont work mean it dont. everbody is diffrent u can never say for anyone else soo quit sayin it dont work if you dont even know u guys proubaly dont even use it ritee.
it’s a joke. the postman left the package in front of my door… can you imagine??? Results : Came back from work, the package was open, the SW outside of the box… and when I tried to use it it’s shacking but just a little bit and I looked at the manuel and did everything and shacked as hard as I could and nothing. I believe the person who opened the package broke up or something like that. When I called the customer service they told me I could send it back (at my own expenses…) and they will send me a new one (that will be left again in front of apartment door… no jokes… ) since they said they don’t see a reason to ask for a signature…. Usually when I’m not at my apartment, the package stays at the post office… never ever happened to me before and I order every week something online…
BAD PRODUCT
BAD COSTUMER SERVICE
VERY DISAPOINTED!!!
it causes pain in forearms and had to stop using dont buy this!!!!
Come on people with negative posts. Just because people saying they like the shake weight doesn’t mean they work for the company. You guys are acting like this thing cost $500 bucks. To each his own. What works for others might not work for somebodysomebody else. So stop tripping. Yeah and it is just like a dumbell but its lighter and works your muscles quicker in a shorter amount of time
Holey Crap my god get over yoursleves people its somethying to buy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES you assholes!!!!! some things ppl sell work!!!!!!! GET THE FUCK OVER IT!!! if ppl buy it fine if it works great want it cheep get it a bed bad a byond with a 20% off thing or cvs for 20 busk no shiping sam fucking thing. And if you dont like it dont buy it and dont look at it or comment who cares!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Its a dam fucking thing to work out yes it might work no its not gonna make yyo9u lose 200 lbs all over its not ment to do that so GET OVER IT AND GET A LIFE!!!!!
I sense a little hostility. have you had a stroke yet?
Hi, I have just ordered shakeweight for the 1st time so I will keep you updated. I have read many of you saying it is rubbish & ppl should just go to the gym. Well the reason I have ordered it is because I am in a wheelchair & cannot go to the gym as my legs don’t work!! Obviously as I am imobile the weight has crept on, I am waiting for hydrophysio so thought I could use this while seated.
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I bought a shakeweight. I’ve been using it for awhile now. I’ve never been in bad shape, I’m just using it to tone up the arm and chest muscles I already have. For that purpose, I think it works just fine. But if you’re looking for a wonder-weight to cure all of your problems, you’re not going to find it. You won’t find it anywhere else either, so stop looking. It takes time, patience, and a good work ethic to transform a body. That’s all you really need. But, if you are like me and looking for a quick in-between to stay fit, give the shake-weight a shot. It’s not going to replace my gym routine, but it’s a nice change of pace every once in awhile.
Thats so true Tami… it works!!
Actually I quite like my S/W!
Out of shape and 50+ so I guess anything would be a plus but it does do what I want.
Got it for Xmas and use it 3-4 times a week. Don’t have a lot of fat to lose but it HAS
built up my arms, shoulders and chest. Probably not for you purists or gym monkeys but for a guy with little time or money to devote to a gym it does me just fine.
If you fit in that category then you might find the S/W a perfect fit.
I have been down in the dumps the past few days but what comic relief…some of you sure are funny. I’m going to sell your comments on ebay as the cure for depression. Finally a drug free way to a cure! I have not laughed this hard in weeks. Thank you :)
p.s. Maybe if I had gotten the SW my boyfriend would not have broken up with me. Ha!
I bought a shake weight and started using it. The weight has caused pain in my right wrist. I do not recommend the weight. The repetitive motion causes a strain on the wrist. My wrist has hurt for about a week. If it isn’t better soon I will going to the doctor.
Personally I think this shake weight thing is worthless. Though I haven’t actually tried it myself, I guarantee while I’m using it, it would seem difficult. Still I have no confidence in its lasting results, if any. In my opinion most of those who say they see results are probably having a placebo effect. I suppose its appeal is that it is a portable and short workout. Okay, let me propose a portable, short, free and effective workout. All you need to do it is 6-minutes, any surface you can hang from and a plot of land large enough for you to lay in. Here it is:
Do as many of each of these as you can for each minute.
1 minute of Pull-ups
1 minute of Sit-ups
1 minute of Squats
1 minute of Push-ups
1 minute of Leg Raises
1 minute of Lunges
And whats the best part about this? You won’t just think you’re getting better, you’ll know. Because over time as you do it, you’ll be able to do more and more repetitions.
I like it! I was given one for xmas. I work in a call centre and have to do alot of side by sides listening to calls. The shake weight is great and is something i can do while sitting. I have it at my desk and love giving it a shake. Lose weight dunno, but it has toned my arms, chest and caping my shoulders nicely.
ok people on these comercial why is that they always show all ready built guys useing these products. that show how do we know is they work or not .