Does anyone know if that ab thing works?

[MissSuperb]

The one that just makes it contract. You don't have to do anything but let it contract, is that real or fake?

 

[VirusDub]

Do you mean like one of those electric muscle stimulator devices? I guess they work, but it just seems so...lazy.

 

[Jfur]

No, it does not.

 

[Aenygma]

Nope!! <exclamation points this time.

 

[sciencetoy]

Sure they work, they make tons of money for the people who sell them. Oh, you mean work as in will it make your abs look like the TV commercial? Duh, no.

There is some theory behind them, physical therapists use some kind of similar device to help with certain kinds of muscular therapy. But believing the TV commercial is like saying, Bill Gates uses computers, therefore if I use computers I'll be as rich as Bill Gates. Leaves out the important part.

 

[Looney]

Wow, this is like the 3rd-4th time this topic has been asked in the past week... has there been a good deal on one or something?

Locally, there is somebody selling them for pretty cheap, i think i might pick one up. They DO NOT help with muscle toning or weight loss, so don't expect that. But they do help with circulation and alleviation of tension. After sitting infront of the computer for so long each day, my neck and shoulders are often sore, so i'm hoping those will help. I'll update this thread if/when i get one.

 

[Spooner]

It still amazes me that companies can sell products like this claiming "Get 6pack abs without exercising!!!"

I might start selling a modified paper clip claiming it "gives inner peace by rubbing it sideways!!"

If the ab zapper or whatever can get away with it, why can't i?





Oh, I almost forgot the disclaimer that absolves these companies of any fraud:
"Results not typical"

There... whew... now buy up people!! Only $29.95 plus shipping. Offer good while supplies last.

 

[sciencetoy]

Wow, tell me more about your paper clip! I'd spend thirty - no, forty, no, FIFTY dollars for the secret to inner peace. But wait, what do you throw in for NO EXTRA COST WHATSOEVER, notonenottwonotthreebutFOUR actual used staples?

 

[Sluggo]

I want one of them cool ass paper clips.