Shake Weight Reviews

The PROS and CONS of Shake Weight for Men, Shake Weight for Women and the NEW Shake Weight Pro

Have you come to this Shake Weight reviews page because you’re wondering if a Shake Weight for Men, or the Shake Weight for Women is something that might add to your arm toning and upper body strengthening routine – or help you get started?

Or maybe you’ve heard about the new Shake Weight Pro for men, or seen the infomercials? Can it really do what it claims – that is, get you tighter, more defined arms and build muscles in your shoulders, chest and back, with just a short but intense workout daily? Or are these shaker weights just another gimmick on TV, all promise, but not much in the way of results for men or results for women?

So, in this post, let’s look at all the pros and cons of Shake Weight. If you decide it works for you, there are links on this page to buy it securely, directly from the manufacturer.

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What is a Shake Weight?

Shake Weights are a unique aerobics-dumbbell crossover you could use like a conventional hand weight. But the real benefit is in the internal spring, providing resistance. You shake it rapidly for a concentrated arms/upper body workout.

Apparently, just six minutes of this motion is equivalent to 42 minutes doing bicep curls with a similar weight.

There are three models – Shake Weight for Women, which is 2.5 pounds, Shake Weight for Men at 5 pounds, and the new Shake Weight Pro, also 5 pounds.

A common misconception is that there is an internal battery. In fact, your muscles provide all the power, and get all the benefit.

Shake Weight for Women – Tone Your Arms!

It looks small, but the 2.5 pound white Shake Weight for Women can be your primary defense against flabby upper arms.

It is not true that women should avoid using weights (there is a fear of developing bulging, masculine muscles. The fact is that you need to do specific training, and eat in a specific way, to get a bodybuilder physique, in addition to having certain hormones active in your body. ‘Bulking up’ simply isn’t possible for most women).

Shake Weight for Men – Build Upper Body Muscle!

Marketed as the Shake Weight for Men, the gray 5-pound Shake Weight  helps build muscle to burn fat and add definition to your arms and chest, and also helps strengthen your back and abs.

While it isn’t everything you need for upper body fitness, it is a useful addition – something to switch up your current routine.

The NEW Shake Weight Pro for Men – Ramp Up The Resistance!

So new that there aren’t any review comments yet from users, Shake Weight Pro launched in late 2011. It is 5 pounds, and also made of plastic but it is translucent, so that you can see its innovative benefit – the ability to adjust the resistance produced by the internal springs at either end.

Shake Weight PROS – What People Like About Shake Weights

Light and Portable – So it’s easy to put in your carry-on and (unlike most home gym equipment) doesn’t take up much space

Durable – it’s made of tough plastic

Unique – this is the only aerobic dumbbell on the market

Fun – to switch up your current arms/upper body routine, or maybe help motivate you to get started

Comes with Exercise DVDs – Upper Body Sculpting exercises with the men’s; cardio dance routines with the women’s

Gives You a Fast, Intense Workout – targeting arms, shoulders, chest and back muscles

Cheap – see below for what it costs

Shake Weight CONS – What Didn’t They Like?

The ‘jokey’ element – South Park and SNL have had their fun with this product, leading some people to dismiss it as just a gag item, but users say it is a serious piece of equipment that works, and doesn’t deserve the jokey rep.

It doesn’t weight much – Non-users scoffed, saying you couldn’t expect much from such ‘light’ weights, but they weren’t taking how you use Shake Weights into account. It is the resistance provided that causes you to work up a sweat.

Your hands get sweaty using it – yep, they do. That’s a good thing. But if that’s uncomfortable, get yourself a pair of weightlifting gloves. This link takes you to where you can buy a pair that fit anyone and I like them because they’re washable.

The weight isn’t adjustable, so you can’t ever add to it – True of the women’s Shake Weight and also the original men’s Shake Weight. This criticism is what led to development of the Shake Weight Pro, launched in late 2011, which does have adjustable resistance. My recommendation: when one becomes ‘too easy’ you can increase reps, increase sets, or move up to the next level the shaker weight.

The ends can pop off – rare, but it happens because this product is designed so that you can pop off the ends and insert a counter/timer if you choose to which is sold as an accessory. If you decide you don’t really need it, just check the ends every once in a while to be sure they are secure before you start shaking.

How much does Shake Weight cost?

When you buy securely online following the links on this page, Shake Weight for Women costs $ 19.95; the classic Shake Weight for Men is $29.95 and Shake Weight Pro for Men is $39.90, plus a shipping charge of $7.95 for the women’s Shake Weight and $9.95 for either of the men’s Shake Weights (in the continental United States.

If you live in Alaska, Hawaii, or Canada, shipping costs $15 more). They deliver in two to three weeks.

Just now, when you order a Shake Weight for Women you get a second one (maybe you’d use it as a gift, or to keep in your desk and for a quick workout burst during a work break?) at no extra charge. This is a special offer from the manufacturer, so they could change it back to just buy one/get one at any time.

Included are the exercise DVD (upper body sculpting exercises for men, cardio dance routines for women) plus a 30-day money-back guarantee if you change your mind.

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