Do infomercial fitness devices really work?
June 29th, 2005
The June issue of Prevention Magazine is running an article on the relative benefits of various exercise devices advertized on late-night TV infomercials.
Tested:
- US Ab Force: Not for beginners, potentially dangerous
- Suzanne Somers Toning System: Non-adjustable resistance, easily outgrown
- Easy Shaper Ultimate: Provides uneven resistance on right and left side of body, Expensive, Upper-body workout is ineffective
- 6 Second Abs: Useless.
- The Ab lounge: Bulky even when not in use, expensive, but very motivating
- Exercise/Stability balls
: Very inexpensive; very effective (with the right routine).
Results: The best rating given to one these devices (excluding the exercise ball) was the US$175.00 Ab Lounge and the less expensive, smaller Ab Lounge 2 from fitnessquest.com.
Related: Best At-Home Exercise Equipment
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