Shake weight??

Jbwilson0708

Ok so i saw this item in the as seen on tv section of my local walmart and was wondering if anyone uses it?
and has had some good results with it .. it isnt very expensive so i put it on my christmas list but i do know you all have more experience in these kinds of things.. so anyone out there know anything or have experience with it?

CoryIda

I had a friend who bought it and said it was basically a joke and didn't see any results, but she's the only person I know who has tried it.

binary_jester

Stolen from this month's Men's Health

Shake Weight for Men

What's the science say?

Muscles don't grow just because you contract them; they need the challenge of added weight, says Mark Peterson, Ph.D.

Gym Alternative

Moves that target multiple areas, such as bench press or bent-over rows, grow muscles faster

shelleylyon

I bought about 6 months ago, but have never used it. That is about like all my other weight loss equipment. That is why I am overweight and joined MFP. hahaha

puppysue

omg bought it and took it back the same day... total joke... ask Santa for something else lol... don't waster yer money.. :laugh:

sarahliftsUP

If that thing worked then pretty much all males would have wicked arms.. and that is not the case! haha

SJSchwartz

I saw that at Walmart too, and the box was ripped open, so I took it out and tried it right there, and it seemed kinda dumb. I wouldn't waste my money on it personally.

fatnessman

http://www.southparkstudios.com/full-episodes/s14e14-creme-fraiche

SouthParks episode about the shake weight. This is comedy gold!

robin52077

Loved that South Park episode. Laughed so much I almost peed myself!:laugh:

JennaM222

omg this thing is such a joke, and the south park take on it is hilarious!

numberscolors

If that thing worked then pretty much all males would have wicked arms.. and that is not the case! haha

:laugh:
my bf has one buff arm...

SHBoss1673

I got it for my wife last X-Mas as a joke, because she saw the Ellen episode and laughed about it for 2 days straight. Other than that, I don't think it's a very effective tool

gecho

If that thing worked then pretty much all males would have wicked arms.. and that is not the case! haha

this is pretty much all there is to that thing. It is a JOKE.

LuckySue333

I would say dont add it to your Christmas list.... Go for something else that will work better.... Maybe a step counter to count your steps you walk...

JennaM222

If that thing worked then pretty much all males would have wicked arms.. and that is not the case! haha

:laugh:
my bf has one buff arm...

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

amysj303

gosh, I am taking it off my Christmas list, thanks MFPs!

nursevee

actually, it's funny you should ask because I always thought it was a bit of a joke... AT least until I saw one of the trainers at my gym using it with some of his clients. Now... It depends on the results you want because bot the guys and gal's version of the shake weight only come in one size (to my knowledge anyway). Anyway, I asked MY trainer whether it's any good and he (in turn) spoke with his colleague who explained that used in conjunction with a fitball, can produce some very good results. Again, if you're young and are trying to really trying to sculpt and tone, it would probably be better to use dumbbells (that way you can increase the weight as you improve). However, there is no reason you couldn't use it as a starting tool along with other resistance exercises (planks, push-up's, fitball sit-up's etc) to burn cal's and lose some weight. Not all "as seen on TV" items are junk... Some are really good and work very well.

rogers8702

If that thing worked then pretty much all males would have wicked arms.. and that is not the case! haha

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA........................................................

Ashley_Panda

Yeah, I hate that commercial. It totally looks like they're practicing to beat it.

mlb929

Fitness Magazine reviewed it and didn't think it was that bad.

LilynEdensmom

I know the commercial cracks me up.*yeah sometimes my humor is that of a 12 year old boy lol..will have to check out that south park episode...

Personally I don't see how it would help.

ivyjbres

Its probably good for what it is, and I think South Park hit the nail on the head as to what its training those muscles for.

jac2lyn

Please do not waste your money, ask for a set of dumbells!!!

WildBlue

got to the SNL website and see their spoof...

http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/shake_weight_dvd/1219753

TateFTW

Fitness Magazine reviewed it and didn't think it was that bad.

Wow, a fitness magazine that makes all of its money from fitness companies thought a fitness product from a fitness company was good? Crazy!

The fact that people think this thing will work shows a huge flaw in people's understanding of what builds/strengthens muscle. Yet more proof that something being hard doesn't mean it's actually helping you.

(no offense mlb)

Jbwilson0708

thanks everyone it is definatly coming of my christmas list i will go with some good old fashion weights lol

You guys are great !!!

Jbwilson0708

got to the SNL website and see their spoof...

http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/shake_weight_dvd/1219753

BAHAHAHA that is too funny

chevysarah

http://www.southparkstudios.com/full-episodes/s14e14-creme-fraiche

SouthParks episode about the shake weight. This is comedy gold!

Ha! I just watched that South Park the other day...I had no idea it was a real product. Epic.

Jbwilson0708

http://www.southparkstudios.com/full-episodes/s14e14-creme-fraiche

SouthParks episode about the shake weight. This is comedy gold!

haha OMG that is too funny a much needed laugh

millermichellelea

I use the bands at home to work out, seems to give me a decent workout when I can't get to the gym. I had a trainer show me how to get the best from them. Cheap too - $12

edorice

don't waste your money.