Shake Weight

Jessica_Henry74
Jessica_Henry74 Posts: 141
in Health and Weight Loss
Does anyone use the shake weight? How many calories does it burn, if any? I just got one and did the 6 minute work out today. I sure felt the burn so I hope it helps in toning my arms!
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  • PeaceCorpsKat
    PeaceCorpsKat Posts: 335 Member
    I love mine! I use the man's one. I log 5 calories per minute, I think that is conservative. Other websites put it at about 30/minute for the guys an 20 for the girls.

    I don't believe that.
  • Nopedotjpeg
    Nopedotjpeg Posts: 1,805 Member
    Legit answer because the humor seems to be lost on some

    The Shakeweight operates on the premise that you can spot reduce fat in your arms. This is not true. Also, you do not burn nearly as many calories as the one poster said. 30 calories a minute? That's saying that running a minute is less calories burnt then a Shakeweight? Highly improbable.

    While you may think it's doing something because your arms are sore, there are plenty of other activities in which your arms will be sore, but won't make a big effect on fat loss. One comparison is somewhat explicit, hence why Shakeweight is the subject of many many parodies.
  • DFWTT
    DFWTT Posts: 374
    Legit answer because the humor seems to be lost on some

    The Shakeweight operates on the premise that you can spot reduce fat in your arms. This is not true. Also, you do not burn nearly as many calories as the one poster said. 30 calories a minute? That's saying that running a minute is less calories burnt then a Shakeweight? Highly improbable.

    While you may think it's doing something because your arms are sore, there are plenty of other activities in which your arms will be sore, but won't make a big effect on fat loss. One comparison is somewhat explicit, hence why Shakeweight is the subject of many many parodies.

    I burn 152 cals per mile according to a Polar FT60 at a weight of 199 for a 6 foot male. Considering that jogging, or running, has the highest coefficient for energy expenditure, I would say that 30cals per minute is astronomical.
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    i really don't mean to be rude when i say this but that shake weight looks like one of the laziest pieces of exercise equipment ever invented. Like some lazy overweight sap sitting on his sofa watching TV suddenly had an idea that he can exercise his arms while sitting and watching TV at the same time. I'd rather just buy a couple of hand weights and tone my biceps and triceps. JUST MY OPINION DON'T BEAT ME UP!

    You wouldn't look as silly either xD

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  • Nopedotjpeg
    Nopedotjpeg Posts: 1,805 Member
    This seems relevant.

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    I'd rather fool around with a barbell than use a shakeweight too.
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    Emma Stone makes me want to use one though xD
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  • Beezil
    Beezil Posts: 1,677 Member
    Emma Stone makes me want to use one though xD
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    omg my husband just gave me the weirdest look because I laughed so loud at this... >.<;
  • skinimin
    skinimin Posts: 252 Member
    shake weights totally look like you're jacking off a guy.

    south park has much to teach you.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    This seems relevant.

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    I'd rather fool around with a barbell than use a shakeweight too.

    this is great
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    i really don't mean to be rude when i say this but that shake weight looks like one of the laziest pieces of exercise equipment ever invented. Like some lazy overweight sap sitting on his sofa watching TV suddenly had an idea that he can exercise his arms while sitting and watching TV at the same time. I'd rather just buy a couple of hand weights and tone my biceps and triceps. JUST MY OPINION DON'T BEAT ME UP!

    You wouldn't look as silly either xD

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    He doesn't look really uncomfomfortable at all, does he!!
  • Snow__White
    Snow__White Posts: 1,650 Member
    LOL:laugh:
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    I love mine! I use the man's one. I log 5 calories per minute, I think that is conservative. Other websites put it at about 30/minute for the guys an 20 for the girls.

    I don't believe that.

    I use the mans one too! He usually goes on trips though, so I have to do other exercises.
    Does anyone really take that thing seriously?? lol........

    Of course! I got my jaws really strong this way!
  • ieva015
    ieva015 Posts: 93 Member
    I love mine! I use the man's one. I log 5 calories per minute, I think that is conservative. Other websites put it at about 30/minute for the guys an 20 for the girls.

    I don't believe that.

    I use the mans one too! He usually goes on trips though, so I have to do other exercises.
    Does anyone really take that thing seriously?? lol........

    Of course! I got my jaws really strong this way!

    oh my godness :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • ieva015
    ieva015 Posts: 93 Member
    Does anyone really take that thing seriously?? lol........

    Umm yes...

    :laugh: :laugh:
  • kurenaikumo
    kurenaikumo Posts: 271 Member
    My brother got his wife one for Christmas..................................... as a joke.

    These gimmicky items are good for nothing else other than to take your hard earned money. That shake weight is doing less for you than you could do with a $10 pair of 5lb neoprene dumbells from Walmart. The dumbells can be used to do so many more various exercises targeting various muscles in the entire body that a shake weight which is good for one purpose, targeting one specific area of the arm.

