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FITNATION contraption

ellaphant — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 22:43:35 GMT

Seriously? $270? LOL!

Go take a 2 mile walk- it's free.

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LuvmyLab — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 22:46:05 GMT

If someone has fat on them, it looks like it just shakes it around more!

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Love my grandkids — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 22:48:10 GMT

Silly looking "thing" but some will pay that money for something that does nothing but shake you.

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nana59 — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 22:57:07 GMT

anyone remember the piece of exercise equipment....many years ago....that you stood on and put a wide strap around your middle....and it shook the heck out of you?!

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kitcat51 — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 23:03:27 GMT

I used a larger one in physical therapy, it helped me with balance & circulation...felt great after using it.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 23:23:23 GMT

QVC should be ashamed to sell such a useless contraption. Its like one of those things charlatans used to sell.

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kittyloo — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 23:45:48 GMT

@nana59 wrote:
anyone remember the piece of exercise equipment....many years ago....that you stood on and put a wide strap around your middle....and it shook the heck out of you?!

absoulutely! we had one. i remember playing on/with it all the time. we called it the shake-a-belt.

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mspatmac — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:41:53 GMT

I was not aware of this product until I read the comments here. I was surprised at the positive reviews both here and youtube. I will not be purchasing the product at this time but the hosts should have disclosed exclusions not just put in description the generic "As always, please consult your personal physician before beginning any diet or exercise program".

I can't comment about the product itself as I have no personal experience with it.

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Etoile308 — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 01:29:37 GMT

I'm not advocating for the item on sale since I know nothing about it. But I do think many people would rather exercise in private, than out in public.

I just want to say not everyone can so easily just take a two mile walk. Some have no safe area to step out of the house and walk. Not everyone can drive somewhere, and can't comfortably take public transportation to find a place to safely walk. Gyms are still closed. Parks close at dusk. Some malls are closed or too deserted to feel comfortable walking around. We don't all live in communities with sidewalks or street lamps.

But I have to say, I repeatedly read negative comments from posters about products that they have never purchased or used. And they are so often phrased with an air of superiority as if these posters are too cool, too savvy, too wise to waste money on something they just know is junk and of zero benefit to anyone.

And each time that's done it's impinging and insulting the judgement of anyone that's interested in one of those products. People are free to spend, or even waste their money anyway they want.

Now I'll step down from my soapbox.

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morganjen — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 01:55:57 GMT

I don't own the Fitnation one, but I do have one similar. Not with the seat part, though. They use them at the physical therapy place I went for my knees. I actually like using it. I don't have a dedicated spot for it, and it's 30+ lbs. to lug around. When I use it, it makes my knees and legs feel better.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 02:00:25 GMT

@Etoile308. This device exercises nothing. It just vibrates and jiggles your fat.

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qbetzforreal — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 02:36:23 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@Etoile308. This device exercises nothing. It just vibrates and jiggles your fat.

@Kachina624How do you know what it does or doesn't do? Have you used it? Do you know anyone who has used it?

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Kachina624 — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 02:59:21 GMT

@qbetzforreal. I listened to the presentation. Did you?

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Etoile308 — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 04:36:49 GMT

@Kachina624, I said that I think many people would rather exercise in private, than out in public. I never stated the devise was a a piece of exercise equipment...but the description of the product does state it's for seated or standing exercises. And I've only know of resistance bands to be used in exercising. You can customize workout lengths from one to ten minutes. Workout lengths, what would that denote? There is even an important information warning to always consult your personal physician before beginning any diet or exercise program.

That leads me to suspect that in some realm of the universe someone must feel it they would use it for some type of exercising.

I just know if I haven't purchased a product then I'm not going to voice an opinion or admonish anyone that might have an interest in that product. But that's me.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 05:36:33 GMT

@Etoile308. I do know that you don't need a $200+ machine that jiggles you in order to use resistance bands. A little common sense is in order here.

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Pook — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 09:06:51 GMT

Those that never used it or have knowledge of the science and benefits behind it are not being forced to buy and use it. I have used a "contraption" like this in PT and understand the science behind how beneficial it is!!! Those that speak so negatively have no real knowledge and actually sound rather ridiculous spewing their nonsense.

FYI to those- walking is a completely different type of exercise and also different than many types of physical exercise.

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hckynut — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 09:36:59 GMT

I have not seen this particular brand of machine. I am familiar with similar machines that have nothing to do with, or claiming, to remove fat or body weight.

They are primarily used to improve balance, and secondarily, to add resistance exercises at the same time. Part of my 12 week Balance Physical Therapy used commercial machines that did more than shake.

They moved at differing speeds while changing the angles of the platform on which you were standing. It was all computer controlled and the Therapist decided what level to set for each patients present balance ability. It helped me greatly to get back to my ice skating after my 14 year inability to skate.

hckynut

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Ainhisg — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 14:48:29 GMT

There is one particular poster on this thread that I wish I could block. It doesn't matter on what forum she is posting, I can tell it is her post by how negative it is! I don't even have to look at the name! Rarely...RARELY...she might post a positive comment, but that is the exception to the rule.

I happen to have a friend who bought this to help with her balance. She used something similar to this in therapy, and even though this isn't quite the same, she thought it would help and is giving it a try. If she's not satisfied with it, she can always return it.

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Pook — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 16:47:02 GMT

Another thing is that if you are balancing yourself that is great for core strength, circulation and a workout that cannot be achieved by merely walking. If nothing else walking is just getting someone a little movement and not really great overall exercise (unless a slow run pace or walking with wrist ankle weights for 5 miles or more daily). Most who say they walk only do it a few times a week and only for a mile or so at a very slow pace. You also need resistance and real cardio that most do not get from walking. I have another brand like this one and I feel the effects of using it in conjunction with my other workouts.

Some may not know much about fitness and may not care to get an overall great workout then just walking a bit and doing nothing else but that alone will not bring fitness. Making false statements about something your are never going to try makes no sense whatsoever!!

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morganjen — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 16:48:48 GMT

I used my unit today. One of the best things is how it makes your shoulders feel when doing planks on it. Kind of like a mini massage.