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Have you ever waved and felt your arm jiggle? Do you avoid going sleeveless because you're embarrassed by the extra arm flab?

Have no fear! The Shake Weight is here! What's better is that this item is inexpensive and works fast!

It's light weight and effective. Weighing only 3lbs, it's 13" in length and includes a DVD that gives you a step by step routine.

How does the shake weight work?

When using the shake weight, all you have to do is hold it with both hands in the center of the dumbbell and shake it! The weight will then use the advanced technology to use the momentum to force you to activate your muscles.

This only takes 3 minutes per day to see results!

This product is also available for men since men are less likely to want to buy a shake weight that is pink. The company realized this quickly and created one for men that is red and silver, it's also available in red and black. Of course, if you're a lady that just wants a more challenging routine with the shake weight, it's good to know that the men's shake weight is a bit heavier.

This is a great workout for everyone and couples often do this together to reach their fitness goals.



 
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Resistance bands are a great way turn even the most basic moves into a challenging workout that will make those old boring moves seem like a whole new world.

Resistance bands have often taken the place of weights for those that have suffered from injuries. These bands are also a favorite of the ederly that are looking to build muscle tone.

These bands are just like weights in the sense that there are different levels for of resisitance. Unlike like a dumbbell, the concern for using resistance bands is how easy it is to pull rather than lift.

Which resistance band you choose is going to vary greatly depending on your physical fitness level, your age, and the type of exercise you're going to be doing.

Resistance bands are less expensive than dumbbells and can be used in a number of different ways. Doctors have often supplied patients with resistance bands to help them build muscle and gain muscle strength as well as overall muscle mass.

These bands were designed for strength training so these are going to help those looking to tone their problem areas and if you're looking to do it fast you can easily up the resistance level by choosing a band that is harder to pull.

If you're not sure which resistance level is right for you and the program you've chosen, try a variety pack and test the different levels of resistance.

There are a few different types of resistance bands. Most people prefer to use the bands that have the handles simple because it is simply more convenient to have something to hold on to. The most common bands given to patients by health care professionals are wide and don't offer the handle feature. These can be hard to hold on to and often slip when your palms start sweating and can be irritating. That's why the bands without the handles are better for people who are elderly and won't be sweating much.

Another type of resistance band is one that is like a giant rubberband. These bands have no ends and work better than the ones without the handles because it provides more leverage.

When choosing your resistance band remember that even if you want to amplify your fitness results, make sure the band you choose isn't causing too much strain on your joints. When testing a resistance band, you should  feel your muscles tighten but you shouldn't get a cramp while trying to pull. If this happens, choose another band.

You should be able to stand in the center of the resistance band and comfortably pull the band to about your shoulder length.

 
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When it comes to getting in shape, I'm sure the first thing you think of purchasing is a good set of weights.

There is a reason the Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells are one of the most popular weights among even the most experienced individuals that are on their fitness journey.

What's So Great About These Weights?
Have you ever been involved in a fitness program that gave you the option of using either 5lb weights or 10lb weights? If you have, then chances are, you went to the nearest retail store's fitness department and purchased a couple of 5lb weights to start you off and once you became more advanced, you went back to the same store and purchased two more 10lb weights.

The Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Dumbbells save you the trip because you can now have multiple weight sets all in one!

The adjustments range from 5lbs to 52.5lbs and they adjust in 2.5lb increments to suit your needs. This product is great for any fitness program that requires weights.

You can not only select your weight based on your experience, you can also do it quickly with the turn dial that clearly shows what weight has been selected. Turn, click and lift. This way you don't have to pause your video or interrupt your training focus in order to change weights!

This weight set is like having 15 sets in one. This weight set takes up less storage space than having 15 separate weight sets. No more cluttered workout area!

Bowflex even offers customers a 2 year warranty on weight plates and parts.

Many fitness enthusiasts swear by this product and how well it works.

Words of Caution

If you want to move your weight set, unless you're a body builder or experienced fitness enthusiast, you're going to need some help.

Make sure that when you've decided where to put your weight set that it's a place you're not going to want to change often. If you train in the same room everyday, then be sure to install your weight set in a designated spot so you don't have to constantly move it.