    If you like it, sure, it's not hurting you do use it one iota, but think about broadening your arm routine with other, more effective exercises.
  • FORIANN
    FORIANN Posts: 273 Member
    I use the shakeweight for one hour each day. I haven't lost any weight in my midsection, but my arms look terrific.
  • mcovillion
    mcovillion Posts: 33
    i have the shake weight and noticed my arms got toned. if you do it correctly, it gets your heart rate up, which burns calories too. maybe i'll try it with my HRM on one day to see how many calories it burns.
  • CassieReannan
    CassieReannan Posts: 1,479 Member
    I have one and I know I burn around 50 calories every work out.
    Man it burns.....
  • summertime_girl
    summertime_girl Posts: 3,945 Member
    My husband -- a powerlifter who easily benchpresses over 500 lbs at once -- was given shakeweights as a birthday gag gift. You could shake those things for hours, and it would do NOTHING. It's a gimmick, just like almost all the as-seen-on-tv stuff.
  • AZackery
    AZackery Posts: 2,035 Member
    Wow what a bunch of RUDE people. Who cares what people like, or what they don't like. If you don't like it, keep to your self. SMH...

    A lot of people like to knock things that they have never tried. I don't own a shake weight, but one day I will. The best way to find out how much calories you are burning using your shake weight is to get a Heart Rate Monitor.

    Keep up the good work.
  • Aries4242
    Aries4242 Posts: 5
    The Shake Weight IS a weight. So doing the exercise with it is equivalent to that exercise with a dumbell of the same weight. The rapid motion you are doing it in combines a bit of cardio with the training.

    Laughing at someone using the shake weight is just rude. It's like laughing at someone who is trying a certain diet. Everyone's body is different and responds to different things. Just because you don't believe in it (and likely have not tried it) does not mean you should undermine what someone else is doing.
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    life is like a box of chocolates. shake weights are a silly waste of money shake a soup can if you want..

    thats all I got to say bout that.
  • AZackery
    AZackery Posts: 2,035 Member
    life is like a box of chocolates. shake weights are a silly waste of money shake a soup can if you want..

    thats all I got to say bout that.

    Can you explain how shake weights are a silly waste of money?
  • bunnygirl1978
    bunnygirl1978 Posts: 32 Member
    Remember when you found out there is no such thing as Santa Claus? This is similar, kind of.

    After returning from a 6 miles jog slog in the great english rain .... this made me smile more than my son handing me a cuppa!

    I must admit, I really think that any effort is better than none, but seriously if you really need to lose weight shaking your weight with shake weight seems like a never ever option of working.
  • Articeluvsmemphis
    Articeluvsmemphis Posts: 1,987 Member
    Remember when you found out there is no such thing as Santa Claus? This is similar, kind of.

    BEST.ANSWER. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    Wow what a bunch of RUDE people. Who cares what people like, or what they don't like. If you don't like it, keep to your self. SMH...

    A lot of people like to knock things that they have never tried. I don't own a shake weight, but one day I will. The best way to find out how much calories you are burning using your shake weight is to get a Heart Rate Monitor.

    Keep up the good work.
    I think lots of people try them just for kicks. I think people are just getting excited over the topic and having fun. And this is very bad advice (hrm). HRMs are accurate for cardio, not weights http://www.sparkpeople.com/community/ask_the_experts.asp?q=75
  • suziblues2000
    suziblues2000 Posts: 515 Member
    I thought any kind of 'movement' would burn calories. Not that I would ever buy a Shake Weight, but if it's making you MOVE then isn't it also making you burn calories??

    But yeah. It is kind of a dumb thing. And I think ever since it was on Ellen's show it's been a big joke.

    Anyway, to the original OP: don't feel bad. And ignore the rude people. But for sure when you spend your $$ do the research to make sure it's what you think it is.
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    I thought any kind of 'movement' would burn calories. Not that I would ever buy a Shake Weight, but if it's making you MOVE then isn't it also making you burn calories??

    But yeah. It is kind of a dumb thing. And I think ever since it was on Ellen's show it's been a big joke.

    Anyway, to the original OP: don't feel bad. And ignore the rude people. But for sure when you spend your $$ do the research to make sure it's what you think it is.
    Anyone who hasnt seen it on ellen should youtube it. Its great lol
  • AZackery
    AZackery Posts: 2,035 Member
    Wow what a bunch of RUDE people. Who cares what people like, or what they don't like. If you don't like it, keep to your self. SMH...

    A lot of people like to knock things that they have never tried. I don't own a shake weight, but one day I will. The best way to find out how much calories you are burning using your shake weight is to get a Heart Rate Monitor.

    Keep up the good work.
    I think lots of people try them just for kicks. I think people are just getting excited over the topic and having fun. And this is very bad advice (hrm). HRMs are accurate for cardio, not weights http://www.sparkpeople.com/community/ask_the_experts.asp?q=75

    I would think that shake weight is cardio. I do Billy's Boot Camp Cardio Sculpt and Tae Bo Ripped Extreme and both workouts are cardio/strength, so are you telling me that I couldn't use a HRM for the workouts?
  • Nopedotjpeg
    Nopedotjpeg Posts: 1,805 Member
    The fact that people are defending this thing speaks highly about why America has an obesity epidemic.
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