Fitness Gimmicks/ Scams. Let's list them....

_JR_
_JR_ Posts: 830 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
There are so many gadgets and gizmos on the market. Let's get a list going to see how many we can come up with.

I consider a "gimmicky gadget" one that is usually cheaply made, uses chiseled fitness models in the commercials, promises huge results, but delivers very few.

Read all through the list before posting your idea so we don't get a bunch of repeats. Here we go:



- Shake weight
- Thigh Master

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  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    Those ab flex belts.
  • HopefulLeigh
    HopefulLeigh Posts: 363 Member
    There are so many gadgets and gizmos on the market. Let's get a list going to see how many we can come up with.

    I consider a "gimmicky gadget" one that is usually cheaply made, uses chiseled fitness models in the commercials, promises huge results, but delivers very few.

    Read all through the list before posting your idea so we don't get a bunch of repeats. Here we go:



    - Shake weight
    - Thigh Master

    The vibrating platforms. My MIL has one and I genuinely laughed at her when I saw it in the living room. They're scamtastic.
  • _JR_
    _JR_ Posts: 830 Member
    Pin-up-body-workout.jpg
  • Determinednoob
    Determinednoob Posts: 2,001 Member
    Anything from beachbody.com or any other fad workout.
  • ludgerclay
    ludgerclay Posts: 95 Member
    The ABhancer. Almost believable! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYND9GqtEI8
  • HopefulLeigh
    HopefulLeigh Posts: 363 Member
    Also the "shape up" shoes.
  • JNick77
    JNick77 Posts: 3,783 Member
    Anything from beachbody.com or any other fad workout.

    ^LOL, for sure.

    The "Rack" the walker that you bench press or whatever, HA!. TapOut videos, GSP's video (Sorry GSP, still luv ya'), expensive Creatine powders, any fat burner that claims to "melt the fat off", and anything Jillian Michaels.
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    Sauna pants and ab lounger!
  • Tickateeboo
    Tickateeboo Posts: 132 Member
    Pin-up-body-workout.jpg

    What? I always dress like this when I work out!
  • LesleeBeAlive
    LesleeBeAlive Posts: 504
    There are so many gadgets and gizmos on the market. Let's get a list going to see how many we can come up with.

    I consider a "gimmicky gadget" one that is usually cheaply made, uses chiseled fitness models in the commercials, promises huge results, but delivers very few.

    Read all through the list before posting your idea so we don't get a bunch of repeats. Here we go:



    - Shake weight
    - Thigh Master

    The vibrating platforms. My MIL has one and I genuinely laughed at her when I saw it in the living room. They're scamtastic.


    My mom has one, I laugh at for for that too!
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