shake weight Can a woman use this? I know there is one for a woman but many comments say it is too light. Could a woman use this instead or would it be too heavy?
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the mens version is 5 pounds where the womens is 2.5 so it really depends on your strength. Remember that you are supposed to use the weight with the included dvd daily and the workout lasts 6 minutes. 30 seconds of work out and 15 seconds of cool down/stretch time. The best thing to do is to go into a store like in a mall that would sell them and ask if you can demo one before you buy.
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My husband works out everday but can no longer lift heavy weights due to his elbow pain. I was wondering if this product would hurt his elbow as much as the free weights do. I think he ahs tennis elbow is what they call it (he is also an avid golfer). He has toned arms but wants them to be bigger. Is this the right product, or is this simply for tonig?Thanks for any suggestions.
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Jessica, to get bigger arms, try weighted pull-up or, if your husband is in decent shape already, train for one-arm pullup.Great books about training I've read and used are Starting Strength and Convict Conditioning. "Toning" simply means tension in relaxed muscle. It does not mean liftning baby weights for 20+reps. For example, a guy who can do 1 proper one arm pullup will have much more "toned" arms than one who can do 20+ two-arms pullup.I have not tried this "shakeweight" product, but I'm 99.9 % confident that it does nothing. Jessica, to get bigger arms, try weighted pull-up or, if your husband is in decent shape already, train for one-arm pullup.Great books about training I've read and used are Starting Strength and Convict Conditioning. "Toning" simply means tension in relaxed muscle. It does not mean liftning baby weights for 20+reps. For example, a guy who can do 1 proper one arm pullup will have much more "toned" arms than one who can do 20+ two-arms pullup.I have not tried this "shakeweight" product, but I'm 99.9 % confident that it does... » Read More Jessica, to get bigger arms, try weighted pull-up or, if your husband is in decent shape already, train for one-arm pullup.Great books about training I've read and used are Starting Strength and Convict Conditioning. "Toning" simply means tension in relaxed muscle. It does not mean liftning baby weights for 20+reps. For example, a guy who can do 1 proper one arm pullup will have much more "toned" arms than one who can do 20+ two-arms pullup.I have not tried this "shakeweight" product, but I'm 99.9 % confident that it does nothing. « Show Less
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My wife is 5'6(130lb) and it works great. Im 6'1 (190lb) and its great for me too. Its a little heavy/awkward for a smaller lady to carry but can be done. At 5'3 she might be able to go with a shorter/smaller board too. They are great boards though.
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Yes but my wife is also heavy and she uses it anyway and it helps her. The weight limit I think is 250 to 300 but I'm not sure, it should say on the description read that and see what it tell you.
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Yes, it should be fine for you. My husband is 6"0, and 310 lbs, with a really big upper body. Thumper works great for him. There is a sliding button to control speed. 5 just means it will go fast. If someone is holding the massager for you, then they just push a touch harder, but even a little will get in and work your muscles very well. sometimes I even massage my husband's back once he falls asleep, and he wakes up feeling great. The pressure of my hand on the back of the thumper is enough even when I'm tired.
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If your weight close or over 275 lb I think you should looking for other more expensive, heavyer products. I really don't know what will happen if the person who's weight reach or over that limit to use it.
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I've been bodybuilding since 1959! (Yeah, I'm an oldtimer, ha!) But I'm also open minded and always willing to give new types of equipment a try. The shake weight is a good addition to my training. It's really sort of simple to use. What I've been doing, when I use it, is to hold it in front of me, and start shaking it and then it's own momentum takes over. But don't let this fool you. It's an ass-kicker. I also alternate left hand over right hand, and vice versa. So obviously I recommend it for the variety it provides. Mike
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I looked on the info about the product and it said 5.8 lbs. Another area it said 5 lbs. I also have the womens Shake Weight and it says 2.8 lbs. So maybe 5.8 would be correct. I hope this helps.
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I have the same problem. I am an "hourglass" shaped woman, 147 lbs, and my butt and legs spill over the edges of the Backjoy posture relief, which doesn't allow me to use it properly. Did you find something that does work for you? I like the concept and think it could help... at a larger size!
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I purchased this product for my wife. I don't use it. She says the product helps stay her appatite. However, the product lable recommends two tablets which she says "gives her the shakes". She has found one tablet is sufficient for her and works just fine. I would suggest each person might respond a little differently to the product.
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Unsure but quite light - I am a weak 68 year old woman and could lift it and hold easily in one hand for transport. But it not the one I wanted. Get the next size bigger about $15 more but excellent balance and much safer as it is more stable.
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The chin up bar nor the dip bars exceed the length of the base. So your body weight does not throw it off balance. I weigh 190 and I attach a 25lb weight to myself and I can do both wide grip and close grip pull-ups. Keep in mind, this machine isn't anchored to the floor. With enough aggressive shaking, it can lose its balance. Hope this helps.
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Not sure, but not too heavy and works really well as I'm a smaller woman. Hope that helps.
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Can you? Sure I'd imagine but the weight gets pretty heavy on your shoulders after a while. This is perfect for the athletic female as it doesn't smash our breasts and can be adjusted to a small waist. That said, nope not bulky like mens. Would work under a sweatshirt or a baggy t-shirt. I really love it.
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Why can't a woman use it? Just because it says so on the box?.....has any woman used it that can tell me anything?
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Sorry, I haven't used it in quite a while. But the weights are different sizes so you always have the option of making it heavier.
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Hi Kellie, I got this for my daughter so I asked her what her opinion is regarding your query. I agree with her when she said that this is more for a woman and would look awkward if a man were to use it. I hope this helps.
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I agree with Emily ... I think it would be way too painful to put your full weight on this model. I know some people have had great results but my wife found it pretty painful to use and very cumbersome to use sitting upright in a chair for neck massages. We sent ours back.